UP Institute of Biology

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

The Institute of Biology warmly congratulates Dr. Windell L. Rivera for being recognized as one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists for 2026 by Stanford University and Elsevier. Dr. Rivera serves as a Professor of Microbiology at the Institute of Biology, College of Science, UP Diliman, and is the Executive Director of the Philippine Genome Center, UP System. Thank you for your dedicated service, leadership, and continuous contributions to Philippine science and scientific excellence globally. The IB community is proud of you!

Pagpupugay para kay Dr. Windell Rivera!👨🏽‍🔬—Kabilang si Dr. Rivera sa World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026 across all disciplines na inilabas ng Stanford University at Elsevier (Single Recent Year and Career-Long categories). Si Dr. Windell ay kinilala sa larangan ng Biomedical Research (Mycology & Parasitology, and Microbiology).

Pagbati! At salamat po sa inyong patuloy na paglilingkod para sa agham bayan. 🧬💜✨

22/10/2026

The Institute of Biology proudly congratulates Dr. Alvin R. Acebedo for winning the Photomicrography Contest at the 9th International and 17th Annual Convention and Meeting of the Philippine Society for Cell Biology (PSCB)! His winning entry, “A Mutant Kidney Fluorescent,” showcases the power of fluorescence microscopy in revealing cellular processes involved in development. Captured at Wakayama Medical University, Kimiidera Campus, Japan, using a Zeiss LSM900 confocal microscope with Airyscan 2, the image reveals increased microtubule acetylation associated with the loss of Sall1 expression in a developing mouse kidney. These findings offer insights into cellular mechanisms that may contribute to congenital conditions such as Townes-Brocks syndrome.

The contest was part of the 9th International and 17th Annual Convention and Meeting of the Philippine Society for Cell Biology, held on October 19–20, 2026, at the GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, UP Diliman, under the theme “Cells Without Borders: Unifying Science, Health and the Planet.”

15/10/2026

Institute of Biology is pleased to support the UP Association of Biology Majors (UP ABM) and UP Zoological Society in hosting their annual Blood Donation Drive, titled "This Event Sucks!", on October 16 at the Institute of Biology 2nd Floor Open Area. All donated blood will be contributed to the Philippine Children’s Medical Center Pediatric Blood Center to assist pediatric patients requiring blood transfusions and surgical care. Donors will also be treated to Halloween movie screenings and complimentary refreshments following their donation. Members of the UP community and the public are invited to sign up and participate in support of this vital life-saving initiative.

BLEH BLEH BLEH! 🧛‍♂️

It's spooky season! The vampires are out for blood with 𝐔𝐏 𝐀𝐁𝐌’𝐬 “𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐬!”, our annual Blood Donation Drive happening this October 16 at the UP Institute of Biology 2nd Floor Open Area! 🩸

This event is sure to suck for them, because if you think vampires are the only ones who need blood, think again! All collected blood bags will be donated to the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 Pediatric Blood Center for the benefit of patients in need of blood transfusions and surgical intervention. 🏥

Spooky halloween movies will also be streaming and free treats will be given to all blood donors! 🍬

𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍-𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐎𝐖 so you don’t miss out on a bloody good cause and some sweet treats after! See you there! ❤️‍🩹

https://tinyurl.com/ThisEventSucks2026
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📍UP Institute of Biology, 2nd Floor Open Area
⏰ October 16, 2026 (Friday) from 9:00-5:00 PM

Special thanks to our official partner organization:
UP Zoological Society

For the benefit of:
Philippine Children’s Medical Center

Pub by: Aly Pangilinan
Caption by: Andrea Borja, Joaquin Siazon

13/10/2026

The Institute of Biology invites everyone to a seminar titled "Philippine Coleopterology: Its futures beyond species description" by Dr. Milton Norman Medina, Head of the Tropical Genomics and Invertebrate Research Lab at DORSU. The seminar will take place on October 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM in IB 2000B, and will be moderated by Dr. Christine Jewel C. Uy-Yabut. Interested individuals may proceed directly to the venue. Please note that seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope to see you there!

07/10/2026

The Institute of Biology hosted the “Exploring Macrophotography: From Camera to Smartphone” training workshop on 21 September 2026, organized by DOST-ASTI through the NAIRA Project! Biology faculty and students from UP Diliman, the University of Santo Tomas, and Cavite State University gathered to learn essential macrophotography techniques for capturing fine, detailed images of small biological specimens using both dedicated cameras and smartphones. This event was successfully conducted in partnership with the Molecular Ecology and Systematics Laboratory.

DOST-ASTI, through the NAIRA Project, conducted the “Exploring Macrophotography: From Camera to Smartphone” training workshop on 21 September 2026 at the Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman.

The workshop introduced biology faculty and students from UP Diliman, University of Sto. Tomas, and Cavite State University to macrophotography techniques for capturing detailed images of small biological specimens.

The event was conducted with the support of the Molecular Ecology and Systematics Laboratory, Institute of Biology, UP Diliman.

Read more: https://asti.dost.gov.ph/news-articles/naira-mus3o-trains-biology-faculty-students-in-macrophotography/

02/10/2026

The UP Institute of Biology invites the academic community to the MS Thesis Proposal Presentation of John Louie M. Bosque titled "Development of a transformation protocol for dwarf cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)". The presentation will take place on October 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM in IB 203. Mr. Bosque is under the advisement of Dr. Jay C. Delfin, with Dr. Erika Marie A. Bascos serving as the thesis reader. Interested individuals may proceed directly to the venue, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

28/09/2026

The Institute of Biology, in support of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs (OVCCA), is committed to fostering a safe and compassionate environment for campus fauna. To ensure the well-being of our community and animal residents, we urge everyone to observe key campus animal guidelines: do not abandon or harm animals; avoid feeding campus animals outside of authorized, designated feeding stations; and respect their space by refraining from petting or disturbing unfamiliar animals. Should an accidental scratch or bite occur, wash the wound immediately with soap and running water for 10 minutes and seek prompt medical attention.

25/09/2026

The Institute of Biology is looking for a University Research Associate I (SG-12, UP Contractual) for the NSRI-funded project "P-DIP: Prediction of Drug-Induced Intracellular Phospholipidosis" running from January to December 2027. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting systematic literature reviews, analyzing microscopy images, maintaining human liver cell lines, and performing cellular assays using fluorescent microscopy. Additionally, duties include laboratory maintenance, procurement administrative tasks, and preparing financial and technical reports.

Qualifications:
1. Enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate program at the Institute of Biology by January 2027
2. Preferred: Knowledge of tissue culture and cellular microscopy techniques
3. Preferred: Thesis topic not yet finalized
4. Preferred: Has taken BIO 250

How to Apply: Submit your Cover Letter addressed to Dr. Roland Remenyi, CV with two references, E-copy of Transcript of Records, and Certificate of Graduation or Diploma via the application link below:

Application Form:
https://forms.gle/obkDXB1HhUw3Fm6P7
Deadline: September 28, 8:00 PM