The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), through its Biorisk Management Office (BRMO), participated in the third and final session of the 6th Philippine Advanced Biorisk Training Program (PhABOT 6) from May 22 to June 2, 2023 at Parque España in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Biobank Facility Manager Mr. Ron Justine Laroza represented the Institute in continue reading : RITM participates in the 6th Philippine Advanced Biorisk Training Program
RITM Biorisk Management Office Head, Plebeian B. Medina, was chosen as the 1st Biorisk Association of the Philippines (BRAP) 2022 Biosafety Champion during the 5th BRAP Annual Convention and 3rd International Forum held on 03 September 2022. “Nothing is more fulfilling than witnessing change and improvements in laboratories because of biosafety and biosecurity. We as continue reading : RITM-BRMO Head hailed as BRAP 2022 Biosafety Champion
Five Biorisk Management (BRM) committee members from various RITM departments passed the International Federation of Biosafety Associations’ (IFBA) Certification in Biorisk Management examination last June 30, 2022. The newly certified IFBA Certified Professionals in Biorisk Management are Ms. Catherine Ann Sacopon (National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory), Ms. Catherine Calzado-Dacasin (Virology Department), Mr. Phrencian Wallen Calpa (Clinical Laboratory), Mr. Prince continue reading : Five RITM staff are now IFBA Certified Professionals in Biosafety