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11/06/2026

The Institute of Biology proudly introduces the outstanding finalists and their advisers from the 2026 Best Undergraduate Thesis Competition, which was successfully held yesterday, June 10. Captured from left to right are the minds behind this year's competition: Jullian Greg R. Agustin, Emmanuel Luis C. Balocating, Dr. Davin Edric V. Adao, Dr. Ahmad Reza F. Mazahery, Jon Marie YΓ±igo C. Tetangco, Aaron Christopher C. Felizardo, Dr. Jay C. Delfin, and Eunice F. Lenon. The results of this academic competition will be officially announced during the upcoming IB Recognition Program and IBA Induction Ceremony on July 4, 2026. Please join us in congratulating our finalists for their dedication to scientific inquiry, as we prepare to honor their incredible achievements next month.

Go Manu! Ikaw ang MANUk namin! πŸ—
08/06/2026

Go Manu! Ikaw ang MANUk namin! πŸ—

The Institute of Biology warmly invites the UP Diliman community, alumni, and guests to witness this year's competition that features five exceptional finalists: Jullian Greg R. Agustin, Emmanuel Luis C. Balocating, Aaron Christopher C. Felizardo, Eunice F. Lenon, and Jon Marie YΓ±igo C. Tetangco.

Come and support these brilliant young scientists as they defend their work before a distinguished panel of experts in the field, featuring Dr. Alvin R. Acebedo, Dr. Zenith Gaye A. Orozco, Dr. Gil M. Penuliar, Dr. Severino G. Salmo III, and Dr. Brian S. Santos.

The event will take place on June 10, 2026, starting at exactly 9:00 AM at room IB 117, Institute of Biology, UP Diliman. Please note that while faculty, staff, students, alumni, and guests are all warmly welcome to attend, seating inside the venue is limited and will be accommodated on a strictly first-come, first-served basis. We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate academic excellence and the future of biological research!

The MDPI hosted an in-person conference, β€œAntibiotics 2026 – Advances in Antimicrobial Action and Resistance" on May 11-...
06/06/2026

The MDPI hosted an in-person conference, β€œAntibiotics 2026 – Advances in Antimicrobial Action and Resistance" on May 11-14, 2026, at the Barcelona School of Management (BSM) in Barcelona, Spain. The focus areas of the conference were antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, One Health approach, ethnopharmacology, novel agent discovery, and clinical stewardship.

The Pathogen-Host-Environment Interactions Research Laboratory (PHEIRL) presented two posters under the APHILAKE project, led by Dr. Windell L. Rivera. The would like to thank everyone who attended and engaged in the fruitful discussions during our presentations. We look forward to future scientific meetings and additional opportunities to share our laboratory's exciting and groundbreaking research, where interactions spark discovery and collaboration. βœ¨πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸ”¬

For more information about the conference, please visit: https://blog.mdpi.com/2026/06/04/advances-in-antimicrobial-action-and-resistance-antibiotics-2026/.

Congratulations, Rance! Isa ka talagang Talentadong Chinoy!!! 🐲
05/06/2026

Congratulations, Rance! Isa ka talagang Talentadong Chinoy!!! 🐲

The Institute of Biology extends its congratulations to Rance Derrick Neri Pavon for winning second prize in the 2026 National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Talent Search for Young Scientists.

From the lab to the community: 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄-π‚π‡π€πˆπ officially launches!πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸ”¬βœ¨On 03 June 2026, the Pathogen-Host-Environment Intera...
03/06/2026

From the lab to the community: 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄-π‚π‡π€πˆπ officially launches!πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸ”¬βœ¨

On 03 June 2026, the Pathogen-Host-Environment Interactions Research Laboratory (PHEIRL), led by Dr. Windell L. Rivera, finalized a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the OVCRD for the extension project 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄-π‚π‡π€πˆπ (/Salmonella/ Awareness for Food and Environment–Community Health, Advocacy, Information, and Networking).

This initiative focuses on driving public health advocacy, empowering local communities, and creating sustainable networks for food and environmental safety. Stay tuned as we build a safer, more informed community, link by link! πŸ”—πŸ₯©πŸ³

THESIS DEFENDED! πŸŽ‰πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸ”¬Celebrating PHEIRL students from the BSc, MSc, and PhD programs who successfully defended their th...
02/06/2026

THESIS DEFENDED! πŸŽ‰πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸ”¬

Celebrating PHEIRL students from the BSc, MSc, and PhD programs who successfully defended their theses. Congratulations on this significant academic milestone!

What’s next? Graduation! πŸŽ“βœ¨

The Pathogen-Host-Environment Interactions Research Laboratory (PHEIRL) proudly congratulates our laboratory head, Dr. W...
29/05/2026

The Pathogen-Host-Environment Interactions Research Laboratory (PHEIRL) proudly congratulates our laboratory head, Dr. Windell L. Rivera, for being honorably elected as the secretary of the NAST PHL Executive Council for 2026-2028.

The NAST Executive Council of the Philippines is tasked as the pioneer and recognizing body of the nation's advancements and innovations in science and technology.

The commend you for your contributions and achievements in research and the academe. May you continue to serve and uplift the scientific community and the Filipino people. Padayon!

26/05/2026

πŸ“£ Be part of the FIRST, and ONLY Philippine organization recognized as a member of the International Federation for Tropical Medicine (IFTM)! 🌍🩺

The Philippine Association of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Inc. (PATMeGH) is now accepting membership applications! We welcome eligible academics, scientists, healthcare professionals, and policymakers who are passionate about advancing tropical medicine, public health, and global health initiatives.

✨ Expand your professional network
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✨ Contribute to impactful research and advocacy
✨ Represent the Philippines in the global tropical medicine community

πŸ“² Scan the QR code or register here:
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Join PATMeGH and be part of a globally connected community committed to improving health outcomes for all.

πŸ“§ For inquiries, e-mail: [email protected]

18/05/2026

Ang mga outbreak ng leptospirosis ay karaniwan sa Timog-Silangang Asya at madalas na iniuugnay sa mga monsoon at pagbaha. Partikular na naobserbahan ang malalaking outbreak sa mga urbanisadong lugar na may mahinang sistema ng sanitasyon. Sa pandaigdigang antas, ang Timog at Timog-Silangang Asya ay kabilang sa mga rehiyong may pinakamataas na antas ng pagkakasakit at kamatayan, kasama ang Oceania, Latin America, at East Sub-Saharan Africa.

Pinag-aralan nina Dr. Windell L. Rivera, kasama sina Chembie A. Almazar at Yvette B. Montala mula sa Pathogen-Host-Environment Interactions Research Laboratory ng UP Institute of Biology, ang distribusyon at transmisyon ng leptospirosis, gayundin ang mga hamon sa pagtukoy nito. Ayon sa pag-aaral, ang distribusyon ng leptospirosis ay naiimpluwensyahan ng iba’t ibang salik gaya ng rehiyon, lokasyon, at panahon. Nag-iiba rin ang mga pagtatantiya sa paglaganap nito dahil sa pagkakaiba sa mga pamamaraan ng pagsusuri, cut-off values, panahon ng pagkuha ng sampol, at komposisyon ng laboratory panel. Ang mga baryasyong ito ay nagpapakita ng pangangailangan para sa mga estandardisadong pamamaraan sa pagsubaybay at pananaliksik sa leptospirosis. Mahalaga rin ang pagpapalawak ng mga pagsisikap sa pagkuha ng sampol sa antas ng buong bansa at komunidad, gayundin ang pagpuno sa mga kakulangan sa batayang datos.

Ang mga hayop ay mayroon ding papel sa transmisyon ng leptospirosis. Ang mga baka at baboy ay kilalang imbakan o pinagmumulan (reservoirs) ng pathogen, habang ang mga a*o naman ay nagsisilbing maintenance hosts, na nangangahulugang maaari silang patuloy na maglabas ng Leptospira sa kapaligiran. Bukod dito, ang mga rodent at pusa ay kumikilos din bilang mga reservoir. Sa Pilipinas, laganap din ang impeksyon sa mga ligaw na hayop. Ang kakayahan ng leptospirosis na makahawa sa kapwa tao at hayop ay isang mahalagang salik na dapat isaalang-alang sa pagsubaybay at pagbuo ng mga epektibong estratehiya sa pagkontrol.

Ang tropikal na klima, na kinatatampukan ng mataas na temperatura, madalas na pag-ulan, at mahabang panahon ng tag-ulan, ay lumilikha ng mga paborableng kondisyon para sa pananatili at transmisyon ng leptospirosis. Ang mga lungsod at kanayunan ay nakakaapekto rin sa pagkalat nito, dahil ang tubig-baha ay may malapit na ugnayan sa transmisyon. Ang paggamit ng lupa at ang kapal ng mga halaman ay lalo pang nakakaapekto sa distribusyon ng sakit.

Ang leptospirosis ay isang masalimuot na sakit na maaaring magmula sa banayad hanggang sa malubha, na madalas na humahantong sa maling pagtukoy ng sakit. Ang mga wastong protokol at maagang pagsusuri ay mahalaga upang matiyak ang paggaling ng mga nahawaang indibidwal. Upang epektibong masugpo ang leptospirosis sa pandaigdigang antas, kinakailangan ang malawakang pagtutulungan ng iba't ibang sektor at larangan. Kabilang dito ang pagsubaybay sa ugnayang tao-hayop-kapaligiran, ang estandardisasyon at balidasyon ng mga pagsusuring diagnostiko, at ang pagpapatupad ng mga wastong estratehiya sa pagbabakuna. Karagdagan pa rito, ang edukasyon ng publiko, mga hakbang sa kaligtasan sa trabaho, at pinahusay na imprastruktura sa lungsod ay makakatulong upang mabawasan ang pagkakalantad sa sakit.

Link sa pag-aaral: https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/11/1/18

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Isinulat ni: Benedict Bula
Isinalin ni: Mary Ann Corrales

We invite you to attend the upcoming Doctoral Examination of MV Mendoza on 29 May 2026, 9:00 AM at Room 203, Institute o...
15/05/2026

We invite you to attend the upcoming Doctoral Examination of MV Mendoza on 29 May 2026, 9:00 AM at Room 203, Institute of Biology. A virtual attendance option is also available.

Kindly pre-register using the link below.

https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/N2TzeLq9Q5OyhsbfLPPOsg #/registration

See you there! βœ¨πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸ”¬

The Institute of Biology invites all interested individuals to attend the Doctoral Examination of MARJO V. MENDOZA, entitled β€œUnderstanding leptospirosis across the pathogen-host-environment continuum: an integrated molecular study of Leptospira in environmental and clinical settings,” on May 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The defense will be held in person in Room 203, Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman. Those who wish to join virtually must register in advance using the link below to receive the Zoom meeting details.
Zoom registration link: https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/N2TzeLq9Q5OyhsbfLPPOsg #/registration

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