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Ms. Clarissa Garcia from the Philippines pursuing a PhD in Molecular Biomedicine

Hi! My name is Clarissa Garcia and I am from the Philippines pursuing a PhD in Molecular Biomedicine at the University of Trieste - Università degli studi di Trieste funded by a scholarship from DOST Philippines.

My project is housed at the Fondazione Italiana Fegato (FIF) ONLUS headed by Prof. Claudio Tiribelli and located in the Area Science Park of Trieste.

I am currently in my first year of the program and my research project will focus on the regulation of Yes-associated protein (YAP) by Aurora Kinase A (AURKA) in the context of liver cirrhosis. This project is under the supervision of Dr. Devis Pascut of the liver cancer group of FIF. In this project, I expect to perform molecular biology techniques and in vitro cellular assays to elucidate the underlying mechanisms by which AURKA modulates YAP activity and/or localization, and the role of this regulation in liver cirrhosis development.

As a doctoral student pursuing a career in translational sciences, I believe that the academic and research environment at FIF will serve as a springboard for me to grow as a person and as a researcher.

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Latest Scientific Breakthrough from the Philippines

Scientific Breakthrough at USA!

A new bacterial species producing natural compounds for antibiotic and anticancer drugs leads was discovered from Tubbataha Reefs National Park in Sulu Sea by Augustinian scientists led by Dr. Doralyn S. Dalisay, C2B2 Director and Dr. Jonel P. Saludes, CND3 Director, together with young and talented researchers at the University of San Agustin.

This breakthrough was published in Microbiology Spectrum (Impact Factor: 9.043), a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

Here is the link to the paper:
https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/spectrum.03661-22...

This work was funded by DOST, PCHRD Tuklas Lunas Program, NRCP, and DOST Balik Scientist Program.

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2023 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases

The 2023 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases is fast approaching!

Here's everything you need to know about this year's conference

You may still register for free through this link: bit.ly/2023_EID. Registration will close by February 22, 2023, 5PM (EST) or when all slots are taken.

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Intellectual Disability

Every person is special!

The DOST-PCHRD is in one with the nation in celebrating the National Intellectual Disability Week or formerly known as Mental Retardation Week, by raising awareness and sharing the activities of the council related to this advocacy.

To know more about the Council’s 2023 Call for Proposals (for 2025 funding), follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/PCHRDCFPKit.

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"5TH REGIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH SUMMIT" CALL FOR PAPERS: ORAL RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION

The Oral Research Paper Presentation Competition (Professional & Student Category) aims to showcase the completed research projects conducted by all member and non-member institutions of the Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research and Development (ZCHRD). ZCHRD serves as a vital structure that links together institutions engaged in or with interest in health research activities that impact on regional as well as national health needs.