UST-Ebi Team

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

The Department of Biological Sciences and the Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences cordially invites you to a meeting with Professor Emeritus Dr. Wen-Chien Lee from the Department of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan, who is visting the University of Santo Tomas.

He intends to promote the activities of the Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB), regional cooperation for biomanufacturing, the advanced therapy and medicinal products (ATMP) industry, and collaboration between scholars in the Philippines and Taiwan.

Interested faculty members may come to the Mezzanine Floor, Tomasinno Center, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, O.P. Bldg., University of Santo Tomas, on 27 Aug 2026, at 10:00 AM.

25/07/2026

22/07/2026

Curious to find your niche? Join us now in Shrimply Curious: Blueprints of Discovery, an exciting biotechnology webinar featuring inspiring stories of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship! 📢🦐

🗓️ Date: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
💻 Venue: Zoom

Hear from Prof. Keiichiro Koiwai and Dr. Mary Maningas, the brilliant minds behind JAMP, a groundbreaking shrimp disease diagnostic kit, as they share their journey in transforming scientific discoveries into real-world impact.

🔗 Pre-register now! https://bit.ly/ShrimplyCuriousPreRegistration

Follow us through our page (https://www.facebook.com/ShrimplyCurious) and Instagram () for more information!

01/07/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀 🌐🇵🇭🇯🇵

On June 22, 2026, the UST EBI Team, together with our esteemed Japanese collaborators from the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMSAT), conducted a productive university visit to BPSU Orani.

This visit marks an exciting milestone as we explore potential institutional collaborations aimed at fostering research innovation, academic exchange, and impactful development. We extend our warmest gratitude to BPSU Orani for the hospitable welcome and fruitful discussions!

We look forward to the shared milestones and breakthroughs ahead. 🤝✨

22/06/2026

🔬✨ PROUD MOMENT IN AQUACULTURE RESEARCH! ✨🔬

A huge congratulations to our brilliant oral presenters and faculty mentor for their outstanding participation in the 8th JAAP International Research and Development Conference held last June 17–19, 2026, at Negros Oriental State University, Dumaguete!

Our team showcased ground-breaking undergraduate thesis research aimed at combatting the White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) in aquaculture:

🌅 Morning Session Oral Presenter:
🎓 Ms. Ashra Mariz Offemaria
📋 Thesis Title: "Gut Microbial Dynamics of Litopenaeus vannamei following supplementation with engineered dsRNA-VP9 expressing Lactiplantibacillus plantarum before WSSV Infection"

🌇 Afternoon Session Oral Presenter:
🎓 Ms. Clara Beatrice Roxas
📋 Thesis Title: "The Silent Treatment: Targeting Rab1 by In silico Analysis and RNAi to shut down WSSV infection"

🏅 Special Recognition:
A special congratulations to Dr. Mary Beth B. Maningas for serving as an evaluator at the conference, and for her invaluable contribution and guidance!

Thank you for raising the bar for scientific innovation and academic excellence. Your hard work continues to pave the way for sustainable solutions in the aquaculture industry! 🦐🇵🇭

06/06/2026

𝙐𝙎𝙏 𝙌𝙋𝘼𝙑, 𝙖𝙣𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙖?🎓

Huge congratulations to our very own Centennial Batch of 2026 grads from the Laboratory of Aquatic Molecular Biology and Biotechnology! 🥳

We are incredibly proud of the scientific journey you have completed within these walls. As your mentors and staff, we had the distinct privilege of witnessing the immense dedication behind your success. Through every trial, your perseverance and sharp critical thinking translated rigorous data into meaningful scientific growth. The intuition and practical excellence you built here have prepared you to navigate any research horizon with absolute confidence. As you take your next steps, we know you will carry this same standard of scientific integrity and curiosity into your respective careers.💗

While new researchers will eventually take over the benches, your legacy remains permanently woven into the history of our laboratory, and you will always have a home in our lab family. You entered our doors as our students, and you now leave as our respected colleagues. Go out into the world, innovate with purpose, and make waves! 🧬🐯💛🖤

01/06/2026

🎉 BIG CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉

Huge congratulations to Jaius Emmanuel Cabales for receiving the prestigious St. Albertus Magnus Award (Citation)! 🐟✨

This incredible recognition is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and excellence. We are immensely proud of your achievements and the inspiring example you set for everyone around us. 🌟

Keep shining bright and pursuing excellence! Cheers to your well-deserved success, Sir Jaius! 🥳🥂

23/05/2026

🎉 BIG CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉

Huge hats off to Debrah Jannsen DJ N. Almazan Patricia Jhoanna Glori, and Krisha Marie Saquilayan (represented by Ms. Jamie Alvarina) for receiving the prestigious St. Albertus Magnus Award (Group Category) at the UST Student Awards 2026 last May 22, 2026! 🏆✨

This incredible recognition highlights their outstanding research contributions and academic excellence, specifically for their published papers:
📖 "A comparative review of RNAi delivery systems for shrimp aquaculture and future directions"
📖 "A review of host and pathogen gene targets for RNAi therapeutics in shrimp disease mitigation"

Your hard work, dedication, and brilliance have truly paid off. The UST EBI Team is incredibly proud of you all! Keep shining and pushing the boundaries of science and research! 🔬🧬✨