Balik Scientist Program Exit Presentation
๐งฌ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐: ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌโฃโฃ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ, ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ.โฃโฃThe University of the Philippines Baguio, in partnership with the DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), invites you to the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ค ๐๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฑ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ซ. ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐ณ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐จ, Balik Scientist and Postdoctoral Bioinformatician at City St Georgeโs, University of London, United Kingdom.โฃโฃJoin 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.โฃโฃ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ (๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ)โฃโฃ๐ ๐:๐๐โ๐๐:๐๐ ๐๐โฃโฃ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฆ, ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐จโฃโฃ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ | ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐โฃโฃBe 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.โฃโฃ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฃ๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ!โฃโฃ#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
๐ฟ 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. ๐ Date: October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)โฐ Time: 8:00 AMโ1:00 PM๐ Venue: IB 204 (In person) *Limited to active MS CaRE Students Letโs strengthen our understanding of invasive species and explore science-based approaches to protecting biodiversity and ecosystem health! ๐ฑ
Call for Student Assistants for 1st Semester (AY 2026-2027)
๐ขANNOUNCEMENT 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, โPhytochemical 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 canโt 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
MS Conservation and Restoration Ecology Students among the Top Presenters of the Young Arachnologist Forum
The Department of Biology congratulates our MS Conservation and Restoration Ecology (CaRE) students, Mark Villarubia and Von Eric Tagarino, for being recognized as among the top three presenters of the Young Arachnologist Forum in the recently concluded Arachnology Symposium 2026 and 1st Philippine Arachnological Society Inc (PASI) General Assembly, held at the University of Santo Tomas last 1โ3 July 2026. They presented their research entitled “Occurrence of Lychas armillatus (Gervais, 1841) in fire-maintained pine forest in Central Cordillera, Luzon Island, Philippines”, also co-authored by Assoc. Prof. Aris Reginaldo. We warmly congratulate Mark, Von, and Sir Aris for their contribution to arachnology and conservation and restoration ecology!
Microbial Genomics Using Nanopore Long Reads with Balik Scientist Dr. Arun Decano
FROM FASTQ TO FINDINGS: COMMAND LINE-BASED MICROBIAL BIOINFORMATICS WORKSHOPS Session 2: Microbial Genomics Using Nanopore Long Reads Following the successful conduct ofย Session 1: Microbial Genomics Using Illumina Short Reads, the Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio, through theย DOST-PCHRD Balik Scientist Program of Dr. Arun Decano, is pleased to announce theย continuation of the Microbial Bioinformatics Training Seriesย withย 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 ofย Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing dataย 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 ย Workshop Details Date:ย Monday, 06 July 2026 Time:ย 8:30 AM โ 5:00 PM Venue:ย Basement 1, Innovation and Technology Transfer Office, University of the Cordilleras โ 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.
The Department of Biology thanks BSU-OVCRE-CCARD for accommodating UPB Biology students in the Animal Care and Use for Research Training
The Department of Biology would like to thank the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at the Cordillera Center for Animal Research and Development (CCARD), Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension (OVCRE), and Benguet State University (BSU) for accommodating fourteen (14) UPB BS Biology students in the Animal Care and Use for Research Training held last June 19, 2026 at the CCARD Building, BSU. The training serves as part of the Departmentโs efforts to ensure adherence to ethical principles and best practices in research. Photo credits to CCARD-BSU We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-04 (Quality Education); SDG-14 (Life Below Water); SDG-15 (Life on Land); SDG-17 (Partnership for Goals)