Today, we will be featuring another one of the nine (9) 2023 Outstanding Young Scientists:
Albert Remus R. Rosana
Ph.D. Microbiology and Biotechnology
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Dr. Albert Remus R. Rosana is recognized for his achievements in the fields of microbial biotechnology and natural products chemistry; for his research outputs on novel genomics-driven drug discovery and development in the Philippines in collaboration with Filipino scientists, and for his inventive research in combating an epidemic of mountain pine beetle utilizing pheromone pathway engineering in entomopathogenic fungi.
Dr. Rosana is the Science and Technology Fellow of the Tuklas Lunas® or the Philippines’ National Drug Discovery and Development program of the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology. His expertise in molecular microbiology and natural products chemistry is also being strategically applied to contribute to the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP), where he leads the project Viral Biobanking of vector-borne viruses such as Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya, and Japanese encephalitis.
Dr. Rosana obtained his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (magna cum laude) from the University of the Los Baños in 2005, his Master of Science in Microbiology and Biotechnology, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from the University of Alberta in 2013, and 2022, respectively.
Watch this year’s NAST awarding ceremony during the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting on July 13, 2023. Click the link to register: https://bit.ly/45thASMRegistration
Today, we will be featuring another one of the nine (9) 2023 Outstanding Young Scientists:
Fulgent P. Coritico
Ph.D. Biology (Systematics)
Central Mindanao University (CMU)
Dr. Fulgent P. Coritico is recognized for his contributions to plant taxonomy and biodiversity, particularly his pioneering work on the taxonomy of tree ferns (Cyatheaceae and Dicksoniaceae), in which he published 22 new species, 12 new records, and 9 new combinations of ferns, mosses, carnivorous and flowering plants. His knowledge of taxonomy and biodiversity led him to join a group of taxonomists in charge of taxonomic identification, teaching researchers from other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), and developing their herbarium.
Dr. Coritico is a mentor, a colleague, and the "go-to" person for fellow graduate students and research assistants. Following his international training, he selflessly delivered echo lecture workshops to Central Mindanao University (CMU) researchers, students, and faculty. Dr. Coritico is an Associate Professor V at the Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences and the Biodiversity Research Unit Coordinator of the Center for Biodiversity Research and Extension in Mindanao (CEBREM).
Dr. Coritico’s publications and research focus on biodiversity in the Philippine forests. His research contributes significantly to Philippine science. His research on the forest habitats of Mindanao’s highland regions aids in conserving and protecting these forests.
Dr. Coritico obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2009, his Master of Science in Biology (Taxonomy) in 2014, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Biology (Systematics) from Central Mindanao University in 2018, where he was the sole doctorate degree student with numerous publications.
Watch this year’s NAST awarding ceremony during the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting on July 13, 2023. Click the link to register: https://bit.ly/45thASMRegistration
The FLExPHD: Food is Life Exemplified, an app development competition for Planetary Health Diet comes to an end. Congratulations to the four teams who succeeded in their app solutions to help transform our food system toward a healthy, sustainable, and just system for all.
📣1st Place: Team M1R4G3 UPLB from the University of the Philippines Los Baños
📣2nd Place: Team MAPA from the Philippine Science High School Eastern Visayas Campus
📣3rd Place (Tie): Team Ediscape (Edisc...ape) from Iloilo and Team The PlanEATarians from the University of the Philippines Los Baños
📌The winning apps will be publicly launched and ready for download on October 27, 2023, during the 1st National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival.
📌Know more about their team and PHD apps on their respective photos.
FLExPHD is co-organized by NAST PHL, DOST PCAARRD, and SEARCA.
All photos used are credited to DOST PCAARRD.
Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to National Scientist Ernesto O. Domingo!
Let us appreciate the contributions of NS Domingo to the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology by checking out his paper, "Universal Health Care: Five Years in the Making", which was published in the Transactions NAST PHL Vol. 38 No. 2 (2016).
...We invite you to read his paper by accessing this link: https://transactions.nast.ph/?p=763
Today, we will be featuring one of the nine (9) 2023 Outstanding Young Scientists:
Nonawin Lucob-Agustin
Ph.D. Agricultural Sciences
Philippine Rice Research Institute
Dr. Nonawin Lucob-Agustin is an agricultural scientist specializing in bioengineering science. She is recognized for her substantial contributions to identifying genetic variables and mechanisms that regulate L-type lateral root development. Such roots are beneficial to rice's stable growth, adaptability, and productivity in abiotically challenged situations. The identified mutant genes (weg1, plr1, Osmed25) that promote substantially developed root systems with no adverse consequences on aerial portions are presented for the first time. The mutants can be used as parent materials for genetic improvement and breeding of rice.
Dr. Agustin is currently a Project Officer V and a long-term balik-scientist at Philippine Rice Research Institute, where she is co-leading three (3) projects: 1) Molecular Mechanisms of Root System Formation for Genetic Improvement of Rice Adapted to Water Stress Conditions (PCAARRD-funded), 2) Advanced Biotechnology Tools for Improving Rice Abiotic Stress Tolerance (Rice Biotechnology Program-funded) and, 3) Physiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Root System Formation and their Application to Rice Breeding (BSP-funded).
Dr. Agustin obtained her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, her Master of Science, and her Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Science from Nagoya University, Japan. In the same university, she completed the five-year Women Leaders Program to promote Well-being in Asia under the Program for Leading Graduate Schools and MEXT, Japan, and recently served as a Visiting Lecturer/ Researcher at the International Center for Research and Education in Agriculture.
Watch this year’s NAST awarding ceremony during the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting on July 13, 2023. Click the link to register: https://bit.ly/45thASMRegistration