LIMB Alumni Talk About Gut Microbiome at BK21 Seminar

LIMB alumi: Prof. Marilen Parungao-Balolong (L) and Prof. Edward Alain B. Pajarillo (R).

Last October 16, 2021, BK21 conducted an online seminar on gut microbiome. LIMB alumni Prof. Marilen Parungao-Balolong and Prof. Edward Alain B. Pajarillo served as the resource speakers for the day. Prof. Parungao-Balolong is a Professor and University Scientist at the University of the Philippines - Manila, where she also leads a laboratory team (AMHERG-UP Manila). Meanwhile, Prof. Pajarillo is an Associate Professor and a researcher at the Florida A&M University. 

Prof. Parungao-Balolong talked about the potential of gut microbiome in addressing child malnutrition, with particular focus on the Philippine populace, while Prof. Pajarillo shared his knowledge on the role of the gut microbiome in manganese-induced toxicity. Both talks highlighted the role of gut microbiome on host's health. The seminar was attended by LIMB members, among others. 

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