Three Department of Biological Sciences faculty members were elected to the Department of Science and Technology – National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) Executive Board – Division V (Biological Sciences) for the years 2025-2027.
Asst. Prof. Mae Lowe L. Diesmos, MSc, will be the division’s Secretary. Meanwhile, Prof. Donna May D.C. Papa, PhD will suit up as the Section Chair of Microbiology, while Prof. Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro, Dr. rer. nat. will serve as the Section Chair of Plant Biology.
NRCP promotes and supports the fundamental research for the continuing improvement of the research capability of individual or group scientists; foster linkages with local and international scientific organizations for enhanced cooperation in the development and sharing of scientific information; provide advice on problems and issues of national interests; and promote the scientific and technological culture to all sectors of the society.
Diesmos’ research interests include Systematics, Ecology, and Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles of the Philippines, as well as Amphibian Disease. Papa’s research interest include Bacteriophage Ecology, Aquaculture, Therapy, and Systematics, as well as Bacterial Viruses/Bacteriophage Therapy/AMR. Lastly, Alejandro’s research interest include Systematics & Taxonomy of Philippine Flora (esp. Rubiaceae), Molecular Phylogenetics (cpDNA & nrDNA), DNA Barcoding of endemic and medicinal plants, as well as Collaborative studies on Phytochemistry of endemic plants.
