Cynthia T. Hedreyda

Details

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB), College, Laguna, B.S. Biology, 1976
  • UPLB, College, Laguna, M.S. in Genetics, 1983
  • University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia USA, Ph.D. in Microbiology, 1996

Field of Specialization:

Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology

Researches:

Hedreyda, C.T., & Rañoa, D.E., (2007) Sequence Analysis of the Vibrio harveyi ornithine decarboxylase (odc) Gene and Detection of a Gene Homologue in Vibrio Campbellii
J. General and Applied Microbiology Volume 53, No. 6

Castroverde, C. D.M., B.B. San Luis, R.G. Monsalud, and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2006) Differential detection of Vibrios pathogenic to shrimp by multiplex PCR
J. Gen. Appl. Microbiol. Volume 52, No. 5

Conejero, M.J. U. and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2004) PCR detection of hemolysin (vhh) gene in Vibrio harveyi
J. Gen. Appl. Microbiol. Volume 50

Ponce de Leon, MIA, J.C.T. Gonzalez, and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2008) Complete DNA sequence analysis of the mitochondrial 16s rRNA and cytb genes in Visayan warty pig (Sus cebifrons)
Asia Life Sciences Volume 17, No. 2

Roberto, A.P.S., San Luis, B. Sobrepeña, K. and Hedreyda, C.T, (2003 My 15-16) Sensitivity of hemolysin and toxR gene-targeted PCR detection of reference strain Vibrio harveyi
Proceedings of the 32nd PSM Annual Convention. Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort , Baguio City

Rañoa, DR E., San Luis, B. Lising, J.S. M.A. Pullido, J.S. and Hedreyda, C.T., (2003 My 15-16) Preliminary protein and DNA-based screening of putative Bacillus isolates producing commercially important enzymes
Proceedings of the 32nd PSM Annual Convention. Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort , Baguio City. Cortado, H. H., B. San Luis, K. Sobrepe?a, L. dela Pe?a, R. Monsalud , and C.T

Hedreyda, C.T., (2003 My 15-16) Local Vibrio isolates exhibit molecular characteristics distinct from reference V. harveyi and V. campbellii
Proceedings of the 32nd PSM Annual Convention. Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort , Baguio City

Uy, J M.R. , San Luis, B. and Hedreyda, C. T., (2003 My 15-16) Preliminary studies on the hemolysin gene of vibrio campbellii
Proceedings of the 32nd PSM Annual Convention. Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort , Baguio City

Cortes, D.P.A., Daquinag, A. and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2003 My 15-16) An endogenous Saccharomyces sp. Organic extract has an enhancing effect on industrial brewer?s yeast growth
Proceedings of the 32nd PSM Annual Convention. Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort , Baguio City

Domingo, A F.,Daquinag, A.,Hedreyda, C.T., (2003 My 15-16) A possible peptide-based nutritional supplement has an enhancing effect on industrial yeast growth
Proceedings of the 32nd PSM Annual Convention. Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort , Baguio City

Conejero, M.J.U. and Hedreyda, C.T., (2004 Ap 29-30) Multiplex PCR and DNA hybridization for Detection of reference strain V. harveyi (IFO 15634) and a local Vibrio Isolate associated with luminous Vibriosis
Proceedings of the 33rd PSM Annual Convention. Heritage Hotel, Pasay City

Hedreyda, C. T. and Goyong, G. , (1997) The Use of Polymerase Chain Reaction to detect clinical bacterial isolates
Annual Report published by IC BIOTECH, Osaka University Volume 20

Conejero, M.J.U., San Luis, B. Lising, J.S. Sobrepena, K. and Hedreyda, C. T., (2003 My 15-16) Sequence analysis and amplification of the hemolysin gene (vhh) in Vibrio harveyi
Proceedings of the 32nd PSM Annual Convention. Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort , Baguio City

Conejero, M.J.U., San Luis, B. Lising, J.S. Sobrepena, K. and Hedreyda, C. T. , (2003 My 15-16) Local Vibrio isolates require a toxR ?targeted PCR primer distinct from reference V. harveyi primer
Proceedings of the 32nd PSM Annual Convention. Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort , Baguio City

Krause, D.C., T. Proft, C.T. Hedreyda, H. Hilbert, Plagens, H. , and R, Herrmann , (1997) Transposon mutagenesis reinforces the correlation between Mycoplasma pneumoniae cytoskeletal protein HMW2 and cytadherence
J. Bacteriol. 179(8): Volume 179, No. 8

Santamaria III, N.R., Cantor, C.C., Rañoa, D.R., San Luis, B., Hedreyda, C.T., and Deocaris, C.C. , (2004 Ap 29-30) Biomolecular radiolytic lesions in the extremely radiation-resistant bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans R1 and comparison to other bacterial species
Proceedings of the 33rd PSM Annual Convention. Heritage Hotel, Pasay City

Ruiz, M.A., Rañoa, D.R., San Luis, B., Centeno, E.D., Azanza, M.P., Azanza, R. and C.T. Hedreyda, (2004 Ap 29-30) Use of combined conventional and DNA-based approaches to identify endosymbionts isolated from the dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum
Proceedings of the 33rd PSM Annual Convention. Heritage Hotel, Pasay City

Rañoa, DR. E., C. Y. Lumibao, J.L.Roxas, B. B. San Luis, and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2004) Comparison of conventional plate assays with DNA-based screening protocols for protesase and cellulase production from putative Bacillus isolates
Science Diliman Volume 16, No. 2

Cortes, D. P.A., A.F. Domingo, A.C. Daquinag, and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2004) A possible role of peptides in the growth enhancement of an industrial strain of Saccharomyces sp.
Science Diliman Volume 16, No. 2

Hedreyda, C.T., K.K. Lee and Krause, D.C. , (1993) Transformation of Mycoplasma pneumoniae withTn4001 by electroporation
Plasmid Volume 30

Hedreyda, C.T. and Krause, D.C. , (1995) Identification of a possible cytadherence regulatory locus in Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Infect. Immun. Volume 63, No. 9

San Luis, B.B. and Hedreyda, C. T. , () Analysis of a gene (vch) encoding hemolysin isolated and sequenced from Vibrio campbellii
J. General and Applied Microbiology Volume 52, No. 6

Castroverde, C. D.M., B.B. San Luis, R.G. Monsalud, and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2006) Differential detection of Vibrios pathogenic to shrimp by multiplex PCR
J. Gen. Appl. Microbiol. Volume 52, No. 5

Franco, P. F. and Hedreyda, C. T. , (2006) Amplification and sequence analysis of the full length toxR gene in Vibrio harveyi
J. Gen Appl. Microbiol. Volume 52, No. 5

Azanza, M.P.V., R.V. Azanza, V.M..D. Vargas, and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2006) Bacterial endosymbionts of Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum
Microbial Ecology

Cortado, H.H., B. B. San Luis, L. dela Pena, R.G. Monsalud, and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2004) Local Vibrio isolates exhibit molecular characteristics distinct from reference sHedreydatrain V. harveyi and V. campbellii strains
Science Diliman Volume 16, No. 2

Rañoa, D.E. and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2005) Sequence Analysis of the partial toxR gene from Philippine Vibrio isolates and design of PCR primers for detection
J. Gen. Appl. Microbiol. Volume 51

Hedreyda, C.T. , (2008) Microbiologists deal with very small organisms and play crucial roles in our lives
Selected Essays on Science and Technology for Securing a Better Philippines, GP Padilla, Concepcion, E.A. Padlan, and C.A. Saloma, (eds) UP Press Volume 1

Hedreyda, C.T. , (2008) Biotechnology Education
In: Straight Talk in Biotechnology, B.D. Peczon and Manalo, A.J. (eds) Ateneo de Manila, University Press Volume 2

Hedreyda, C.T., (1999 O 10-15) Application of molecular techniques in the detection And identification of clinical isolates of bacteria
Proceedings of the International Training Workshop on Microbial Identification and Culture Collection Techniques, Biotech, UPLB

Hedreyda, C. T. and Oyong, G.G., (2000 Ja 27-29) Application of DNA-based techniques to detect bacteria in water
Proceedings of the DOST-JSPS Symposium on ? Current Trends in Molecular Biology? U.P. Diliman, Quezon City

Hedreyda, C. T., Paraguison, R. Ibanez, V. and Tahimic, C.G.T., ( 2000 Ja 27-29) Preliminary DNA sequence analysis of selected wildlife species endemic to the Philippines
Proceedings of the DOST-JSPS Symposium on "Current Trends in Molecular Biology", UP Diliman, Quezon City

Hedreyda, C. Pulido, T. M. A. and Sanchez, P. C., (2000 Ag 28-29) Biotechnological Exploitation of Enzyme Producing Bacteria
Proceedings of the International Workshop on Asian Network on Microbial Research. Bangkok, Thailand

Hedreyda, C. T., (2006 My 10-13) Biotechnology Education and Research at NIMBB UP Diliman: From Microbe to Man. (Plenary Lecture)
Proceedings of the 35th Annual Convention and 5ht Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress, Bohol Tropics Resort, Tagbilaran, Bohol

Castroverde, C.D.M. San Luis, B.B and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2006 My 10-13) Design of PCR Primers to distinguish local Vibrio isolates from type strain Vibrio harveyi and Vibrio campbellii
Proceedings of 35th Annual Convention and 5ht Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress, Bohol Tropics Resort, Tagbilaran, Bohol

Rañoa, D.R.E, and Hedreyda, C.T., (2006 My 10-13) Gene sequence analysis validates the use of luciferase and ornithine decarboxylase activity to distinguish type strain V. harveyi and V. campbellii
Proceddings of the 35th Annual Convention and 5ht Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress, Bohol Tropics Resort, Tagbilaran, Bohol

Hedreyda C.T. and Krause, D.C., (1997 My 8-9) The Use of Tn4001 mutagenesis to localize the gene for the cytadherence accessory protein HMW2 of Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Philippine Society for Microbiology

Hedreyda, C.T. and Krause, D. C., (1997 My 28-31) Characterization of Mycoplasma pneumoniae transformants and their derivatives by by protein profile and DNA Sequence analysis
Proceedings of the 13th Philippine Chemistry Congress

Hedreyda, C.T., Tapay, L.M. Sanchez, P.C. Imanaka, T., (1998) Identification of Three Protease-Producing Bacterial Isolates from Mt. Makiling, Laguna
Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting of the Philippine Society for Microbiiology

Hedreyda, C.T. and Oyong, G. , (1998) Detection and Quantification of of Water-borne Bacterial Pathogens Using Polymerase Chain reaction
Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting of the Philippine Society for Microbiology

Hedreyda, C. T. and Esguerra, J. L., (1998) A Rapid Procedure to Approximate Escherichia coli Concentration in Water Samples Using Polymerase Chain
Proceedings of the 14th Philippine Chemistry Congress

Hedreyda, C. T., Ibanez, V. Paraguison, R. and Gonzalez, J. C., (1998) Optimization of Isolation and PCR-Amplification of DNA from Selected Wildlife Species Endemic to the Philippines
Proceedings of the 14th Philippine Chemistry Congress

Hedreyda, C. T. and Polintan, P., (1998) A simple protocol for the extraction and amplification of DNA from feathers
Proceedings of the 14th Philippine Chemistry Congress

Hedreyda, C. T., Bayer, M. H. Tapay, L. M. and Sanchez, P. C. , (1998) Biochemical characterization and DNA analysis of three protease-producing bacterial isolates
Proceedings of the 14th Philippine Chemistry Congress

Hedreyda, C. T., Oyong, G.G. Lising, J. Gaston, C.L. and Rodriguez, R., (1999 My 12-13) DNA-based characterization of clinical isolates from the Philippine General Hospital
Proceedings of the 28th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology

Agomaa, A. and Hedreyda, C. T., (1999 My 12-13) Design of specific PCR primers for the detection of protease-producing bacteria
Proceedings of the 28th Annual Convention of the Philippine. Society for Microbiology

Tahimic, C.T., Lorenzo, A. and Hedreyda, C. T., (2000 My 10-12) Preliminary DNA-based characterization of two Vibrio isolates implicated in shrimp disease
Proceedings of the 29th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology

Hedreyda, C. T., Tapay, L.M., Olympia, M.D. Yokota, A. Magbanua, F. O. Kurahashi, M. Imbao, R. T and Tahimic, C. T., (2001 My 16-18) Biochemical and molecular-based characterization of pathogenic and non-Pathogenic strains of marine vibrio
Proceedings of the 4th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress. Cebu City, Philippines

Catedral, D. D., Tahimic, C. T. Imbao, R.T. and Hedreyda, C. T., (2001 My 16-18) Optimization of DNA preparation from bacillus sp. For Use in molecular-based screening of protease genes
Proceedings of the asia-pacific biotechnology congress. Cebu City, Philippines

Que, C. P., Imbao, R. T. and Hedreyda, C.T., (2002 My 9-11) Protein profile analysis of cosely-related vibrio species
Proceedings of the 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention

Conejero, M. J. U.,Lising, J.S. Imbao, R. T. and Hedreyda, C. T., (2002 My 9-11) PCR detects hemolysin gene variation Among vibrio Species not observed using DNA hybridization
Proceedings of the 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention

Conejero, M. J. U., Lising, J.S. Imbao, R. T. and Hedreyda, C. T. , (2002 My 9-11) Molecular data did not confirm biochemical identification of vibrio isolates obtained from infected prawns
Proceedings of the 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention

Hedreyda, C. T. , (2003 My 15-16) Search for the smoking gun : Detection of pathogens by specific gene-targeted PCR
Proceedings of the 32nd Annual PSM Convention. Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort , Baguio City

Lumibao, C. Y., B. San Luis, J.S. Lising, M.A. Pullido, and C.T. Hedreyda, (2003 My 15-16) Preliminary study on DNA-based screening of putative enzyme-producing Bacillus isolates
Proceedings of the 32nd PSM Annual Convention. Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort , Baguio City

Hedreyda, C.T. and Krause, D.C. , (1997) The use of Tn4001 mutagenesis to study cytadherence in Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 7, No. 1

Conejero, MJ.U. and Hedreyda, C. T. , (2003) Isolation of partial toxR gene of Vibrio harveyi and design of toxR-targeted PCR primers for species detection
Journal of Applied Microbiology Volume 95 , No. 3

Monsalud, R. G., F. O. Magbanua, L. M. Tapay, C. T. Hedredya, M. S. D. Olympia, V. P. Migo, M. Kurahashi, and Yokota, A. , (2003) Identification of pathogenic and non-pathogenic Vibrio strains from shrimp and shrimp farms in the Philippines
J. Gen. Appl. Microbiol. Volume 49

Natural, M., Rañoa, D.R., San Luis, B., and Hedreyda, C.T., (2004 Ap 29-30) DNA and protein profile analysis to compare the reference strains of four Vibrio species with two local Vibrio isolates pathogenic to shrimp from the Philippines
Proceedings of the 33rd PSM Annual Convention. Heritage Hotel, Pasay City

San Luis, B., and C.T. Hedreyda, (2004 Ap 29-30) Isolation and cloning of a hemolysin gene homologue from Vibrio campbellii
Proceedings of the 33rd PSM Annual Convention. Heritage Hotel, Pasay City

San Luis, B., and Hedreyda, C.T., (2004 Ap 29-30) Assessment of temperature resistance and enzyme production of Bacillus licheniformis 10219 JSL isolated from a hot Spring in Laguna
Proceedings of the 33rd PSM Annual Convention. Heritage Hotel, Pasay City

Vargas, V.M.D., Rañoa, D.R., San Luis, B., and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2004 Ap 29-30) Additional phenotypic and molecular data to compare Vibrio Isolates from Reference Vibrio harveyi (IFO 15634) and Vibrio campbellii (IFO 15631)
Proceedings of the 33rd PSM Annual Convention. Heritage Hotel

Garcia, J.A.P., San Luis, B.B. Rañoa, D.R.E. and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2004 Ap 29-30) Use of DNA profile analysis to compare Reference strains Vibrio harveyi and Vibrio campbellii with Vibrio sp. isolates from the Philippines
Proceedings of the 33rd PSM Annual Convention. Heritage Hotel, Pasay City

San Luis, B. and Hedreyda, C.T., (2005 My ) Partial gyrB, toxR and hemolysin gene sequences from two strains of Vibrio campbellii for phylogenetic analysis and species detection
Proceedings of the Best Paper Competition during the Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Davao Waterfront Hotel

Hedreyda, C.T., (2005 My 12-13) Lead Paper ? In search of a gold standard for the identification and detection of Vibrios?
Proceedings of the 34th Annual PSM Convention and Scientific Meeting. Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City

Franco, P.F.R., Hedreyda, C.T., (2007 My 7-8) Probing the role of a transcriptional activator protein in the pathogenicity of different strains of Vibrio harveyi
36th Annual convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., CSB International Conference Center and Hotel, Malate, Manila

Fabini D.O., Gavile, C., San Luis, B.B. and Hedreyda, C.T. , (2007 My 7-8) Gene-targeted PCR and reverse hybridization that could distinguish Vibrios implicated in shrimp disease
Proceedings of the 36th Annual convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc CSB International Conference Center and Hotel, Malate, Manila

Sacdalan, D.B.L., Gavile, C.A.M. San Luis, B.B. and Hedreyda, C.T., (2007 My 7-8) Design and Test of Universal PCR Primers to Detect Serine Protease Producing bacteria
Proceedings of the 36th Annual convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc CSB International Conference Center and Hotel, Malate, Manila

Marcelo, K.L., B.B. San Luis, K .G. R. Tan, P.L. Ostrea and Hedreyda, C T., (2007 My 7-8) Hydrocarbon degrading proteobacteria isolated from Guimaras and Manila Bay as potential bioremediation agents
Proceedings of the 36th Annual convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc CSB International Conference Center and Hotel, Malate, Manila

Ramirez, K.S. Maiquilla and Hedreyda, C.T., (2007 My 7-8) Isolation and identification of kerosene utilizing gram-negative bacteria
Proceedings of the 36th Annual convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc CSB International Conference Center and Hotel, Malate, Manila

Kawashima, K., Fernandez, R.U. Cavas, B.A.N. Fabian, K. and Hedreyda, C.T., (2008 My ) Isolation and Identification of putative hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria isolated from bunker oil-contaminated soils of Guimaras
Proceedings of the 37th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Boracay, Aklan

Salvador, A.F.M., Orata, F. and Hedreyda, C. T., (2008 My ) Detection of major diarrheogenic bacterial pathogens using polymerase chain reaction and reverse hybridization
Proceedings of the 37th Annual convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Boracay, Aklan

Hedreyda, C.T., (2011 Jl 13-14) Testing a Preliminary Metagenomic Approach To Screen For Alkaline Protease and Xylanase-Producing Bacteria
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1

Papers Presented:

  • UP Close and Molecular: Vibrios Pathogenic to Shrimp , 2008 Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, NISMED, UP Diliman, Quezon City
  • Safety of GM Food, Farmers Association of General Santos City, Biotech Coalition of the Philippines, Department of Agriculture
  • Not at All Magical: Basic Molecular and Microbial Cloning, Symposium entitled "Face to Face with My Clones: A Rational Discussion on Cloning" Institute of Small Scale Industries (ISSI), UP Diliman, Quezon City
  • GM Food and Safety Assessment , Symposium on Biotechnology FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Biotechnology, NIMBB, UP Diliman and Biotech Coalition of the Philippines, Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention Hall, Quezon City
  • Detection of Major Diarrheogenic Bacterial Pathogens Using Polymerase Chain Reaction and Reverse Hybridization , 37th Annual convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Boracay, Aklan (Best Paper Competition (Undergraduate Level)
  • Isolation and Identification of Putative Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacteria Isolated from Bunker Oil-contaminated Soils of Guimaras, 37th Annual convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Boracay, Aklan (Best Paper Competition (Undergraduate Level)
  • Optimization of DNA Extraction and PCR-Amplification of the Mitochondrial 16s rRNA Genes from Selected Wildlife Species Endemic to the Philippines, DOST-JSPS Seminar Workshop on Biodiversity, U.P. Diliman
  • Design of PCR Primers to Distinguish Local Vibrio Isolates from Type Strain Vibrio harveyi and Vibrio campbellii, Best Paper Competition, 35th Annual Convention and 5th Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress, Bohol Tropics Resort, Tagbilaran, Bohol
  • Design of Specific PCR primers for the Detection of Protease-Producing Bacteria , 28th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
  • DNA-based characterization of clinical isolates from the Philippine General Hospital, 28th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
  • The use of Polymerase Chain Reaction to Detect, Quantify, and Characterize Bacterial Pathogens in Water , 14th Philippine Chemistry Congress, Subic, Philippines
  • Search for the Smoking Gun: Detection of Pathogens by Specific Gene-Targeted PCR , 32nd Annual PSM Convention, Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort, Baguio City
  • GMO's and Public Health Concerns, A Lead Paper, 32nd Annual PSM Convention, Venus Parkview Hotel and Resort, Baguio City
  • Biotechnology Education and Research at NIMBB, UP Diliman: From Microbe to Man , Plenary Lecture, 35th Annual Convention and 5ht Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress, Bohol Tropics Resort, Tagbilaran, Bohol
  • Transformation of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae with Tn4001 by Electroporation, 93rd General Meeting, American Society for Microbiology, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Partial gyrB, toxR and Hemolysin Gene Sequences from Two Strains of Vibrio campbellii for Phylogenetic Analysis and Species Detection, Best Paper Competition of the Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Davao Waterfront Hotel
  • Its Not Just Another Gene Sequence: Sequence analysis of genes from Shrimp Pathogenic Vibrios, Annual Meeting of the National Research Council of the Philippines, Manila Hotel
  • GMO's: Should We Be Afraid?, Second Symposium on Biotechnology FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Biotechnology, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, Philippines
  • GMO's: Should We Be Afraid? , Third symposium on Biotechnology FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Biotechnology, Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines
  • Chemical Mutagenesis of Bacteria for the Isolation of High Lysine Producing Strains, 2nd Philippine Chemistry Congress, Iloilo City, Philippines
  • GMO's: Should We Be Afraid? , Fourth Symposium on Biotechnology FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Biotechnology, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
  • GMO's: Should We Be Afraid?, Fifth Symposium on Biotechnology FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Biotechnology, Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytqay City Philippines
  • Hydrocarbon degrading proteobacteria isolated from Guimaras and Manila Bay as potential bioremediation agents, 36th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., CSB International Conference Center and Hotel, Malate, Manila May
  • Probing the Role of a Transcriptional Activator Protein in the Pathogenicity of Different Strains of Vibrio harveyi, 36th Annual convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., CSB International Conference Center and Hotel, Malate, Manila May
  • Multiplex PCR and DNA Hybridization for Detection of Reference Strain V. harveyi (IFO 15634) and a Local Vibrio Isolate Associated with Luminous Vibriosis, 33rd PSM Annual Convention. Heritage Hotel, Pasay City
  • Use of DNA Gyrase B Gene (gyrB) Sequence Analysis in Identifying and Differentiating Reference Strain Vibrio Species, 12th Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Philippine Society for Microbiology-Visayas Chapter. Faith Retreat and Conference Center, Boracay Island, Aklan
  • Partial Hemolysin Gene Sequence Analysis Reveals Close Relatedness of Philippine Vibrio Isolates to Vibrio campbellii, 12th Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Philippine Society for Microbiology-Visayas Chapter. Faith Retreat and Conference Center, Boracay Island, Aklan. October 21-22, 20
  • Bioinformtics in Biotechnology Research Outreach Project , Organized by the National Research Council of the Philippines, Iloilo City
  • Bioinformatics and Biotechnology , NRCP Symposium entitled "Bioinformatics: Awareness Seminar on New Approaches for Biological Sciences", Northern Luzon Univsersity, Vigan Ilocos Sur
  • Applications of Bioninformatics in Biotechnology, NRCP Symposium entitled "Bioinformatics: Awareness Seminar on New Approaches for Biological Sciences", University of San Carlos, Talamban Campus, Cebu City
  • In Search of a Gold Standard for the Identification and Detection of Vibrios, 34th Annual PSM Convention and Scientific Meeting, Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City
  • Gene Sequence Analysis Validates the Use of Luciferase and Ornithine Decarboxylase Activity to Distinguish Type strain V. harveyi and V. campbellii , Best Paper Competition, 35th Annual Convention and 5ht Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress, Bohol Tropics Resort, Tagbilaran, Bohol
  • "And What About Biological Weapons?" , Symposium on Science, Technology and War organized by the Agham Youth, Scientia, and Science and Society Program, College of Science, College of Science Auditorium, UP Diliman, Quezon City
  • "And What About Biotechnology and GMO's"? , Lecture presented at the Seminar on Biotechnology Applications for Crop Improvement, Organized by the Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) and SEAMEO-SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center, Splash Mountain Resort And Hotel, Los Baños Laguna
  • "What are GM Foods About Biotechnology"? , Lecture presented during the symposium on Biotechnology FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions organized by NIMBB, UP Diliman and Biotech Coalition of the Philippines, Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention Hall, Quezon City
  • DNA Applications in Wildlife Resources Management, Symposium on DNA Applications, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Program, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Heritage Hotel, Manila, Philippines
  • Mutations in ToxR Are Implicated in Producing Avirulent Strains of Vibrio harveyi , VIBRIOS 2007, Institute Pasteur, Paris France
  • Multigene Sequecne Analysis Differentiates Shrimp Pathogenic Vibrio Strains from the Philippines from Type Strain V. harveyi and V. campbellii , Emerging Diseases in Aquaculture, Bangkok Thailand
  • Chemical Mutagenesis for the Induction of High Alcohol-yielding and Thermo-tolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Annual Meeting, Philippine Society for Microbiology, Manila, Philippines
  • Applications of Microbiology in Research and Development for Private Industries , Dole Philippines
  • Endangered Species: Environmental Management Towards the 21st Century , University of Santo Tomas Library, Manila
  • DNA and Protein Profile Analyses: A Tool for Bacterial Identification and Characterization , Ateneo de Manila University
  • The Use of Protein Profile and DNA Sequence Analysis to Identify and Characterize Microorganisms , National Institutes Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), UP Los Baños
  • Biochemistry and Physiology of Microbial Cells in Vitro , Workshop on Fermentation Technology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Program
  • Microbial Population in Food: Classification, Enumeration, and Activity, Special Lecture at the Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Economics, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City
  • Genetic Manipulation: A Tool in Biotechnology , Special Lecture on Genetically Engineered Foods, College of Home Economics, UP Diliman, Quezon City
  • An Overview of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Joint Symposium of the Philippine Society for Microbiology and BIOTECH, UP DILIMAN on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: Towards National Development, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City
  • Efforts at Detection and Prevention of foodborne and Waterborne Diseases , Technical Symposium on Food Safety Department of Health Convention Hall, Manila
  • New Approaches to Detection, Identification, and Characterization of Bacteria, Philippine Society for Microbiology Symposium on Microbiology, University of Northern Philippines, Vigan, Ilocos Sur
  • Little Microbes Make the Diffference, NIMBB, UP Diliman and Angeles University Foundation Summer workshop on Writing, Packaging, and Defending a Research Proposal Effectively, Angeles University Foundation, Angeles, Pampanga
  • Modern Biotechnology Approaches in the Detection & Prevention of Pathogens in Plants & Animals , Plenary Lecture, First Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc (PSM) Northern Luzon Convention, Northwestern University, Laoag City
  • Promoting the Translation of Research to Marketable Products Through Industry-Academe Collaboration , Plenary Lecture, Fourth Biennial Regional Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc (PSM) Visayas Regional Chapter, Bacolod City
  • Gene-targeted PCR and reverse hybridization that could distinguish Vibrios implicated in shrimp disease, 36th Annual convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., CSB International Conference Center and Hotel, Malate, Manila
  • Design and test of universal PCR primers to detect serine protease producing bacteria, Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., CSB International Conference Center and Hotel, Malate, Manila
  • Additional Gene Markers are Necessary to Resolve the Appropriate Species Classification of Environmental Philippine Vibrio sp. Isolates, 34th Annual PSM Convention and Scientific Meeting, Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City
  • Molecular studies on vibrio campbellii and vibrio harveyi using polymerase chain reaction and electrotransformation, 32nd Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB) Annual Convention. Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Schools, Quezon City, Philippines
  • The Bacteria in Black Tiger Shrimp: Molecular Approaches to Detection and Identification, 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention, Tagaytay City, Philippines
  • Finding the Smoking Gun: A molecular search for the shrimp killer bacteria , Professorial Chair Lecture, NIMBB, UP Diliman
  • The Use of Tn4001 Mutagenesis to Identify the Gene for the Cytadherence-Accessory Protein HMW2 in Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, 26th Annual Meeting of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Lumban, Laguna Philippines
  • Molecular Approaches to Detect Target Genes in Bacteria, Seminar during the Annual Convention of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologist, Mall of Asia Convention Center, Roxas Blvd, Pasay City, Sponsored by BIomerux
  • Characterization of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Transformants and their Derivatives by Protein Profile and DNA Sequence Analysis , 13th Philippine Chemistry Congress, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
  • Isolation and Identification of Protease-producing bacteria from Mt. Makiling, Laguna , 27th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Manila, Philippines
  • Preliminary DNA-based Characterization of Two Vibrio Isolates Implicated in Shrimp Disease, 29th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Laoag City
  • Detection and Quantification of Water-borne Bacterial Pathogens Using Polymerase Chain Reaction , 27th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Manila, Philippines
  • Procedures and Products of Modern Biotechnology: Why We Should Not Be Afraid, Plenary Lecture at the Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Mindanao Chapter, Cagayan de Oro City
  • Who Needs Biological Weapons? , Plenary lecture presented at the Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology Visayas Chapter, Four Season's Hotel, Iloilo City
  • Little Living Things that Make a Difference: Identification and Characterization of Effects of Biological Agents, Lecture at the Forum on Global Health Issues sponsored by UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies, Institute of Small Scale Industries (ISSI)-UP, Diliman, Quezon City
  • GMO's: Should We Be Afraid?, First Symposium on Biotechnology FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About Biotechnology, Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Genetic Resources in the Philippines: From Microbe to Man, International Symposium on Biotechnology in the Tropics on the 20th Anniversary of the International Center for Biotechnology (Institute of Chemistry (IC, BIOTECH), Osaka University, Japan
  • The Use of Polymerase Chain Reaction to Detect Bacteria in Water, Symposium on Microbial Diversity: The Asian Scene, Singapore
  • Biotechnological Exploitation of Enzyme Producing Bacteria, International Workshop on Asian Network on Microbial Research, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Finding the Smoking Gun: Detection of the Shrimp Killer Bacteria, Seminar presented at the University of Tokyo
  • Applications of Molecular Techniques for the Detection and Identification of Clinical Isolates of Bacteria, International Training Workshop on Microbial Identification and Culture Collection Techniques, BIOTECH, UP Los Banos, Philippines
  • Molecular Approaches to Detection of Target Genes from Philippine Microbial and Plant Resources , International symposium on the Use of Tropical Natural Resources and the Green Chemistry Strategy, International Grand Cube (Osaka Convention Center, Osaka, Japan
  • Detection of Vibrio sp. Implicated in Shrimp Disease, Faculty Grant Lecture, NIMBB-UP Diliman Professorial Chair/Faculty Grant Lecture Series on the occasion of the College of Science Week Diliman Month, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
  • Probing the Role of a Transcriptional Activator Protein in the Pathogenicity of Different Strains of Vibrio harveyi , 36th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., CSB International Conference Center and Hotel, Malate, Manila
  • Why We Are What We Are: Gene Structure and Function, Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering for BFAD-DOH Staff, National Institute of Health, UP Manila
  • Overview of Biotechnology, Cloning and Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology Symposium, Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Visayas Chapter, Cebu City
  • DNA Based Detection of Foreign Genes Introduced Into Soybean (Glycine max L.) and Corn (Zea mays L) Seeds, Professorial Chair Lecture, Division Meeting and Scientific Session of the Biological Sciences Division, National Research Council of the Philippines, Dairy Training Research Institute (DTRI) Auditorium, UP Los Baños, College, Laguna
  • Genetically Modified Foods and Public Health Concerns, Lecture Presented at the Annual Convention of the Veterinary Practitioners of the Philippines, Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City
  • Not At All Magical: Principles of Common Molecular Teachniques and Genetic Engineering, Department of Agriculture (DA) Regulatory Biotech Labs Advancement Training Series

Awards

  • Dr. Eusebio Y. Garcia Award for Molecular Biology and Molecular Pathology, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB), 2005
  • Centennial Professorial Chair , University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2008
  • Co-author, Best Oral Paper Presentation , Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., 2008 My
  • UP Scientist I, UP Scientific Productivity System, Commission on Higher Education, 2008 D
  • Achievement Awardee in Biological Science National Research Council of the Philippines , National Research Council of the Philippines, 2008 Mr 12
  • Achievement Award in Biological Science , Commission on Higher Education, 2007 O
  • Co-author, CHED Republica Awards, Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc, 2007 My
  • Co-author, Best Oral Paper , Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc, 2007 My
  • Co-author, Best Oral Paper , U.P Diliman
  • Professorial Chair , College of Science, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2007
  • Outstanding Alumna of the College of Arts and Science, College of Arts and Science, University of the Philippines - Los Baños, 2007 O
  • International Publication Award, University of the Philippines System, 2007
  • Adviser of Christian Danve Castroverde DOST/BPI Best Research Project of the Year, DOST
  • Best Research Oral Paper Presentation , Philippine Society for Microbiology Inc.
  • Creative Research : DNA-Based Characterization and Detection of Vibrio campbellii, University of the Philippines System, 2006 O
  • Professorial Chair, College of Science, UP Diliman
  • Outstanding R&D Research Paper and Best Poster Paper Award , Bureau of Agricultural Research, Department of Agriculture , 2006
  • Outstanding Microbiologist ,
  • Outstanding Research in Molecular Biology and Pathology Award, National Research Council of the Philippines
  • National Maagap Award , Organized Response for the Advancement of Society (ORAS)
  • Best Paper Award (co-authored with B. B. San Luis) , Philippine Society for Microbiology Inc
  • Outstanding Microbiologist, , Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., 2005 My
  • International Publication Awards, University of the Philippines , 2004
  • Received ''UP System Creative Research Grant '', DNA-Based Characterization and Detection of Vibrio campbellii, 2007
  • Department of Agriculture Secretary?s Award , ISI publication, 2003
  • Philippine Representative to the Organizing Committee, International , Congress for Culture Collections (ICCC-10)
  • Mariang Maya Award for Natural Science, National Sigma Delta Philippines Alumnae Association, 2003
  • PHINMA Professorial Chairman, College of Science, UP Diliman , 2002
  • 3rd Place, Poster Paper Award , The Philippine Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 2000
  • Philippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM), Diplomate, 1998
  • International Center for Biotechnology , JSPS-DOST Visiting Exchange Scientist , 1998 O 12
  • Best Undergraduate Thesis Award, NIMBB UP Diliman, Adviser of Jonathan Lou Esguerra, 1998
  • Faculty Grant, , UP Diliman, Quezon City, 1998
  • Best Paper Award, Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. PSM Annual Convention, Kaliraya Lumban Laguna, 1997
  • Best Paper Award, Philippine Chemistry Congress Puerto Princesa, Palawan, 1997
  • JSPS-DOST Visiting Exchange Scientist , Kyoto University, JAPAN, 1997 O 5-N 20
  • Best Paper Award , Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc Annual Convention, National Library, Manila Philippines, 1985 My