Another highlight of the Regional Scientific Meeting (RSM) is the annual scientific poster session. The annual contest will feature the latest regional research outputs of participating higher education institutions, research centers, and government agencies. Posters to be presented in the digital session were screened by the DOST Regional Offices.
The winner of this year's Best Scientific Poster is none other than Dr. Genelyn G. Madjos and Mr. Mark Llod G. Dapar of Western Mindanao State University with the study title "Systematic review and declarative survey of medicinal plants used for covid-19 prevention and respiratory symptom treatments during the pandemic in Zamboanga peninsula, Philippines". Dr. Madjos is also a recipient of the PCHRD-RRF Regional Research Fund with her study title "Systematic Review on Philippine Traditional Plants with Inhibitory Properties against SARS-COV-2".
On the other hand, Dr. Servando D. Halili, Jr. and Ms. Annie B. Gonzales of Zamboanga State College of Marine Science and Technology took home the 2nd Place with the study title "The presence of microplastics in the five most commonly sold fishes in Zamboanga city". Dr. Halili's study is also a PCHRD-RRF funded research.
DR. GENELYN G. MADJOS AND MR. MARK LIOYD G. DAPAR (1ST PLACE) BEST POSTER
DR. SERVANDO D. HALILI,JR AND MS. ANNIE B. GONZALES (2ND PLACE) BEST POSTER
