The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) hosted a genomics press conference at the Philippine Genome Center on April 14, 2023 with the theme, “From Labs to Lives: Impact of DOST-led Genomics Program in the Philippines”. DOST officials sat down with the PGC executive committee for an alignment meeting before the press conference. PGC Executive […]
Local dengue test kit to be marketed internationally
Manila HealthTek is a spinoff company formed to pursue the commercialization of the dengue diagnostic technology developed by a team of UP Manila National Institutes of Health medical researchers led by Dr. Raul Destura.
DOST tapping genomics to develop precision medicine
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is tapping cutting edge genomics technology to develop precision medicine in the country and allow government health authorities to identify usually expensive, foreign developed medicines that are not really effective in controlling or curing Filipino diseases.
Training of Experts from Cambodia, Brunei, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Philippines on Genomics and Bioinformatics
The Philippine Genome Center supported by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) – Department of Science and Technology (DOST) organized a workshop for representatives from some of the participating ASEAN countries during the 9th Informal ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology (IAMMST-9) held in October 2016. Project […]
Pinay scientists in career-related talks at DOST’s National Science and Technology Week
Four successful scientists and alumni of the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Science High School (DOST-PSHS) will give career-related talks on July 27, 2015 at the Outcome 7 Exhibit Area, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City, in celebration of the weeklong National Science and Technology Week (NSTW).
Concerted efforts to increase forensic scientists in PH
The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) continue to champion science and technology applications to benefit the country.
National Science & Technology Week 2013
DSCF, together with CFB, participated in this year’s annual National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) exhibit hosted by DOST held in SMX last July 23 to 27. The PGC Core Facilities’ booth featured educational videos, virtual tours of the labs, a video game on DNA sequencing, as well as brochures and other print materials about our scope of study and services.