title: [Scientific research: a cultural legacy].
abstract: This is the conference given by Jorge Mardones, Emeritus Professor of the University of Chile on the occasion of receiving the Juvenal Hernández award. A biographical trace of Professor Mardones scientific career and its motivations, including his relation to outstanding Chilean scientists is included. A remembrance of Juvenal Hernández, former rector of this University is offered.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mardones
mesh_terms: D002677:Chile; D003469:Culture; D012106:Research
vernacular_title: La investigación científica: una herencia cultural.