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  • January 2026

  • Mon 26

    Thesis Orientation for BIO 200.1 & 200.2 Students

    January 26 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    CS AVR UP Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

    The Department of Biology invites all thesis students (currently enrolled in Bio 200.1 and Bio 200.2) and those who are actively utilizing the laboratory facilities (completing students), to attend the Thesis and Laboratory Orientation on January 26, 2025 (Monday), at the CS AVR.The orientation will cover essential topics such as thesis guidelines, research ethics, safety protocols, waste disposal, and general reminders during the morning session (8:30 AM–12:00 NN). The afternoon session (1:00 PM–5:00 PM) will provide valuable insights on conducting the experimental phase and manuscript writing.Attendance is mandatory to ensure alignment with academic and laboratory standards. See you there! 

  • March 2026

  • Mon 9

    Graduate thesis examination of research titled “Spatiotemporal variation in the population density of Ophiocoma scolopendrina in the intertidal zones of San Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental: Baseline Data for Conservation Planning”

    March 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    via Zoom

    The Department of Biology is delighted to share the public announcement of the thesis proposal defense by MS CaRE Student Jm Jacob L Baguio, as he presents his thesis entitled "Spatiotemporal variation in the population density of 𝘖𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘢 𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 in the intertidal zones of San Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental: Baseline Data for Conservation Planning."

  • April 2026

  • Thu 16

    31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics

    April 16 @ 8:00 am - April 18 @ 5:00 pm
    University of the Philippines Baguio UP Baguio, Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

    The SINSM Committee of the College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio proudly announces the 31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (SINSM 2026). This year’s institute will be held 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 on 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟔–𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲) at the University of the Philippines Baguio for the following programs: 🔬 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 ⚛️ 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 ➗ 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: “𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬.” This year’s theme highlights the integration of strong disciplinary foundations with emerging technologies and innovative teaching tools to produce resilient, research-driven outcomes in today’s evolving educational landscape. 🔹 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝? SINSM 2026 is designed for secondary and tertiary educators who aim to update their content knowledge, strengthen pedagogy, and explore contemporary tools and research applications in their respective fields. 📌 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: ✅ 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟓 – 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟏 – 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 💳 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐬: • Biology / Physical Sciences / Mathematics / Computer Science – ₱3,800 (Early Bird) | ₱4,200 (Regular) • MSP Members – ₱3,300 (Early Bird) | ₱3,700 (Regular) • Students – ₱2,800 (Early Bird) | ₱3,200 (Regular) Registration fees are inclusive of kits, AM/PM snacks, and lunch. ⚠️ Limited slots available. No walk-in registration will be accommodated. Join us as we continue the tradition of empowering Science and Mathematics educators through excellence, innovation, and research-driven practice. 🎓

  • May 2026

  • Tue 19

    Graduate Thesis Examination Announcement of Thesis entitled “Comparative Analysis of the Carbon Stock Potential of Native– and Exotic–dominated stands in Camp John Hay Forest Reserve, Baguio City, Philippines.”

    May 19 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    CS AVR UP Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

    𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 The MS CaRE Program of the Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio, invites the public to the graduate thesis examination of Mr. Emmanuel B. Lacadin for the degree Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology. He will be presenting his study entitled "Comparative Analysis of the Carbon Stock Potential of Native– and Exotic–dominated stands in Camp John Hay Forest Reserve, Baguio City, Philippines." Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 3:00 PM F2F at CS AVR and Via ZOOM Virtual Conference. All faculty, students, and interested individuals are invited to attend.

  • Thu 21

    Graduate Thesis Examination of thesis entitled “Moraceae Tree Diversity, Assemblage, and Density in Disturbed and Less Disturbed Lowland Forests in Mt. Busa-MaKiMa, Sarangani Province, Mindanao”

    May 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Rm 204, Iskolar ng Bayan Building University of the Philippines Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

    𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭The MS CaRE Program of the Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio, invites the public to the graduate thesis examination of Ms. Bhegie May G. Buay for the degree Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology.Thesis Title:Moraceae Tree Diversity, Assemblage, and Density in Disturbed and Less Disturbed Lowland Forests in Mt. Busa-MaKiMa, Sarangani Province, MindanaoDate: May 21, 2026 (Thursday)Time: 10:00 AMF2F at IB 204 and Via ZOOM Virtual Conference.All faculty, students, and interested individuals are invited to attend.

  • June 2026

  • Wed 10

    Data Interaction with Python (Plotly Dash) Workshop with Balik Scientist Dr. Arun Decano

    June 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Balay Internasyonal UP Baguio Dormitory, Governor Center Rd, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines

    Join Us for the Data Interaction with Python (Plotly Dash) Workshop! The Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio, through the DOST-PCHRD Balik Scientist Program of Dr. Arun Decano, is pleased to present the first session of the Data Interaction and Genomics Workshop Series. Data Interaction with Python (Plotly Dash) 10 June 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN Balay Internasyonal, UP Baguio Discover how Python can be used to transform data into interactive visualizations and web applications. Through hands-on exercises using Plotly Dash and Google Colab, participants will learn practical approaches to data exploration, visualization, and scientific communication. This workshop is open to faculty members, researchers, students, and technical staff from UP Baguio and partner institutions who are interested in bioinformatics, genomics, antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, data science, and related fields. As part of the broader capacity-building initiative under the DOST-PCHRD Balik Scientist Program, this workshop aims to strengthen local expertise and foster collaboration in genomics, bioinformatics, and data science in the Cordillera region and beyond. We look forward to learning, innovating, and building research capacity together!

  • July 2026

  • Mon 6

    Microbial Genomics Using Nanopore Long Reads with Balik Scientist Dr. Arun Decano

    July 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    University of the Cordilleras

    FROM FASTQ TO FINDINGS: COMMAND LINE-BASED MICROBIAL BIOINFORMATICS WORKSHOPS Session 2: Microbial Genomics Using Nanopore Long Reads Following the successful conduct of Session 1: Microbial Genomics Using Illumina Short Reads, the Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio, through the DOST-PCHRD Balik Scientist Program of Dr. Arun Decano, is pleased to announce the continuation of the Microbial Bioinformatics Training Series with Session 2: Microbial Genomics Using Nanopore Long Reads. This second session builds upon the concepts and skills introduced during the first workshop and provides participants with advanced hands-on training in the analysis of Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing data using command-line bioinformatics tools and reproducible analytical workflows. Participants will gain practical experience in: Quality Control Genome Assembly Genome Annotation Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Profiling  Workshop Details Date: Monday, 06 July 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Venue: Basement 1, Innovation and Technology Transfer Office, University of the Cordilleras – Legarda Campus Participants for this workshop were selected from among faculty members, researchers, students, and technical staff of UP Baguio and its partner institutions with interests in bioinformatics, genomics, antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, data science, and related fields. Through this workshop series, the program continues to strengthen technical expertise, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and advance microbial genomics and bioinformatics capacity within UP Baguio, its partner institutions, and the Cordillera region. We look forward to welcoming back our participants as they continue their journey from FASTQ files to meaningful scientific discoveries through the application of cutting-edge microbial genomics and bioinformatics.

  • October 2026

  • Wed 28

    Workshop on Introduction to Invasive Species Risk Assessment

    October 28 @ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
    IB 204

    🌿 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. *Limited to active MS CaRE Students Let’s strengthen our understanding of invasive species and explore science-based approaches to protecting biodiversity and ecosystem health! 🌱

  • November 2026

  • Tue 3

    Balik Scientist Program Exit Presentation

    November 3 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
    Chancellor's Board Room

    🧬 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐄𝐑: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬⁣ ⁣ 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭.⁣ ⁣ The University of the Philippines Baguio, in partnership with the DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), invites you to the 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐨, Balik Scientist and Postdoctoral Bioinformatician at City St George’s, University of London, United Kingdom.⁣ ⁣ Join 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.⁣ ⁣ 📅 𝟎𝟑 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲)⁣ ⁣ 🕘 𝟗:𝟎𝟎–𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌⁣ ⁣ 📍 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐔𝐏 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨⁣ ⁣ 💻 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞⁣ ⁣ Be 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.⁣ ⁣ 📲 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐑 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲!⁣ ⁣ #BalikScientistProgram #DOSTPCHRD #UPBaguio #GenomicsResearch #Bioinformatics #OneHealth #SciencePH #CordilleraResearch

  • Fri 27

    Deadline for MSCaRE Applications for 2nd Sem 2026-2027

    November 27 @ 11:59 pm

    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. The deadline of application is on November 27, 2026. Here is the link to the online application form: https://forms.gle/37JUBVNw13JfSFow7 For the DOST-ASTHRDP application requirements, those interested can email the GPO at gpo.upbaguio@up.edu.ph.

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