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)
BS Biology student presents poster at the 14th Regional Health Research Conference of CRHRDC
UPB BS Biology (Microbiology AoC) student, Gavin Wesley Rafanan, participated in the 14th Regional Health Research Conference of the Cordillera Regional Health Research and Development Consortium (CRHRDC) held on June 18-19, 2026. During the conference, he presented a poster based on his undergraduate thesis entitled โGenomic Characterization of a Mid-pathway Petroleum-degrading Pluralibacter gergoviae Isolate.โ We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-03 (Good Health and Wellbeing); SDG-04 (Quality Education)
BS Biology students earns Best Paper Presenter award at the International Mushroom Congress and National Forum on the Future of Mushrooms held on May 28-29, 2026
The Department of Biology congratulates our students Jasmine Gabrielle Bolo and Precious Shynne Leonoras for being recognized as the Best Paper Presenter for Processing, Functional Products and Health Applications Category at the International Mushroom Congress and National Forum on the Future of Mushrooms held on May 28-29, 2026 Their paper entitled โNeuropharmacological Potential of Ganoderma lucidum: Multimodal Evidence from in vitro, in vivo, and in silico Approaches on Caenorhabditis elegansโ is an undergraduate thesis study under the advisorship of Professor Roland Hipol and co-advisorship of Assistant Professor Ailyn Fadriquela. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-03 (Good Health and Wellbeing); SDG-04 (Quality Education)
The Department of Biology is now taking AREA OF CONCENTRATION Applications
ย Attention BS Biology studentsย Application for Area of Concentration (AoC) is now open for the 1st semester of AY 2026-2027! Please see poster for details.Google Form:ย https://forms.gle/rataheuXbYmvG3U97 NOTE: Please use your UP mail in accessing the form.
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”
๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญThe 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.
The Department of Biology welcomes Balik Scientist Program (BSP) Awardee Dr. Arun Decano
The Department of Biology warmly welcomes our alumni and distinguished DOST Balik Scientist Program (BSP) Awardee, Dr. Arun Decano. Dr. Decano is currently a Senior Research Fellow and Postdoctoral Bioinformatician at City St Georgeโs, University of London. She holds a PhD in Genetics and specializes in infection genomics, genome sequencing, phylodynamics, and antimicrobial resistance research. Her work integrates genomics and machine learning to strengthen antimicrobial resistance surveillance and improve evidence-based public health strategies. She previously held senior bioinformatics roles at the University of Oxford and the University of St. Andrews and has actively contributed to global capacity-building initiatives through Wellcome Connecting Science. Under the Balik Scientist Program, Dr. Decano will be on a short-term engagement hosted by the Department of Biology and the Science Research Center, University of the Philippines Baguio. During her stay, she aims to strengthen genomics and bioinformatics capacity in the Philippines, particularly in the Cordillera region. As part of her engagement with UP Baguio, the community can look forward to a series of seminar lectures, workshops, mentoring activities, curriculum enhancement initiatives, and collaborative research opportunities focused on genomics, bioinformatics, microbial ecology, and antimicrobial resistance surveillance. Collaborative networks and linkages are also expected to further strengthen regional research and training capacities. This engagement was made possible through the efforts of Dr. Roland Hipol, current coordinator of the Science Research Center (SRC), who initiated the request during his previous term as Chair of the Department of Biology. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth); SDG-17 (Partnership for Goals)
The Department of Biology is now taking TRANSFEREE & READMISSION Application
๐ฑANNOUNCEMENT ๐ฑThe Department of Biology is now accepting TRANSFER/READMISSION applications to the BS Biology program for AY 2026-2027.๐ Deadline: June 22, 2026 (Monday)For more detailed instructions, email: cs-ocs.upbaguio@up.edu.ph We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education)
The Department of Biology is now taking SHIFTING Applications
๐ฑANNOUNCEMENT ๐ฑ The Department of Biology is now accepting SHIFTING applications to the BS Biology program for AY 2026-2027. Access the shifting form here: https://bit.ly/DBShiftingAY2627 or scan the QR below ๐ Deadline: June 22, 2026 (Monday) For more details, refer to the poster below! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education)
New publication alert entitled “Status, Emerging Challenges, And Perspectives in Hills and Mountains. The Case of Northern Luzon, Philippines”
The Department of Biology proudly shares a new publication from one of our dedicated faculty members, Dr. Zenaida Baoanan! ๐ This book chapter discusses the fascinating biodiversity and indigenous cultural heritage of Northern Luzon. The abstract can be accessed here: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003688907-6/status-emerging-challenges-perspectives-hills-mountains-zenaida-gutay-baoanan We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); SDG-15 (Life on Land)
HIGHLIGHTS: 31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Itโs a wrap! The Department of Biology extends its sincere gratitude to all participants, organizers, and personnel whose efforts contributed to the success of the 31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (SINSM), held on April 16โ18, 2026, at the University of the Philippines Baguio. We especially celebrate the 33 participants who joined us in exploring new concepts and techniques in microbial and fungal DNA isolation, PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, and basic bioinformatics. Your enthusiasm and engagement made this yearโs SINSM both insightful and productive. The photos below capture some of the highlights of this enriching experience. We look forward to welcoming you again in next yearโs SINSM! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-3 (Good Health and Well-being); SDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-5 (Gender Equality); SDG-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation); SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure); SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); SDG-13 (Climate Action); SDG-14 (Life on Water); SDG-15 (Life on Land); SDG-17 (Partnership for Goals)