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CLSU RECOGNIZES RESEARCH PROPONENTS

Dec. 10, 2021

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RESEARCH PROPONENTS – Faculty and staff researchers whose research proposals were granted substantial funding by various government institutions were recognized by the university through certificates of commendation. The three groups of researchers who are shown here with President Abella and the four vice presidents, the title of their respective researches, and their corresponding fundings are as follows: Title of Research: “Formulation and Assessment of the Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) for the Rapid Detection of Important Pathogens in Organic Farming”. Researchers:   Rubigilda Paraguison-Alili, Clarissa Yvonne J. Domingo, Fe. L. Porciuncula, Lani Lou Mar A. Lopez, Ellen S. Romero, Celynne O. Padilla and Aileen M. Elegado Amount of Research and Development (R&D) Fund: P6,355,489.00 Granting Institution: Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Title of Research: “Industry-Focused Technologies, Innovations and Knowledge for Livelihood, Income and Food Supply Enhancement (ITIK for LIFE) Program for Sustainability of the Philippine Duck Industry” Researchers:   Ramon Cesar D. Salas, Jamal James D. Manlapig, Joice V. San Andres, Vanessa S. Viterbo, Eddie J. Rafael and Oliver F. Celestino Amount of Research and Development (R&D) Fund: P4,980,810.00 Granting Institution: Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) Title of Research: “Research and Development Project to Rehabilitate and Enhance Productivity in Lahar and Ash-Laden Areas in Central Luzon” Researchers:   Maria Excelsis M. Orden, Nenita E. dela Cruz and Nestor D. Pagaduan Amount of Research and Development (R&D) Fund: P1,266,034.00 Granting Institution: Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD)

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