The right drug at the right dose for the right person. That is the goal of precision medicine. And what can be more precise than diagnosis and treatment guided by the patient’s genes themselves? This has long been a goal of Filipino scientists and doctors involved in pharmacogenomics research, particularly in the treatment of […]
The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Institute today opened two new facilities aimed at advancing precision medicine in the country, particularly in the treatment of cancer “Many of our kababayan fighting life-threatening illnesses face a sobering double burden: the high cost of care, and the grim prognosis that often accompanies late […]
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) at the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila has acquired the country’s first government-owned positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) scanner, ensuring indigent Filipinos have access to advanced diagnostic services. The PET-CT scan equipment, along with a new centralized intensive care unit accommodating 32 patients and a 128-slice CT […]
Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) has had a severe impact on the country, including several campuses of the University of the Philippines (UP). Thousands of staff, students, and faculty members within UP’s constituent universities have been forced to cope with flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage caused by the torrential monsoon rains. The situation has necessitated […]
The public-private partnership (PPP) for the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center Project has taken a big step forward from its February 2023 initial approval with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board’s approval of its detailed specifications, as well as its updated parameters, terms, and conditions. The project—a 300-bed, […]
The University of the Philippines (UP) extends its deepest condolences to the friends and loved ones of distinguished ophthalmologist and former Chancellor of UP Manila (UPM) from 2011 to 2014, Dr. Manuel B. Agulto. Dr. Agulto is remembered by the University for his lifelong commitment to public service and excellence in the field of ophthalmology. […]
The University of the Philippines (UP) and its academic community congratulate Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla, outgoing UP Manila Chancellor and Outstanding Alumna, on being conferred the Order of National Scientist by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., in a ceremony held on August 31, 2023, at the Malacañang Palace. Dr. Padilla was honored especially for her […]
The COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to consider other ways of gaining knowledge and acquiring skills, especially in medicine. While many things came to a halt in the ‘new normal,’ health faculties continuously tried to find innovative ways to prepare the next generation of doctors, nurses, and other medical practitioners. These past two years have […]
COVID-19 cases have been gradually dipping day by day; however, we are still seeing scenarios of reinfection, especially with our front liners who are repeatedly exposed to the virus. Moreover, “long COVID” or post-COVID conditions, described as recurring, returning, or even new symptoms even after recovery are also being observed. These raise a lot of […]
Filipino scientists have been supporting the country’s battle against COVID-19 through their technological innovations. A UP webinar shines the spotlight on some of these scientists. Watch tomorrow, 30 July, at 12:00 noon.
The UP College of Medicine (then known as the Philippine Medical School) opens. It predates the opening of the University proper by 3 years.
