BIOTECH Conducts Strategic Planning Workshop
BIOTECH UPLB held a strategic planning workshop to formulate its operational plan for the next five years. A pre-workshop and post-workshop session were held. The activity was initiated by Dr. Rosario G. Monsalud, BIOTECH's new Director, with funding support from Chancellor Fernando Sanchez. In keeping with her administration’s goal of being consultative, all Program Leaders and Project Leaders were involved. Laboratory technicians and administrative staff were represented as well.
BIOTECH-UPLB hosted 2 Balik Scientists
BIOTECH UPLB hosted two Balik Scientists in collaboration with Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD).
ISO Accreditation Awarded to PNCM-BIOTECH
The Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms (PNCM) of BIOTECH, UPLB was formally awarded the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 last January 28, 2015. This is the first accreditation and only one so far on biological testing in the UP System.
The ISO/IEC 17025:2005 specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and/or calibrations, including sampling. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods.
