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SABIT, Maureen B.
SABIT, Maureen B.
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Assoc. Prof. Maureen B. Sabit, PhD
Department of Biological Sciences | Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences
Academic Qualifications
Research Highlights
Research Interests
Academic Qualifications
Degrees
- Doctor of Philosophy, major in Biological Sciences, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2017
- Master of Science in Biological Sciences, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2001
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 1997
Research Highlights
AEROBIOLOGY (airborne pollen and spores)
Pollen calendar
- Collection and monitoring of airborne pollen and fungal spores to generate calendar
- Correlation of airborne pollen with meteorological factors
- Correlation of airborne pollen with flowering seasons
Pollen and fungal allergy
- local sensitization profiles of Filipino allergic patients to airborne pollen
- cross-reactivity between different pollen allergens
Research Interests
- Aerobiology
- Pollen allergy
- Palynology
- Plant Tissue Culture
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
- Member, International Association for Aerobiology (IAA)
- Member, European Aerobiology Society (EAS)
- Member, ASBP (Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines)
- Member, Philippine Society of Microbiology (PSM)
- Member, Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB)
Selected Publications
Selected Publications
- Sabit, M., Ramos, J.D., Alejandro, G.J. and Galan, C. (2016). Seasonal Distribution of Airborne Pollen in Manila, Philippines, and the Effect of Meteorological Factors to Its Daily Concentrations. Aerobiologia, 32(3).