Two students from the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas (UAT) achieved third place in the Ibero-American Final of Infomatrix 2026, one of the most important science and technology competitions in the region.
Juan Pablo Hernández Hernández and Yuridia Guadalupe Ruiz García, from the Tampico Faculty of Nursing, presented “V-Guard Gummies”, a gummy made with natural extracts that seeks to strengthen the immune system and support the prevention and treatment of the human papillomavirus (HPV).
High level competition
The event was organized by the Latin American Society of Science and Technology (SOLACYT) at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, San Luis Potosí Campus. It brought together 610 exhibitors and representatives of 250 finalist educational institutions from all over Latin America.
The young people reached this stage after obtaining the gold medal in the Gulf North regional phase. Their project received direct accreditation to the international phase thanks to the high score, quality and medical impact of the prototype.
The rector of the UAT, Dámaso Anaya Alvarado, promotes research and academic excellence as part of university education. This result reflects the work of students and teachers in developing accessible solutions to public health problems.




