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Dr. Arnold B. Hallare is recognized of his outstanding works on the use of multilevel biological markers to understand how chemical stressors, singly or in “cocktails”, such as those associated with waters and sediments, affect the development of aquatic organisms, notably fish. His studies promote the extensive use of appropriate biomarkers, in addition to conventional chemical residue analyses, for a more efficient environmental toxicity and risk assessment of freshwater systems. He has introduced and validated a novel assay for genotoxicity assessment of sedimetnts using cell suspensions from whole embryo instead of cell culture. One of his major works also involved the comparison of the three most commonly used solvents in bioassays for their relative potential to affect the outcome of toxicity studies. His current researches have extended the utility of the said biomarkers for the water quality assessment of groundwater deep wells and of leachate coming from open dumpsites in the Philippines.
Sex: Male
Education:
- Eberhard-Karis Universitat Tubingen, Konrad Adenauer Strasse 20 Tubingen, Germany 72072, Doctor of Philosophy in Biology (Major in Ecotoxicology), 2005
- Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand, PG Dip (Applied Science)(Major in Resource Management), 1997
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Master Science in Biology (Major in Developmental Biology), 1995
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Bachelor of Science Biology, 1989
Field of Specialization:
Biology, Ecotoxicology, Ecotoxilogical methodologies, Fish embryotoxicity studies, Fish histopathology, Heat shock proteins (hsp 79/90), Pollutant-induced DNA damage (Comet assay), Erod assay, and cytotoxicity assay, Sediment toxicity assays
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Sex: Female
Education:
- University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, Master of Science in Botany, 1985
Field of Specialization:
Plant Systematics
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Sex: Female
Education:
- Harvard School, Harvard, USA, Master of Public Health, 1966
- UP College of Medicine, M.D., 1951
- UP College of Liberal Arts, A.A., 1944
Field of Specialization:
Public Health, Pediatrics
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Sex: Female
Education:
- University of the Philippines, College of Arts and Sciences, Diliman, Quezon City, Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Cum Laude), 1980-1984
- University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, Diliman, Quezon City, Doctor of Medicine, 1984-1989
- University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, Diliman, Quezon City, Master Science in Epidemiology (Clinical Epidemiology), 1997-2000
Field of Specialization:
General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Endoscopy, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Medicine
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Dr. Guzman is recognized in the field of plant breeding. In UPLB, he had a pivotal role on developing a graduate course on the then emerging field of molecular plant breeding, while his extension work included the formulation and implementation of a seed production and distribution program for yellow and white corn varieties, benefiting around 20,000 resource poor farmers in the country. At Monsanto, he led in the establishment of the company's Harrisburg Corn Research Station in South Dakota, USA. According to a press statement, Dr. Guzman noted that his work at Monsanto allowed him to discover breakthrough solutions that improve the lives of our farmers. With regards to the recognition, he mentioned that it will serve as an inspiration in continuing his research on modern agricultural practices to address the pressing problems of food security and sustainability. Dr. Peter Guzman is a charter member of The UPLB Genetics Society.
Sex: Male
Education:
- Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA, Dcoctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding, 1998
- University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna, Master Science in Plant Breeding, 1991
- University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, 1986
Field of Specialization:
Development of Yellow Corn Hybrids, Germplasm Development and Enhancement, Application of Molecular Markers to Crop Improvement, Application of Quantitative Genetic Theory to Crop Improvement, Improving Applied Agricultural Research Through the Use of Appropriate Experimental Designs, Agriculture