Mr. Khent Ivan Duerme (DFSC Faculty) and Ms. Mely Mariz Amargo (Research Assistant) bagged awards at the 12th Health R&D Expo held on November 24-25, 2022 at Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City.
Mr. Duerme’s study entitled “Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using bignay leaf extract and their antimicrobial properties against common foodborne pathogens” won FIRST PLACE in the Poster Competition (Graduate Category).
The co-authors are:
Ms. Cathleen Montano (BSFT alumna)
Mr. Eliezer Diamante (DMPCS faculty)
Prof. Noreen Grace Fundador (DFSC faculty)
Ms. Amargo’s study entitled “Plant mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles using mangosteen pericarp and their antimicrobial potential” also won FIRST PLACE in the Oral Competition (Graduate Category).
The co-authors are:
Ms. Ella Angelique Bucoya (BSFT alumna)
Prof. Erwin Oliver Fundador (DFSC faculty)
Prof. Noreen Grace Fundador (DFSC faculty)
The event was organized by the RHRDC XI in coordination with DOST XI and PCHRD.
Congratulations!
Source: University of the Philippines Mindanao Facebook
