In the exigency of service and upon invitation, MSU-Naawan officials flew to the United States of America to visit the prestigious Pennsylvania State University at University Park, PA, 16802, on December 12, 2022 to January 6, 2023. Being one of its partner university, the travel was funded by CHED-LAKAS. 

The MSUN officials namely, the Chancellor Dr. Elnor C. Roa; OIAL Director Dr. Rey Y. Capangpangan; Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Assistant Professor Gergie A. Ambato and  the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Extension, Professor Renoir A. Abrea, came for a  visit of the Penn State’s laboratory facilities, a collaborative discussion for research and teaching activities, mentorship of students and research staff, and faculty immersion.

During the visit, they met with the head of the Laboratory for Materials in Medicine (MatMed), Dr. Dipanjan Pan, FRSC, FAHA, FACC, who is known for his researches on nanomedicine, molecular imaging, biosensing, diagnostics, drug delivery and medical devices. Together they discussed potential research areas for possible collaborations. The officials were also toured inside the Penn State Materials Research Institute and the Radiation Science and Engineering Center.