MANILA, Philippines — A scientist and her student from the University of the Philippines – Diliman (UPD) have discovered a gene connecting cases of breast cancer to stress, and irregularities in the body clock. Molecular biologist Dr. Pia Bagamasbad and her student, Weand Ybañez “discovered a gene called Krüppel-like factor 9 (KLF9) that suppresses tumor […]

Experts from the Institute of Aquaculture (IA), UPV-CFOS, namely IA director Prof.  Dr. Rex Ferdinand M. Traifalgar, Asst.  Prof. Dr. Carmelo del Castillo, and Mr. Fredson Huervana had a consultative meeting with members of the Barangay Dos Talabahan Owners Association (BDTOA) from Ilog, Negros Occidental last February 4, 2023. BDTOA is an association of oyster farmers with 37 members. 

UP ISSI conducted a seminar for the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) at the First Pacific Leadership Academy in Antipolo City, last January 30-31, 2023. Thirty-four participants joined the program which was handled by the program team from the Training and Entrepreneurship Education Division composed of the program manager, Ms. Sendy delos Reyes and program coordinator, Mr. Romy Estrella.