News and Highlights
CONGRATULATIONS TEAM TLC!
Team TLC won BEST POSTER during the Iloilo International Conference on Advanced Natural Products Technologies (I2CANProtech).
April 30, 2019
Team TLC won BEST POSTER during the Iloilo International Conference on Advanced Natural Products Technologies (I2CANProtech).
April 30, 2019
Iloilo marine sediment seen as source of antibiotic
by Rainier Allan Ronda (The Philippine Star)
April 8, 2019
Photo by Kike Calvo/ AV
Dr. Doralyn Dalisay of the University of San Agustin – Center for Chemical Biology and Biotechnology in Iloilo said the painstaking research and development she has been leading at the USA-C2B2 in putting up a library of more than 3,000 bacteria isolates was already bearing fruit with the identification of 38 “lead isolates” for further study and development into at least one super antibiotic drug.
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/04/08/1908187/iloilo-marine-sediment-seen-source-antibiotic
Read more at https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/04/08/1908187/iloilo-marine-sediment-seen-source-antibiotic
UP Diliman Visit and Benchmarking
Dr. Evangeline Amor, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dr. Irene Villasenor, Professor, Institute of Chemistry
March 21, 2019
March 21, 2019
2019 YOUNG SCIENTIST FORUM
February 28, 2019
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Ms. Nilita Sirikit P. Villanueva, the second speaker of the forum presented her study “Antibacterial and Anticancer Activities of a Mangrove Plant Barringtonia asiatica Seed Extract from Panay Island, Philippines” |
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Ms. Kimberly Tampus, the third speaker of the forum presented her study “Diversity of Marine Sediment Derived Actinobacteria from Visayas Region and their Activities against Multi-Drug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus” |
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Mr. Aaron Macaspac, the fourth speaker of the forum presented his study “Geographic Information System (GIS): Bridging Microbiology and Biogeography in Natural Products Discovery” |
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Ms. Hannah Valencia, the fifth speaker of the forum presented her study “SMALL is the New Big : Metabolomics Towards Drug Discovery From Marine Actinobacteria” |
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Ms. Angelica Faith Suarez, the sixth speaker of the forum presenteher study on “HypocholesterolemicActivities and tissue SpatailDistribution of Pineapple Fruit Phytochemicals” |
Group photo of the 2019 Young Scientist Forum Speakers with (from Left to Right) Dr. Relicardo Coloso and Ms. Lerma Paris. (From Right to left) Ms. Marjorie Charisma and Dr. Doralyn Dalisay
UP Los Banos Benchmarking and MOU Planning
Dr. Rex Demafelis, Vice Chancellor for Research
Dr. Vicky Migo, Professor
Dr. Lou Cardenas, Professor
(February 8, 2019)
Dr. Vicky Migo, Professor
Dr. Lou Cardenas, Professor
(February 8, 2019)
CONGRATULATIONS!
Melissa June Paderog
Mentor: Dr. Doralyn S. Dalisay
Young Scientist Award, 2nd Runner Up
This is a prestigious recognition from the German multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company, MERCK. Validation of your expertise, commitment, hard work, and globally-competitive quality of training by a panel of real experts in molecular biology and life sciences speaks of your bright career as a budding scientist.
Melissa June Paderog
Mentor: Dr. Doralyn S. Dalisay
Young Scientist Award, 2nd Runner Up
This is a prestigious recognition from the German multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company, MERCK. Validation of your expertise, commitment, hard work, and globally-competitive quality of training by a panel of real experts in molecular biology and life sciences speaks of your bright career as a budding scientist.
Pineapple Metabolomics Project funded by DOST for University of San Agustin in partnership with Del Monte Philippines in action with Dr. Analiza Tagle (Manager, Agricultural Research Department, Del Monte) and Dr. Yu-Liang Yang (Scientist, Academia Sinica ABRC).
MALDI-TOF Imaging Mass Spectrometry and Enzyme inhibition assays.
MALDI-TOF Imaging Mass Spectrometry and Enzyme inhibition assays.
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Building global ties: Opportunities for graduate education for USA life science faculty and students opened by and discussed with Dr. Wen-Ling Deng, Director of Foreign Student Affairs, National Chun Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan.
With Mr. Ronnie Gicana (Ilonggo colleague) and Dr. Wen-Ling Deng (NCHSU Director of Foreign Student Affairs).
With Mr. Ronnie Gicana (Ilonggo colleague) and Dr. Wen-Ling Deng (NCHSU Director of Foreign Student Affairs).
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Building global ties: Meeting with Dr. Lu-Hai Wang, Vice President of China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
This engagement became possible through the efforts of Dr. Winder Chang, Director of Admissions, which opened opportunities for faculty members and students in the College of Health and Allied Medical Professions to pursue graduate education with scholarship support by CMU
This engagement became possible through the efforts of Dr. Winder Chang, Director of Admissions, which opened opportunities for faculty members and students in the College of Health and Allied Medical Professions to pursue graduate education with scholarship support by CMU
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Towards global competitiveness: Benchmarking at the Academia Sinica ABRC Animal Core Facility, Taiwan's most prestigious research institute, hosted by Dr. Yu-Chuan Liang. (November 3, 2018)
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CONGARTULATIONS!
Melissa June Paderog Faculty, Department of Pharmacy Researcher, USA Center for Chemical Biology and Biotechnology (C2B2) Finalist for the prestigious MERCK Young Scientist Award 2018! |
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CONGRATULATIONS!
MS. JENNY MARIE D. BLANCAFLOR
Mentor: Dr. Doralyn S. Dalisay
BEST ORAL PRESENTOR (1st Prize)
International Conference on Advance Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
September 26-28, 2018, Bukittinggi, Indonesia
MS. JENNY MARIE D. BLANCAFLOR
Mentor: Dr. Doralyn S. Dalisay
BEST ORAL PRESENTOR (1st Prize)
International Conference on Advance Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
September 26-28, 2018, Bukittinggi, Indonesia
International Conference on Advance Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (2018 ICAPPS)
September 26-28, 2018, Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Dr. Doralyn S. Dalisay (Director - Center for Chemical Biology and Biotechnology) with Ms. Nelita Sirikit Villanueva and Ms. Jenny Marie D. Blancaflor (Department of Pharmacy)
September 26-28, 2018, Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Dr. Doralyn S. Dalisay (Director - Center for Chemical Biology and Biotechnology) with Ms. Nelita Sirikit Villanueva and Ms. Jenny Marie D. Blancaflor (Department of Pharmacy)
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Congratulations to my first graduate students in the Philippines, Melissa June Paderog and Jenny Dalman Blancaflor for successfully passing their MS Pharmacy Thesis Defense at University of Santo Tomas, Manila. Well done and best wishes on your future research undertakings. Let's celebrate when you are back in the lab.
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Doralyn joined the 50 marine scientists and researchers from government agencies and universities on the commemoration of the renaming of Benham Rise to Philippine Rise and for embarking on the marine scientific research (MSR) initiatives fully supported by President Rodrigo R. Duterte last May 15-16, 2018. Read the news release at NRCP and Philippine Star websites. Also watch the video interview (Inquirer Bandera and GMA News).
Our research team explored the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site last March 31 to April 7,2018 for scientific undertakings.
Our research paper was awarded 1st prize for the Best Research Poster in Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chemical Sciences (Cluster 3) category during the National Research Council of the Philippines Annual Scientific Convention last March 14, 2018 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay, Manila. Congratulations Edna, Chuck, Kim and Trish!
Our work on Philippine honey was featured in United States Agency for International Development, USAID Philippines Facebook in celebration of International Women and Girls in Science. Congratulations, Doralyn!
This January 2018, the Dalisay Lab welcomes the newest members in the team: Hannah Valencia, Angel Ann Juanillo, Jasmine Velo and Mary Abigail Quiachon. Good luck and best wishes to all!
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Doralyn was invited as one of the Plenary Speakers during the 2nd International Conference on Pharmacy Education and Research Network of ASEAN (ASEAN PharmNET 2017) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last November 21-22, 2017. This has provided her with great opportunity to meet ASEAN leaders in Pharmacy Education and Research, discuss collaboration, and share the drug discovery program at University of San Agustin.
Congratulations Edna and Kim, Chuck and Trish for winning the 1st and 2nd Place, respectively, for the Best Poster Presentation Competition (Post Graduate Category) during the 2017 Philippine Society for Microbiology Visayas Scientific Convention last November 9-10, 2017 at University of San Carlos, Cebu City. Well done!
The Gregor Mendel Research Laboratories was visited by the Philippines' national leaders of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Pena, DOST USec for R&D Rowena Cristina Guevara, USec for Regl. Operations Brenda Nazareth-Manzano, and DOST Region 6 Director Engr. Rowen Gelonga last October 27, 2017. They were impressed at how the University of San Agustin S&T research capability was transformed from nil to being competitive in winning national research grants, then made a stir in pushing the frontiers of research in the countryside.
Doralyn was invited as a Speaker at the Research Forum sponsored by National Institutes of Health in University of the Philippines, Manila last October 10, 2017. The Research Forum was attended by scientists, researchers and graduate students from various universities in Manila.
On September 20, 2017, the leaders of Research Institute Triangle, (RTI) International in North Carolina, USA, Dr. Wayne Holden, President and CEO, Mr. Paul Weisenfeld, Executive Vice President, and Dr. Richard Abendan, Partnerships Manager, RTI International made a visit at University of San Agustin, toured our lab facilities and learned more about our fascinating research findings that will help increase the market value of Philippine honey.
Doralyn gave a Plenary Lecture at the 1st Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB) Luzon Chapter Symposium in PhilRice Research Institute, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija last August 24-25, 2017.
On August 8, 2017, Dr. Lawrence Ilag, Deputy Chief of Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) and his team made a monitoring visit to the Dalisay Lab at University of San Agustin to check on the progress and status of the research grant on Philippine honey. The meeting was also attended by representatives from Maridan Industries, Inc., our industry partner for this project. We had a fruitful meeting and it was very successful!
The Dalisay Lab welcomes Kimberly Tampus and Trisha Alexis Fabrigar. They will be working on marine sediment-derived actinobacteria project funded by NRCP-DOST.
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We had an opportunity to conduct hands on LCMS-IT-TOF experiments at Shimadzu Asia Pacific in Singapore last July 24-28, 2017 for a project funded by USAID STRIDE on Philippine honey. This research undertaking is through a collaboration with Shimadzu Asia Pacific that was established by Dr. Jonel P. Saludes, AVP for Research of University of San Agustin. The formal partnership with Shimadzu Asia Pacific was executed through an MOU signed in March 2017.
Aica Suarez and April Tirador presented our research about Philippine Honey at the 36th Annual Philippine American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) Meeting and Symposium held in Manila Hotel on July 14-15, 2017. The research work was presented in oral and poster presentations. Keep up the good work!
Edna Sabido and Chuck Tenebro presented our research at the 46th Philippine Society for Microbiology National Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting at One Esplanade, Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Manila on July 6-7, 2017. The research posters highlighted the isolation of marine sediment derived Actinobacteria and their antibiotic activities. Congratulations for the awesome research posters!
Congratulations to my research students Berlie Alvarado, Cassandra Elize Perez, Leodel Barrio, Angelo Bryan Bucquial, Horacio Dojillo Jr., Ricky Jaleco, Kirstie Angeli Ponte, Christabelle Prebillo, Gillian Louise Saquian, Justine Sumangil and Melizza Liz Uy for bagging the championship prize during the Research Competition (Oral Presentation) at the National Medical Student's Conference last June 17-18, 2017 in Baguio City. Well done!
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Doralyn was elected as Vice Chair of the National Research Council of the Philippines Visayas Regional Cluster. Congratulations!
(L-R) NRCP President Christina A. Binag swore in the new set of Executive Officers of the NRCP Visayas Regional Cluster on May 19, 2017. Dr. Mary Jane S. Amar, Scientist I and University Researcher at the Institute of Aquaculture, University of the Philippines Visayas, was elected Chair, while Dr. Doralyn S. Dalisay, Research Scientist at the University of San Agustin, as Vice Chair. Dr. Antonio E. Lim, Jr. Consultant and Professor at St. Scholastica’s College Tacloban and Prof. Ma. Severa Fe S. Catalbas, Professor at UP Visayas were re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.
Launching ceremony of the research program entitled “Marine Sediment-Derived Actinobacteria: New Vista for Natural Products Discovery in the Philippines” last March 29, 2017 in University of San Agustin. The three-year research program is funded by National Research Council of the Philippines of the Department of Science and Technology (NRCP-DOST).
Signing of Memorandum of Agreement (L-R) Rev. Fr. Manuel M. Vergara - USA Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Doralyn S. Dalisay - Principal Investigator, Dr. Marieta Bañez Sumagaysay -NRCP Executive Director, Rev. Fr. Frederick C. Comendador - USA President, Dr. Jonel P. Saludes - USA Associate Vice President for Research, Mr. Danilo Salillas- NRCP Accountant, and Ms. Beverly Mae Dela Cruz -NRCP Senior Science Research Specialist
NRCP Team and USA Research Team
Awards ceremony of grants and scholarships of USAID’s Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) project by the US Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines His Excellency Sung Y. Kim at Makati Diamond Residences on March 17, 2017.
USAID STRIDE team had their monitoring visit and meeting with research team from USA and Maridan Industries Inc. to assess the progress of the research project last February 16, 2017 at the Gregor Mendel Research Laboratories.
Our research work on novel potent anti-tuberculosis compounds (aminorifamycins and sporalactams) from marine sediment-derived bacteria was published in Organic Letters on February 6, 2017.
Dalisay Lab welcomes four Science Research Assistants: Aica Suarez, April Tirador, Edna Sabido and Chuck Tenebro. Welcome to the lab.
Doralyn (Principal Investigator) recently received a $100,000 USD (4.7 M Php) research grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) program through its Collaborative Applied Research with industry (CARWIN) grant funding mechanism. Co-investigators of this grant are Dr. Jonel P. Saludes (University of San Agustin) and Mr. Jan Vincent N. Sollesta (Maridan Industries, Inc.). November 29, 2016.
Doralyn was one of the Invited Speakers at the Taiwan's 31st Symposium on Natural Products and Symposium on Pharmacy and Traditional Chinese Medicine at National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, last October 14-15, 2016.
Doralyn gave a "Training on Effective Research Research Oral and Poster Presentation" to the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) Scholars' Society last October 6-7, 2016 at UP Manila.
Our work on marine derived microorganisms was featured in Manila Bulletin last July 27, 2016.
Doralyn delivered a Plenary Lecture at the 7th Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 45th Philippine Society for Microbiology Annual Convention last July 21-23, 2016 at Vigan Convention Center, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Doralyn delivered a Plenary Lecture at the 7th Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 45th Philippine Society for Microbiology Annual Convention last July 21-23, 2016 at Vigan Convention Center, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Doralyn is the recipient of 2016 Philippine Pharmacists Association, PPhA and Unilab's The Outstanding Pharmacist (TOP) Award in Research. She was awarded with the Plaque and Cash Prize during the 2016 PPhA National Convention's Fellowship and Awards Night last May 26, 2016 at the Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City.
Dalisay Lab had its second research expedition at Romblon Islands last May 10-13, 2016.
Doralyn delivered a lecture as a Plenary Speaker at the 2016 PPhA National Convention on the topic "Harnessing Pharmaceutical Sciences to Prevent and Treat Illnesses" on 27 May 2016 (Friday) at The Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City.
Doralyn was a Resource Speaker at the Annual Scientific Conference and 13th General Membership Assembly of the NRCP Visayas Regional Cluster, 23 May 2016, University of San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City.
Dalisay Lab had its first research expedition at Gigantes Islands last March 4-6, 2016.
Doralyn delivered keynote lectures at the 4th Philippine Pharmacy Summit on February 21, 2016 and at the National Academy of Science and Technology, NAST: 40 years in Pursuit of Excellence - Symposium for the Youth on February 23, 2016.
Two of our research papers on bioactive marine natural products were accepted and published this February 2016 in American Chemical Society Journals: Journal of Organic Chemistry and Journal of Natural Products.
Doralyn was included in the top 30 scientist in the Philippine Institutions according to the Google Scholar Citation public profile.
Doralyn delivered keynote lecture at the National Biotechnology Week 2015 (November 26, 2015) sponsored by Fisheries Biotechnology Center.
Doralyn was recently elected member of the Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE). This is a non-profit organization composed of scientists and engineers of Philippine descent who have distinguished themselves in scholarly and research related activities.
Doralyn received the 2015 University of San Agustin Alumni Achievement Award in Medicine and Health Sciences.
Doralyn received the 2015 Philippines DOST Balik Scientist Award.
Our latest work on plant tissue MALDI mass spectrometry imaging published in Journal of Natural Products was selected as ACS Editors' Choice Article on May 17, 2015.
Our MALDI MS imaging work was featured in HTX imaging homepage.
Two of our MALDI MS imaging projects (flax capsule and poplar leaves) were featured in OpenMSI home page.
Our recent paper in Molecular BioSystems entitled "A multi-omics strategy resolves the elusive nature of alkaloids in Podophyllum species" was selected as cover feature of November 2014 Issue 11.
Doralyn delivered a lecture as a Plenary Speaker at the 2016 PPhA National Convention on the topic "Harnessing Pharmaceutical Sciences to Prevent and Treat Illnesses" on 27 May 2016 (Friday) at The Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City.
Doralyn was a Resource Speaker at the Annual Scientific Conference and 13th General Membership Assembly of the NRCP Visayas Regional Cluster, 23 May 2016, University of San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City.
Dalisay Lab had its first research expedition at Gigantes Islands last March 4-6, 2016.
Doralyn delivered keynote lectures at the 4th Philippine Pharmacy Summit on February 21, 2016 and at the National Academy of Science and Technology, NAST: 40 years in Pursuit of Excellence - Symposium for the Youth on February 23, 2016.
Two of our research papers on bioactive marine natural products were accepted and published this February 2016 in American Chemical Society Journals: Journal of Organic Chemistry and Journal of Natural Products.
Doralyn was included in the top 30 scientist in the Philippine Institutions according to the Google Scholar Citation public profile.
Doralyn delivered keynote lecture at the National Biotechnology Week 2015 (November 26, 2015) sponsored by Fisheries Biotechnology Center.
Doralyn was recently elected member of the Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE). This is a non-profit organization composed of scientists and engineers of Philippine descent who have distinguished themselves in scholarly and research related activities.
Doralyn received the 2015 University of San Agustin Alumni Achievement Award in Medicine and Health Sciences.
Doralyn received the 2015 Philippines DOST Balik Scientist Award.
Our latest work on plant tissue MALDI mass spectrometry imaging published in Journal of Natural Products was selected as ACS Editors' Choice Article on May 17, 2015.
Our MALDI MS imaging work was featured in HTX imaging homepage.
Two of our MALDI MS imaging projects (flax capsule and poplar leaves) were featured in OpenMSI home page.
Our recent paper in Molecular BioSystems entitled "A multi-omics strategy resolves the elusive nature of alkaloids in Podophyllum species" was selected as cover feature of November 2014 Issue 11.
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