VASQUEZ, Ross D.

Announcements

Popular Keywords

VASQUEZ, Ross D.

Bionote

Updates

Which plants promote sleep? Thomasian researchers survey 39 locally available species in latest Elsevier review

With the aim of finding solutions for insomnia, which plagues…

Vasquez of Pharmacy, RCNAS elected Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences division of NRCP

Professor Ross D. Vasquez, PhD is the new Chair of…

UST’s Scopus entries breach 3,000 mark

The University has reached the 3,000 mark in terms of…

Prof. Ross D. Vasquez, PhD

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

rdvasquez@ust.edu.ph

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Biological Sciences, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2012
Master of Science, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2005
Bachelor of Science, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 1996

Research Highlights

Determination of fucoidan from Sargassum siliquosum with immunomodulatory, cytotoxic, hepatoprotective, anti-coagulant , larvicidal and chemopreventive activities
Green synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles from polysaccharides of marine algae with antitumor potential
Determination of anti-aging activities of sulfated polysaccharides from marine alga

Research Interests

Biological activities of fucoidan from local marine algae
Green synthesis of nanoparticles and toxicity study
Interleukins and cytokines production in mammalian cells
Immunomodulatory effects of sulfated polysaccharides from local marine algae

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Academic Excellence in Science, DOST-SEI 2012
DOST-PCHRD PhD Scholar, 2009-2012

Professional Activities

Administrator, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Office (2009-present) University of Santo Tomas
Associate Member, National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
Co-Chair, Ethics Review Committee Faculty of Pharmacy
Reviewer, Journal of Applied (Springer); Biologia (Springer); Journal of Bioanalysis and Biomedicine (OMICS International)

Selected Publications

Vasquez, R.D., Ramos, J D., Apostol, J. A., Morales, M.C. 2012. “Hepatoprotective effects of aqueous sulphated polysaccharide extract from Sargassum siliquosum J. G. Agardh on Paracetamol-induced oxidative liver toxicity and antioxidant properties” International Journal of Pharmaceutical Frontier Research, 2(1), 15-27.
Vasquez, R. D. and Ramos, J. D., Samuel D. B. 2012. “Chemopreventive properties of sulfated polysaccharide from Sargassum siliquosum J. G. Agardh (Sargassaceae).” International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences 3(3), 333-345.
Vasquez, R.D., Garcia-Meim, R. P & Ramos, J. D. A. 2014. “Polysaccharide Extracts from Sargassum siliquosum J. G. Agardh Modulates Production of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines in LPS-induced PBMC and Delays Coagulation Time in-vitro. “Journal of Harmonized Research in Pharmacy 3(3): 101-111.
Garcia-Meim, R., Geotina, J. M., Llado, M. A., Regala, K., Sy, G., Tan, D., Tomagan, J. M., Flores, A. R. & Vasquez, R. D. 2014. “Larvicidal Activity of Fucoidan and Aqueous Extracts of Sargassum siliquosum J. G. Agardh Against Aedes aegypti mosquito. Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Laboratory Science 2: 9-18.

The University of Santo Tomas is one of the leading private research universities in the Philippines and is consistently ranked among the top 1000 universities in the whole world. With academic degrees and research thrusts in the natural, health, applied, social, and sacred sciences, as well as business and management, the University continuously strives to make a positive impact on the society.

Visit Us:
Espana Blvd., Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines 1008

Popular Keywords

Categories

VASQUEZ, Ross D.

VASQUEZ, Ross D.

Updates

Which plants promote sleep? Thomasian researchers survey 39 locally available species in latest Elsevier review

Vasquez of Pharmacy, RCNAS elected Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences division of NRCP

UST’s Scopus entries breach 3,000 mark

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

Be Informed. Subscribe.

Send us your feedback