UPLB Interdisciplinary Studies Center for Food and Nutrition Security

The UPLB Interdisciplinary Studies Center on Food and Nutrition Security (IdSC-FaNS) is set to launch a centralized Knowledge Management System (KMS) before the start of the next academic year.

Designed as a web application, the KMS aims to address long-standing knowledge-sharing and collaboration gaps within the university’s research community.

UPLB to launch centralized Knowledge Management System for Food and Nutrition Security – UPLB AGORA The UPLB Interdisciplinary Studies Center on Food and Nutrition Security (IdSC-FaNS) is set to launch a centralized Knowledge Management System (KMS) before the start of the next academic year.

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April 7 is World Health Day!

💡 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐈𝐝𝐒𝐂-𝐅𝐚𝐍𝐒). 🥙🌾

IdSC-FaNS is committed to its dedication in fostering interdisciplinary research on food and nutrition security. Anchored to its holistic objectives and thematic programs, the study center is positive on its potential positive impact on the food and nutrition sector of the country.

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Dear LABers, we are pleased to introduce our first speaker for our 11th symposium and general assembly, Dr. Lotis Escobin-Mopera!

She is an UP Scientist I, Associate Professor, and former Director of the Institute of Food Science and Technology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, and she will be joining us in person to share her expertise.

She will deliver her talk on "Philippine Indigenous Prebiotic Sources: A Sustainable Preference for Functional Food," drawing from 20 years of research on functional foods on various root crops, fruits, and vegetables, as well as product innovations utilizing indigenous raw materials.

Don't miss the chance to learn more from Dr. Mopera and personally engage with her at the UP Manila Ramon S. Ang Auditorium. You only have until tomorrow (October 15) to register for onsite participation in the symposium! Here's the link ➡️ https://bit.ly/philproff2024symposium

Congratulations Dean D**g Angeles, also current Chair of the UPLB Interdisciplinary Studies Center on Food and Nutrition Security

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Welcome Dean Amado A. Angeles!

We are excited to announce the official turnover and oath taking ceremony for the incoming dean of the College of Agriculture and Food Science on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Dr. Angeles will officially assume his role on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Congratulations!

📢 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮! 🌍🏝️

We are excited to announce the participation of esteemed experts who will lead insightful discussions on the 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀!

1️⃣ 𝐃𝐑. 𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐕. 𝐋𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐍
Dean, College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf), University of the Philippines Los Baños
Topic: 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨

Dr. Lapitan will delve into effective ways to account for and manage the limited resources of small islands to ensure sustainability.

2️⃣ 𝐃𝐑. 𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝐂. 𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐎𝐆
Dean, School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM), University of the Philippines Los Baños
Topic: 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙮

Dr. Ancog will share his expertise on harnessing the economic potential of marine resources while promoting environmental sustainability.

3️⃣ 𝐃𝐑. 𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐃. 𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎
Professor 6, College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS), University of the Philippines Los Baños
Topic: 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜

Dr. Abanto will provide insights into sustainable livestock management practices suited for island ecosystems.

Join us on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆), at the 𝗣𝗦𝗨 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 or 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 for this groundbreaking event!

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain knowledge from these distinguished speakers and contribute to shaping the future of our small islands in the Philippines! 🌊🌱