The Academic Committee of the “XIII Congreso Nacional de Ciencias Farmacéuticas” is pleased to present this special edition of Universitas Scientiarum, dedicated to the research presented at the congress held in Barranquilla from August 21 to 23, 2025. Under the theme "Integrating the Pharmaceutical Sciences for Building the Future", the meeting brought together almost 800 participants, including industry professionals, hospital and community pharmacists, scientists, regulators, suppliers, and logistics operators. The meeting provided a platform for sharing recent advances and engaging in discussions about the challenges and opportunities across the full spectrum of pharmaceutical sciences. More than 40 scientific contributions were presented through oral communications and poster sessions, facilitating a valuable exchange of knowledge and experiences among participants. Of these, 34 were selected for inclusion in this special issue through peer review, reflecting the scientific rigour and relevance of the congress proceedings.