BIO 198 DW Seminar Series Part 3
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | IB 105
📢 Calling all UPB Bio students*! Join us for a series of student-led seminars packed with fascinating topics in biology, women’s health and public health.
When and where:
📆Oct 15 & 22 (IB 105)
📆Oct 17 & 24 (KA 103)
⏰12–1 PM
Topics include:
– Biomedical conditions & mechanisms
– Environmental & ecological health
– Gender equity & public health
– Biotechnology & emerging issues
Come learn, engage, and be inspired. See you there!
*Due to the limited seating capacity of IB 105 and KA 103, attendance will be capped at 30 participants per session.
📸 Posters by BIO 198 Class
📝✍️ Text by Bio 198 FIC

BIO 198 DW Seminar Series Part 4
2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | IB 105

ZUMBAYANIHAN 2.0
2025-10-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Himnasyo Amianan, HKP Building, UP Baguio, Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
𝑯𝒊 𝑼𝑷𝑩 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚!Get ready to dance for a cause! Join us for a fun-filled Zumba session tomorrow, October 24, 2025 (3–4 PM) at the Himnasyo Amianan for Zumbayanihan 2.0! This event is 🅞🅟🅔🅝 🅣🅞 🅐🅛🅛 — students, faculty, and admin representatives!All proceeds will go to support the 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗲𝗹. There’s no entrance fee, but you may share any amount through our donation box or via GCash to one of our organizers.𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓!

WORLD EXPERT LECTURE SERIES with Dr. Fill and Dr. Randall from the University of Florida
2025-11-14 08:00 - 17:00 | University of the Philippines Baguio, UP Baguio, Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
Registration now open!We are pleased to invite interested participants to register for the lectures. Registration is a requirement to receive the link and be part of the interactive lecture, whether F2F or online. Please scan the QR code and register.

Graduate Thesis Proposal Defense of research entitled "Landscape Metrics and Community Land Use Practices: Predictors of Avian Community Structure in Caramoan National Park"
2025-12-05 13:00 - 17:00 | CS AVR, UP Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 The MS CaRE Program of the Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio, invites the public community to the graduate thesis proposal defense of Mr. Ian P. Parone for the degree Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology.Thesis Title:Landscape Metrics and Community Land Use Practices: Predictors of Avian Community Structure in Caramoan National Park Date: December 5, 2025 (Friday) Time: 1:00 PM F2F at the CS AVR and Via ZOOM Virtual Conference.All faculty, students, and interested individuals are invited to attend.

Graduate Thesis Proposal Defense of research titled "Epiphytic Macrolichens in Pinus kesiya as Bioindicators of Air Quality in Camp John Hay, Baguio City, Philippines"
2025-12-17 13:30 - 14:30 | CS AVR, UP Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, Philippines
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The MS CaRE Program of the Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio, invites the public community to the graduate thesis proposal defense of Ms. Chelsea Nicole P. Bagni for the degree Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology.

Thesis Title:
Epiphytic Macrolichens in 𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘒𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘺𝘢 as Bioindicators of Air Quality in Camp John Hay, Baguio City, Philippines
Date: December 17, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 1:30 PM
F2F at the CS AVR and Via ZOOM Virtual Conference.

All faculty, students, and interested individuals are invited to attend.

Graduate thesis examination of research titled "BIAY BAKHAW: Species Composition, Diversity, Biomass, and Carbon Stock Assessment of Subic Bay Mangroves"
2025-12-17 14:30 - 16:30 | CS AVR, UP Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, 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 community to the graduate thesis examination of Ms. Joanna Marie F. Reyes for the degree Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology.
Thesis Title:
🌲BIAY BAKHAW: Species Composition, Diversity, Biomass, and Carbon Stock Assessment of Subic Bay Mangroves
📅 Date: December 17, 2025 (Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM
📍 F2F at the CS AVR and Via ZOOM Virtual Conference.
All faculty, students, and interested individuals are invited to attend.

Thesis Orientation for BIO 200.1 & 200.2 Students
2026-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | CS AVR, UP Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, 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!

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"
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.”

31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics
2026-04-16 08:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00 | University of the Philippines Baguio, UP Baguio, Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, 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. 🎓

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."
2026-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | CS AVR, UP Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, 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.

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"
2026-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Rm 204, Iskolar ng Bayan Building, University of the Philippines Baguio, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, 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.

Data Interaction with Python (Plotly Dash) Workshop with Balik Scientist Dr. Arun Decano
2026-06-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Balay Internasyonal, UP Baguio Dormitory, Governor Center Rd, Baguio City, Benguet, 2600, 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!

Microbial Genomics Using Nanopore Long Reads with Balik Scientist Dr. Arun Decano
2026-07-06 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.
