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 Sargassumsiliquosum 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
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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
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 Sargassumsiliquosum 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 Sargassumsiliquosum 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 Sargassumsiliquosum J. G. Agardh Against Aedes aegypti mosquito. Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Laboratory Science 2: 9-18.