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Paulinian researchers go national; attend poster exhibit in Davao
By: Joseph D. Dayag & Amman Gener B. Pimentel
Date posted: 09.28.2009
Give your best in research and you’ll go far.
Invited by the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS), Mr. Jaycee Augusto Paguirigan, SPUP Biology instructor, and Ms. Sheena Patrizzia Martinez, SPUP high school student, participated in the Young Researchers Poster Exhibit at the Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City on August 12-15, 2009.
The Paulinian researchers presented the findings of the following studies: “The Physico-Chemical and Bacteriological Analysis of the Landfill Site of Tuguegarao City” (conducted by Mr. Paguirigan); and “A Comparative Study of the Safety (Non-Toxic) and Efficacy (Anti-Asthma effect) of the Young Indian Mango Leaves Decoction/Aqueous Extract with that of the Lagundi Leaves Decoction/Aqueous Extract” (conducted by Ms. Sheena Patrizzia Martinez).
Organized by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research Development (DOST-PCHRD), the poster exhibit aimed at: giving due recognition to deserving researchers, creating public awareness of health technologies, encouraging information-seeking behavior on the featured technologies, and showcasing the relevant and outstanding research findings (which can contribute to the improvement of people’s health).
Dr. Jesus B. Pizarro, Director of the Research, Planning and Development Office, coached the university participants.