Vision
An internationally-recognized center for excellence in genetics committed to quality research and services accessible to all Filipinos and the world using state-of-the-art and relevant technology
Mission
Advance the national health research agenda through genetic services, research, advocacy and policy recommendation
We at the Institute of Human Genetics invite you, the community of health practitioners, researchers and administrators to participate in the promotion and development of the practice of genetics in the Philippines and share in our commitment to make life-enhancing contributions to the Filipino people.
IHG Celebrated It's 10th Year Anniversary
The Institute of Human Genetics (IHG) of the National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, the largest provider of genetic services in the country, celebrated its 10th year anniversary (1999-2009) last February 23-26, 2009. The Institute has lined up several scientific events in this celebration to showcase genetics in the country, as well as the Institute’s researches and service programs.
Angara keynotes Institute of Human Genetics’ 10th year anniversary
Senator Edgardo Angara highlighted the celebration of the 10th year anniversary of the Institute of Human Genetics with a keynote speech last February 25, 2009 at the Rigodon Hall of the Manila Hotel. Senator Angara, who is a staunch supporter of the scientific community, reaffirmed his commitment to support the advances in human genetics in front of hundreds of participants consisting of doctors, public health workers, researchers, scientists and other stakeholders from all over the country.
Biomarkers for Filipino Cancer Patients
Claiming thousands of lives each year, and amounting to several billions of pesos in healthcare and treatment cost, cancer has become serious public health issue and both a clinical, as well as economic burden. Cancer research efforts are therefore being channeled toward discovering more effective therapeutic strategies and developing preventive and screening methods.
Future Directions of the National Newborn Screening Program
In 2008, approximately 357,000 or 21% of 1.7 million newborns were screened in the Philippines. This is far below the 30% Department of Health (DOH) target for 2008. If all babies were screened, approximately 33,000 babies could be saved annually from adverse consequences of mental retardation and death. The panel for newborn bloodspot screening includes congenital hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, phenylketonuria, galactosemia and glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Republic Act 9288 or the Newborn Screening Act of 2004 provides for the institutional integration of newborn screening in the health delivery system. Every newborn must be offered newborn screening testing.