USM Receives Funding from DOST-XII for Four RDE Projects

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing between project leaders of approved projects and key Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XII officials was held at the DOST Office in Koronadal City on March 7, 2023. The MOA signing involved four programs/projects approved for DOST-XII funding for the year 2023. These are:

1. Biological Diagnostic Tool For Vulnerable Agroecosystems: Nematode Community Analysis as an Approach to Assess Sustainability of Agricultural Practices, with Dr. Ma. Teodora N. Cabasan as program leader;
2. SNAP Testing Assay for Screening Antibiotic Residues in Milk with Prof. Elma G. Sepelagio as project leader;
3. Development and Characterization of Halal Feeds for Broiler Chicken Production with Dr. Jurhamid C. Imlan as project leader; and
4. Digital Promotion and Screening of Local Products or Startups in Region 12 for Technology Incubation with Prof. Pia Amabelle M. Flores as project leader.

Through these funded projects, the university is expected to further expand its research capabilities and make significant contributions to the scientific community. The university is committed to using this funding to drive innovation, promote sustainability, and help solve some of the most pressing challenges facing the region and the nation. These projects reflect the University’s strong and continuing collaboration with other agencies to produce scientific knowledge for the benefit of the community.