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The Ateneo de Naga University Math and Science Department hosted the Second Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for Microbiology (PSM) last 14 November 2009 at the Bro. Richie Fernando, S.J. Hall last 14 November 2009. Over a hundred and twenty (120) representatives from schools and local government units participated.
Dr. Michael Clores of the Math and Science Department started the event with his welcome remarks followed by an opening speech from Ms. Charmaine Malonzo, current President of the PSM Bicol Chapter. For the duration of the day, five (5) lectures were held to tackle the various and oftentimes fascinating properties of the microbes.
The five lectures were:
Wealth and Wonders of Microbes in Silico
by Dr. Fancisco Elegado (PSM President)
BIOTECH, University of the Philippines Los Banos College
Exploring the Unknown Diversity: The Basic Steps and Processes for Bacterial Identification
by Dr. Thaddeus Carvajal
Division Representative, Basic Microbiology
Nursing Science Research Department, St. Luke's College of Nursing - Trinity University of Asia
Cave Microbial Diversity: Life Inside a Terretrial Subterranean Environ
by Dr. Marian Pulido-De Leon
PSM Treasurer
Museum of Natural History, UPLB
The Role of Microorganisms in Bioremediation
by Dr. Jessic Simbahan
PSM Corresponding Secretary
Biotech, UPLB
The Basics of Food Security
by Ms. Ena Bernal
PSM Division Representative
Universal Robina Corporation
The day ended with the Oath Taking of new members and a business meeting.
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