The NIMBB was created to train BS, MS, and PhD graduates to respond to our country’s need for expe
The Institute evolved from the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Program (MBBP), which was established in 1987 by the University of the Philippines Board of Regents in response to the need for molecular biologists and biotechnologists in both the academe and industry. Today, NIMBB-UPD is the only unit in the country that administers three degree programs: the Bachelor of Science, Master of Scien
09/06/2026
🦟 Mosquitoes can serve as valuable tools for detecting both known and emerging viruses that may impact public health.
🔗 Read here: https://science.upd.edu.ph/how-land-use-shapes-the-viruses-mosquitoes-carry-up-study-finds/
21/05/2026
Exploring nature-derived approaches for cancer therapeutics through molecular biology research.
Join us for the Master’s Thesis Defense of Lyoneil James A. Dimaapi as he presents his study on the anti-androgenic activity of bioactive compounds from a local plant leaf extract and their potential applications in prostate cancer therapy.
📅 1 June 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 NIMBB Room 105, UP Diliman
Support another milestone in scientific research and graduate scholarship from the Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory.
21/05/2026
Advancing genomic research in agricultural pest biology!
Join us for the Ph.D. Dissertation Defense of Joshua B. Despabiladeras as he presents his work on the whole genome sequencing and analysis of the eggplant fruit and shoot borer, Leucinodes orbonalis, a study that contributes to deeper insights into pest genomics and sustainable crop protection strategies.
📅 June 2, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 NIMBB 105, UP Diliman
We invite students, researchers, and members of the scientific community to attend and support this milestone in research and scholarship.
21/05/2026
Unlocking the mysteries of archaeal chromatin dynamics!
Join us for the Master’s Thesis Defense of Wenzel E. Perian as he presents his research on the proteomic profiling of chromatin dynamics in Pyrobaculum calidifontis and Sulfolobus solfataricus, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms of life in extreme environments.
📅 03 June 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 NIMBB Room 107, UP Diliman
Register here: bit.ly/WEP-MS-ThesisDefense
14/05/2026
What does the future of medicine-making look like in the age of AI? 🧬⚖️🤖
Join us for “The Future of Medicine-Making: AI, Research Ethics, and Intellectual Property”, a joint symposium bringing together experts in law, ethics, and biomedical research to discuss the evolving landscape of innovation, regulation, and responsibility in healthcare and biotechnology.
📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom
Featuring insights from distinguished panelists from the UP College of Law and the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB).
Register now through the QR code or via: bit.ly/IPHRSymposium
24/04/2026
Join us as we explore the evolutionary origin and genetic regulation of the Type I-F CRISPR-Cas system in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, shedding light on how bacteria adapt, defend, and evolve at the molecular level.
📍 Thesis defense of Robbie Paul Malaluan from the Synthetic Microbiology Laboratory, NIMBB, UP Diliman
🗓 May 15, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 AM
Don’t miss this deep dive into CRISPR biology and microbial innovation.
21/04/2026
From lab models to real-world impact 🧬
Join our webinar on advancing rare disease research and learn how science is transforming patient care in the Philippines.
🗓 May 11, 2026 | 8:00 AM (PHT)
🔗 tinyurl.com/nimbb-webinars-nch2
21/04/2026
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: DOST-ASTHRDP SCHOLARSHIP
Pursue your MS or PhD in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology at NIMBB, UP Diliman with full financial support from DOST-ASTHRDP.
Enjoy tuition coverage, monthly stipend, research funding, and more.
📅 Deadline: May 8, 2026
🔗 Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/557y2vcb
Take the next step in your research career.
21/04/2026
Ready to take your passion for science further? 🔬
NIMBB invites applications to its MS and PhD programs in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology for AY 2026–2027.
Join a community dedicated to research, innovation, and scientific excellence.
📅 Deadline: May 8, 2026
📲 Scan the QR code or visit the application link to apply