The Protein, Proteomics, and Metabolomics Facility (PGC-PPMF) continues to fulfill its vision of expanding capacity-building for Omics technologies in the Philippines. On October 1 and 2, 2024, the PPMF held a research design workshop and an MOU signing ceremony for the implementation of its extension program “Capacity Building for Clinicians and Early-Career Scientists on Proteomics-based Research”.
Recombinant protein workflow and AKTA purification training
The PPMF hosted participants from the Department of Science and Technology – Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) on September 9-12, 2024, for a training on Protein Analysis: Protein Purification and Characterization.
Hands-on workshop on mass spectrometry proteomics sample preparation for multiplex analysis
On August 29, 2024, the Protein, Proteomics, and Metabolomics Facility (PPMF) in collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific and Medical Test Systems, Inc., hosted a hands-on workshop on mass spectrometry proteomics sample preparation for multiplex analysis with resource speaker Dr. Bhavin Patel. The workshop, attended by researchers from different universities, presented end-to-end MS-based proteomics workflows for […]
PPMF x DKSH Training: Understanding High-throughput Protein Characterization via Western Blotting
The Protein, Proteomics, and Metabolomics Facility (PPMF) and DKSH conducted a protein training course on August 27, 2024, for University of the Philippines researchers held at the Genome Center. Dr. Suruchi Arora, Product Manager for SEA & ANZ at Bio-techne with the PPMF research staff, led the training course that provided participants with a thorough […]
The 1st Metabolomics Colloquium: Navigating the Molecular Landscape of Health and Disease
On June 21, 2024, the inaugural Philippine Metabolomics Colloquium was held at the College of Science Auditorium, National Science Complex, University of the Philippines Diliman. This was a landmark event for the Philippines, gathering together researchers from around the country, and abroad, to help promote Metabolomics Research. Guest Speakers:1. Bart GhesquiereLaboratory of Applied Mass Spectrometry, […]
Webinar: Advancing Plant and Animal Research through Chromosomal Scale Genome Assembly and Haplotype Resolved Analysis
The DNA Sequencing Core Facility (DSCF) partnered with Dovetail Genomics to host a webinar featuring resource speaker Dr. Chui Li on July 3, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Learn more about this talk below: Importance of Chromosomal Scale Genome Assembly Achieving chromosomal-scale genome assembly is essential for unlocking the full potential of plant and animal […]
Webinar: International trends and standards in biobanking
In the second webinar of the Biobanking Core Facility series, “Showcasing Experiences and Best Practices from International Human Biobanks,” guest resource speaker Dr. Zisis Kozlakidis, Head of Laboratory Services and Biobanking at the International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization (IARC-WHO) will share his expertise through a talk on “International Trends and Standards […]
Capacitating DOST researchers in proteomics and metabolomics techniques
The Protein, Proteomics, and Metabolomics Core Facility (PPMF) conducted a two-part training course from March to April 2024 comprised of lectures and hands-on work for the researchers of the following projects implemented under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST): MORPH Project 1: Monitoring drug Efficacy through Multi-Omics Research Initiative in Alzheimer’s Disease (MEMORI-AD) MORPH […]
Call for Applications: PGC Bioinformatics Training & Internship Program 2024
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Bioinformatics Training & Internship Program 2024 Accepted applicants will be notified on June 18, 2024, Tuesday.The schedule for notifying accepted applicants has been movedfrom June 14 to → June 18, 2024 Accepted interns will receive training in introductory biology, genomics, and bioinformatics. APPLY NOW Background The Philippine Genome Center (PGC) Core Facility […]
PGC poster presentations at the USJCMSP’s 24th EID Conference in Incheon, Korea
PGC researchers were invited to present their selected abstracts for a poster presentation during the United States-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program (USJCMSP) 2024 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID).