Cell Biology Tools: Enabling Discovery and Innovation
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB)
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City
October 24-25, 2013
The Philippine Society for Cell Biology invites you to become a member of the organization to have the opportunity in participating to the various upcoming activities in store for you! You are also encouraged in joining the poster presentation held annually at the conference. Take this opportunity to promote the significance of research and innovation in cell biology, as well as their general contributions. Connect with fellow scientists and delve into the discussions of their works and discoveries. If you are interested to be a member, attend the convention, and/or present your research, check out the guidelines in this link.
SPEAKERS
Prof. Gen Yamada
(Keynote Speaker)
Chair, Department of Developmental Genetics
Wakamaya Medical University, Japan
"A model for the development of sexual dimorphism: Androgen and growth factor Wnt signal-mediated reproductive organ formation and diseases"
Session 1: State-of-the-art Tools in Cell Biology
Dr. Rommel G. Bacabac
(Plenary Speaker)
University of San Carlos, Cebu City
"Coils, Cells and Gels - Mechanical Constructs of Living Matter"
Dr. Eloise Prieto
(Plenary Speaker)
NIMBB, University of the Philippines - Diliman
"Structural Properties of Chromatin Fibers Revealed by Atomic Force Microscopy"
Mr. Jobi Sobosa
(Plenary Speaker)
NIMBB, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Young Scientist Presentation
"Single-walled Carbon Nanotube Functionalization, Biodistribution, and Utility in Cancer Thermal Ablation"
Short Session in Education
Mr. Audrey Glenn L. Culliao
(Plenary Speaker)
Saint Louis University - Baguio City
"Cell and Molecular Biology Education: Lecture and Laboratory Classes at SLU"
Dr. Glorina P. Orozco
(Plenary Speaker)
Far Easter University, Manila
"Cell Biology Education in Far Eastern University"
Session 2: Researches on Cell Biology
Dr. Ernelea P. Cao
(Plenary Speaker)
Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines - Diliman
"Pollen Morphometrics and DNA Barcoding of Some Coffee Varieties Grown in the Philippines"
Dr. Dennis D. Raga
(Plenary Speaker)
Wakamaya Medical University, Japan
"Androgen-dependent Growth Factor Signalling and Downstream Gene Expression in Mouse Embryonic External Genitalia"
Dr. Ma. Anita M. Bautista
(Plenary Speaker)
NIMBB, University of the Philippines - Diliman
"Accelerating Gene Discovery in Insects Using Next Generation Sequencing Strategies: Applications in Insecticide Resistance Research"
Session 3: Cell Biology in Disease Research
Dr. Jose Enrico H. Lazaro
(Plenary Speaker)
NIMBB, University of the Philippines - Diliman
"Novel Drug Combinations against Malaria"
Ms. Myla R. Santiago
(Plenary Speaker)
Catholic University of Belgium
"Cross-Validation of Pyrosequencing and High Resolution Melting Analysis in Detecting Mutations in EFGR gene related to Exon 20 and 21 in Non-small Cell Lung Carcinomas"
Dr. Mudjeekeewis D. Santos
(Plenary Speaker)
National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, BFAR-DA
"NGS-based Transcriptome Profiling of Black Tiger Shrimp that Survived White Spot Syndrome Virus Infection"
Session 4: Cell and Pathogen Interaction
Dr. Ronie J. Calugay
(Plenary Speaker)
Ateneo de Manila University
"Do you hear what I See? An Insight to Cell-to-Cell Bacterial Communication"
Dr. Joyce A. Ibana
(Plenary Speaker)
Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines - Diliman
"Cell Biology Tools for Investigating Host-Pathogen Interactions"
Dr. John C. Gomez
(Plenary Speaker)
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
"Mechanisms of IFN-gamma production by Neutrophils during Acute Pneumonia induced by S. pneumoniae"
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