The Philippine Genome Center of the UP System is holding a free seminar titled “Using viral genomic sequencing to track virus transmission during the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa” by Professor Ian Gordon Goodfellow of the Division of Virology, Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge.
Meet our new Executive Director
The University of the Philippines Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr. Cynthia Palmes-Saloma as the Executive Director of the Philippine Genome Center (PGC).
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.
Shaping the key to unlocking cancer
The predictions produced by the CGSB to guide the laboratory work are expected to cut down on discovery times dramatically. Moreover, Aguda envisions the CGSB to contribute several innovative algorithms and software for use by the global scientific community.
Looking Beyond What We See: The Evolving Role of Genomics in Ocular Disease
Program Director of the DNA Sequencing Core Facility, Dr. Ma. Anita M. Bautista will be a resource speaker for an event hosted by the Manila Doctors Hospital Department of Opthalmology on Feb. 28, 2017.
DNA sequencing workshop at the BCBMTP (Bohol)
Conference on Biodiversity & Chemical Biology of Marine and Terrestrial Life in the Philippine Region.
DSCF visits PCC
A visit to the Philippine Carabao Center to talk about the genomics capabilities of PGC.
DSCF Welcomes New Staff!
The DNA Sequencing Core Facility welcomes the new members of the team!
Zika vaccine candidates protect Rhesus monkeys from infection
As athletes from all over the world flock to South America for the 2016 Rio Olympics, several experts have raised concerns about the safety of these athletes, particularly the females, in the face of the Zika outbreak.
Supreme Court Reverses Decision on Bt Eggplant Field Trials
The Supreme Court of the Philippines reversed its previous decision that disallowed the field trials of the genetically modified organism (GMO) Bt talong. The reversal, according to Theodore Te, spokesperson of the Supreme Court, was on the grounds of mootness, or when an issue has lost practical significance in the eyes of the law.