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DEVANADERA, Mark Kevin P.

DEVANADERA, Mark Kevin P.

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Asst. Prof. Mark Kevin P. Devanadera, MSc

Department of Biochemistry

mpdevanadera@ust.edu.ph

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Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Master of Science in Biological Sciences, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2018 
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2012 

Research Highlights

  • Performs different biochemical and biological assays involving microorganisms, primary and standard cells, and other model organisms.
  • Isolate primary and secondary metabolites from microorganisms and other higher organisms for natural products research

Research Interests

  • Cancer Cell Biology
  • Applied Microbiology
  • Natural Products
  • Drug Discovery and Delivery

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

  • Biochemistry of the Cell
  • Fundamentals in Microbiology
  • Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology
  • Intermediary Metabolism
  • Pharmacology

Major Recognitions

  • Co-author, Poster Presentation Competitions at various conferences and conventions
  • Recipient of Gawad Pananaliksik given by the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, 2017 – 2022
  • University Rank 65 in AD Scientific Index World Ranking

Professional Activities

  • Regular Member, National Research Council of the Philippines
  • Member, Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Member, Philippine Society of Cell Biology
  • Member, Philippine Society for Microbiology 
  • Member, Mycological Society of the Philippines
  • Member, Philippine Society for Probiotics and Functional Foods

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Neri, K.D., Devanadera, M.K.P., Watanabe, K., Bennett, R.M., Arafiles, K.H.V., Aki, T., Dedeles, G.R. (2023). Fatty Acid Profiles of Oomycetes (Halophytophthora and Phytopythium spp.) from Philippines Mangroves. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 76(2):ovad022.
  • Agpoon, I.E.P., Devanadera, M.K.P., Neri, K.D., Dedeles, G.R. (2023). Fungi and Fungus-like Microorganisms in Philippine Marine Ecosystems. In J.J.G. Guerrero, T.U. Dalisay, M.P. De Leon, M.A.O. Belandres, K.I.R. Notarte, T.E.E. Dela Cruz (Ed.), Mycology in the Tropics: Update on Philippine Fungi (1st ed., pp. 33-87). Academic Press / Elsevier.
  • Repotente, Jr. E.C., Carreon, A.J., Devanadera, M.K.P., Esmalla, M.S., Santiago-Bautista, M. (2022). Cytotoxic Potential on Human Breast and Lung Cancer Cells of the Biosynthesized Gold Nanoparticles from the Reduction of Chloroauric Acid by Lactic Acid Isolated from Lactobacillus acidophilus. Frontiers in Materials. 9:933749.
  • Lopez, S.M.M., Aguilar, J.S., Fernandez, J.B.B., Lao, A.G.J., Estrella, M.R.R., Devanadera, M.K.P., Mayor, A.B.R., Guevarra, L.A., Santiago-Bautista, M.R., Nuñeza, O.M., Santiago, L.A. (2020). The Venom of Philippine Tarantula (Theraphosidae) Contains Peptides with Pro-Oxidative and Nitrosative-Dependent Cytotoxic Activities against Breast Cancer Cells (MCF-7) In Vitro. Asia Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention. 21: 2423-2430.