PPMF Webinars

The Protein, Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility conducts free webinars to expand the capabilities of Philippine researchers to different protein analysis and omics technologies. Different topics are offered yearly and speakers who are experts in their fields are invited to provide lectures. For other upcoming events and updates, go to PGC’s News and Events tab.

Expanding the Field of Omics Research in the Philippines: A Glimpse into the World of Proteins, Proteomics, and Metabolomics

Date: November 15, 2021

The “Expanding the Field of Omics Research in the Philippines: A Glimpse into the World of Proteins, Proteomics, and Metabolomics” webinar aimed to provide insights into the different applications of protein characterization, proteomics and metabolomics. Three speakers were invited and gave lectures on the general workflow and applications of protein characterization, proteomics and metabolomics. A question-and-answer session was conducted after all of the presentations of the speakers.  

Topics & Speakers

  • Protein Analysis Research Application
    • Dr. Neil Andrew D. Bascos
    • Program Director, PGC-PPMF
  • Clinical Applications of Proteomics
    • Dr. Herdee Gloriane Luna
    • Medical Oncologist/Cancer Specialist
    • Clinical Proteomics for Cancer Initiative (CPCI)
  • Metabolomics Applications 
    • Dr. Walter Laviña
    • Associate Professor, Institute of Biological Sciences, UPLB
Protein Analysis, Instrumentation, and Applications

Date: February 28, 2022

The “Protein Analysis, Instrumentation, and Applications” webinar aimed to provide insights into the basic principles and applications of different protein analysis techniques, particularly Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC),  Multiwavelength Spectrophotometer, and Circular Dichroism (CD) Spectropolarimeter. Three speakers were invited to give lectures on different protein analysis techniques. A question-and-answer session was conducted after all of the presentations of the speakers.  

Topics & Speakers

  • Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) for Protein Purification
    • Dr. Yee-Foong Mok
    • Platform Technologies Specialist, Melbourne Protein Characterisation Platform & ACRF Facility for Innovative Cancer Drug Discovery, Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute
  • Multimode Microplate Readers with Innovative LVF Monochromators
    • Mr. Joko Logis
    • Support Specialist
    • BMG Labtech, Asia Pacific Region
  • Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy: Folded or Unfolded
    • Dr. Portia Mahal Sabido
    • Assistant Professor
    • Institute of Chemistry, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman