The University of San Agustin (USA) conducted a virtual press conference in celebration of its 68th anniversary as a University. The 2021 USA Research Press Conference kicked off around 10:00 am on March 2 followed by a message from Fr. Frederick Commendador, OSA, University President, wherein he extended his gratitude to the Department of Science and Technology for the continued support to the university in the form of grants. Dr. Doraly Dalisay, director of the Center for Chemical Biology and Biotechnology (C2B2) of USA, presented her study entitled, “The Development of Kadios as Skin Antibiotic”. One of Dr. Dalisay’s aims regarding the study is to develop a topical formulation against skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus using kadios extract.

USA conducts 2021 Research Conference. (2021, March 24). Panay News, p. 11.