CFB is co-hosting a two-part workshop with the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) on December 4 and 5, 2025. The first day is the Ensembl Genome Browser Workshop, aimed at wet-lab scientists and bioinformaticians who are new to using Ensembl or have not yet discovered the power and depth of this resource. For the second day, the Ensembl Train the Trainer Workshop will provide the participants the general principles of training, along with the specifics of how Ensembl prepare their training courses.
LC-MS Metabolomics in Motion: Techniques and Tools for PFAS Biosurveillance
Through this webinar, the PPMF aims to showcase and promote further technological developments in metabolomics for the Philippines. Involving scientists, researchers, and industry professionals, the event will feature concise lectures from three distinguished experts sharing insights from their past and ongoing research.
Protein Analysis Workflow Training: Protein Purification and Characterization
This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of general topics such as recombinant protein expression, purification, quantification, and characterization. This workshop will also provide insight into the general pipeline for recombinant protein handling and the fundamental theories and applications involved for Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography.
CFB conducts 16S rDNA Metabarcoding Data Analysis Training at UPM
The Core Facility for Bioinformatics conducts a training on 16S rDNA metabarcoding data analysis at UP Manila, College of Public Health.
PhilRice WGS training with DSCF
The DNA Sequencing Core Facility held a training on Whole Genome Sequencing for participants from the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) on August 12-14, 2025.
CFB holds annual virtual Bioinformatics Training and Internship Program (BTIP) 2025
The Core Facility for Bioinformatics held its annual Bioinformatics Training and Internship Program (BTIP) on June 23 to August 8, 2025. The BTIP is a virtual training in introductory biology, genomics, and bioinformatics that provides supervised and hands-on experience doing research or infrastructure development on real bioinformatics projects. The mid-year activity is open to students and […]
Proteomics in Focus: Leveraging LC-MS Technology for Precision Research and Diagnostics
Through conducting this webinar, PPMF aims to promote and supplement the technological advancements in this field. This event will involve short lectures from three experts about their previous and current research works.
2nd PMN conference co-hosted by PPMF and DOST-FNRI
The Philippine Metabolomics Network (PMN) with DOST-FNRI and PGC-PPMF co-hosted its 2nd PMN Conference on July 25, 2025.
Decoding 1,001 Philippine traditional rice varieties (TRVs)
The joint initiative stands to deliver a huge amount of data from the genome sequences of the 1001 Philippine TRVs. This will be made available to the public via the PH Rice GDB. From strengthening local expertise in crop genomics and bioinformatics, to providing more research opportunities—the program anticipates its potential in increasing and strengthening research output and capacity. The 1001 Rice Genome (1k1RG) Program is a promise to the future of rice in the Philippines as it ultimately aims to benefit farmers through accelerating the improvement and production of rice varieties.
Biobanking validation workshop with the Philippine Cancer Center
The Biobank Core Facility of PGC hosted the two-day “Biobanking Validation Workshop of the Technical Report on the Establishing of PCC’s Molecular and Genomics Research Laboratory, Bobank, and Tumor Bank” on April 1-2, 2025, at the Institute of Biology (IB), University of the Philippines, Diliman. Participants reviewed the summary of the technical report that highlighted […]