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Balik Scientist Program Exit Presentation

๐Ÿงฌ ๐๐„๐˜๐Ž๐๐ƒ ๐Š๐๐Ž๐–๐‹๐„๐ƒ๐†๐„ ๐“๐‘๐€๐๐’๐…๐„๐‘: ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐š ๐’๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ง๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐†๐ž๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐œ๐ฌ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐„๐œ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ฌโฃโฃ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฌ๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ, ๐œ๐š๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐›๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ญ.โฃโฃThe University of the Philippines Baguio, in partnership with the DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), invites you to the ๐๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ค ๐’๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐„๐ฑ๐ข๐ญ ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐€๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง ๐†๐จ๐ง๐ณ๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐ž๐œ๐š๐ง๐จ, Balik Scientist and Postdoctoral Bioinformatician at City St Georgeโ€™s, University of London, United Kingdom.โฃโฃJoin us as Dr. Decano shares the milestones, accomplishments, and impact of her six-month Balik Scientist engagement, highlighting initiatives in genomics research, bioinformatics training, One Health antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and the development of sustainable scientific collaborations in the Cordillera region.โฃโฃ๐Ÿ“… ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ‘ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” (๐“๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ)โฃโฃ๐Ÿ•˜ ๐Ÿ—:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽโ€“๐Ÿ๐Ÿ:๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ ๐€๐Œโฃโฃ๐Ÿ“ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซโ€™๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐‘๐จ๐จ๐ฆ, ๐”๐ ๐๐š๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐จโฃโฃ๐Ÿ’ป ๐‡๐ฒ๐›๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ | ๐™๐จ๐จ๐ฆ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐…๐š๐œ๐ž๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐žโฃโฃBe part of the conversation on strengthening local research capabilities, empowering the next generation of scientists, and building a sustainable genomics research ecosystem in the Cordilleras.โฃโฃ๐Ÿ“ฒ ๐’๐œ๐š๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐‘ ๐œ๐จ๐๐ž๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ!โฃโฃ#BalikScientistProgram #DOSTPCHRD #UPBaguio #GenomicsResearch #Bioinformatics #OneHealth #SciencePH #CordilleraResearch

MSCaRE Call for Applications (2nd Sem 26-27)

The Department of Biology announces the opening of applications to the Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology Program for the 2nd Semester, AY 2026-2027.ย The deadline of application is on November 27, 2026.ย Here is the link to the online application form: https://forms.gle/37JUBVNw13JfSFow7ย For the DOST-ASTHRDP application requirements, those interested can email the GPO at gpo.upbaguio@up.edu.ph. #TheUniversityofthePhilippinesBaguioSupportstheSustainableDevelopmentGoals

Workshop on Introduction to Invasive Species Risk Assessment

๐ŸŒฟ WORKSHOP ON INTRODUCTION TO INVASIVE SPECIES RISK ASSESSMENT The Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology (MS CaRE) Program, in collaboration with the Integrated Urban Landscape Resilience Program under the UP System Collective Mentorship Program (CMP), invites you to join the Workshop on Introduction to Invasive Species Risk Assessment, featuring Prof. Dymphna N. Javier, PhD, Professorial Lecturer II, as the resource speaker and facilitator. This workshop aims to introduce participants to the fundamental concepts, principles, and methods of invasive species risk assessment, providing a scientific basis for understanding potential threats to biodiversity, ecosystems, agriculture, and human well-being, and informing appropriate prevention, management, and control strategies. ๐Ÿ“… Date: October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)โฐ Time: 8:00 AMโ€“1:00 PM๐Ÿ“ Venue: IB 204 (In person) *Limited to active MS CaRE Students Letโ€™s strengthen our understanding of invasive species and explore science-based approaches to protecting biodiversity and ecosystem health! ๐ŸŒฑ

Happy Teacher’s Day!

As this Teachersโ€™ Day comes to an end, we carry with us the lessons that go beyond cells, systems, and ecosystems. ๐Ÿงฌ๐ŸŒฟ Hereโ€™s to the mentors who make every discovery more meaningful. ๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐“๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ฌโ€™ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ! ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ’›

MS CaRE Thesis Proposal Presentations (Satud, MTB & Pajo, JD)

The Department of Biology, College of Science, UP Baguio invites you to the thesis proposal presentation of the following students of Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology Program: Ms. Maria Theresa B. Satud (9:30 AM โ€“ 10:30 AM) โ€œPhytoremediation Potential and Heavy Metal Accumulation of Phragmites australis within the Tailings Storage Facility 1 (TSF-1) of Benguet Corporation โ€“ Acupan Contract Mining Project (BC-ACMP) at Batuang, Virac, Itogon, Benguetโ€ Mr. Jetro D. Pajo (10:30 AM โ€“ 11:30 AM) โ€œTaxonomic Assessment of Trichoptera Assemblages in Tarlac River, Philippines and their Role as Bioindicators of Stream Healthโ€ ๐Ÿ“… Date: 05 October, 2025 (Monday) โฐ Time: see specific presentations ๐Ÿ“F2F at CS AVR, UP Baguio and Via ZOOM Virtual Conference Join us in this insightful discussion on biodiversity conservation and restoration. See you there! ๐ŸŒฑโœจ๐Ÿ’š

Tracing the Outbreak: A Seminar on Public Health Introduction to Genomic Tools for Cholera Outbreak Response

๐Ÿงฌ TRACING THE OUTBREAKPublic Health Introduction to Genomic Tools for Cholera Outbreak Response Please join us! Learn how genomics and bioinformatics can help support cholera outbreak investigation, surveillance, and public health response. ๐ŸŽค Featuring an invited speaker from the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) Mindanao ๐Ÿค In partnership with the DOST-PCHRD Balik Scientist Program in the Cordilleras ๐Ÿ“… 8 October 2026โฐ 8:30 AMโ€“12:00 NN ๐Ÿ“Œ Technical SeminarAn introductory session on genomic tools, sequencing, and bioinformatics for outbreak response. โœจ Donโ€™t miss out! Join us and discover how genomics can help trace disease outbreaks. Register Here: https://bit.ly/tracingtheoutbreak

Call for Student Assistants for 1st Semester (AY 2026-2027)

๐Ÿ“ขANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Biology is in need of student assistants to assist in the Department of Biology Faculty Room and Biology Instruments Room. Interested applicants may submit their applications with complete requirements through this Google Form:https://forms.gle/XAzkJZP9bEcnWPTw8 The deadline for applications is on September 21, 2026. See poster for more details.

Thesis Students Secure Funding from the 2026 DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products (First Call)

Photo credit from: Cordillera Regional Health Research and Development Consortium – Crhrdc The Department of Biology congratulates our BS Biology students Sophia Rhys Q. Baรฑados, Stephanie U. Buenconsejo, and Jherome G. Pangilinan for receiving a research grant under the 2026 DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products (First Call)! The team, under the guidance of Dr. Ailyn Fadriquela and Dr. Roland Hipol, secured the grant for their study, โ€œPhytochemical Profiling and In Vivo Neuroprotective Evaluation of Dillenia philippinensis Leaf Extract in Caenorhabditis elegans.โ€ We extend our warmest congratulations to the team!

Freshie Orientation

CALLING ALL FRESHIE BIO STUDENTS INCLUDING SHIFTEES AND TRANSFEREES All BS BIO freshie students (SN 2026), including shiftees and transferees, are invited to attend the Department of Biology Freshie Orientation. Get to know the BS Biology Program, meet the Department of Biology faculty and staff, and make new friends as you begin your journey as a Biology student at UPB! WHERE: Himnasyo Amianan (at the HKP Building) WHEN: August 24, 2026, 2:30 PM onwards This event is important, as it provides you with starting guidance as you embark on your BS BIO journey here at UPB. Welcome to the Department of Biology, freshies, shiftees and transferees! We canโ€™t wait to meet you!

Enrollment Reminders for 1st Semester AY 2026-2027

ATTENTION: BS Biology and MS CaRE students Kindly take note of the following enrollment schedules, advising assignments, and other reminders. ย  To all students who wish to add or cancel classes offered by the Department of Biology, kindly accomplish the TP form below:https://forms.gle/Po7JbDhAJsbv3iEU7 ย ย 

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