The NIH Mural

The NIH Mural is a work by Salvador T. Juban, an artist/muralist who was known to be the last apprentice of National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco. In the center, the mural depicts the “Shining One Who Heals” who was originally known as Gabriel in Haldea. The Hebrew term “Rapha” meant “healer”, “doctor”, or “surgeon.” As an angel for healing, Raphael is often associated with the image of a serpent. He is known to be the chief ruling prince of the Second Heaven, chief of Order of the Virtues, Guardian of the Tree of Life in Eden and of the Seven Angels of the Tree.

UP Academic Calendar Shift

This is a brief write-up, issued by the System Information Office of the University of the Philippines System, on the proposal to pilot the shift in UP's academic calendar in 2014-2015.  It outlines the rationale for the shift and pilot implementation, implementation plans, benefits of the shift, and major concerns. This may serve as your reference in answering queries regarding the calendar shift.

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UP academic calendar shift-final.pdf

Avian IgY Technology (December 2013)

An interesting study in the works is the investigation of Immunoglobulin Y (IgY) technology as a source for reagents in infectious disease diagnostics. Little is known about IgY technology, and IMBB fully realizes its potential applications for both human and veterinary medicine. Target infectious diseases that will be worked on are Dengue, Malaria, Salmonella, Tuberculosis and Chlamydia. In the future, it is expected that a wider range of diseases will be able to utilize the fruits of this exploration.

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Molecular Diagnostic Program (December 2013)

Current molecular testing for the diagnosis of infectious diseases in the country are very costly since virtually almost all of these kits are imported all over the globe. Locally developed and produced nucleic acid-based assays for the diagnosis of life threatening diseases may allow access to this technology even among indigent patients. As an initial project, BIOTECH-MANILA has delved into designing rapid diagnostic tests combining the expertise of the research staff with the latest facilities and equipment available in the country.

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