In recognition of his significant contributions to research across a broad spectrum of biotechnology, from understanding biological mechanisms of action to translational research needed to commercialize products. He has served as an adjunct/visiting faculty, adviser, research collaborator, industry partner, and mentor to students in public and private institutes in the Philippines. He also assisted in the establishment of the Virology Institute of the Philippines by the Philippine government.
Birthdate: 5 October 1964
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. Microbiology and Immunology - University of Tennessee Health Science Center - 1991
- BS Biology - University of the Philippines Los Baños - 1985
Research Interest:
- Discovery, precilinical and clinical development of botanicals/agricultural waste streams for therapeutic/nutraceutical/feed applications
- Molecular evolution and engineering recombinant proteins/macromolecular assemblies for research, therapeutic and diagnosis applications
- Roles of inflammation in disease and immunity and its relationship with the microbiome and fatty acids
- Dairy cattle breeding
- Aquaculture
Honors and Awards Received:
- 2019 - 3rd Place, Red Boat (Hong Chuan) Cup - JiaXing Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Contest
- 2012 - Top 10 shortlisted papers in the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Rare Diseases Unit competition
- 2010 - Outstanding University of the Philippines at Los Banos Alumni Awardee for Biotechnology Research and Entrepreneuship.
