The date of the agreement |
The Record of Discussion (R/D) was signed on March 26, 2010 among UPM, JICA, CPH & KU. |
Cooperation Period |
From April 01, 2012 ro March 21, 2015 |
The implementing agencies in Japan |
Principal Institution:Kyushu University (KU)
Research Partners: Chiba Institute of Science (CIS) and
University of Shizuoka (US) |
Project Purpose |
Research and development capacity of CPH-UPM is enhanced for prevention and control of leptospirosis through the collaborative research |
Outputs expected |
- The Leptospirosis Prevention and Control Center is established in CPH-UPM
- The situation of leptospirosis in the Philippines is estimated through epidemiological studies
- Rapid methods/tools are developed for the detection of anti-Leptospira antibodies and leptospiral antigens
- Whole cell, sub-unit and DNA vaccines are developed to prevent leptospirosis in animals
- advocacy activities are enhanced regarding prevention and control of leptospirosis
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Inputs by Japanese side (JICA & JST) |
- Dispatch of Experts
*long term Project Coordinator
*short term Chief Advisor, Bacteriology, Molecular Biology,
Sero-epidemiology, Diagnostic Kits Development,
Vaccine Development, Economic Impact Analysis
Advocacy and Laboratory Renovation
- Acceptance of Trainees to Japan
Several researchers would be accepted annually for 5 years
- Renovation of the laboratory in CPH for the project
- Provision of equipment for the project
- Support on local cost for the experts' activities in the Philippines
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Inputs by Philippine side |
- Operation cost for research activities, including the fund fron PCHRD-DOST.
- Allocation of counterpart personnel to Japanese experts
- Land, buildings and facilities (offices, furniture, Bio-safety level 2 laboratory and other laboratory)
- Maintenance and repair of equipment including replacement of transformers
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