RITM Advanced Molecular Technologies Laboratory

25/08/2026

Our RPHL Network Newsletter - Issue 2 is here!📰
Discover updates from across the network.
👉 Click here to read the latest issue and stay connected with the RPHL Network!:https://therphl.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RPHL-Newsletter-2026-Q2.pdf

03/06/2026

🚨 BUKAS NA! 🚨

Paano nga ba natin mapapaigting ang seguridad ng pampublikong kalusugan sa Pilipinas sa tulong ng teknolohiya at siyensya? 🔬🧬

Samahan kami bukas para sa webinar na pinamagatang "From Detection to Action: Strengthening Genomic Surveillance for National Health Security in the Philippines." Matuto mula sa ating mga imbitadong eksperto mula sa RITM, Illumina, at FHI 360 habang tinatalakay nila ang kahalagahan ng genomic surveillance sa pagtugon sa mga banta ng nakakahawang sakit.

Makakasama natin sina:
🔹 Dr. Timothy John R. Dizon (RITM Advanced Molecular Technologies Laboratory)
🔹 Dr. Pamela T. Tan (RITM ARSRL)
🔹 Dr. Lea Necitas G. Apostol (RITM - Department of Virology)
🔹 Dr. Michael Abdo (Illumina)
🔹 Dr. Yasser Sanad (FHI 360)

📅 Kailan: June 4, 2026 (Bukas!)
🕤 Oras: 9:30 AM hanggang 11:30 AM PHT
💻 Saan: via Zoom

Huwag palampasin ang mahalagang talakayang ito! Secure your spot now.
👉 Mag-register dito: bit.ly/LIGTASPH-genomics o i-scan ang QR code sa aming mga posters!

02/06/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗮 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸? 🧬🔍

Ang 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 ay isa sa mga pinakamabisang sandata natin upang maagang matukoy ang mga posibleng outbreak at banta sa kalusugan. Ngunit sa kasalukuyan, patuloy pa rin ang mga hakbang upang ganap itong maging bahagi ng ating national health security system.

Bilang panimula ng #𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗛𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀, inaanyayahan namin ang lahat na dumalo sa ating inaugural episode: "𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨."

Ang LIGTAS (Linking Integrated Global Health Security Through Awareness and Solutions) ay isang monthly webinar forum na naglalayong isulong ang health security sa bansa. Sa pangunguna ng 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗖 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 katuwang ang RITM Advanced Molecular Technologies Laboratory, magsasama-sama ang mga eksperto mula sa RITM, FHI 360, at Illumina para talakayin ang mga praktikal at estratehikong hakbang sa pagpapalakas ng ating public health response.

🗓️ Kailan: June 4, 2026 (Thursday)
🕘 Oras: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM PHT
💻 Saan: via Zoom

Makilahok sa mahalagang usaping ito at alamin kung paano natin mas mapapatibay ang pampublikong kalusugan sa Pilipinas!

👉 I-scan ang QR code sa poster o mag-register dito: bit.ly/LIGTASPH-genomics

21/05/2026

ICYMI: RITM AMTL concludes its training on Pathogen Genomics for Public Health Laboratories

We extend our sincere appreciation to the participants, facilitators, speakers, and partners who helped make the week both productive and meaningful 🧬🔬💻

From May 11-15, 2026, participants took part in engaging hands-on activities for the wet lab sessions, bioinformatics exercises, case discussions, and group activities that encouraged both technical learning and shared problem-solving. The training also provided opportunities for participants and facilitators to exchange experiences from their own laboratory settings, making the training a meaningful space for practical learning and regional collaboration.

We hope the knowledge and experience gained will support their continuing work in genomic surveillance and outbreak response. We also look forward to future opportunities to work together in advancing pathogen genomics and strengthening regional laboratory networks.








📸: RITM Advanced Molecular Technologies Laboratory

14/05/2026

14/05/2026

Day 4 of the Pathogen Genomics for Public Health Laboratories training marks the transition into the dry lab or bioinformatics component of the program 💻🧬

Today’s sessions introduced participants to the fundamentals of bioinformatics workflows used in pathogen genomics, beginning with basic Linux command-line navigation and Linux text processing. Participants were also introduced to Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) data, quality control processes, and the setup of bioinformatics working environments essential for genomic data analysis.

As the program progresses, participants continue gaining valuable experience in the full workflow of pathogen genomics, from wet lab sequencing processes to bioinformatics analysis and interpretation for public health applications. 🤓💻








📸: RITM Advanced Molecular Technologies Laboratory

13/05/2026

Day 3 of the Pathogen Genomics for Public Health Laboratories training marks the conclusion of the wet lab component of the program 🧬🔬

Today’s sessions focused on library preparation, sequencing run initiation, and monitoring of sequencing progress, giving participants hands-on experience with key workflows involved in pathogen genomics and laboratory-based sequencing processes. The day concluded with a post-laboratory discussion where participants and facilitators reflected on the techniques, workflows, and insights gained throughout the wet lab sessions over the past three days.







📸: RITM Advanced Molecular Technologies Laboratory

12/05/2026

Day 2 of the Pathogen Genomics for Public Health Laboratories training continues with another full day of hands-on laboratory sessions and discussions 🧬🔬

Participants engaged in practical exercises covering cDNA synthesis, multiplex PCR, and DNA clean-up, quality control, and normalization, alongside pre-laboratory discussions and open Q&A sessions with facilitators and experts. These activities provide participants with valuable exposure to essential laboratory workflows used in pathogen genomics and molecular surveillance.

Hosted by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine through its Advanced Molecular Technologies Laboratory, in partnership with the Regional Public Health Laboratory Network and in coordination with the Office for Health Laboratories, the training continues to foster collaboration, technical learning, and regional knowledge exchange among public health laboratory professionals across the Asia-Pacific region. 🇧🇳🇮🇩🇱🇦🇵🇰🇵🇬🇵🇭🇹🇭🇻🇳

We look forward to the next sessions and continued learning throughout the week. 🎉





📸: RITM Advanced Molecular Technologies Laboratory

11/05/2026

Day 1 of the Pathogen Genomics for Public Health Laboratories training officially begins 🎉

The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, through its Advanced Molecular Technologies Laboratory, in partnership with the Regional Public Health Laboratories and in coordination with the Office for Health Laboratories, is pleased to welcome participants, speakers, and partners from across the region as we come together to strengthen knowledge and practical skills in pathogen genomics for public health laboratories. Today marks the start of several days of learning, collaboration, and shared experiences focused on improving laboratory capacity, disease surveillance, and outbreak response across the Asia-Pacific region.

This training reflects the continued commitment of regional laboratories and partners to building stronger and more connected public health systems.

We look forward to a productive and meaningful week ahead with everyone involved. 🧬🔬





📸: Advanced Molecular Technologies Laboratory