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VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica |
February 2017
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M
embers of the University community were awarded for their research
innovations at the National Medal for Technology and Innovation Awards
hosted by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) on Wednesday, November 16,
2016 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.
Dr. Denise Daley
, Programme Leader and Lecturer, Complementary and Alternate
Medicine and Herbal Studies in the School of Allied Health and Wellness, College of
Health Sciences, won the Young Scientist/Technologist Award “for the creativity and
innovativeness of her research work submitted, its potential social and economic
value, its potential for supporting national development, evidence of peer-reviewed
publications,” and her oral presentation at the Science and Technology Conference
titled “
Development of functional foods and nutraceuticals from hypoglycemic
and hypotensive compounds isolated from Eucalytus Camaldulensis
”.
Mr. Ceretsie Rowe-Campbell
, Lecturer, School of Hospitality and Tourism
Management (SHTM), College of Business and Management shared a tied award with
Mr Paul Jackson
, School of Engineering graduate, UTech, Ja. in the Environmental
Sustainability category. Mr Rowe-Campbell’s entry was an indigenous Sustainable
Food Carte (Kitchen) that utilises wood for cooking. Mr Jackson’s entry, an Environment
Focus Recycling Machine, is a shredder of waste materials (e.g. coconut husks, plastic,
market spoilage) of which the output can be used as compost.
Congratulations also to
Dr. the Hon Henry Lowe, OJ
Adjunct Distinguished Professor
of Ethno-Medicinal Chemistry, College of Health Sciences who was the winner in the
Health and Safety category and who also emerged overall winner with his entry, the
Alpha Prostate Formula II, first product of its kind formulated with the Jamaican Ball
Moss extract and isolate HLBT-001, the major bioactive ingredient in the product. The
predecessor to Alpha Prostate Formula II is Alpha Prostate Formula I, a nutraceutical
supplement used in the management of prostate health. Alpha Prostate Formula II is
formulated with the single molecule from the Ball Moss which has been identified to
possess anticancer activity against breast and prostate cancer.
Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ
, former President, UTech, Jamaica was awarded
the National Medal of Science and Technology. This special honour is bestowed by the
Prime Minister on Jamaicans who have made outstanding contributions in Natural and
Applied Sciences including Engineering. The recipient is an individual whose work has
resulted in significant advances in the field of science and technology and/or whose
technological innovations have contributed significantly to the economic, cultural
and social development of the nation since Jamaica’s Independence. The national
medal award by the Government of Jamaica is intended to highlight the importance
of fostering applications of science and technology in order to promote national
development.
The Innovations Award in Science and Technology celebrates outstanding
achievements in innovations, while promoting the application of science and
technology and innovation personal and national growth. It is held every two years. In
2014 the event was re-branded as The National Medal for Science and Technology
and Innovation Awards Ceremony. The major goals of the National Medal for Science
and Technology and Innovation Awards were to sensitize, stimulate and encourage
stakeholders – individuals, students, communities and organizations – to use science
and technology in their endeavours, ultimately creating an enabling environment for
innovation and creativity. The awards also seek to celebrate outstanding achievements
of innovators in science and technology and ultimately to increase production,
productivity and diversity of products.
UTech, Jamaica Innovators Shine at 2016 National
Medal for Science, Technology and Innovation Awards
UTech, Jamaica Innovators Dr. Denise Daley (centre) Programme
Leader and Lecturer, Complementary and Alternate Medicine and
Herbal Studies in the School of Allied Health and Wellness, College of
Health Sciences and Mr Ceretsie Rowe-Campbell, Lecturer, School
of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM), College of Business
and Management pose with their trophies awarded for their respec-
tive innovations at the National Medal for Science, Technology and
Innovation Awards held November 16, 2016 at the Jamaica Pegasus
Hotel, Kingston. Acting President, Prof. Colin Gyles (left) shares in the
happy occasion.