In 2024, many talented members and alumni hailing from The UPLB Genetics Society (GeneSoc) have accumulated numerous prestigious awards, titles, and achievements. All of these accomplishments reflect their unwavering dedication and commitment to continued excellence, inspiring us all to soar high, as the sky’s the limit!
The following Genes received the various distinctions in their fields of excellence:
Lea C. Garcia, PhD (Recombinants)
- Featured Outstanding Biology Educator (September) by The Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA) NCR Chapter
Glenn B. Gregorio, PhD (Recombinants)
- 2024 Outstanding Professional of the Year Award in the field of Agriculture by The Philippine Professional Regulation Commission
Jae Joseph Russell B. Rodriguez, MSc (Ribozymes)
- 2024 Outstanding Young Scientist Award for Molecular Anthropology by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
The following Genes were appointed to respected positions:
Maria Genaleen Q. Diaz, PhD (F1)
- Director, Institute of Biological Sciences (IBS), UPLB
Fides Marciana Z. Tambalo, MSc (Operons)
- Career Scientist I, UP Scientific Productivity System
Jessica D. Rey, PhD (Plasmids)
- Associate Professor, Plant Biology Division, IBS
The following Genes were authors of recently published research articles and book chapters:
Krissah Marga B. Taganas, MA (Amplicons)
- “Reconstructing Society with Women Pragmatists” in Springer’s book entitled “Teaching Women Philosophers: Ideas and Concepts from Women Philosophers’ Writings Over 2000 Years"
Juan Rodrigo A. Vera Cruz (Riboprobes)
- “Liquid-nitrogen-free CTAB DNA extraction method from silica-dried specimens for next-generation sequencing and assembly” in the MethodsX journal
Daniel Chavez Varias (Isochore)
- “Selenium protects mouse spermatogonia against ivermectin-induced apoptosis by alleviating endoplasmic reticulum stress in vitro” in the Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety Journal
Hannah Corrine T. Cantaros (Resistome)
- “Expression of Syntaxin 18 in Peregrinus maidis and Design of its dRNA Fragments towards a Targeted RNAi Biopesticide for Insect Vector Control” in Preprints.org
John David L. Comandante, MD (Heteroplasmy)
- Presented at the 10th World Congress on Herpetology in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia for his research entitled “Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor use in neurotoxic snake envenomation: Philippine experience”
John Vincent R. Pleto, MSc (Replisome)
- Awarded Best Oral Presentation - Environment Category at the 15th International Academic Consortium for Sustainable Cities (IACSC) Conference 2024 for their research titled “Multi-metric Index Development for a Comprehensive Lake Ecosystem Health Assessment: The Case of Seven Lakes of San Pablo”
Krissah Marga B. Taganas, MA (Amplicons)
- Led a roundtable discussion at the XXV World Congress of Philosophy 2024 at Sapienza Università di Roma in Rome, Italy
- Presented her research entitled “Empowering Mothers: Feminist Theorizing on Motherhood”
Camille Faith D. Duran (Polyplex)
- Awarded Best Poster Presentation - Environment Category at the 15th IACSC Conference 2024 for their research titled “Insect-Associated Damages on Trees of UPLB-EDC BINHI Biodiversity Park”
Justin Gabriel J. Badlis (Crypton)
- Awarded 3rd Place - Best Presenter in the Young Systematic Biologists’ Forum (YSBF) Undergraduate Category at the Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines’ International Symposium for presenting his thesis “Ants of the genus Tetramorium Mayr, 1855 (Formicidae) from selected caves and environs in Tayabas City, Quezon, Luzon, Philippines”
Hanz Benedict B. Aguilar (Ikirara)
- Presented at the 10th World Congress on Herpetology in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia for his research entitled “Morpho-Geometric and Behavioral Sexual Characterization of the ex situ-managed Philippine Forest Turtle (Siebenrockiella leytensis) in Avilon Zoo, Rodriguez, Rizal”
Paul Jhon P. Diezon (Phagemids)
- Master of Science in Sustainable Development - Ecology Track, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium
- Magna Cum Laude
- Scholar of VLIR-UOS ICP Connect
Medical School Graduates
Amarie S. Aguirre (Riboswitch)
- Doctor of Medicine, San Beda University College of Medicine
Maria Liabel G. Peña (Casposons)
- Doctor of Medicine, San Beda University College of Medicine
- Outstanding Clinical Clerk in Surgery
Michelia Merrill Linne D. Malabrigo (Hybrizyme)
- Doctor of Medicine, University of the Philippines College of Medicine
- Cum Laude
Noelle Ann D. Mercado (Hybrizyme)
- Doctor of Medicine, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Medicine
Hedayah M. Angli (Replichore)
- Doctor of Medicine, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Medicine
Cherlstin Grace E. Balisi (Replichore)
- Doctor of Medicine, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Medicine
Regina G. Lapuz (Replichore)
- Doctor of Medicine, University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc.
Louise Jan M. Lopez (Replichore)
- Doctor of Medicine, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Medicine
- Cum Laude (1 out of 3 of their batch)
Blaire Jazlin DL. De Borja (Helitron)
- Doctor of Medicine, San Beda University College of Medicine
- Outstanding Clinical Clerk in Internal Medicine
Sean Timothy B. Gacutan (Helitron)
- Doctor of Medicine, San Beda University College of Medicine
- Ranked 4th
- Dean’s Leadership Award
- Outstanding Clinical Clerk in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Outstanding Clinical Clerk in Family and Community Medicine
- Top 5 Mga natatanging Mag-aaral ng Medisina ng Pilipinas (Regional)
- Top 5 Mga natatanging Mag-aaral ng Medisina ng Pilipinas (National)
Philippine Academy of Microbiology Certification Examination for Registered Microbiologists (February 2024)
Nikki S. Matta (Helraiser)
Maria Ylenna N. Notorio (Zisupton)
Physician Licensure Exam Passers (October 2024)
Denise S. Sambilay (Riboprobes)
Rodrigo Antonio D. Curiba (Riboswitch)
Patricia Marie A. Gutierrez (Riboswitch)
Faith Mahrian Z. Tambalo (Cyclosome)
Michelia Merrill Linne D. Malabrigo (Hybrizyme)
Freeman M. Mago (Replichore)
Uriah Z. Pancho (Replichore)
Lady Rose Ricel A. Montano (Helitron)
Marlon Rex J. Tan (Helitron)
The following Genes have showcased their talents beyond the science field:
Paul Benjamin R. Hilario (Exons)
- Featured solo exhibitor at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery for his work “Ille Imperium,” which opened from July 6 to 31 this year
Zuriel Gene R. Micor (Amelogenin)
- Member of the UPLB Taekwondo Team and participated in the 2024 Southern Tagalog Regional Association of the State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC)
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