Science Speaks - Blog by ISAAA

ASCA8 Enhances Biotech Expertise in Asia Through Experiential Learning Program

By Kristine Grace Tome
September 17, 2025

“Agricultural biotechnology is not just about science—it is about the plant and the people. It is about the farmer sowing seeds with hope, the mother ensuring food for her children, and the communities striving for a more sustainable and resilient tomorrow,” declared Dr. William Dar, ISAAA Board Chair and former Secretary of the Philippine Department of Agriculture during the opening ceremony of the 8th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA8). The short course was organized by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc.

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