ARISE Research Fellows is an initiative of the institute to invite researchers with a proven track record in research.
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Fabian Dayrit, PhD
(2020 to Present)
Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology
President, Integrated Chemists of the Philippines
Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry, Ateneo de Manila University
Research Interests
- Natural products such as Lagundi,
- Biomaterials such as carrageenan,
- Environmental Chemistry,
- Research on virgin coconut oil and its health benefits
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Ricardo Jose Guerrero, PhD
( 2020 to Present)
Institute of Bioengineering, University of Edinburgh
Research Interests
- Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, POC Diagnostics
- Microelectronics, Microfluidics, Electronics, Materials Science, Microfabrication, Research Translation and Scaling
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Marie Jennifer Reolo, MSc
(2020-2021)
University College Dublin
Research Interests
- Translational research, in-vitro molecular (point-of-care) diagnostics, Neuroinflammation, Immunotherapy, Neuro- oncology, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Nuclear Medicine, Genetics and Genomics for Precision Medicine
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Gilbert Yu, D Eng
Department of Chemistry, Ateneo de Manila University
Research Interests
- Multi-layer polymeric materials, Silicone Functionalisation, Supramolecular Assemblies for self-healing materials, plastic alternatives
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Jeremie de Guzman, MD, MBA, MSc
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
Research Interests
- Medical Devices Design,
- Medical Device Regulations and Policy,
- Fit-for-Purpose Innovation, Technology for Developing Countries
Newly Appointed ARISE Research Fellows for the School Year 2022-2023
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Danielle Lapinig, MSc.
Master of Science in Chemistry, Ateneo de Manila University
Research Interests
- Chemistry Instrumentation
- Chemistry Education
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Edjohn Aaron Macauyag PhD.
Osaka University
Research Interests
- Genetic Engineering
- Protein Production
- Purification
- Characterization
- Molecular Cloning
- Protein Engineering
- Glycobiology
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Joshua Roberto Garcia, MSc. Cand.
St.Luke’s Medical Center-College of Medicine
Research Interests
- Molecular Biology
- Recombinant Protein
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Rey Vincent Merciales, MSc. Cand.
University of the Philiippines–Diliman
Research Interests
- Molecular Biology
- Gene Cloning
- Recombinant Protein expression and Purification
- Molecular Diagnostics
- In silico design and process optimization
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Miguel Francisco Jose P. Jordonez, MSc. Cand.
University of the Philippines–Diliman
Research Interests
- Microfluidics ( Lab- on-a chip)
- Rapid Prototyping
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Alexandra Melise D. Hulog, MSc Cand.
Ateneo De Manila University
Research Interests
- Polymer Chemistry and Synthesis
- Material Science
- Drug Delivery
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Danica Mae Sta. Teresa, MSc.
Ateneo De Manila University
Research Interests
- Material Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Nano Materials
- Organic Synthesis
- Analytical Chemistry
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Marjorie Zulueta, MSc. Cand.
University of the Philippines–Diliman
Research Interests
- Molecular Biology
- Gene Cloning and recombinant protein expression and purification
- Immunoassay development
- Molecular Imprinting
- BioMEMs and Polymer synthesis
- Molecular Diagnosis
- In Silico design and process optimization
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Manuel Victor San Pedro, MSc.
Institute of the Philippines–Diliman
Research Interests
- Molecular Biology
- Protein Expression
- Characterization
- Purification
- Biophysics
- Spectrometric Techniques
- ( Circular dichroism spectropolarimetry, Surface plasmon resonance)
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Reneir John Tuason, MSc Cand.
University of the Philippines–Manila
Research Interests
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Protein Expression, Purification and Characterization Immuno diagnostics
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Princess Wendy, MSc.,PhD Cand.
St. Luke’s College of Medicine-William H.Quasha Memorial, Phil.
Soonchunyang Institute of Medi-Bio Science (SIMS) Korea
Research Interests
- Molecular Biology
- Protein Expression and Purification
- In vitro diagnostics
- Desease Models
- Neroimflammation
- Immunometabolism
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Shanemae Rivera, MSc
Hungarian University of Agriculture and life Sciences
Research Interests
- Molecular Biology
- Gene Editing and desease modelling
- Recombinant protein production
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Ryan Christian Suplito, MSc.
University of the Philippines-Diliman
Research Interests
- Process Optimization
- Biochemical Engineering
- Molecular Engineering
- In silico drug design and discovery