PNRI offers CPD-accredited virtual course on induced genetic variability in plants
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PNRI offers CPD-accredited virtual course on induced genetic variability in plants
The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PNRI) will be conducting the Virtual Training Course on Induced Genetic Variability in Plants via Zoom on June 8 to 30, 2023.
The course will introduce the use of gamma radiation as a physical mutation agent to induce genetic variability in plants for the development of mutant varieties, widening of genetic base, and discovery of novel genes.
Participating agriculturists who are licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission will receive 19.25 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points from the course, as approved and indicated in the CPD Program Accreditation PTR-2019-254-1007.
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PNRI bares nuclear technology trainings for 2023
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PNRI bares nuclear technology trainings for 2023
The Nuclear Training Center of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) announces trainings available to the public for 2023.
The classes, to be conducted face-to-face, include the following:
Radiation Safety Course – Commercial Sale Involving Radioactive Materials and Low Activity Sources (16 hrs, May 2-4 and Aug 15-17) is designed for individuals involved or will be involved in the acquisition and possession of radioactive materials (RAM) and devices containing RAM that are for sale and distribution. It also caters to those involved in the use of Category 5 radioactive sources, such as Ni-63 in ECD, XRF analyzers, calibration/standard sources used in research and education.
Course on Medical Use of Radioisotopes (160 hrs; May 8-Jun 30; Sep 4-Oct 27) aims to acquaint workers in the medical sector on the advantages and applications of radioisotopes in the medical field, such as nuclear medicine, teletherapy, brachytherapy, blood/ tissue irradiators. Target participants include nuclear physicians, biological scientists, medical and radiological technologists, and nuclear pharmacists.
Course on Radioisotopes Technology (160 hrs; May 8-Jun 30) is designed to acquaint new PNRI employees and other interested individuals on the advantages and applications of radioisotopes.
IAEA, PNRI hold Nuclear Law Workshop
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IAEA, PNRI hold Nuclear Law Workshop
Advancing the vision for a nuclear future in the Philippines, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), together with the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), led the Nuclear Law Workshop which starts today at the PNRI Auditorium in Quezon City.
The workshop aims to capacitate the participants in the area of nuclear law, including safety, security, safeguards and civil liability for nuclear damage. Participants, by the end of the workshop, are expected to gain a solid understanding of the aspects of nuclear law.
Participating in the workshop are representatives from the Senate, House of Representatives, Presidential Legislative Liaison Office, Department of Justice, Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, Alpas Pinas, DOST-Department Legislative Liaison Office, DOST-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Health-Food and Drug Administration, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and National Power Corporation.
This national Nuclear Law workshop will run until May 05, 2023.
Alpas Pinas, Media tour nuclear and radiation facilities
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Alpas Pinas, Media tour nuclear and radiation facilities
Spearheading renewed efforts to promote nuclear energy in the country, House Special Committee on Nuclear Energy Chairperson Cong. Mark Cojuangco, together with the nuclear advocacy group Alpas Pinas, joined the members of the media on a tour of nuclear and radiation facilities at the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI).
After a press briefing, PNRI experts accompanied the media around the fully-operational Philippine Research Reactor-1 Subcritical Assembly for Training, Education, and Research (SATER).
The media also entered the Gamma Irradiation Facility and the Electron Beam Irradiation Facility to showcase the Institute's capability in the field of nuclear science and technology.
