Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2012
Master of Science, Centro Escolar University – Manila, Philippines, 2005
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Centro Escolar University – Manila, Philippines, 1998
Research Highlights
Cancer Chemopreventive Activities of SargassumsiliquosumJ. G. Agardh
Preformulation of Sargassumsiliquosum J. G. Agardh
Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Sargassumsiliquosum J.G. Agardh
Research Interests
Product preformulation and formulation of natural products
Preclinical studies of formulated drugs and natural products
Cancer chemopreventive potentials of natural products in-vitro and in-vivo
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
DOST-SEI Scholarship and Academic Excellence Award 2013
Professional Activities
Chair, University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Pharmacy – Department of Pharmacy
Member, Philippine Pharmaceutical Association
Member, Philippine Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Member, Natural Products Society of the Philippines
Associate Member, National Research Council of the Philippines
Reviewer, International Food and Research Journal, Academia Journal of Medicinal Plants
Selected Publications
Selected Publications
F.P. Casuga, A.L. Castillo, M.J. Corpuz. (2016). Bioactive Compounds and Cytotoxicity of Ethyl Acetate Extract from Broussonetia luzonica (Moraceae) Blanco Leaves against Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Hepg2) Cell Lines. Pharmacognosy Journal, 8(5), 497-501.
F.P. Casuga, A.L. Castillo, M.J. Corpuz. (2016). GC-MS analysis of bioactive compounds present in different extracts of an endemic plant Broussonetia luzonica (Blanco) (Moraceae) leaves. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 6(11), 957-961.
P.B. So, P. Rubio, S. Lirio, A.P. Macabeo, H.Y. Huang, M.J. Corpuz, O. Villaflores. (2016). In vitro angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibition by a peptide isolated from Chiropsalmus quadrigatus Haeckel (box jellyfish) venom hydrolysate. Pharmacognosy Journal, 8(5), 497-501.
M.J. Corpuz, L.A. Santiago, M.O. Osi. (2013). Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Sargassumsiliquosum J.G. Agardh. International Food Research Journal 20(1): 291-297