To ensure the dissemination of the results of the students’ research outputs, the College of Medical Laboratory Science, in coordination with the Office of the Vice President for Research, Publication, and Extension, conducted a Research Colloquium on December 14, 2016 at AVR 3 from 1:00-4:00 in the afternoon. Dr. Amelda C. Libres, the Dean of the college gave the opening remarks while Dr. Lesley Casas-Lubos delivered the message. The activity was facilitated by Mrs. Marilou O. Honculada, the Department Research Coordinator.

 

The students presented the results of the following studies:

 

1. “THE INCIDENCE OF Trichomonas vaginalis AMONG FEMALE ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT WORKERS AT CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY,” by Leshem Aedrel D. Bona, Maria Naomi E. Fuentes, Jennifer Cloe A. Munalem, Roelen B. Relegaño, and Reggan S. Romarate, Adviser: Mrs. Marilou O. Honculada

 

2. “THE LIPID PROFILE OF MALE ATHLETES AND NON-ATHLETES IN LICEO DE CAGAYAN UNIVERSITY,” by Jean Sigrid S. Mat-ao, Krisha Marie V. Palma, Thea Aura R. Dariagan, Roselle Joy C. Sambaan, Santi B. Galinato and Rochelle Ace I. Montejo, Adviser: Mrs. Marilou O. Honculada

 

3. “SANITATION PRACTICES AND INCIDENCE OF HELMINTHIC INFECTIONS AMONG FOOD HANDLERS OF IPIL, POBLACION, EL SALVADOR CITY” by Rachel Arnold Faye G. Lagbas, Cristine Jhoy V. Lasap, Marjorie C. Oclarit, Janine Samantha B. Pascua, Samantha Clarice B. Rodas, Mark Garry M. Superales, Frances and Christine J. Taghap, Adviser: Mr. Christian Magdale

 

4. “INCIDENCE AND IDENTIFICATION OF Schistosoma SPECIES AMONG CHILDREN OF PUROK-6 BARANGAY BANGCUD, MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON,” by Krizzle Joy G. Auxilio, Zepporah Gwen Z. Eslao, Febby Joy L. Garzo,  Ella Keeshia S. Quilaton, and May Alyssa D. Vista, Adviser: Dr. Judy Marie Zoleta

 

5. “LEVEL OF TRIGLYCERIDES AMONG MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS,” by Kristine Claire E. Casiño, Trexa Jane D. Dalauta, Alinor C. Eppipe, and Kristine Marie Joyce G. Gajudo, Adviser: Maricar Macalam

 

   All the researchers were given certificates of recognition which were awarded by Dr. Lubos and Dr. Libres. Mr. Rashel Jan L. Jael, MLS faculty, gave the closing remarks. Mr. Lemuel Jireh C. Hortillosa and Ms. Peachy A. Tejero, 4th year students, hosted the program.