Every 10 April, World Science and Technology Day is celebrated in honor of the legacy of Dr. Bernardo Houssay, Argentine physician, pharmacist and scientist, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1947. The date was designated in 1982 by the General Conference of Unesco. In addition, in our country, this day is also celebrated as the Day of the Scientific Researcher in commemoration of his birth.

Bernardo Houssay, born on 10 April 1887 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, into a family of French immigrants, was a prodigy from an early age. Graduating from high school at 13, a pharmacist at 17 and a physician at 23, his distinguished career included important contributions to physiology and medicine.

His research on the role of the pituitary gland in the regulation of blood sugar was fundamental to the understanding of diseases such as diabetes. His work led him to receive numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1947, making him the first Latin American to win this award in science.

He was also awarded honorary doctorates from 29 universities, and was a member of 55 academies and 139 scientific societies. These awards demonstrate the international impact of his discoveries, as well as his commitment to the development of science and higher education in Argentina and Latin America.

Houssay died on 21 September 1971 in the city of Buenos Aires, and his remains are in the Chacarita Cemetery in the same city.

Bernardo Houssay House Museum

The house where Dr. Bernardo Houssay lived between 1925 and 1971, located at Viamonte 2790, City of Buenos Aires, was converted into a museum and declared a National Historic Site in 1999 (Decree 349/99).

The Nobel Prize winner's house and personal archives were donated to the Foundation for Education, Science and Culture (FECIC) with the aim of promoting his figure, disseminating his values and his professional and academic achievements.

The different rooms were adapted to preserve his writings, reserving a room especially for the exhibition of his works, awards and decorations.
Since 2023, the Diabetes Museum has been in operation, a space designed for prevention and raising awareness of the disease through education and play.

From May 2024, the House Museum will reopen its doors to the public and educational institutions for scheduled guided tours.

Their presence in the Casa Rosada

The Hall of Science, located on the first floor of the Government Palace, is a place to pay homage to men and women of our country who have excelled in scientific activity. On its walls there are photographs of outstanding personalities, including that of Dr. Bernardo Houssay.

His work and discoveries continue to inspire researchers all over the world, reminding us of the importance of science and technology to improve the quality of life of mankind.