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Iska secures 1st runner-up spot in annual UPLB Genetics Camp
Joelle Victoria S. Catibog from Batch 2021 of the University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) brought home 1st runner-up honors in the essay writing contest of the Genetics Camp 2021, held last April 10-11.
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Genetics Society organized its first virtual Genetics Camp with the theme “BioenGENEers: Examining the Role of Recombinant DNA Technology Amidst Recent Challenges in Public Health.” Twelve students from UPIS Batch 2021 participated in the contests.
Among the participants in essay writing, Catibog claimed the second highest spot with her composition on the effect of vaccination on public health and how immunization works through it. According to Catibog, she participated in the event since she is interested in the field of bioengineering, and the theme dealt with the role of the field in addressing the public health crisis today.
Catibog mentioned that the Genetics Camp was a fun experience that allowed her to learn more about genetics through different talks and activities. During the first day, they talked about Mendelian genetics and heredity and on the second day, they visualized the interactions of the spike proteins and surface receptors of the cell.
When asked about what she would say to encourage other students to join future camps, she responded, “Attending camps such as this one is a great way to learn more about what you're interested in or to gain more knowledge about things that are new to you. If you have the opportunity to do so, don't hesitate to grab it!”
The camp held other interschool contests in addition to essay writing. The following students of Batch 2021 also participated in the contests: Maria Celine B. Morales in essay writing; Aya Brea P. Bundang and Krissie Marie Ebdane in poster making; Isabel B. Baclig, Gaudette Ann M. Garcia, Jhan Conrad R. Hermano, and Julia Anne A. Mapa in research proposal; and Roni Natalia Brianna P. Kessel, Francheska Mae S. Candido, Arnold Keannu D. Castillo, and Jelena P. Evangelista in the video contest. //by Franz Joves and Ricci Dantes
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