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Mr. Mark Kevin P. Devanadera, MSc

Department of Biochemistry

mpdevanadera@ust.edu.ph

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Academic Qualifications

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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

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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

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.

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