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Chilean Herpetology Network gives Universidad de Concepción's Helen Díaz María Codoceo Prize
Universidad de Concepción researcher Helen Díaz has received the Chilean Herpetology Network's María Codoceo Prize for her career and contribution to knowledge of Chile's biodiversity.
Why it matters: Helen Díaz, a Universidad de Concepción researcher, receives the Chilean Herpetology Network's prize recognising her career and contribution to knowledge of Chile's biodiversity.
The Chilean Herpetology Network (Red Chilena de Herpetología) has honoured Universidad de Concepción academic Helen Díaz with its María Codoceo Prize, the university reported.
According to the university, the prize is named after a pioneer of herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians, in Chile.
The university said the award recognises Díaz's career and her contribution to knowledge of Chile's biodiversity.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
The recipient is Helen Díaz of Universidad de Concepción, whom the Chilean Herpetology Network has chosen to recognise for her career with a prize named after a pioneer of the discipline in Chile.
