On June 21, 2024, the Protein, Proteomics, and Metabolomics Facility hosted the inaugural Philippine Metabolomics Colloquium. The event, held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN at the College of Science Auditorium, National Science Complex, University of the Philippines Diliman, was a landmark gathering for researchers in the field of metabolomics. Guest Speakers:1. Bart GhesquiereLaboratory of […]
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).
Register for the Biobanking webinar: Showcasing Experiences and Best Practices from International Human Biobanks
The Biobanking Core Facility is inviting everyone to join the webinar “Showcasing Experiences and Best Practices from International Human Biobanks” on April 8, 2024, Monday at 3:00 PM (Manila Time), and 8:00 AM (Italy Time). With resource speaker Dr. Devis Pascut from the Italian Liver Foundation, the webinar aims to increase awareness and understanding of biobanks […]
DSCF trains UP Cebu researchers in Shotgun Metagenomics Sequencing
A Shotgun Metagenomics Sequencing training was conducted by the DNA Sequencing Core Facility (DSCF) on March 4-8, 2024 for University of the Philippines Cebu researchers. The trainees from UP Cebu were composed of researchers from Project REHAB (River Ecosystem Health Assessment using Biomonitoring Tools) under the DETOXS Program (Detection, Treatment, and Detoxification System for Emerging […]
Collaborative opportunities explored at the Workshop on Human Biobanks
The Biobanking Core Facility (BCF) conducted a “Workshop on Human Biobanks” at the Industrial Technology Development Institute – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI) on February 26, 2024.
PGC hosts World Expert Lecture Series talk featuring Dr. Glenn Satuito
Exploring the Depths—In an extension of the World Expert Lecture Series (WELS) Program hosted by the UP Office of International Linkages, the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) presented a PGC Talks lecture featuring Prof. Dr. Glenn Satuito. The seminar took place on February 23, 2024, at the Institute of Biology Auditorium. Prof. Dr. Glenn Satuito, a […]