Thomasian academic staff exhibited their latest research works in the hard sciences at the Ika-31 Panayam Pang-Agham (31st Scientific Symposium) on November 13 at the Thomas Aquinas Research Complex (TARC) Auditorium at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) – Manila.
The annual research exposition, organized by the Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences (RCNAS) and the Departamento ng Filipino (Filipino Department), showcases scientific studies and innovations of academic staff and alumni written or discussed in our national language.
Engr. Seigfred V. Prado, Ph.D., SMIEEE, from the Faculty of Engineering, presented his paper on Neuroscience Technology and Bioengineering, titled “Paglalarawan ng Dinamika ng Sirkito ng Memorya sa mga Modelong Daga ng Alzheimer’s Disease” (Characterizing Memory Circuit Dynamics in Alzheimer’s Disease through Laboratory Rats). Prado explained how Two-Photon Fluorescence Microscopy and Serial Photon Tomography System (SPTS) generate an in-depth image of the mouse’s hippocampus with the presence of amyloid plaques.
Asst. Prof. Leonardo Guevarra, Jr., M.Sc. delved on “GAGAMBA (Gamot mula sa Gagamba at Manaliksik ng Bayan): Mga Epekto ng Sangkap ng Venom ng Tarantula na may Kinalaman sa Aktibidad ng Utak” (GAGAMBA (Medication from Spiders and National Research): The Effects of the Components of Tarantula Venom to Brain Activity) while Assoc. Prof. Gregorio Martin I, Ph.D., discussed “Ang Susô higit sa konsepto ng Kulinaryo at Sining: Isang Pananaw ng mga Medikal na Parasitologist” (The Snail beyond the Culinary and Artistic Concept: A Perspective from Medical Parasitologists). Guevarra and Martin are from the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Asst. Prof. Ernesto E. Paruli III, Ph.D., from the College of Science, talked about stereolithography (SLA) and Nanoscribe Photonic Professional GT, among others, in his paper “Kapangyarihan ng Liwanag: Mula sa Paglikha hanggang sa Pagtuklas” (The Power of Light: From Creation to Discovery).
Vice Rector for Research and Innovation Rev. Fr. Jannel N. Abogado, OP, DThPatSci, gave the welcome message “Sino ang Pilipino?” (Who is a Filipino?) followed by Professor Bernard John V. Tongol, PhD, director of RCNAS, with his opening remarks.
The closing remarks were given by Chairperson of Departamento ng Filipino under the College of Education Prof. Zendel Rosario M. Taruc, Ph.D.
