GOVPH

Sex: Female

Education:

• University of the Philippines Diliman , Quezon City, B.S. Zoology (cum laude), 1966
• University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, M.S. Zoology , 1975
• University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Ph. D. in Zoology, 1984

Field of Specialization:

Zoology, Animal Developmental Biology

Researches:

Herrera, A.A., (2000) Histological effects of various dietary L-histidine levels on the midgut gland of Penaeous monodon.
Asia Life Science Volume 9, No. (1)

Herrera, A. A., (2000) Histopathology of selected organs of O. niloticus chronically exposes and synthetic pyrethroid.
Asia Life Science Volume 8, No. (1)

Fabello, M.D., Herrera, A.A., Abucay, J.S., (2004) Morphological changes during the starvation in nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus L. larvae
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 26, No. 1

Arguelles, A., Herrera, A.A., Villaseñor, I., (2004) Chemoprotective effects of Amaranthus gracilis and Beta vulgaris on selected organs of tumor-induced mice
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 26, No. 1

Herrera, A.. Tandoc, E., (2001) Organogenesis in the supermale yy, genetically male (GMT) and mixed sex tilapia (MST)
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 23

Oconer, E.P. Herrera, A.A. Amparado, E.a. Wetzel, J.T., (2001) Reproductive anatomy, histology and gestation of the Philippine seahorse.
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology

Herrera, A.A., (1999) Pollution tolerant macrofauna in tributaries of the Malabon River.
NRCP Research Journal Volume 4

Herrera, A.A., (1999) Hispathology of selected organs of O. niloticus chronually exposed to fenvalerate.
Asia Life Sciences Volume 8(2)

Herrera, A.A., (1999) Gonad characterization of Gambusia from polluted habitat
The Philippine Scientist Volume 35

Herrera, A.A., (1998) High pollution tolerance of mosquito fish in Malabon estuary
The Philippine Scientist Volume 35

Amparado, E.A. Csauay, A.A. Jacinto, S.D. Herrera, A.A. Ascano, D., (1998) Development in transformed tissues: Breast carcinoma in Filipio females.
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 20

Casauy, A.A. Amparado, E.A. Jacinto, S.D. Herrera, A.A. Domingo, M.C., (1998) Development in transformed tissues: Cervical carcinoma in Filipino patients.
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 20

Herrera, A., ( 2007) Histochemical and histological profile of the Anas platyrhynchus embryo treated with the crude extracts of Annona squamosa, Sarcandra glabra, and Hibiscus rosa sinensis
Asia Life Sciences. The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Volume 16, No. (1)

Fabillo, M., Herrera, A., Abucay, J. , (2006) Effects of delayed first feeding on the development of the digestive tract of genetically male Nile tilapia
Asia Life Sciences, The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Volume 15, No. 1

Oconer, E., Pascual, C., Herrera, A., Sakamoto, T., Wetzel, J., (2006) Chemical components of the pouch fluid of Hippocampus barbouri Jordan and Richardson 1908
Asia Life Sciences, The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Volume 15, No. 1

Saravillo, K., Herrera, A., (2004) Biological activity of Moringa oleifera crude seed extract
Philippines Agricultural Scientist Volume 89, No. 1

Arabia, E., Herrera, A., (2003) Antiteratogenic and angiogenic potentials of Hibiscus rosa sinensis
Philippines Agriculture Scientist Volume 86, No. 2

Herrera, A., Tandoc, E., Abucay, J., (2003) Embryogenesis of YY, GMT, and MST tilapia
Philippines Agricultural Scientist Volume 86, No. 3

Oconer, E., Herrera, A., Amparado, E., Wetzel, J., de la Paz, R. , (2003) Immunolocalization of the hormones in male gestation in Hippocampus barbouri
Philippines Agriculture Scientist Volume 86

Oconer, E., Herrera, A. Amparado, E. de la Paz, R. and Kime, D., ( 2003) Reproductive morphology and development of the male seahorse Hippocampus barbouri Jordan and Richardson
Asia Life Sciences. The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Volume 12, No. (1)

Cruz, R., Herrera, A., Abucay, J., (2003) Comparative orchiohistology of XX, XY, and YY tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L
Asia Life Sciences Volume 12, No. 3

Herrera, A., Ramos, G., (2001) Comparative histochemistry and histopathology of the reproductive organs of Oreochromis niloticus and Cyprinus carpio exposed to azinphosethyl
Asia Life Sciences, The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Volume 10, No. 1

Herrera, A., and Catap, E., (2001) Toxicity of the pesticide azinphosethyl on the organs of juvenile Cyprinus carpio
Asia Life Sciences. The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Volume 10, No. (1)

Recodo, A., Herrera, A. and Pascual, F., (2000) Histological effects of various dietary L-histidine levels on the midgut glands of Penaeus monodon Fabricius
Asia Life Sciences. The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Volume 9, No. (1)

Ramos, G., and Herrera, A., (1999) Histopathology of selected organs of Cyprinus carpio exposed to fenvalerate-containing pesticide I. Morphology of the skeletal muscle
Asia Life Sciences. The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Volume 8, No. (2)

Ramos, G., and Herrera, A., (1997) Changes in total lipids and total proteins in the muscles, liver, and brain of Oreochromis niloticus exposed to synthetic pesticide
Asia Life Sciences. The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Volume 5, No. (2)

Herrera, A.A. , ( 2004) Epektong biyolohiko ng ekstrakto ng dahon ng atis sa bilig ng pato. Daluyan
Journal of Wikang Pilipino Volume 12, No. (1)

Oconer, E., and Herrera, A., (2004) Development of the brood pouch during gestation of the male seahorse Hippocampus barbouri
University of the Philippines at Visayas Journal

Oconer, E., Herrera, A., (2003) Histophysiological development during gestation in the seahorse Hippocampus barbouri
MSU General Santos Research Journal Volume 3, No. 4

Baoanan, Z., and Herrera, A., (2003) Embryonic development of the shell gland of Vivipara costata
USM Journal

Herrera, A., Tandoc, E., (2001) Fisheries Genetics Breeding Program
Developmental biology of the supermale tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. L. Sci. Diliman

Baoanan, Z., Herrera, A. Pagulayan, R. and Pagulayan, I., (2000) Morphohistology of the reproductive system of male and female Vivipara
Rangtay , No. 4

Sioson, C., and Herrera, A., ( 1997) Impact of nickel poisoning on ovarian histology
Sci. Diliman

Dorado, E., and Herrera, A., (1996) Sublethal toxic effects of Gusathion A on the morphology of hepatocytes of Cyprinus carpio
Science Diliman Volume 6, No. (12)

Herrera, A., ( 1996) Copper and zinc in a Malabon estuary
Philippine Scientist

Herrera, A., Amparado, E. and Herrera, G., (1996) Gonad structure of Gambusia affinis affinis
Philippine Scientist

Herrera, A., and Baylosis, C. , (1996) Cadmium enterotoxicity in Tilapia nilotica
BIOTA Journal

Herrera, A., and Catap, E., (1996) Manganese neurotoxicity in Oreochromis niloticus
Science Diliman Volume 4, No. (1)

Mendoza, A., and Herrera, A., (1992) Chronic lead nephropathy in Oreochromis niloticus
Fish Resources Journal of the Philippines , No. 17

Herrera, A., and Baylosis, C., (1991) Pathological changes in gill structure in chronically intoxicated Tilapia nilotica fry
Philippines Technology of Journal Volume 16, No. (1)

Herrera, A., and Luzares, J., (1992) Cardiac structure in chronically stressed Oreochromis niloticus
Trans. Nat. Academy of Science and Technology Philippines , No. 11

Herrera, A., and Perez, C., (1992) Impact of acute copper intoxication on some organs of Clarias macrocephalus Gunther
Trans. National Academy of Science and Techology of the Philippines

Herrera, A., (1990) Pathology of cadmium poisoning
Trans. National Academy of Science and Techology of the Philippines , No. 12

Herrera, A., and Baylosis, C., (1989) Sublethal effects of cadmium on ovarian morphogenesis in Tilapia nilotica
Trans. National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines , No. 11

Herrera, A., (1988) Cadmium-induced testis injury in Tilapia nilotica
Trans. National Academy of Science and Techology Philippines Volume 10, No. 261-266

De la Paz, R., Herrera, A. Amparado, E. and de Jesus, J., (2006) Lecture notes on Zoology
ACLC, Quezon City

De la Paz, R., Herrera, A. and Amparado, E., (2006) Lecture notes on Biology
ACLC, Quezon City

Herrera, A., S. Jacinto, and E. Amparado., (2001) Laboratory Manual of Animal Developmental Biology. Quezon City

Herrera, A., (1999) Developmental Biology: Konsepto at Proseso
Sentro ng Wika, University of the Philippines

Herrera, A., ( 1999) Histolohiya, Konsepto at Proseso
Sentro ng Wika, University of the Philippines

Herrera, A., (1998) Embriolohiya ng Vertebrata
Sentro ng Wika. University of the Philippines

Herrera, A., Hallare, A. and Amparado, E., (1996) Histolohiya ng Hayop
Sentro ng Wika , University of the Philippines

Herrera, A., (1996) Histology of Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Quezon City

Herrera, A., () Contributor, General Zoology Laboratory Manual
Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines

Papers Presented:

• Scanning Electron Microscopy of the Beak of the duck Embryo Treated with the Crude Leaf Extract of Annona Squamosa, Microscopy Society of the Philippines Convention, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines
• Evaluation of the Gastroprotective Potential of Some Plant Extracts, BIOTA Convention, Zamboanga City
• Effects of Delayed Feeding on the Development of the Intestine of Oreochromis Niloticus, Microscopy Society of the Philippines Convention, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines
• Copper and Zinc Accumulation in a Mollusk from a Polluted River, Malacological Society of the Philippines Convention
• Sermylla Riquetti Grateloup as Bioindicator of Toxicity, Malacological Society of the Philippines Convention
• Effects of Amaranthus Gracilis and Beta Vulgaris on Selected Organs of Tumor-induced Mice , NAST Annual Meeting
• Ultrastructure of the Testis of Sex-reversed male, Supermale, and Ordinary XY Tilapia, Microscopy Society of the Philippines Convention, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines
• Comparative Ultrastructure of Asexual and Sexual Dugesia Ryukiensis, Microscopy Society of the Philippines Convention, College of Engineering, University of the Philippines
• Chemopreventive Potential of the Seed Extract of Moringa oleifera, 15th Philippine Asso. of Laboratory Animal Science
• Chemopreventive Potential of the Seed Extract of Moringa Oleifera. , 15th Philippine Asso. of Laboratory Animal Science
• Chemopreventive Activity of Curcuma Longa and Cucumis Sativus in Tumor-induced Mice, BIOTA Convention, Laoag City
• The Anas Domestica Brain: Importance in Teratological Studies , Philippine Environmental Mutagen Society Conference, CS Auditorium, UP Diliman
• Histophysiology of the Pregnant and Embryonic Seahorse, 15th NSRI Symposium
• Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis of the Beak of Duck Embryo Treated with Annona Squamosa Leaf Extract, Microscopy Society of the Philippines, College of Engineering, UP Diliman
• Effects of Oleander sap on the Reproductive Organs of the Quail, Coturnix Coturnix, Biology Teachers Association (BIOTA) of the Philippines-BIOTA Convention, Adamson University
• Ovarian Abnormalities in Mature Quail Treated With Retinoic acid , BIOTA Convention, Adamson University
• Expression of receptors to biotinylated probes in breast tissues, Asian Association of Biology Educators Conference
• Chromosomal analysis of the gonads of sexually induced Fissipharous dugesia ryukyvensis, JSPS-DOST Symposium
• Gold labelling in diagnostic pathology of breast carcinoma, JSPS-DOST Symposium
• Antitumor Potential of Some Health Foods on the Lungs of Mus Musculus, International Scientific Conference on Natural Products for Health and Wellness, Manila Hotel
• Effects of Smallanthus Sonchifolius on Human Peripheral Blood Exposed to Bleomycin Sulfite and Hydrogen Peroxide, International Scientific Conference on Natural Products for Health and Wellness, Manila Hotel
• Effect of Continuous Caffeine Exposure During the Early Gestational Period on the Brain of Duck Embryos, International Scientific Conference on Natural Products for Health and Wellness, Manila Hotel
• Expression Patterns of Some Developmentally Regulated Genes in the Pre-implantation nouse Embryo: In vitro and in Vivo Study, The 6th Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress, International Bangkok Thailand
• Antitumor Activity of Some Plant Extracts on the Ovary of Mus Musculus, The 6th Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress,International Bangkok, Thailand
• Chondrogenesis and Myogenesis in Anas Platyrhynchos: Effects of Annona Squamosa, Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis, and Sarcandra Glabra, PAASE Conference. Century Park Manila
• Effects of Fry Food on the Heart of 30-day old Oreochromis Niloticus , PAASE Conference, Century Park Manila
• Assessment of the Antitumor Potential of Some Functional Health Foods on the Skin and Underlying Muscles of Mus Musculus L , PAASE Conference, Century Park Manila
• Dose-dependent Selective Toxicity of the Cassia alata Leaf Extract and Isolate, 3rd Life Science Postgraduate Conference, Universiti Sains Malaysia
• Development of the Tail Kidney and Testis of Starved Genetically Male Tilapia, 6th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 6) PICC, Manila, Philippines
• Effects of Delayed First Feeding on the Development of the Digestive Tract and Skeletal Muscles of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus, 6th International Symposium on tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 6) PICC, Manila, Philippines
• Impact of the Quality of First Food on Digestive Enzymes and Dvelopment of the Intestines and Hepatopancreas of the Genetically Male Nile tilapia, 6th International Symposium on tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 6) PICC, Manila, Philippines
• Development of the Integumentary and Skeletal Stems of Starved Nile Tilapia, 6th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 6) PICC, Manila, Philippines
• Development of the Immune System of Previously Starved Nile tilapia, 6th International Symposium on tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 6) PICC, Manila, Philippines
• Teratogenic and Antiangiogenic Properties of Annona Squamosa and Sarcandra Glabra, PAASE Conference, Manila Hotel
• Angiogenic and Antiteratogenic Potential of Durio Zibethinus , PAASE Conference, Manila Hotel
• Antioxidant activity of Vitex Negundo and C. Rotundus Rhizome Extracts, PAASE Conference, Manila Hotel
• Chromosomal Analysis of the Gonads Sexualized Dugesia Ryukiensis, JSPS-Department of Science and Technology International Symposium, ISSI, University of the Philippines
• Gold Labeling in Diagnostic Pathology of Breast Carcinoma, JSPS-DOST International Symposium, ISSI, University of the Philippines
• Reproductive Biology of some Ichthyofauna of the Agos River, Central Sierra Madre, Philippines , Asian Association of Biology Educators Conference, Mercure Hotel, Philippines
• Expression of Receptors to Biotinylated Probes in Transformed Breast Tissues, Asian Association of Biology Educators Conference, Mercure Hotel, Philippines
• Evaluation of the Antiteratogenic Activity of Smallanthus Sonchifolius Tuber xpression on the Anas Platyrhynchos Embryo, BIOTA Convention, UST TARC
• Protective activity of some Plant Extracts on the lungs of Mus Musculus, BIOTA Convention, UST TARC
• Comparative study of the effects of four diets on the Integument of Oreochromis Niloticus, J. BIOTA Convention, UST TARC
• Teratogenesis Assays, 26th Conference, Philippine Environmental Mutagen Society, UP Baguio, Baguio City
• Biological activity of Durio zibethinus Murr. Leaf Extract, 26th Conference, Philippine Environmental Mutagen Society. UP Baguio
• Developmental toxicity assays. Conducting Science Investigative Projects, IB-BIOTA Teacher Training Course
• Testing for Teratogenesis/Antiteratogenesis, IB-BIOTA Teacher Training Course
• Antiteratogenic activity of leaf Extracts of some Functional Health Foods , NAST Annual Meeting, Manila Hotel
• Chemopreventive Activity of Curcuma longa and Cucumis Sativus in Tumor-induced Mice, Biology Teachers Association (BIOTA) of the Philippines-BIOTA Convention, Laoag City
• Effects of Amaranthus Gracilis and Beta vulgaris on selected Organs of tumor-Induced mice, NAST Annual Meeting
• Chemopreventive Potential of the Seed extract of Moringa Oleifera , 15th Philippine Asso. Of Laboratory Animal Science
• The Anas Domestica brain: Importance in Teratological Studies, Philippine Environmental Mutagen Society Conference, CS Auditorium, UP Diliman
• Antiteratogenic Activity of leaf Extracts of some Functional Health Foods, NAST Annual Meeting, Manila Hotel
• Testing for Teratogenesis/Antiteratogenesis, IB-BIOTA Teacher Training Course
• Developmental Toxicity Assays. Conducting Science Investigative Projects , IB-BIOTA Teacher Training Course
• Biological Activity of Durio Zibethinus . Leaf Extract, 26th Conference, Philippine Environmental Mutagen Society. University of the Philippines Baguio
• Teratogenesis Assays, 26th Conference, Philippine Environmental Mutagen Society. University of the Philippines Baguio

Awards:

• Philippine National Bank DJ Professorial Chair, , 2000
• Scholars of the 20th Century, , 2000
• Who's Who in the World (16th edition), , 1999
• Nominee, International Prize in Biology (Field of Reproduction) , NCRP, 1996
• Marquis Who's Who in the World: 16th edition, , 1998
• Outstanding Scholars of the 20th Century, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England, 2000
• 7th Asia-Pacific Electron Microscopy Conference Travel Scholarship, Organizing Committee of the 7th APEM, National University of Singapore, 2000 Je
• Chulabhorn Research Institute Travel Fellowship, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, Thailand, 1996 O
• Special Diatome Award, XII International Congress on Electron Microscopy , 1990
• UNESCO-UNDP Travel Scholarship , UNESCO-UNDP, 1988
• Best Poster Paper Award,, PAASE Conference, Century Park Hotel, 2007 F
• National R and D Paper Award on tilapia, Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agricultural Research , 2005 O 7
• Best Poster Paper Award, 2nd Place, Poster Paper on Cassia alata selective cytotoxicity, Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Conference, Ateneo, 2005 D
• 2nd Place, Poster Paper on the ultrastructure of Pyridinium bahamense, Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences Zonal Convention, 2005 O
• 2004 R and D Paper Award on the duck embryo, Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) , 2004 O 5
• 2004 R and D Paper Award on tilapia, Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA), 2004 O 5
• 2004 Best R and D Paper Award 2nd Runner-up, Basic Science Category paper on seahorse, Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) , 2004 O 5
• Department of Agriculture Secretary's Award for Best Research Paper, Published Category, Department of Agriculture ? Bureau of Agricultural Research, 2003 O 8
• Best Technical Paper Award, 3rd General Assembly and Scientific Conference, Microscopy Society of the Philippines, Engineering Theater, UPD, 2002 D 6
• Best Research Paper for 2002, First Place, Annual Zonal R and D Review, Zonal Center V, 2002 N 20
• National Science Dev. Board (now DOST) Scholar , National Science Dev. Board , 1962-1966
• National Science Dev. Board Medal for Academic Excellence, National Science Dev. Board , 1966
• National Research Council of the Philippines Registration Scholarship for the ISTA II, Thailand , National Research Council of the Philippines, 1988
• Scientific Productivity Award (UP Scientist ) , University of the Philippines, 2008 O-22
• President's Citation for Academic Distinction (International Publication) , University of the Philippines, 2001-2008
• Loyalty Award, Katibayan ng Pagpapahalaga, 40 Years Service, University of the Philippines, 2007
• Diploma as Full Professor conferred by Board of Regents, University of the Philippines, 1993
• Faculty Grant Award, University of the Philippines, 1988-1991
• Don Pio Pedrosa Professorial Chair Award, , 1993
• PNB Diamond Jubilee Professorial Chair Award, , 1994-2002
• Dr. Francisco Nemenzo Professorial Chair Award, , 2003
• Philippine National Oil Co. Professorial Chair Award, , 2004
• Diliman Science Research Foundation Professorial Chair Award , University of the Philippines, 2005
• Lucio Tan Professorial Chair Award, , 2006
• Dr. Gregorio and Carmen Velasquez Professorial Chair Award , , 2007-2008
• UP Faculty Fellowship , University of the Philippines, 1972-1974/1982-1984