The Guatemalan Academy of Medical, Physical and Natural Sciences was established in 1945 with the purpose of dissemination of cultural studies, the advancement of science, support of scientific and technological research and incorporation of universal knowledge to human progress. The Academy is a member of the National Council of Science and Technology where it defends the interest of institutions of advanced education and of individual scientists. The Academy has 80 appointed members, 32 in the medical, human and animal health area, 20 in physics, mathematics and engineering, 20 in chemistry, biology, biochemistry and pharmaceutical sciences and 4 in agronomy.

President:
Dr. María del Carmen Samayoa

Vice President:
Professor Luis Martínez

Foreign Secretary/Secretary General:
Professor Enrique Acevedo, Secretary

IAP Contact Person:
Professor Enrique Acevedo, Secretary
E-mail: carmensamayoa@gmail.com