Staff and Volunteers


Herbarium Curator

  • MAUREEN B. SABIT, M.Sc.


CURATOR OF UST HERBARIUM
  • Phone: (+632) 4061611 local 4055


  • Fax: (+632) 7314031


  • Email address: mhayen11@gmail.com


  • Mailing address:
    Herbarium (Rm 301)
    Research Center for the Natural Sciences
    Thomas Aquinas Research Complex
    University of Santo Tomas
    Espana, Manila 1015 Philippines


  • EDUCATION:
    1997, B.S. Botany (University of Santo Tomas, Manila)

    2001, M.Sc. Biological Sciences (University of Santo Tomas,Manila)

    On-going, Ph.D. Biological Sciences (University of Santo Tomas,Manila)

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
  • Atmospheric pollen and spores
  • Pollen morphology of Philippine endemic species
  • OPHELIA S. LAURENTE

  • Phone: (+632) 4061611 local 4055


  • Fax: (+632) 7314031


  • Email address: opheliaslaurente@yahoo.com


  • Mailing address:
    Plant Sciences
    Rm 302 Research Center for the Natural Sciences
    Thomas Aquinas Research Complex
    University of Santo Tomas
    Espana, Manila 1015 Philippines


  • EDUCATION:
    1972, BS Botany, Far Eastern University

    1998, MA Teaching Science, Manuel L. Quezon, Manila

    2008, M.Sc. Biological Sciences, University of Santo Tomas

    On-going, Ph.D. Biological Sciences, University of Santo Tomas

PUBLICATIONS:
  • AL Buera, OS Laurente, BC Lemana, and GJD Alejandro. 2010. Molecular Confirmation on the Phylogenetic Position of the Genus Clemensiella Schltr. in Marsdenieae (Apocynaceae - Asclepiadoideae). Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology 4: 55-66.
  • U Meve, O Laurente, GJD Alejandro, & Livshultz T. (2009 November). Systematics of Clemensiella (Apocynaceae--Asclepiadoideae). Edinburgh Journal of Botany: An International Journal of Plant Systematics and Biodiversity 66(3): 447-457. doi:10.1017/S0960428609990059 ISSN: 0960-4286, EISSN: 1474-0036
  • ROSIE S. MADULID, M.Sc.


CURATOR OF UST HERBARIUM
(1992-2012)
  • Email address: redrose2846@yahoo.co.uk


  • EDUCATION:
    B.S. Botany (University of the Philippines, Diliman)

    M.Sc. Biological Sciences (University of Santo Tomas, Manila)

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
  • Plant systematics
  • Biology and reproduction of the pitcher plants of the Philippines

PUBLICATIONS:
  • Co-author of "Compendium of Trees and Shrubs of the UST Campus"
  • ALICIA DE LEON CLAUSTRO, M.Sc.


CURATOR OF UST HERBARIUM
(1988-1992)
  • EDUCATION:
    B.S.E. Biology (Far Eastern University, Manila)

    M.Sc. Biological Sciences (University of Santo Tomas, Manila)

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
  • Plant systematics

PUBLICATIONS:
  • Co-author of "Compendium of Trees and Shrubs of the UST Campus"
  • (together with Mr. Jun Golamco) described a new Vanda species, known as Vanda ustii Golamco, Claustro et de Mesa
  • Served as Technical Supervisor of the UST Botanical Garden and the first botanist of the Research Center for the Natural Sciences
Thomasion Phylogeny Group

  • GRECEBIO JONATHAN D. ALEJANDRO, Dr.rer.nat.

  • Phone: (+632) (+632) 7313101 local 4042


  • Fax: (+632) 7314031


  • Email address: gdalejandro@mnl.ust.edu.ph / balejan@yahoo.com


  • Mailing address:
    Plant Sciences, Rm 302
    Research Center for the Natural Sciences
    Thomas Aquinas Research Complex
    University of Santo Tomas
    Espana, Manila 1015 Philippines


  • EDUCATION:
    Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow
    (Museum of Natural History Stuttgart & University of Bayreuth, Germany)

    Dr. rer. nat., Biology - Plant Systematics & Evolution
    (University of Bayreuth, Germany), Magna CumLaude

    M.Sc., Biological Science
    (University of Santo Tomas, Philippines), Magna CumLaude

    B.Sc., Biology
    (Far Eastern University, Philippines), Academic Excellence

BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
Professor 2, Department of Biological Sciences & The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas; Philippines.
2006 Outstanding Young Scientist in Biology (National Academy of Science and Technology); 2008 NAST - Talent Search for Young Scientist (National Academy of Science and Technology); 2012 Best Published Research in S&T (Gawad San Alberto Magno, UST), 2011 Outstanding Researcher (Gawad San Alberto Magno, UST); 2008 Best Associate Professor (Gawad Santo Tomas, 2008); Marie Stopes Award (XXIII Willi Hennig Society, Paris, France, 2004); 2000, 2003, 2005 Silver Series Awardee; 2005, 2008, 2012, International Publication Awards; 2012 Gold Series Awardee (Office of Research and Development, UST); Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow (Museum of Natural History Stuttgart & University of Bayreuth, Germany, 2009-2010); Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Doctoral Fellowhip (Department of Plant Systematics, University of Bayreuth, Germany, 2001-2005).

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
  • Systematics and taxonomy, molecular phylogenetics (nrDNA and cpDNA markers), biodiversity, and biogeography of Philippine Flora (Order Gentianales particularly Family Rubiaceae and other endemic plants).
  • DNA Barcoding of Philippine Medicinal Plants
  • Collaborative studies on the Phytochemistry and Biological Potentials of endemic and indigenous Philippine plants.

  • AXEL H. ARRIOLA M.Sc.

  • Phone: (+632) 4061611 local 4042


  • Fax: (+632) 7314031


  • Email address: arriolaaxel@yahoo.com


  • Mailing address:
    Plant Sciences
    Rm 302 Research Center for the Natural Sciences
    Thomas Aquinas Research Complex
    University of Santo Tomas
    Espana, Manila 1015 Philippines


  • EDUCATION:
    2000, BS Biology, Far Eastern University

    2003, M.Sc. Biological Sciences, De La Salle University

    On-going, Ph.D. Biological Sciences, University of Sto. Tomas, Manila

PUBLICATIONS:
  • Arriola, A.H. and G.J.D. Alejandro. 2011. Searching for the relatives of the Philippine endemic Gloeocarpus; Evidences from molecular sequence data. Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology. Vol 5. 83-96.
  • Arriola, A.H., M. F. Edmiston, and Y.C. Castaneto et al. 2005. Fertilization of Macropropagated Ipil (Intsia bijuga (Colebr.)Kunzte in the Nursery. CVARRD RDE Journal. 1(1). 23-27
  • CECILIA I. BANAG, M.Sc.

  • Phone: (+632) 4061611 local 4042


  • Fax: (+632) 7314031


  • Email address: cess_0906@yahoo.com / cibanag@mnl.ust.edu.ph


  • Mailing address:
    Plant Sciences
    Rm 302 Research Center for the Natural Sciences
    Thomas Aquinas Research Complex
    University of Santo Tomas
    Espana, Manila 1015 Philippines


  • EDUCATION:
    B.S. Biology (University of Sto. Tomas, Manila), 2002

    M.Sc. Biological Sciences (University of Sto. Tomas, Manila), 2008

    Ph.D. Biological Sciences (University of Sto. Tomas, Manila), On-going

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
  • "Systematics of the Philippine Endemic Ixora L. (Rubiaceae)"
  • "Resolving the Phylogenetic Position and Paraphyly of Villaria Rolfe (Rubiaceae) through nuclear and chloroplast DNA sequence data"

PUBLICATIONS:
  • Phylogenetic Positions of the Tuberous Rubiaceous Epiphytes (Ant Plants) Inferred from ITS1, 5.8s Gene and ITS2 Region (nrDNA) Sequence Data. (G.J.D. Alejandro, C.G. Evangelista, C.I. Banag, L.K.M. Getuiza, E.T. Liberato, A.G. Punsalan, J.C. Rosales). The Philippine BIOTA Journal. Volume XLI Number 1. 2008.
  • Generic status of the endemic Atalantia linearis Merr. (Rutaceae) based on rps16 intron data (cpDNA), with a preliminary report on its phytochemical components. (C.I. Banag, A. Gatpo, L. De Castro, L. Liwag, A. Apepe. And G.J.D. Alejandro). Philippines, Philippine Journal of Systematic Botany. Volume VI Number 1. 2012. In press.
  • JAYSON GUEREÑA D. CHAVEZ , M.Sc.

  • Phone: (+632) 4061611 local 4042


  • Fax: (+632) 7314031


  • Mailing address:
    Plant Sciences
    Rm 302 Research Center for the Natural Sciences
    Thomas Aquinas Research Complex
    University of Santo Tomas
    Espana, Manila 1015 Philippines


  • EDUCATION:
    2007, BS Education major in Biology and Chemistry University of Santo Tomas

    2011, M.Sc. Biological Sciences, University of Santo Tomas

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
  • Taxonomy and Molecular Systematics of Higher Plants
  • Phytochemistry and Natural Products

RESEARCH GRANT:
  • Alejandro, GJD, AH Arriola, JG Chavez, RRubite, W Vindevill. DNA Barcoding of Philippine Medicinal Plants. DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development.
OJT and Volunteers

  • ON-THE-JOB TRAINING STUDENTS
Biology students from FEU, Manila: Jeanne Marcelle S. Yambao; Katrina S. Ordinanza; Gigie E. Anuran; Marilee R. Napiri; Erik Proceso G. Du; Aljon S. Domingo; and Ariane H. Alavazo


Biology students from Saint Mary's University Center for Natural Sciences, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya: Ellyza Joy S. Dorado; Christian Noel A. Santos; Ronaleth B. Paguigan; Allan S. Valenciano; and Joel C. Magday Jr.


Biology students from St. Paul University Quezon City: Dianne Erika F. Dela Rosa; Isah Mae L. Antazo; Roeliza Angeli S. Rejuso (no photo)
  • UST COLLEGE OF SCIENCE BIOLOGY STUDENTS

Pollen group: Dianne Grace D. Bolloso; Fatima Ann C. Brion; Thomas Dominic S. Daroy; Katrina Victoria L. Galve; and Leah Kimberly C. Reyes
  • ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR BIOLOGY STUDENTS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS
Students (undergrad or graduate students) or individuals who would like to experience work inside a herbarium are invited to apply for OJT opportunities this coming first semester (A.Y. 2013-2014). For further information, please call (+632) 4061611 local 4055 or email at mhayen11@gmail.com/ mbsabit@mnl.ust.edu.ph



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