Tracing the Outbreak: A Seminar on Public Health Introduction to Genomic Tools for Cholera Outbreak Response
🧬 TRACING THE OUTBREAKPublic Health Introduction to Genomic Tools for Cholera Outbreak Response Please join us! Learn how genomics and bioinformatics can help support cholera outbreak investigation, surveillance, and public health response. 🎤 Featuring an invited speaker from the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) Mindanao 🤝 In partnership with the DOST-PCHRD Balik Scientist Program in the Cordilleras 📅 8 October 2026⏰ 8:30 AM–12:00 NN 📌 Technical SeminarAn introductory session on genomic tools, sequencing, and bioinformatics for outbreak response. ✨ Don’t miss out! Join us and discover how genomics can help trace disease outbreaks. Register Here: https://bit.ly/tracingtheoutbreak
BS Biology Alumni Present Research at 1st National Patriot Research Conference
The Department of Biology congratulates our BS Biology alumni, Redcedrick Co and Gavin Wesley Rafanan, for presenting their research at the 1st National Patriot Research Conference held at Clark, Pampanga last 8–12 July 2026. Redcedrick shared their research “Assessment of Biodegradation and Metabolic Capacity of Penicillium citrinum Against Various Hydrocarbon Derivatives”—co-authored by Mia Ayla Garcia, Philip John Omaweng, and Gavin Wesley Rafanan, and advised by Asst. Prof. Ronan Baculi. Gavin shared their research “Genomic Characterization of a Mid-Pathway Petroleum-Degrading Pluralibacter gergoviae Isolate”—advised by Instr. Jodelyn Melegrito, Asst. Prof. Ronan Baculi, and Asst. Prof. Mac Michael Rubio. We warmly congratulate Redcedrick, Gavin, Mia, Philip, and their advisers for their contribution to microbiology!
The Department of Biology adopts a four-day work week arrangement starting March 16, 2026.
To our stakeholders and visitors, please be informed of the adjusted office hours for the Department of Biology.We respectfully request that you take note of these changes and schedule your visits and transactions accordingly. Thank you. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); SDG-12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)