Dr. Nonillon M. Aspe and Ms. Vergitt B. Magtoltol, esteemed faculty researchers from MSUN, are actively contributing as resource speakers at a prestigious workshop seminar centered on the "Development of advanced mountain science research and education to establish a vast genetic diversity database."

This workshop, hosted by the Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Tsukuba, is unfolding from March 5 to 11, 2024, at the Sugadaira Research Station, Mountain Science Center in Sugadairakogen, Nagano.

This international gathering is dedicated to addressing various issues spanning population genetics, phylogeny, systematics, environmental DNA, and ecosystem conservation and management in mountainous and forested regions. It fosters future progress in mountain science through interdisciplinary and international collaboration.

Dr. Aspe and Ms. Magtoltol are actively sharing their wealth of expertise and insights during the workshop, providing invaluable perspectives on collaborative research and establishing a robust network among researchers across Asian countries. In doing so, MSUN is showcasing its unwavering commitment to increasing scientific knowledge and addressing critical environmental issues on a global scale through active participation in this significant event.