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SANTIAGO, Librado A.

SANTIAGO, Librado A.

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Prof. Librado A. Santiago, PhD

Department of Biochemistry | Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences

 lasantiago@ust.edu.ph

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Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science, Okayama University Medical School – Okayama, Japan, 1995
  • Master of Science in Agriculture major in Agricultural Chemistry, Gifu University, Faculty of Africulture – Gifu, Japan, 1990
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 1981

Research Highlights

  • Pineda-Cortel M, Santiago L, Mamerto T, Anastacio A and Tiongco R. c2022. Prevalence, Diagnostic Criteria, Complications and Potential Biomarkers of Gestational Biomarkers of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the Philippines, pp 79-93. In: Diabetes: Disarming the Silent Killer. Sunway University Press, Malaysia. ISBN 978-987-5492-19-8
  • 2022 & 2023 UST Top 6 & 7 Outstanding Scientists and University Rankings

Research Highlights

  • Biomedical research in Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease Cardiovascular disease & Diabetes
  • Free Radical Biology & Medicine 
  • Functional Food & Nutraceutical

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

  • MT 6310 
  • BCM 6212 
  • BCM 6213 
  • BCM 6221

Major Recognitions

  • 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Faculty of Pharmacy Alumni Association 
  • 2018 UST Rector Professorial Medal Award 
  • 2014-2016 UST Research Recognition Award for Gold Series and International Publications
  • 2012-2014 UST Research Recognition Aw 1982ard for Gold Series and International Publications
  • 16th Dangal ng UST Awards, Gawad San Alberto Magno for Best Published Research

Professional Activities

  • Regular Member, National Research Council of the Philippines, 2016
  • Life Member, Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, since 1982
  • Life Member, Philippine Society for Microbiology, since 1982
  • Board member in Microbiology Education, Philippine Society for Microbiology, 2008 & 2009,
  • Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association, since 2016
  • Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science & Technology, since 1992

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Dacasin AB,  Liquido MKIH, Maglaqui EDAB, Origenes ARM, Santiago LA,  Devanadera MKP. 2023. Evaluation of Ipil-ipil Seed Gum as Co-Encapsulating Agent for Targeted and Controlled Delivery of Powdered Insulin Plant, Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Food Science, 12(4) e6149
  • Caasi  JMN, Baldoza RIDG, Bauzon MSC,  Odtohan MAF, Santiago LA, Santiago-Bautista MR. 2023. In Silico Prediction of Selected Bioactive Compounds Present in Alpinia elegans (C. Presl) K. Schum Seed Oil as Potential Drug Candidates Against Human Cancer Cell Lines. 24(8)
  • Neuroactive Venom Compounds Obtained from Phlogiellus bundokalbo as Potential Leads for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Insights on its Acetylcholinesterase and Beta Secretase Inhibitory Activities. Santiago-Bautista MR, Petros GDT, Lopez SMM, Nuneza OM, Guevarra Jr.  LA, and Santiago LA.  2021. Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases, 27: 1-18
  • Phlogiellus bundokalbo spider venom: its neuroactive, phospholipase a2 and cytotoxic components against human breast adenocarcinoma (MCF 7). 2021. Santiago-Bautista MR, Petros GDT, Lopez SMM, Nuneza OM, Guevarra Jr.  LA, and Santiago LA. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 25(1):1-13 
  • Phlogiellus bundokalbo Spider Venom: Cytotoxic Fractions Against Human Lung Adenocarcinoma (A549) Cells. 2020. Mayor, ABR, Guevarra LA, Santiago-Bautista MR, Santiago LA.  Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases. 26: 1-10
  • The Venom of Philippine Tarantula (Theraposidae) Contains Peptides with Pro-oxidative and Nitrosative-Dependent Cytotoxic Activities Against Breast Cancer Cells (MCF-7) In Vitro. Lopez SMM, Devanadera MKP, Mayor ABR, Guevarra LA, Santiago-Bautista MR, Nuneza OM, Santiago LA. 2020. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 21 (8): 2423-2430

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