PNRI Features Nuclear Innovations at the 2019 National Science and Technology Week
Featuring the latest Filipino-developed innovations in nuclear science and technology through its applications in agriculture, health, industry and disaster preparedness, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) joins in the celebration of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) to be held on July 17 to 21 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
With the theme, "Science for the People: Enabling Technologies for Sustainable Development", the 2019 NSTW will feature interactive exhibits that aim to address worldwide problems and contribute to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
For this year’s celebration, PNRI will exhibit several projects and technologies in the areas of energy, natural resources and environment on water and food, aging society, health and medical care, biodiversity and sustainable use of biological resources.
Among these innovations are the award-winning Carrageenan Plant Growth Promoter that will improve the yield and quality of our food crops, development of the Sterile Insect Technique to reduce the population of dengue-carrying mosquitoes, isotope techniques for water resource management and detection of adulteration in condiments, and the local production of medical radiopharmaceuticals such as Technetium-99m for diagnosis of various diseases.
The Institute will also feature several projects on resilience and innovation, particularly the role of nuclear S&T in disaster preparedness and response. These include the operation of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) monitoring station, the establishment of a System for Online Monitoring of Environmental Radiation (SOMER) and the maintenance of the National Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (RADPLAN).
PNRI will also highlight its long-standing partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through the years, as part of the DOST’s effort to strengthen its international linkages.
Held annually every third week of July, the NSTW highlights the significant contributions of science and technology in the development of the country, serves as a platform for S&T advocacy and showcases a unique experience for the general public on how S&T work to improve the quality of life for Filipinos, according to the DOST.
