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DOST Begins 'Mix and Match' Vaccine Clinical Study

The COVID-19 vaccine “mix and match” clinical study of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) started in Muntinlupa City on Monday.

Rowena Guevara, undersecretary for research and development of DOST, said the first dry run of the clinical trials was held in Marikina City on Oct. 18, followed by the cities of Muntinlupa and Davao on Oct. 25 and Oct. 29.

The Food and Drug Administration approved on Nov. 19 the mix and match trials to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of completing the vaccination with different brands and platforms.

The Philippine Society for Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is leading the study.

Full story:

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/.../dost-begins-mix-and...

Dr. Jaime Montoya: Professional Regulation Commission's (PRC) "Outstanding Physician of the Year"

Congratulations to our very own Executive Director Jaime Montoya for being recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission as the Outstanding Physician of the Year!

Dr. Montoya is a highly-skilled infectious disease expert and seasoned health researcher. He is the lead convenor of the Philippine National Health Research System and the current president of the Philippine Associations for the Advancement of Science and Technology.

We are proud of you, Doc!

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The 1st NICER Summit entitled “Conference on Accelerating STI in the Country through a Regionally Inclusive R&D”

Interested to know how regional health R&D contributes to nation-building?

Join the 1st NICER Summit entitled “Conference on Accelerating STI in the Country through a Regionally Inclusive R&D” with the theme: “Inclusive Innovation towards Attaining Sustainable Development Goals”.

Six established Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER) under the health sector will discuss how their centers accelerate capacity building, industrial competitiveness, and regional development.

See program here: https://bit.ly/NICERSummit-Program

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