LIMB pens joint partnership with Quadram Institute and KNUT

LIMB and KNUT's MGE lab with Prof. Arjan Narbad from Quadram Institute.

Cheonan, South Korea. To boost collaborative scientific exploration, LIMB, led by Prof. Dae-Kyung Kang, hosted a pivotal discussion at Dankook University on December 6, 2024, to establish a joint partnership between the Quadram Institute in Norwich, United Kingdom, through Prof. Arjan Narbad, and the Microbial Genetic Engineering (MGE) laboratory at Korea National University of Transportation (KNUT), led by Prof. Gi-Seong Moon.

Prof. Dae-Kyung Kang (third from left) discussing with Prof. Arjan Narbad (second) and Prof. Gi-Seong Moon (first).

Research members from LIMB and MGE participated in the joint partnership meeting, where they exchanged insights into their respective fields of specialization with Prof. Narbad and explored opportunities for collaborative workshops, laboratory visits, and joint publications in the future.

The three institutions are optimistic about the outcomes of the discussions, with workshops set to commence in 2025. These workshops aim to foster knowledge exchange, advance microbiome research, and strengthen the partnership through joint projects, shared expertise, and innovative discoveries in research and development.

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LIMB's Robie Vasquez bags gold at 2024 SiyentiPIKO Research Colloquium

Mr. Robie Vasquez (third from the left) accepting his first place award.

Seoul, South Korea. LIMB once again proved its prowess as Mr. Robie Vasquez landed first place at the recently concluded 2024 SiyentiPIKO Research Colloquium held at the Seoul National University-Asia Center (SNUAC) on September 21, 2024. 

With the theme "Paghahabi ng Kaalaman at Karunungan: Weaving the Fabric of Philippines-Korea Relations through Research, Development, and Innovation," the Colloquium aimed to celebrate the international cooperation between the two countries by highlighting research proposals and published works of Filipino students and academics in South Korea.

Mr. Vasquez presenting his research work during the STEM parallel session.

Vasquez bested the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) parallel session attended by over 180 participants with his research work entitled "Oral Immunization with non-GMO surface displayed SARS-CoV-2 spike epitopes on bacteria-like particles provokes robust humoral and cellular immune responses, and modulated the gut microbiome in mice." Other thematic areas included parallel sessions in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) and Business, Entrepreneurship, and Mathematics (BEAM) fields.

The event was co-hosted by Pinoy Iskolar sa Korea (PIKO) and the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, with the support of the Association of Filipino Educators in Korea (AFEK), SNUAC, University of Southeastern Philippines - College of Applied Economics (USEP), and Batangas State University - ARASOF.

Congratulations, Mr. Vasquez! We at LIMB are incredibly proud to celebrate this significant milestone.

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LIMB welcomes new MSc-PhD student!

Mr. Van Aldren T. Cañas

The Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (LIMB) welcomes Mr. Van Aldren T. Cañas as its newest member. Mr. Cañas will be pursuing Combined Masters-PhD degree. Mr. Cañas has a bachelor's degree in Biology (major in Microbiology) from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (magna cum laude). Before joining LIMB, Mr. Cañas was working at Integrated Protein Research and Development Center (under Ateneo Research Institute of Science and Engineering) specializing in disease diagnostics and recombinant protein engineering and expression. Mr. Cañas is a member of Philippine Society of Microbiology, Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society, and UP Cell Biological Society (Alumni).

At LIMB, Mr. Cañas will work on the effect of probiotics on swine gut microbiome. 

Welcome, Van! 

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Prof. Dae-Kyung Kang wins the NH Academic Award during the 2024 KSAST Conference

 

Mr. Ji Hoon Song accepting the NH Academic Award for Professor Dae-Kyung Kang.

Gyeongju, South Korea. Professor Dae-Kyung Kang and LIMB members Mr. Ji Hoon Song and Jae Seung Lee attended the 2024 Korean Society for Animal Science and Technology (KSAST) Conference held in HICO, Gyeongju, South Korea last June 26 to 28, 2024. The conference has a theme "Sustainable Livestock Production: Carbon Neutrality, ESG and Livestock Policy". 

At the conference, Prof. Kang was awarded with the NH Academic Award. LIMB leader JH Song accepted the award for Prof. Kang. The award was presented by Prof. In Ho Kim, chairman of the KSAST. 

LIMB congratulates Prof. Kang for this exceptional achievement!

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Prof. Dae-Kyung Kang presents in 2024 KMB International Symposium held in Busan

Professor Dae-Kyung Kang during one of his lectures during the 51st KMB in Busan.

Busan, South Korea. Professor Dae-Kyung Kang, along with the LIMB members attended the 51st Annual Meeting and International Symposium of The Korean Society for Microbiology and Biotechnology (KMB) held last June 19-21 at BEXCO, Busan, South Korea. The symposium was themed "Half-century excellence navigating towards a century of impact". Topics such as probiotics, postbiotics, alternative protein food R&D, functional fermented foods, and cutting-edge biotechnology applications were presented during the symposium. There were also plenary sessions about microbial interactions, bioinformatics, and the development of new antibiotics and therapeutic strategies. 

Professor Kang with LIMB members (JH Song, R Vasquez, and JS Lee) and Dr. Manoj Yadav (Postdoc Researcher). 

During the conference, Prof. Kang presented two lectures entitled "Genomic Analysis, Safety, and Health Functional Properties of Microbiome-Targeted Probiotics" and "Application of Lactic Acid Bacteria to Mucosal Vaccine Carrier". At the end of the symposium, Prof. Kang was awarded with Acebiome Probiotics Academic Award for his contribution in the field of probiotics.

Mr. Vasquez with his poster presentation for KMB 2024.

In addition, LIMB member Robie Vasquez presented his posted with the title "Oral Immunization with Non-GMO Surface Displayed SARS-CoV-2 Spike Epitopes on Bacteria-Like Particles Enhances Immune Response in Mice". 

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LIMB Attends KoSFA; Jae Seung Lee Wins Encouragement Award!

Professor Dae-Kyung Kang with LIMB members (JH Song and JS Lee) and LIMB alumnus JM Yoo.

Daejeon, South Korea. Prof. Kang and LIMB members Ji Hoon Song and Jae Seung lee attended the International Conference of Korean Society for Food Science and Animal Resources 56th Annual Meeting last May 29-31 at the Daejon Convention Center (DCC). The meeting was themed: New Strategies for the Food Science and Industry of Animal Resources in the Digital Age: Balancing Tradition and innovation. 

 

LIMB Member JS Lee receiving his Encouragement Award for Poster Presentation.

During the conference, LIMB member Jae Seung Lee presented his poster entitled: Isolation and Identification of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Strains with Milk Protein-Degrading Capability. At the end of the meeting, he was awarded the Encouragement Award for Poster Presentation. 

Good job, LIMB!

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LIMB Members and Alumni Celebrates Teacher's Day

 

Professor Dae-Kyung Kang with LIMB members and alumni.

Suwon, South Korea.  LIMB members and alumni got together last May 24, 2024, to honor Professor Dae-Kyung Kang on Teacher's Day. Stories were shared over a simple but prosperous dinner, and gifts were given to Prof. Kang as a gesture of gratitude to his dedication in teaching over the years. 

From LIMB, we wish every teacher a Happy Teacher's Day~!

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