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Tag: UP Philippine Genome Center

UP virtual conference to discuss ‘stealth’ omicron

February 16, 2022 by Deina Blancaflor

With the “stealth” sub-variant of Omicron becoming the dominant variant in several countries, including ours, what should we know about the sub-variant? And how do we handle another surge? Find out in this week’s “Stop COVID Deaths” webinar this Friday, February 18, 12:00 noon.

UP webinar to highlight world-class Filipino COVID-19 innovations

July 29, 2021 by UP Media and Public Relations Office

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.

What every frontliner needs to know about the Delta variant in upcoming UP webinar

July 15, 2021 by UP Media and Public Relations Office

What exactly is the Delta variant, and what should every frontliner know about this highly contagious version of SARS-CoV-2? These questions and more will be answered in an upcoming UP webinar on Friday, 16 July, 12:00 noon.

UPLB marks 112th year, exhibits future-proofing

March 25, 2021 by Jo. Florendo B. Lontoc

UP Los Baños celebrated its 112th founding anniversary on March 6, 2021 with the theme of “future-proofing” itself.

UP PGC-Visayas Satellite Facility shares equipment for COVID-19 testing

April 6, 2020 by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo

The UP Philippine Genome Center-Visayas Satellite Facility (PGC-VSF) has lent its reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) machine to the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) to strengthen the hospital’s capability in testing patients for COVID-19.

The bayanihan spirit burns bright in the University of the Philippines

March 26, 2020 by J. Mikhail Solitario

No task is too big nor too small in UP’s fight against COVID-19. This is the rallying spirit behind the various UP Bayanihan efforts that range from science and technology to humanitarian efforts, leading the way in social responsibility for its students and staff.

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Message from UP President Danilo L. Concepcion: UP’s response to COVID-19

March 11, 2020 by J. Mikhail Solitario

As the national university, the University of the Philippines is mandated to take the lead in the nation’s quest for true, equitable and sustainable development by harnessing the expertise of its academic and scientific community to address the nation’s most pressing problems, one of which is the COVID-19 outbreak.

UP fetes invention disclosures, tech transfers

March 6, 2020 by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo

Twenty-three inventions were awarded incentives by the University in the 5th Invention Disclosure Incentive Awarding Ceremony. Of the 23, six were invention disclosures while the remaining 17 were technology transfers.

The committee that paved the way for PGC’s establishment: from left to right, Dr. Gisela Concepcion, Dr. Amelia Guevara, Dr. Cynthia Saloma, and Dr. Carmencita Padilla. (Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO)

Who is the Filipino, genomically speaking?

February 21, 2020 by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo

This is what the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) is trying to find out. One of its key research initiatives is piecing together Filipino genomic identity and history.

UP signs MOU creating Mindanao Genomics Consortium

December 12, 2019 by Arlyn VCD Palisoc Romualdo

UP has partnered with academic institutions, government agencies, civil society organizations, and industry representatives in Mindanao to establish the Mindanao Genomics Consortium. The group aims to facilitate the conduct of omics research and collaborations that will enhance omics work in Mindanao.

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