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Asst. Prof. Sittie Aisha Macabago, PhD

Department of Biological Sciences

sbmacabago@ust.edu.ph

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Academic Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Biology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA, 2021
Master of Science in Microbiology, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, 2010

Research Highlights

Mapping the Myxomycetes of the Philippines
Species Distribution Modeling of Myxomycetes

Research Interests

Molecular phylogenetics and taxonomic studies on the myxomycete genus Arcyria using multiple genetic markers and diagnostic morphological characters
Ecological modeling to predict species persistence under the changing climate
Environmental and climate mitigation, science education, and science communication
Microbial diversity, in vitro culture, metabolite and enzyme production, and biotechnology
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Biofilm-forming marine bacteria

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Courses Handled

General zoology,
Industrial Biotechnology,
Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Bacteriology,
Protozoology and Parasitology

Major Recognitions

2020 James and Carol Hendren Fellowship
2015 Fulbright Southeast Asian Grant
2013 Fulbright Scholarship
2009 Martin-Baker Research Award

Professional Activities

Honorary advisor (present), President (2014-2015), Fulbright Scholars at the University of Arkansas
Founding officer, Filipino Students Organization
Secretary (2011-2013), Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collections

Selected Publications

Macabago SAB, Dagamac NHA, dela Cruz TEE, and Stephenson SL. 2020. Myxomycetes of the Caramoan Islands and an update on the species found in the Bicol Peninsula, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology 14 (1).
Macabago SAB, dela Cruz TEE, and Stephenson SL. 2020. Myxomycetes of Coron Island and additions to the Myxomycetes of Palawan group of islands in the Philippines. Karstenia 58 (2), 157– 167.
Macabago SAB, Dagamac NHA, dela Cruz TEE, and Stephenson SL. 2017. Implications of the role of dispersal on the occurrence of litter-inhabiting myxomycetes in different vegetation types after a disturbance: A case study in Bohol Islands, Philippines. Nova Hedwigia Vol. 104 Issue 1–3, 221–236.
Macabago SAB, Stephenson SL, and dela Cruz TEE. 2016. Diversity and distribution of myxomycetes in coastal and mountain forests of Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Mycosphere 7(1), 18–29.
Macabago SAB , and dela Cruz TEE. 2014. Preservation and extracellular enzyme production of myxomycetes from Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Philippine Science Letters 7(2).
Macabago SAB, and dela Cruz TEE, 2012. Development of a myxomycete photoguide as a teaching tool for microbial taxonomy. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education Vol. 13 No.1 pp 67-69.
Macabago SAB, dela Cruz TEE, and Stephenson SL. 2011. First records of Myxomycetes from Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Sydowia 64 (1): 109–118.
Macabago SAB, Dagamac NHA, and dela Cruz TEE, 2010. Diversity and distribution of plasmodial myxomycetes (slime molds) from La Mesa Ecopark, Quezon City, Philippines. BIOTROPIA Vol. 17 No. 2 pp. 51-61.

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