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BS Biology students from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) received major awards at the 9th International Symposium and 16th Annual Scientific Conference of the Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium (MMHRDC), held on June 5–6, 2025 at the Asian Hospital & Medical Center and The Palms Country Club.
Held under the theme “Juan Health Research: Bridging Science, Technology, and Society,” the conference showcased multidisciplinary research aligned with the One Health framework, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
The team of Eunise Monserrat, Abraham Cuevas, and Kareeznah Aguilar won 1st Place and the People’s Choice Award in the infomercial category for their entry, “Safe Steps for Stronger Kids: Unhooking Hookworms One Step at a Time.”
Another group—Jayshiel Ignacio, Marielle Servigon, John Christopher Padayao, Anne Turingan, and Ariane Ramo—earned 2nd Place in the same category for their infomercial, “Environmental Loading Estimates of Soil-Transmitted Helminths: A One Health Approach.”
In the poster presentation category, Monserrat’s team was again recognized, placing in the Top 5 out of over 100 entries with their research titled “Ecological Niche Modeling of Zoonotic Hookworms Using MaxEnt.”
All teams were mentored by Assoc. Prof. Ryan V. Labana of the PUP College of Science. These accomplishments affirm the University’s active participation in international research conferences and its continued contribution to science-based public health initiatives.
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