Department of Biology

Student Research
Published Theses (BS Biology)

AuthorsTitleDate of IssueBibliographic Information
Langaoen, A. F., Manzano, V. J. V., Requilman, E. M. R., Tabardillo, J. M., Maningas, M. B. B., Calugay, R. J.Antibiotic-resistant bioluminescent Vibrios from Philippine aquacultured Chanos chanos and Oreochromis niloticus2018, AprilLangaoen, AF, Manzano, VJV, & ... (2018). Antibiotic-resistant bioluminescent Vibrios from Philippine aquacultured Chanos chanos and Oreochromis niloticus. Aquaculture
Julliane Monique A. Tagala, Alicia Magdalene Q. Biteng, Jocelyn R. Rafanan, Mayer L. CalmaMaternal curcumin exposure causes fetal gross morphological anomalies and skeletal malformations in mouse2020, FebruaryTagala, JMA, Biteng, AMQ, Rafanan, JR, & Calma, ML Maternal curcumin exposure causes fetal gross morphological anomalies and skeletal malformations in mouse. researchgate.net,
Pablo CHD, Pagaduan JRR, Langres HKC, Hipol R.Plant growth-promoting characteristics of root fungal endophytes isolated from a traditional Cordillera rice landrace2020, DecemberPablo, CHD, Pagaduan, JRR, Langres, HKC, & ... (2020). Plant growth-promoting characteristics of root fungal endophytes isolated from a traditional Cordillera rice landrace.
Charlotte E. Elmido, Kryssa D. Balangcod & Teodora D. BalangcodInhibition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by the extracts of indigenous plants from the Cordillera Region, Philippines2019, January Elmido, CE, Balangcod, KD, & Balangcod, TD (2019). Inhibition of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by the extracts of indigenous plants from the Cordillera Region, Philippines.
Adrianne Margaret Galvez, Kimberly Mae Ramos, Alexis Julianne Teja, Ronan BaculiBacterial Exopolysaccharide-Mediated Synthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles And Their Application On Bacterial Biofilms2019, February Galvez, AM, Ramos, KM, Teja, AJ, & Baculi, R (2021). Bacterial exopolysaccharide-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their application on bacterial biofilms. Journal of Microbiology.
Denisse Yans Z. Dela Torre, Lee A. Delos Santos, Mari Louise C. Reyes and Ronan Q. BaculiBiodegradation of low-density polyethylene by bacteria isolated from serpentinization-driven alkaline spring2018, July Torre, D, Santos, LAD, Reyes, MLC, & Baculi, RQ (2018). Biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by bacteria isolated from serpentinization-driven alkaline spring. Philipp. Sci. Lett,
Harold Emman P. Abeleda, Athria P. Javier, Ann Quincy M. Murillo, Ronan Q.BaculiAlpha-amylase conjugated biogenic silver nanoparticles as innovative strategy against biofilm-forming multidrug resistant bacteria2020, October Abeleda, HEP, Javier, AP, Murillo, AQM, & ... (2020). Alpha-amylase conjugated biogenic silver nanoparticles as innovative strategy against biofilm-forming multidrug resistant bacteria. Biocatalysis and ..., Elsevier,
Kirby D.G. San Diego, Jasper Ian A. Alindayu, Ronan Q. BaculiBiosynthesis of gold nanoparticles by bacteria from hyperalkaline spring and evaluation of their inhibitory activity against pyocyanin production2018, October Diego, KDG San, Alindayu, JIA, & Baculi, RQ (2018). Biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles by bacteria from hyperalkaline spring and evaluation of their inhibitory activity against pyocyanin production. Journal of Microbiology ..., jmbfs.org,
Arthien Lovell Pelingen, Camille Andrea Flores, Axel John Briz, Roland Hipol, and Celia AustriaRapid Survey of Anuran Species in Baguio-Benguet Area and Isolation of their Fungal Symbionts2020, September Pelingen, AL, Flores, CA, Briz, AJ, Hipol, R, & Austria, C Rapid Survey of Anuran Species in Baguio-Benguet Area and Isolation of their Fungal Symbionts. philjournalsci.dost.gov.ph,
Mark P. Villarubia, Arvin Jet B. MarcaidaAn incidental observation on the facultative terrestriality of a Philippine Flying Dragon, Draco spilopterus (Wiegmann, 1834), in a post-fire regenerating pine forest in Baguio City, Luzon Island, Philippines2025, AugustVillarubia, M. P., & Marcaida, A. J. (2025). An incidental observation on the facultative terrestriality of a Philippine Flying Dragon, Draco spilopterus (Wiegmann, 1834), in a post-fire regenerating pine forest in Baguio City, Luzon Island, Philippines. Herpetology Notes, 18, 645–648. https://www.biotaxa.org/hn/article/view/86007
Felippe Steven Louis G. Delos Reyes, Adrian Carlo C. Mamaril, Trisha Joy P. Matias, Mary Kathleen V. Tronco, Gabriel R. Samson, Nyczl D. Javier, Ailyn Fadriquela, Jayson M. Antonio, Ma Easter Joy V. SajoThe Search for the Elixir of Life: On the Therapeutic Potential of Alkaline Reduced Water in Metabolic Syndromes2021, October Delos Reyes, F. S. L. G., Mamaril, A. C. C., Matias, T. J. P., Tronco, M. K. V., Samson, G. R., Javier, N. D., Fadriquela, A., Antonio, J. M., & Sajo, M. E. J. V. (2021). The search for the elixir of life: On the therapeutic potential of alkaline reduced water in metabolic syndromes. Processes, 9(11), 1876. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr9111876
Carol Stephanie C. Tan Lim, Ma. Easter Joy V. Sajo, Khianne Ed Miguel P. Orteza, Patricia Barbara A. Fernandez, Ma. Junella C. VilaNext-Gen biotherapeutics: A systematic review and network meta-analysis on postbiotics as treatment for pediatric atopic dermatitis2023, September Tan Lim, C. S. C., Sajo, M. E. J. V., Orteza, K. E. M. P., Fernandez, P. B. A., & Vila, M. J. C. (2023). Next-Gen biotherapeutics: A systematic review and network meta-analysis on postbiotics as treatment for pediatric atopic dermatitis. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 34(9), e14022. https://doi.org/10.1111/pai.14022
Fernie D. SitSit, Romeo M. Dizon, Jones T. NapaldetWater quality of Balili River before, during and after COVID: lessons learned and ways forwards for tropical river remediation2024, October SitSit, F.D., Dizon, R.M. & Napaldet, J.T. Water quality of Balili River before, during and after COVID: lessons learned and ways forwards for tropical river remediation. Aquat Ecol 59, 107–124 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10452-024-10151-0
Shaira Ann D. Rueco, Lyndsay P. Bernabe, Jennielle Klaude M. Gonzales, Jeno Rey R. Pagaduan, Ronie J. CalugayA metagenomic analysis of the microbial community structures in the winemaking stages of ‘Baya’: An indigenous heritage rice wine of Batad, Ifugao, Philippines2024, November Rueco, S. A. D., Bernabe, L. P., Gonzales, J. K. M., Pagaduan, J. R. R., & Calugay, R. J. (2025). A metagenomic analysis of the microbial community structures in the winemaking stages of Baya: An indigenous heritage rice wine of Batad, Ifugao, Philippines. SciEnggJ, 18(Supplement), 74–85. https://doi.org/10.54645/202518SupNGL-53
Kimberly P. Paglingayen, Rosemary M. Gutierrez, Ronie J. CalugayBacterial pathogens of non-native rodents and shrews of Busol Watershed and Forest Reservation, Baguio City2024, December Paglingayen, K. P., Gutierrez, R. M., & Calugay, R. J. (2025). Bacterial pathogens of non-native rodents and shrews of Busol Watershed and Forest Reservation, Baguio City. SciEnggJ, 18(Supplement), 107–119. https://doi.org/10.54645/202518SupLFF-84
Pablo V. Serrano, Salatiel G. TacordaThe parasite’s parasite: Exploring virophages’ antiviral strategies in developing current and novel antiviral therapies2025, January Serrano, P. V., & Tacorda, S. G. (2025). The parasite's parasite: Exploring virophages' antiviral strategies in developing current and novel antiviral therapies. SciEnggJ, 18(1), 64–72. https://doi.org/10.54645/2025181WCS-76
Christelle Jane C. Muyano, Razel F. Melendez, Mark Andrian B. Macalalad, Jeno Rey R. Pagaduan, Pablo V. Serrano, Fredmoore L. OroscoIdentifying Potential Rhodophyte-Derived Inhibitors of African Swine Fever Virus pS273R Cysteine Protease: A Computational Screening Approach2025, March Muyano, C. J. C., Melendez, R. F., Macalalad, M. A. B., Pagaduan, J. R. R., Serrano, P. V., & Orosco, F. L. (2025). Identifying potential rhodophyte-derived inhibitors of African swine fever virus pS273R cysteine protease: A computational screening approach. Journal of Medicinal and Chemical Sciences, 8(3), 303–324.
Alberto B. Viloria Jr., Tyron Jethro G. Imperial, Rein Ernest Dan P. Robancho, Ronie J. CalugayCadmium uptake and tolerance of a eukaryotic microalga isolated from a mine tailings lake in Itogon, Benguet, Philippines2023Viloria, A. B., Jr., Imperial, T. J. G., Robancho, R. E. D. P., & Calugay, R. J. (2023). Cadmium uptake and tolerance of a eukaryotic microalga isolated from a mine tailings lake in Itogon, Benguet, Philippines. Sylvatrop, 33(2), 35–48.
Emmanuel B. Lacadin, Wesley S. Gagarin, Zenaida G. BaoananIdentifying direct threats to an inland wetland and its avifauna: The case of Canarem Lake, Central Luzon, Philippines2024Lacadin, E. B., Gagarin, W. S., & Baoanan, Z. G. (2024). Identifying direct threats to an inland wetland and its avifauna: The case of Canarem Lake, Central Luzon, Philippines. Journal of Nature Studies, 23(2), 22–41.