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“Incredible Microbes: More Boon Than Bane”
The Cluster 1 symposium, “Incredible Microbes: More Boon Than Bane,” held on November 29, 2008 at the Yakult, Philippines, Inc. Building was one of the well-attended events in PSM history. Gracing the event was Mr. Akira Onose, EVP of Yakult Philippines, Inc. who gave the welcome remarks. (Contributed by Librado A. Santiago, Ph.D., Chair of Cluster 1 Symposium)
The Cluster 1 symposium highlights
developments and updates on medical, veterinary, food and basic microbiology as
well as microbiology education. Latest
scientific information and trends food and water microbiology and drug discover
were presented by experts in the field.
Ms. Rosa B. Mate. Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
presented a lecture on emerging and re-emerging food- and water-borne diseases
in the country. Dr.Faustino C. Icatlo,
Jr., Meisen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., gave an informative lecture on drug
development strategies against a Helicobacter
pylori. Mr. Benigno Glenn R.
Ricaforte, of Biomerieux and College
of St. Benilde discussed
the ins and outs of HACCP in food service pertinent to the aviation
industry. Dr. Francisco B. Elegado, BIOTECH,
UPLB, gave a lecture on the interactions
of lactic acid bacteria and Listeria. Mr. Gilbert Panabe, Handyware Philippines,
Inc. presented an innovation in food safety and control called
microthermics.
A first in the PSM cluster symposium history, more than 400 participants attended the symposium. Participants come from the academe, government agencies, professional organizations, medical and technical personnel, the industry and the student sectors, the latter comprising 30% of the attendance. In addition, seven new life members and 158 new regular members were inducted.
The huge success of this event was made possible through the generosity of our host and co-sponsor, Yakult Philippines and through the unwavering support of our partner, Proctor & Gamble, Philippines. (LAS)
A first in the PSM cluster symposium history, more than 400 participants attended the symposium. Participants come from the academe, government agencies, professional organizations, medical and technical personnel, the industry and the student sectors, the latter comprising 30% of the attendance. In addition, seven new life members and 158 new regular members were inducted.
The huge success of this event was made possible through the generosity of our host and co-sponsor, Yakult Philippines and through the unwavering support of our partner, Proctor & Gamble, Philippines. (LAS)