The Philippines Genome Center was tasked by the Department of the Science and Technology to conduct training on genomics and bioinformatics for participants coming from ASEAN countries to strengthen academic ties with researchers, scientists from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar (CLM).
PGC hosts Balik Scientist, Dr. Cheryl P. Andam
Dr. Cheryl P. Andam is an Assistant Professor on Microbial Ecology at the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, University of New Hampshire, USA was in the country from July 10 to August 8, 2017 as a Balik Scientist Program awardee hosted by the Philippine Genome Center.
Genomic Studies for Otitis Media
Previously within an indigenous Filipino community with a ~50% prevalence of otitis media, we identified an A2ML1 mutation that confers a high risk of otitis media susceptibility and influences the relative abundance of specific bacterial taxa within the middle ear.
Horizontal gene transfer within and between microbial species
Balik Scientist Program (BSP) awardee, Dr. Cheryl P. Andam shares her time and expertise with research specialists and graduate students at UP Manila for the seminar “Horizontal gene transfer within and between microbial species”.
DSCF goes to NSTW
DOST Sec. Fortunato T. dela Peña (5th from L) dropped by the PGC booth during the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) with its theme, “Science for the People”.
July 11-15 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.
Using microbial population genomics to resolve the fuzzy species conundrum
The Philippine Genome Center welcomes Dr. Cheryl P. Andam, an expert on microbial genomics and Assistant Professor on Microbial Ecology at the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, University of New Hampshire, USA.
Application of Genomics to understand the ecology and evolution of microbes, with focus on the unique characteristics of microbial genomes and its relevance to public health
Held usually at 3:30pm on Fridays, TGIF discussions are informal talks on current scientific topics and events.
Locally-based and UK-based scientists and researchers share research studies in understanding epidemiology of infectious diseases at the GEID 2017
Locally-based and UK-based scientists and researchers share research studies, best practices in understanding epidemiology of infectious diseases, and how advanced tools like Next Generation sequencing and bioinformatics can aid in the detection, prevention and control of the diseases.
Therapeutic Research Application of CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing
Held usually at 3:30pm on Fridays, TGIF discussions are informal talks on current scientific topics and events.
GEID Philippines 2017
This five-day Workshop will be held at the National Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, aimed at early career researchers from the UK and the Philippines.