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GUEVARRA, Leonardo Jr. A.
GUEVARRA, Leonardo Jr. A.
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Guevarra, BS Biochem alumni win best poster award for health sciences in NAST conference
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Asst. Prof. Leonardo A. Guevarra Jr., MSc
Department of Biochemistry | Laboratory Equipment Supplies Office | Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences
Academic Qualifications
Research Highlights
Research Interests
Academic Qualifications
Degrees
- Master of Science in Biochemistry, University of the Philippines Manila – College of Medicine, 2010
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of the Philippines Manila – College of Arts and Sciences, 2001
Research Highlights
- Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) fingerprinting as a biochemometric tool in disease diagnosis
- Characterization of spider venom toxins for potential therapeutic leads
- Applications of in silico immune epitope prediction tools in immunodiagnostics development for cancer and emerging infections
Research Interests
- Biomedical applications of FTIR Fingerprinting
- Bioactive compounds in spider venom toxins for therapeutic applications
- Cancer and Emerging Infection Immunodiagnostics
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
- Administrator, University of Santo Tomas Laboratory and Equipment Supplies Office
- Associate Member, National Research Council of the Philippines
- Member, United Kingdom (UK) Biochemical Society
- Lifetime Member, Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Member, Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association
Selected Publications
Selected Publications
- Guevarra L, Martinez MA, Domagsang FA, Bernal KM, Mendoza IN and Martin G. (2017). Isolation and Partial Characterization of Proteins from the Mammillary Coat of Ascaris lumbricoides Fertilized Egg. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 21(1); 45-47.
- Guevarra L, Leaño M, Yu GF, Destura R, Dalmacio L, Libranda-Ramirez B and Estacio R. (2012). Production of immunoglobulin Y (IgY) against synthetic peptide analogs of the immunogenic epitopes of the hepatitis B surface antigen. Acta Medica Philippina, 46(1): 14-21.