The members and alumni of The UPLB Genetics Society, including Assistant Professor John Vincent R. Pleto (Replisome), Asst. Prof. Jickerson P. Lado (Integrons) and resident member Alyssa Mae L. Santos (Hachimoji), alumna Alyana Nicole Hidalgo (Ikirara), and resident member Nelieza Tubieza (Polyplex) exemplified passion and excellence as they amassed several prestigious awards at various research conferences and conventions in the duration of the academic year (A.Y.) 2022-2023.
Pleto received the distinctive 2022-2024 One UP Faculty Grant Award in Environmental Science (Freshwater Ecology) for Outstanding Teaching and Research. His previous publications focused on water quality assessment, environmental impact assessment, and remediation in ponds and lakes across Luzon.
This recognition highlights his exceptional contributions to the field, underscoring his dedication to both research and teaching.
Lado and Santos clinched the Best Oral Paper in Biological Sciences in the Non-Professional Category during the 15th UPLB-CAS Student-Faculty Research Conference and 1st National Student-Faculty Research Conference in Arts and Sciences.
Their presentation showcased their remarkable research titled “Cellular Morphology and Cell Wall Pectin Content of the Solid Endosperms of Three Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Variants (Laguna Tall, Makapuno Tall, and Philippine Lono Tall)”
Hidalgo was honored as the Best Oral Presenter (Undergraduate) at The Philippine Society of Parasitology International Conference 2023, held at Ateneo de Manila University last June 9 to 10, 2023. Her study titled "Seroprevalence of Meat-borne Parasites using ELISA in humans and swine in selected rural communities in CARAGA Region, The Philippines".
Tubieza, co-author of the innovative study entitled, "Serotyping, Antibiogram Profiling, and Whole-genome Sequencing of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica H3-X1 from Eggshell Rinsate from Select Egg Retail Stores in Barangay Batong Malake, Los Banos Laguna, Philippines," received the Best Paper award for the Non-Professional Category at the 52nd Convention on Microbiology hosted by the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., last July 17-21, 2023.
The alumni and members’ exemplary work in various fields has been recognized by leading organizations, bringing pride to the organization and to the university. Their outstanding accolades serve as a testament to the commitment of The UPLB Genetics Society to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and fostering excellence through their multidisciplinary contributions to scientific research.
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