BUENO, Paolo Robert P.

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BUENO, Paolo Robert P.

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Asst. Prof. Paolo Robert P. Bueno, PhD

Department of Biochemistry | Faculty of Pharmacy

ppbueno@ust.edu.ph

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Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

Master of Science-Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Santo Tomas-Manila, Philippines, 2013

Research Highlights

I screen indigenous and endemic plant species for potential sources of biologically active compounds, utilizing various chemical and biochemical techniques to isolate and purify bioactive compounds identified through biological assays. I apply my expertise in natural product chemistry to support advocacies that benefit indigenous communities and contribute to the development of health-related products derived from natural sources.

Research Interests

Isolation, purification and elucidation of primary and secondary metabolites for drug discovery
Determination of how functional food affects expression of genes and dynamics of metabolic processes

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

Nutritional Biochemistry
Enzyme Biochemistry
Advance Inorganic Chemistry
Molecular Pharmacology
Physical Biochemistry
Carbohydrate and Lipid Biochemistry

Major Recognitions

34th Alfredo C. Santos Memorial Lecture Award (2024)– Natural Products Society of the Philippines
Co-adviser – Ajinomoto Philippines Award – Greenpump Innovation – TechPlan Demo Day in the Philippines 2025
Co-adviser – 2025 Best Poster Award – Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists
Award of Excellence in Education and Innovation Health Sciences Division (Novice Level) 2022 – Association of Higher Education Multidisciplinary Researchers Inc. (AHEdMRI) and United Federation of Fil-Am Educators Manila + Chapter (UNIFFIED)
Cum Laude – BS Biochemistry 2013

Professional Activities

National Research Council of the Philippines (Chemical Sciences Division Associate Member)
Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas, Inc. (Chemical Society of the Philippines, Inc.)
Natural Products Society of the Philippines Dec 2023 – 2033
Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2014 – present (Lifetime Membership)

Selected Publications

Hsieh, C‑Y; Chen, B‑Y; Bueno, PRP; Aledia, MRGG; De Castro‑Cruz, KA; Wang, C-C; Lee, C-J; Hsueh, C-C; and Tsai, P-W. (2024). Novel Approach to Address Vibrio vulnificus Pollution Amidst Climate Change: Harnessing the Potential of Punica granatum L. Peel Extracts. Waste and Biomass Valorization. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-024-02822-8.
Huang, S.K.-H.; Bueno, P.R.P.; Garcia, P.J.B.; Lee, M.-J.; De Castro-Cruz, K.A.; Leron, R.B.; Tsai, P.-W. Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Antiproliferative Effects of Osmanthus fragrans (Thunb.) Lour. Flower Extracts. Plants 2023, 12, 3168. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12173168.
Bueno, P.R.P., Cabrera, R.C., and Yu, G.F. (2023). Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemicals of Locally Consumed Plant Foods from Baguio City, Philippines. Borneo Journal of Pharmacy. 6(2). https://doi.org/10.33084/bjop.v6i2.4546
Bueno, P.R.P. and Yu, G.F.B. (2021). Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemicals of Selected Methanol Rattan Shoot Extracts From Morong, Bataan. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. 25(2):20-30. https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/434
Dacasin, A., Diagono, D., So, P.K., Bautista, V.R., Bucu, M.L., De Grano, R.V., Yu, G.F.B. and Bueno, P.R. (2021). The potential use of virgin coconut oil as an adjunctive treatment for COVID- 19: A review. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 10(6):37-49. DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2021.v10.i6a.14254
Atienza, J., Segui, D., Arcigal, R., Bracewell, J., Dimasuay, M., Bueno, P.R. and De Grano, R.V. (2021). Specific analytical methods for the extraction of common phytochemical constituents of Vitex negundo Linn: A mini-review. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 10(5):95-107. DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2021.v10.i5b.14226