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Ma. Khrisma Soliven with reports from Kezia Grace Jungco
Over 114 high school students and teachers from different parts of Luzon gathered for the 8th Genetics Camp held at the Institute of Biological Sciences (IBS) , University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) last January 19-20.
For this year, the annual event is themed “GENEStability: Sustainable
Agricultural Productivity through Genetics and Biotechnology.” It aims
to introduce and promote the science of Genetics through its
applications. Participating schools include: Recto Memorial National
High School (RMNHS), Quezon National High School, St. Anne College,
Laguna College, and Don Bosco.
Prof. Mia Desiree Azañes-Verdeprado
and Prof. Cheryl Agdaca delivered lectures on the “Introduction of
Genetics” and on the “Central Dogma of Molecular Biology”during the
first day of the event. The participants were also given activities so
they can further appreciate the event. They saw the human DNA structure
through a 3D-origami model. They also had a hands-on experience on the
extraction and isolation of DNA through their own cheek cells. An
educational tour at BIOTECH-UPLB was also conducted for the
participants.
Symposia on “Biotechnology” and “Newborn Screening” was also
conducted by Dr. Rhodora Aldemita and by Dr. Merlyn Mendioro. Gene
Camp’s first day ended with a Socials Night wherein the participants
from different schools got to interact with their co-participants.
On the second day, Dr. Gabriel Romero of Monsanto Philippines talked
on the importance of biotechnology in sustaining agricultural
productivity. The students were given a tour to the facilities of the
UPLB campus. Teachers were also trained with the effective teaching of
Genetics, which was facilitated by Mr. Jickerson Lado, an instructor at
the IBS and junior adviser of the UPLB Genetics Society.
Jenny Guevarra of RMHS said, “We teachers attended this for us to
learn new things for our students.” She said that the camp had done well
in introducing Genetics to students while letting them enjoy it. (Continue reading this article...)
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