The Molecular Mechanism of Cancer: How to prevent or treat through scientific interventions

BY: DR. JOSE M. OCLARIT

PROFILE

Dr. Jose Micabalo Oclarit is an eminent, distinguished scientist and professor in the scientific community both internationally and nationally.  His specialty includes Molecular Biology and Applied Biochemistry, Medical Physiology, Genetic Engineering, Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy. 
Presently, he is the Assistant Vice President for Research & Development of the Vital C Health Products, Inc. based in Manila and a Professor of Medical Physiology & Biochemistry at the Mathias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine of Southwestern University, Cebu City, Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at MSU-IIT, an adjunct Professor of Medical Physiology at the Mindanao State University – College of Medicine in Iligan City for 28 years and Mountain View College for 2 years.
He first started Zoology- Premedical course in 1979 at the Mindanao State University.  He then earned his Master of Science major in Human Physiology at the University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City in 1987 as a National Science Scholar under the auspices of the National Science Development Board (now the Department of Science and Technology of the Philippines).  In 1994, he obtained his PhD in Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Hiroshima University, Hiroshima City, Japan. He had also obtained three postdoctoral degrees: (1) Genetic Engineering and Sequencing of bacterial genes that are producing antibiotics and (2)  the Biochemistry of Essential Fatty Acids such as the DHA and EPA both at the Agency of Science and Technology of Japan from 1995-1999 and (3) in 2000-2001 he studied the mechanisms and role of calcium in depressed patients under the tutorship of Dr. John Crayton and Dr. Lukaz Konopka at the Edward Hines Veterans Hospital in Chicago Illinois, U.S.A.   
In 1996, he was awarded as one of the Outstanding Young Scientists of the Philippines in the area of Applied Biochemistry by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), an honorific institution affiliated with the Royal Society of London, England and the highest collegial academic body here in the Philippines, for his outstanding contribution in the world science having discovered two novel (new) compounds:  one anticancer agent against human blood cells and the other an antibiotic. At the time when was recognized as a pre-eminent scientist he was then listed as one of the WHO’S WHO IN THE WORLD since 1996 up to present. The world has also recognized him as top Marine Biotechnologist in the Philippines along with another scientist at the University of the Philippines. 
In year 2000, he was also awarded as the most Outstanding Researcher in Industry and Energy by the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research & Development in year 2000 for his discovery of an anti-tuberculosis drug from a marine organism. He has written several papers in the international and national journals and earned numerous other awards and scientific publications in science and technology over the last 30 years. Remarkably, Dr. Oclarit had been invited as International Speaker of various international symposia abroad in the field of biomedical sciences and biotechnology.  He had been lecturing several times in Europe (in the Netherlands-1998, in Spain -2003, and in Scotland – 2007, Bremen Germany - 2009), Japan (1996), Indonesia (1998, 2008), Thailand (1999), in the United States of America (2008, 2009, 2010), Bangladesh (2010); Hongkong (2011); and Singapore (2011).  In 2005-2007, he was commissioned by the national government to do research on omega-3 fatty acids at the International Biotechnology Research Center in Tigbauan, Iloilo (SEAFDEC).
Recently, he had been engaged on researches on natural products against diabetes in collaboration with Dr. Phil Crews of the Department of Chemistry, University of California in Santa Cruz, U.S.A.  Also recently, he is doing clinical studies on the megadose treatment of alkaline vitamin C (Vital C), carageenan, natural products chemistry particularly bioactive substances and metabolites from marine sponges, and isolation of omega-3 compounds from special groups of microorganisms that he had discovered and isolated. Also he is presently involved in other aspects of pharmacognosy and pharmacodynamics of novel substances.
Dr. Oclarit is active in several scientific organizations: Permanent member of the National Research Council of the Philippines, the premier research body of the Philippines,  The American Society of Microbiology, Philippine Society of Microbiology (life time), Member, Federation of Association of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology affiliated that of the International Union of Biochemistry. Also, a member of the European Union of Biotechnologists, the Outstanding Young Scientists Association (lifetime) and also an active member of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences. Recently, he was accepted as full member of the world’s biggest  and most prestigious scientific organization in science and technology,  the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE),  and the Oceanic Engineering Society since 2007.  He also served as international referee for the scientific articles published in many international journals and international reader of PhD dissertations in international universities.


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PERSONAL DATA

Name                                                    Jose Micabalo Oclarit
Date of Birth                                         August 31, 1957
Place of Birth                                        Saray, Salay, Misamis Oriental,The Philippines
Age                                                      54 years old
Sex                                                      Male
Civil Status                                           Married
Religion                                                Seventh-Day Adventist (since 1974)
Height                                                   165.5 cm
Weight                                                  68 kg
Wife                                                     Evelyn Rondina Frasco
Son                                                      Jose Mikhael Frasco Oclarit

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Post Doctoral Experience on Calcium Regulation related to Depression and other Neurological Disorders (November 1, 2001 to February 2002), under the tutorship of Dr. Lukasz Konopka, Edward Hines, Jr Hospital for Veterans Affairs, Hines, Illinois, U.S.A.

Post Doctoral Fellow in Molecular Biology and Fatty Acid Analysis (1996-1997) at the Chugoku National Industrial Research Institute (now the National Institute for Advanced Science and Technology), Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
         Title of Researches: (1) 16S rDNA Sequencing of Bacterial genes that are producing Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA);  (2)  Isolation of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (DHA and EPA) from the marine bacteria associated with marine sponges found in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

Ph.D. Applied Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (1994), Department of Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Hiroshima University, Higashi Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, Japan.
         Title of Research: Chemical and Biological Studies of Bioactive Compounds Obtained from Marine sponges of Japan.

M.Sc. Biology (Physiology) (1987) – Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines, College of Science, Diliman, Quezon City, the Philippines.
         Title of Research: Studies on the Antimicrobial Activity of the some selected marine Sponges of Lanao Norte, Philippines.

B.S. Zoology/Marine Biology (1979) – Department of Biology, Mindanao State University, Marawi City, the Philippines

MAJOR AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED

  1. National Outstanding Young Scientist of the Philippines Award (Applied Biochemistry) for 1996.  The most prestigious award of science in the Philippines, awarded yearly by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), the highest collegial body of Philippine Science which is also affiliated that of the Royal Society of London, England.  This award was given in grateful recognition of an outstanding contribution to science for having discovered two novel compounds:  (1) Clathrynamide, and anticancer agent against human myeloid cells.  This is found in the 1st chapter of his PhD dissertation and is published in the international Journal of organic chemistry, Tetrahedron Letters.  Please see this entry under the list of publications elsewhere in this curriculum vitae;  (2)  7,7-bis (3-indolyl-p-cresol), a novel antibiotic against Gram-positive bacteria.  This is found in the 4th chapter of his PhD. dissertation and published in the international Journal, the Natural Products Letters (see entry of this under the list of publication).  Both molecules were patented in Japan by Ajinomoto and Suntory companies, respectively, since they were the ones who has funded the research projects we have.

  1. National Outstanding Researcher in Industry and Energy for the year 2000 (National Level – First Place) Awarded by the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD), one of the sectoral councils of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).  This award was given after a very stiff competition from the regional level and then at the national level.  The award was given in recognition for the discovery of an antituberculosis drug obtained and isolated from a certain species of sponge, Dysidea sp.

  1. Regional Outstanding Research Award In Industry and Energy for the year 2000 (Mindanao Competition- First Place).  This award was given by the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD) in recognition of the discovery of an tubercular drug from the marine sponge obtained in Camiguin Island, the Philippines.

  1. Regional-Zonal Best Paper Awardee (First Place) 1999.  Awarded by the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD) another sectoral council of the Department of Science and Technology of the Philippines. The award was given in recognition for the best research in marine science during the 4th Zonal Review of R & D of PCAMRD held in November of 1999 at Iligan City, the Philippines. (Zonal or Regional Level)

  1. National Best Paper Awardee (4th Place) 2000 National Level.  A paper on the “Polybrominated antibiotic compounds from marine sponges of Camiguin Island Philippines.  Awarded during the Annual Scientific meeting of the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development, January  2000, Manila, Philippines.

  1. Regional Best Paper 1st Place Awardee 2005 of the paper entitled: “Antimycotic Activity of DNA-Binding Metabolite Isolated from Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) Cuverian tubules”. Awarded by the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research & Development during the 10th Zonal IV R D & E Review and Planning Workshop held at the Mindanao State University at Naawan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, last October 13-15, 2005.

  1. Best Paper 1st Place Awardee 2005 (Professional Category) of the paper entitled: “Antimycotic Activity of DNA-Binding Metabolite Isolated from Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) Cuverian tubules”.  Awarded by the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences (FIMFS) held during its 37th Annual Convention held at the Mindanao State University at Naawan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental last October 13-15, 2005.

  1. Outstanding Professor (Teacher) of the University in 1997 in the field of Applied Biochemistry.  The award was given by the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City,  The Philippines on occasion of its 26th Foundation Day celebration.  This award was given in recognition of my outstanding contribution in the field of applied biochemistry, natural products chemistry, and molecular biology program of the University.  It was through my efforts that the Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology was established at the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of  Technology.

  1. Outstanding Recognition for Science and Technology in 1994. The award was given by the Government in the City of Iligan in grateful recognition and commendation of my achievements in field of science and technology.  This award was also given in recognition of my being a scholar and researcher in biological and allied sciences.

  1. National Outstanding Achievement Award (in Microbiology) in 1999.  The Philippine Association of Japanese Ministry of Education Scholars (PHILAJAMES), in collaboration with the Japanese Information and Cultural Center (JICC), Manila, has awarded scholars who have outstanding achievements and contribution in each respective field of specialization that also brought prestige and honor for the country in general.

  1. International Distinction having been cited as Scientist in Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.  Cited in the WHO’S WHO IN THE WORLD 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003.

  1. Scholar MONBUSHO (Japanese Ministry of Education and Science) SCHOLAR (1990-1994).  I emerged as No. 1 among all the applicants of the scholarship competition in the southern Philippines.  This scholarship has enabled me to undertake my doctoral work at Hiroshima University, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Department of Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Hiroshima, Japan.

  1. National Science Scholar (1980-1984) – I was awarded the National Science Scholarship by the National Science Development  Board (NSDB) now presently called the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) of the Philippines after taking a rigorous screening both written and oral examinations conducted nation-wide in the field of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and English.  I emerged as the only scholar for that year 1980 in the field of Biology.  This scholarship has enabled me to undertake my master’s degree at the most prestigious institution of higher learning in the country, the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.

  1. MSU SCHOLAR.  The Mindanao State University (MSU) Scholarship is held every year and I became one of  the recipients of that scholarship in the year 1974.  MSU is the second largest national university in the Philippines. Through this scholarship I was able to finish my baccalaureate degree, without which, I could not have finished a college education.

  1. Consistent Honor Graduate –  having been Valedictorian in the primary and elementary grades, First Honors in high school and with Special Distinction in Science and Mathematics at the collegiate level.

  1. International-Grand Award Winner On Research in Microbiology (2nd Place), during the 53rd  International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held at Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A. last May 11-16, 2002.  This is the Science Olympics of all science fairs world-wide every year participated by 40 countries and 50 states of the United States of America.

  1. National Award Winner – First Prize Research on Wonder Drug from Sibukao tree (Ceasalpenia sapan)  - National Invention Week, November 18-25, 2002, Pasay City.

  1. National Award winner – First Prize, Wonder Drug from Sibukao Tree (Ceasalpenia sapan),  INTEL Philippines Science and Engineering Fair, UP Diliman, Quezon City, February 17-21, 2003.

  1. National Award Winner – First Prize, Antibiotic-producing Microbial Isolates from Marine Sponges of Mindanao – National Invention Week held at the Philippine Trade Center, on November 25-29, 2003,  Manila Philippines.  This research was a recipient of two major awards:  Philipps Philippines and the Filipino Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Best Research in Industry (both award titles garnered the First Prize award). This research was presented at the Malacañang Palace during the awarding ceremonies on November 29, 2003.

  1. Award Winner Adviser and Consultant -  First Prize Winner of the INTEL Philippine Science and Engineering Fair (Regional Level), held on Dec. 12-13, 2004 at CARAGA Region, Butuan City in the research entitled: The neuromuscular blocking effect of hairy “Galinsoga” plant extract, a potential anti-epileptic substance.

  1. Award Winner Adviser- First Prize Winner of the SIBOL Award (Regional Competition)  held at Davao City last October 17-19, 2006.

  1. Outstanding Salayano Award (2005) - An award of given by the initiative of Vice- Mayor Dr. Rene Rafisura through the Salay Handmade Paper Industries, Inc. given in December 2005.

  1. Best Research Paper (First Place) – entitled Development Historicity and Saccharide Heterogeneity on a Philippine Thraustochytrid Strain OT 01: A Rich omega-3 Producer and its Implications in biotechnological applications.  First Region-wide Best Research Congress, Region 10 and Commission on Higher Education, Council of Deans of Graduate Schools in Region 10.  Dec. 1, 2007.


MAJOR RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGHS


1.             Discovered New Source of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids such as Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA),  Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA),  and Arachidonic Acid (AA) from Philippine Thraustochytrids (Heterokonts) of Central and Southern Philippines.  –on the upscaling phase of the project.
2.             Piloting of DHA Production from Thraustochytrids through Industrial Chemical Isolation.
3.             Discovered two novel compounds from marine sponges:  one anti-cancer agent and another antibiotic against Gram-positive bacteria.
4.             Discovered, anti-fungal compounds from marine sponge, Theonella sp.  (patent pending), Prof. Catherine Puno, Co-author.
5.             Discovered anti-tubercular drugs from a marine sponge Dysidea sp. (patent pending). Dr. Marvelisa Carmona, Co-author, Engr. Josephus Monsalud, Collaborator; Dr. Yukiho Yamaoka, Collaborator.
6.             Discovered several antibiotic-producing microbial isolates from marine sponges (patent pending) – Batbatan Co-author.
7.             Discovered broad spectrum antibiotic substance from the marine sponge, Thorecta sp.,  Co-author Pilar de la seña.
8.             Discovered a metabolite from Holothuria scabra, that binds with DNA controlling the cell division of eukaryotic cells: an important lead to the discovery of anticancer and antitumor agents.


LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

  1. Oclarit, J.M., N. L. Hepowit, and C.G. Batbatan. 2011.  Developmental Historicity and Saccharide heterotrophy of Schyzochytrium  sp OTO1:  Implication of biotechnological application.  Asia Life Science.
  2. Lucena, Mary Ann, E.B. Metillo and J. M. Oclarit*.  2010. Prevalence of CTX-M extended spectrum β-lactamase Enterobacteriacea at a private tertiary hospital in the Southern Philippines. (Accepted for publication in the Philippine Journal of Science)   In press.(Corresponding Author).
  3. Oclarit, J. M.  and Ian Benje M. Belarmino. 2009.  Quantitative Analysis of Omega-3 Alipathic Acid from Schizochytrium  grown under Different Spectral Photo Emissions.  Oceans 2009.  Bremen, Germany. (Proceedings).
  4. Oclarit, J.M. 2008.  Insulin and Mitochondrial Functions: Implications on Fasting and Reflections on Sabbath Keeping. Christ in the Classroom Series Vol 38.  Loma Linda University, California, U.S.A.
  5. Balala, Arvin C. and J. M. Oclarit. 2007. Toxic heavy metal biosorption by some marine bacteria isolated from the sediments of industrial effluents of Iligan Bay.  Annals of Tropical Rresearch Vol. 29 (2).  Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay, Leyte, Philippines.
  6. Pangan, Abigail Clarice G., Frederick A. Uy, and Jose M. Oclarit. 2007.  Antimicrobial properties of some marine sponges (Porifera) from Mactan, Cebu, Philippines. Philippine Scientist Vol. 44.
  7. Oclarit, J.M. and N. L. Hepowit. 2007.  DNA Amplicons Using arbitrary primers distinguish polymorphic loci among mangrove Thraustochytrid Genomes.  Proc. Of the Oceans 2007 International Conference, Aberdeen Scotland, U.K. 18-21 June 2007.

  1. Oclarit, J.M. and N.L. Hepowit, 2007.  Philippine Thraustochytrids: A Rich New Source of Omega-3 (DHA) compounds for aquaculture and human Nutrition. Proc. Of the International Symposium on Marine Microbiology and Environmental Implications to Biotechnology, - by German Academic Exchange Program (DAAD and the University of the Philippines, Marine Science Institute. January 6-8, 2007.

  1. Yamaoka, Y., Carmona, M. L., Oclarit, J.M., Jin, K., Shibata, Y. 2006.  Characterization of water-soluble organoarsenic compounds in marine sponges.  Applied Organometallic Chemistry 20:545-548. Wiley Inter Science Publications.

  1. Yamaoka, Y., Ohta, S., Carmona, M.L., and Oclarit, J.M. 2006.  Content and composition of brominated compounds in marine sponges.  Bull. Soc. Sea Water Sci. Jpn. 60:195-198.

  1. Oclarit, J.M. and N. L Hepowit. 2006.  Antimycotic Activity of DNA-Binding Metabolite Isolated from Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) Cuverian Tubules.  (Submitted for publication to the Journal of Aquatic Sciences).

  1. Oclarit, Jose M. and C. G. Batbatan. 2005. Antibiotic-producing isolates ascribed from marine sponges of Turtle Island, Surigao del Sur, Philippines.  Journal of Aquatic Sciences Volume 2(2):23-29.

  1. Oclarit, Jose M., M. L. Carmona, and S. Ohta. 2003.  Polybrominated phenols from marine sponge Dysidea sp. As potential antitubercular drug.  Journal of Biomolecular Engineering Vol. 20 No. 2-3. Elsevier Publications July 2003.

  1. Yamaoka, Y., M. Carmona, J.M. Oclarit, K. Jin,  and Y. Shibata. 2001.  Arsenic compounds in marine sponges (Haliclona permolis, Halichondria japonica, Halichondria okadai, and Haliclona sp) from Seto Inland Sea, Japan.   Applied Organometallic Chemistry 15(4):261-265.

  1. Oclarit, J.M., and M. Carmona.  2000.  A New and Potent  Polybrominated compound from the marine sponge Dysidea sp.  Proceedings of the 4th Zonal Review of the Research and Development of the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD), Nov. 1999, Iligan City, Philippines.

  1. Oclarit, J.M. 1999. Comprehensive Search for Bioactive Compounds from marine sponges and their associated microorganisms in the Southern Philippines.  Technical Report 1999. Submitted to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Extension, Mindanao State University, Iligan City, the Philippines.

  1. Malaluan, R., M. L. Carmona,  Y. Yamaoka, S. Ohta, and J.M. Oclarit. 1998.  Applications of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide in the Extraction of a Bioactive Compound from the Marine Sponge Dysidea sp.  Proceedings of the 8th Asia Pacific Conference of Chemical Engineers (APCChE), Soeul, Korea, August 1998.

  1. Fuse, H., M. Ohta, O. Takimura, K. Murakami, H. Inoue, Y. Yamaoka, T. Omori and J.M. Oclarit.  1998.  Oxidation of trichloroethylene and dimethyl sulfide by a marine Methylmicrobium  strain containing soluble methane monooxygenase. Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry 62(10): 1925-1931.

  1. Oclarit, J.M. and S. Ikegami. 1998.  Andrimid, a peptide-like antibiotic produced by a bacterium associated with the sponge Hyatella sp. In:  Sponges Sciences: a Multidisciplinary Approach.  Springer-Verlag, USA. p. 391.  (a section in the book).

  1. Oclarit, J.M. and Y. Yamaoka. 1998. Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) obtained from some marine sponges and their associated microorganisms.  Proceedings of the International Conference on Asian Network on Microbial Researches, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia. February 23-25, 1998.

  1. Oclarit, J.M. , H. Okada, S. Ohta, K. Kamimura, Y. Yamaoka, T. Iizuka, S. Miyashiro, and S. Ikegami. 1994.  Anti-bacillus substance from a strain of the bacterium Vibrio species bacterium.  Microbios 87:7-16.

  1. Oclarit, J.M, S. Ohta, K. Kamimura, Y. Yamaoka, T. Shimizu, and S. Ikegami. 1994.  A novel antimicrobial substance from a strain of the bacterium Vibrio  sp. Natural Products Letters 4:309-312. 

  1. Oclarit, J.M., S. Ohta, K. Kamimura, Y. Yamaoka, and S. Ikegami. 1994. Production of o-aminophenol by a bacterium isolated from the marine sponge Adocia sp.  Fisheries Science 60(5):559-562).

  1. Oclarit, J.M., S. Ohta, H. Okada, and S. Ikegami. 1993.  Clathrynamides A,B, and C: novel amides from a marine sponge Clathria sp. that inhibit cell division of fertilized starfish eggs.  Tetrahedron Letters 34(37): 5935-5938.

  1. Oclarit, J.M. 1989.  Lethality study on the toxin from xanthid crab in Dalipuga, Iligan City.  Bulletin of the Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8:22-26

  1. Oclarit, J.M., G.N. Pocsidio, and A.K. Raymundo. 1995.  Antimicrobial activity of selected Philippine marine sponges.  Mindanao Forum 9:21-42.

  1. Oclarit, J.M. 1995.  A potent bioactive substance obtained from the marine sponge Cribrochalina sp. showing biological activities.  Mindanao Forum 9:43-51.

Published Abstracts of Papers:

  1. Oclarit, J.M. 1994.  Antibacillus compounds produced by Vibrio sp that is associated with marine sponge Hyatella  sp. Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Japan p. 20
  2. Oclarit, J.M. and Y. Yamaoka. 1998.  Neurogenic Fatty acids from marine sponges and their associated microorganisms. Proceedings of the International Symposium on MarineBioprocess Engineering, November 8-11, 1998. Noordwigkerhout, the Netherlands.
  3. Oclarit, J.M., S. Ohta, K. Kamimura, Y. Yamaoka, and S. Ikegami. 1997.  Chemical and biological studies of bioactive compounds obtained from marine sponges of Japan. 1997.  Proceedings of the 7th Asian Chemical Congress, by the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies (FACS), Hiroshima International Conference Center. Hiroshima, Japan, May 16-20, 1997.
  4. Oclarit, J.M. 1993.  An anti-bacillus compound from Vibrio sp  in a marine sponge.  Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry p. 232. Japan.
  5. Oclarit, J.M. 1998.  Antimicrobial potentials of extracts from some marine sponges.  Proceedings of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, 20th Annual Convention. p. 11
  6. Oclarit, J.M. 1989.  A report on poisonous xanthid crabs in Dalipuga, Iligan City.  Proceedings of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, 21st  Annual Convention p.6
  7. Oclarit, J.M. and E.N. Fabriga. 1989.  Antimicrobial potentials of extracts from octocorallians.  Proceedings of the  Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, 22nd Annual Convention. p.6.
  8. Oclarit, J.M. 1985.  The lethal activity of extracts from spines of Acanthaster planci (Linnaeus).  Proceedings of the Federation of Institution for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, 18th Annual Convention. 
  9. Oclarit, J.M. 1985.  Screening of some species of marine sponges of Iligan City for antibacterial activity.  Proceedings of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, 18th Annual Convention
  10. Oclarit, J.M. 1989. Hemolytic activity of extracts from Holothuria atra  Jaeger.  Proceedings of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, 19th Annual Convention. p.6

 

 

LABORATORY MANUALS DEVELOPED AND AUTHORED

(Presently used by the University)

  1. Oclarit, J.M. 2004.  Cell/Molecular Biology Laboratory Manual (With Introductory Notes).  Mindanao State University, Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  2. Oclarit, J.M. and A. C. Balala. 2003.  Laboratory Manual for General Microbiology.  Used by the students in General Microbiology, Department of Biological Sciences, Leyte State University, Visca, Baybay, Leyte.
  3. Oclarit, J.M. 2003. Laboratory Manual for Elementary Physiology.  Presently used by all classes in Elem. Physiology of the Department of Biological Sciences, Leyte State University, Visca, Baybay, Leyte. 
  4. Oclarit, J.M. 1999. Laboratory Manual for Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology.  Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, Mindanao State University, Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  5. Oclarit, J.M. 1986. Laboratory Manual for General Physiology.  Presently used by all classes in General Physiology of the Department of Biological Sciences, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City. 
  6. Oclarit, J.M. and L. Manalo.1988.  Laboratory Manual for Medical Physiology.  Compiled from various sources and is presently used by the students at the Mindanao State University, College of Medicine, Iligan City.
  7. Oclarit, J.M. 1983.  Laboratory Manual for General Microbiology.  Used by the students in General Microbiology, Department of Biological Sciences, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.




MAJOR COURSES TAUGHT IN COLLEGIATE
AND GRADUATE LEVELS
(during the last 23  years)

1.         Medical Physiology                                              -           College of Medicine
Southwestern University, Cebu

2.         Medical Biochemistry                                           -           College of Medicine
Southwestern University, Cebu

3.         Histology and Microtechnique                               -           MVC School of Arts & Sciences
4.         Endocrinology                                                     -           MVC School of Arts & Sciences
5.         Molecular Biology of Reproduction                                   -           Graduate School
6.         Basic Oncology                                                   -           College of Medicine
7.         Molecular Biology of the Immune Systems                        -           Graduate School
8.         Molecular Genetics                                               -           Graduate School
9.         Microbial Toxins                                                   -           Graduate School

10.      Molecular Basis of Cell Growth and
Differentiation                                                      -           Graduate School
11.      Radiation Biology                                                 -           Graduate School
12.      Advanced Cell/Molecular Biology                          -           Graduate School
4.      Advanced Genetics                                              -           Graduate School
5.      Advanced Physiology                                          -           Graduate School
6.      Zoogeography                                                     -           Graduate School
7.      Recombinant DNA Technology                             -           Graduate School
9.      Marine Toxicology                                                -           Graduate School & Undergraduate
10.     Advanced Radiation Biology                                 -           Graduate School
11.     Cell/Molecular Biology                                          -           Undergraduate
11      General Genetics                                                  -           Undergraduate
13.     Medical Physiology                                              -           College of Medicine, MSU
14.     Medical Microbiology                                           -           College of Medicine, MSU
15.     Neurophysiology                                                  -           College of Medicine, MSU
16.     Animal Physiology                                               -           Undergraduate
17.     General Microbiology                                           -           Undergraduate
18.     Field Biology                                                       -           Undergraduate
19.     Radiation Biology                                                 -           Undergraduate
20.     Cell Physiology                                                    -           Undergraduate
21.     General Zoology                                                  -           Undergraduate
22.     General Biology                                                   -           Undergraduate
23.     Natural Sciences                                                  -           Undergraduate
24.     Microbiology for Nurses                                       -           College of Nursing, MVC
25.     Microbiology and Parasitology                             -           College of Nursing, MVC
26.     Basic Molecular Biology                                       -           Undergraduate (LSU)
27.     Elementary Physiology                                         -           Undergraduate (LSU)
28.     Introduction  to Biotechnology                              -           Undergraduate
29.    Invertebrate Zoology                                             -           Undergraduate



ACADEMIC POSITIONS HELD
(Past and Present)

  1. Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry,  Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine.
Southwestern University, Cebu City – from November 2011 to present (Regular Faculty)
  1. Medical Consultant,  Vital C Health Products, Inc.  – from November 2009 to present.
  2. Asst. Vice President for Research & Development, Vital C Health Products, Inc. from March 2011 to present.
  3. Dean,  School of Arts and Sciences,  Mountain View College, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines from April 2010 to present.
  4. Full Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Mountain View College, College Heights, Mt. Nebo, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines  April 1, 2009 to present.
  5. Adjunct Professor of Microbiology, Mountain View College, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines.  June 2008 to March 31, 2009.
  6. Visiting Professor in Microbiology at the Mountain View College, Valencia City, Bukidonon, Philippines  -April 2008 up to May, 2008.
  7. Professor of Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (June 1981 to November 2008), Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), Iligan City.
  8. Adjunct Professor in Oncogenesis, College of Medicine, Mindanao State University, Iligan City, Philippines.  November 2007- 2008.
  9. Visiting Professor in Molecular Biology. (May 2003-April 2004), Department of Biological Sciences, Leyte State University, Visca, Baybay, Leyte.
  10. Visiting Scientist at the National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology of Japan, January 16-22, 2005.
  11. Professor of Physiology, Department of Biological Sciences, MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  12. Associate Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology (1989 – 1994), MSU, College    of Medicine, MSU-IIT, Iligan City. Also taught Neuro-Physiology with Dr. Georgia M. Solijon.
  13. Assistant Professor of Biology (1987-1989), Department of Biological Sciences, MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  14. Visiting Aquaculture Specialist (August 2005 - December 2006), Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Aquaculture Department,  Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines.  Research undertaken:  Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from several marine organisms that are useful in aquaculture and human nutrition.
  15. Instructor, Department of Biological Sciences, MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  16. Adjunct Professor of Physiology  (1987-1989),  College of Medicine, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, MSU, Iligan City.
  17. Adjunct Professor in Medical Microbiology – Mindanao State University, College of Medicine, Iligan City.
  18. Visiting Professor of Microbiology (1986) Mountain View College, School of Nursing, Valencia, Bukidnon, the Philippines.
  19. Lecturer in Microbiology (2001), Mountain View College, School of Nursing, Iligan City campus.
  20. Research Assistant (1986),National Research Council of the Philippines, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
22.      Research Assistant (1987),  National Research Council of the Philippines, Natural Sciences Research Center, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
23.      Visiting Scientist (October-December 1995) – Chugoku National Industrial Research Institute, Agency of Industrial Science and Technology, Hiroshima, Japan.
24.      Visiting Scientist (March-August 1996) - Chugoku National Industrial Research Institute, Agency of Industrial Science and Technology, Hiroshima, Japan.
25.      Visiting Scientist (April-June 1997) - Chugoku National Industrial Research Institute, Agency of Industrial Science and Technology, Hiroshima, Japan.
26.      Visiting Scientist (June-August 1998) - Chugoku National Industrial Research Institute, Agency of Industrial Science and Technology, Hiroshima, Japan.
27.      Visiting Scientist (June-August 1999) – Chugoku National Industrial Research Institute, Agency of Industrial Science and Technology, Hiroshima, Japan.
28.      Visiting Scientist (January 16-22, 2005) -  National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Agency of Industrial Science and Technology of Japan, Kure City, Hiroshima, Japan.
29.      President,  MVC Faculty Association -  2009-2010 at Mountain View College, College Heights, Valencia City, Bukidnon
30.      Vice President, Council of Deans of Arts and Sciences (CDAS) Region X.


INTERNATIONAL  LECTURES


1.             Lecturer on Medical Sciences –Topics on:  “Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms of alkaline Vitamin C and Glutathione” held in Hongkong last April 23-27, 2011. Sponsored by Vital C Health Products, Inc.
2.             Lecturer on Medical Sciences -  Topics on:  “Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms of alkaline Vitamin C and Glutathione” held in Singapore from June 2011. Sponsored by Vital C Health Products, Inc.
3.             Lecturer on Medical Sciences -  Topics on:  “Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms of alkaline Vitamin C and Glutathione” held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from December 16-17,  2011. Sponsored by Vital C Health Products, Inc.
4.             Lecturer, Marine Natural Products Crews Laboratory of the University of California- Santa Cruz, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.  Santa Cruz, CA, U.S.A.  August 10, 2010.
5.             Lecturer On the Ministers Training on Health.  Dhaka, Bangladesh on February 2010.
6.             Speaker and Participant in the International Conference OCEANS 2009  held in Bremen, Germany from 11-14 May 2009 organized by the Oceanic Engineering Society of the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE) worldwide. 
7.             Speaker and Participant on the Alfred Russel Wallace International Conference held in Indonesia upon invitation by the Indonesian Academy of Sciences.  10-13 December 2008 at the Imperial Aryaduta Hotel.  Sponsored by the Biosecurity Engagement Program of the US State Department.
8.             Speaker & Participant on the 38th International Faith and Learning Seminar at Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, U.S.A from July 13-24, 2008 on the topic: Mitochondrial and Insulin Function – Implications to Fasting and Sabbath Keeping.
9.             Speaker at the International Conference on OCEANS 2007 held in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, from 18-21 June 2007. (Europe).
10.          Invited Speaker on International Conference on Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology organized by the DAAD through Dr. Wolfgang Riechardt, Visiting Professor at the University of the Philippines, Marine Science Institute, Diliman, Quezon City, January 18-20, 2007.
11.          Speaker at International Symposium on Biotechnology:  Basics and Applications held in Matalascañas, Spain, from  February 28 to  March 2003. European Federation of Biochemistry and Marine Biotechnology. (Europe)
12.          Speaker at the International Symposium on Marine Bioprocess Engineering.  European Federation of Biochemistry and Marine Biotechnology, Noordwigkerhout, the Netherlands, Nov. 8-11, 1998. (Europe)
13.          Speaker  during the Asian Network on Microbial Researches under the auspices of the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) Agency of Industrial Science and Technology of Japan, Chiang Mai, Thailand.  November 29- December 1, 1999.  (Thailand).
14.          Speaker during the Asian Network on Microbial Researches under the auspices of the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) Agency of Industrial Science and Technology of Japan, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Feb. 22-25, 1998. (Indonesia)
15.          Speaker during the 7th Asian Chemical Congress held at Hiroshima International Conference Center, Hiroshima City, Japan. May 16-20, 1997. (Japan

INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS AND GRANTS

1.         Travel Grant  from Crews Laboratory of Marine Natural Products, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry of the University of California in Santa Cruz, CA, U.S.A and from the Mountain View College, College Heights, Mt Nebo, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines 8709. From July 27 to August 15, 2010   (U.S.A)
2.         Travel Grant from the Southern Asia Pacific Division of the Seventh-Day Adventist  in February 2010 to lecture in the Ministers Training on Health.  Held in Bangladesh Adventist Seminary and College, Bangladesh.  (ASIA)
3.         Travel Grant from the from the Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) of the US State Department, U.S Embassy in Manila,, U.S Embassy in Manila, to attend the OCEANS 2009 International Conference to be held in Bremen, Germany from 11-14 May 2009. (EUROPE- Germany with special visits to Hamburg, Hannover, and Berlin cities.)
4.         Travel grant from the Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) of the US State Department, U.S Embassy in Manila, to attend the Alfred Russel Wallace and the Wallacea International Conference, 10-13 December 2008 held in Imperial Aryaduta Hotel organized by the Indonesian Academy of Sciences, Indonesia.  (ASIA)
5.         Travel Grant from the Integrated Health Care Center MOVE USA LLC, Colton, California, U.S.A, Institute of Christian Education, General Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist, Washington D.C. U.S.A, and the Gershon Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Inc., Tanghaligue, Talibon, Bohol --- to attend the First Intercontinental Convention of MSU-SDA & Associates, held in Concordia, U.S.A.from 8-13 July 2008;   Attend the International Faith and Learning Seminar held at the GeoScience Research Institute, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda  California, U.S.A from 13-24, July 2008. Conducted evaluation of treatment modalities for cancer, diabetes and other diseases at the Integrated Health Care Center MOVE (United States of America)

  1. Travel grant from the Commission on Higher Education, Philippine government and the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology to attend as Resource Speaker  during the OCEANS 2007 International Conference held in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, from 18-21 June 2007. (Europe- Scotland, U.K.).  Special travel to the Republic of Ireland, Dublin, Northern Ireland, U.K.  with visits to Belfast City, Northern Ireland, U.K. and London, U.K.

  1. Travel Grant from the City Government of Iligan and the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology to attend the Training Course on Biotechnology and Marine Drugs under the personal invitation of the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China, from September 12-23, 2005. (China).  Special Travel to Hongkong. (ASIA)

  1. Travel Grant from the Agency of Industrial Science and Technology of Japan, to serve as Guest Researcher at the National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology, Chugoku District, Kure City, Hiroshima, Japan from Jan 16-22, 2005.  (Japan).  (ASIA)

  1. Travel Grant from the Department of Agriculture –Bureau of Agricultural Reseaches (DA-BAR) to Matalascanas, Spain, February 25-March 2, 2003, as invited speaker to the International Symposium on Marine Biotechnology: Basics and Applications (EUROPE- Spain)

  1. Travel Grant from the Marine Bioprocess Engineering Group, granted by the European Federation of Biochemistry and Marine Biotechnology, Noordwigkerhout, the Netherlands, to serve as invited speaker on the International Symposium on Marine Bioprocess Engineering,  Nov. 8-11, 1998. (EUROPE- The Netherlands) with special visits to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brusells in Belgium, and Paris, France.

  1. Travel Grant from the Asian Network on Microbial Researches under the auspices of the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) Agency of Industrial Science and Technology of Japan, to serve as resource speaker on the International Symposium on the Asian Network of Microbial Researches held in Chiang Mai, Thailand.  November 29- December 1, 1999.  (Thailand)  (ASIA)

  1. Travel Grant from the Asian Network on Microbial Researches under the auspices of the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) Agency of Industrial Science and Technology of Japan,  to serve as resource speaker on the International Symposium on the Asian Network of Microbial Researches held in Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Feb. 22-25, 1998. (Indonesia)   (ASIA)

  1. Travel Grant  from the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, enabling me to travel to Loma Linda University, California, U.S.A. Nov. 16-28, 1998. (U. S. A.)

  1. Travel Grant by the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies to enable me to attend as Speaker during the 7th Asian Chemical Congress held at Hiroshima International Conference Center, Hiroshima City, Japan. May 16-20, 1997. (Japan)  (ASIA)

  1. Travel and Research Grant  by the Science and Technology Authority  of Japan (STA), Chugoku National Industrial Research Institute, Hiroshima, Japan purposely to take up postdoctoral studies and training on PCR Analysis and DNA Sequencing Techniques on Marine Bacteria Associated with Sponges.  March 4, 1996 to August 12, 1996. (Japan)  (ASIA)

  1. Travel to the United States for the post-doctoral work on calcium regulation related to depressions and other neurological disorders at the Hospital for Veterans Affairs in Chicago, Illinois. (USA)

  1. Travel grant from the National Government and from local government, to attend the 53rd INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair,  Louisville, Kentucky, USA.  May 10-17, 2002  (USA)

18.      Travel grant from the National Government and from local government, to attend the 54th INTEL International Science and Engineering Cleveland, Ohio, USA.  May  2003  (USA).


ADMINISTRATIVE/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  1. Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, Mountain View College, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines. April 2010 to present.
  2. Medical Consultant, Vital C Health Products Inc., Ortigas Center, Pasig Metro Manila from November 2009 to present.
  3. Research Scientist and Faculty Researcher (April 2009 to present) -  Mountain View College, Valencia City, Bukidnon. From April 2008 to present.
  4. Senior Scientist & Supervisor (2006 to present) – Gershon Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Inc. Tanghaligue,Talibon, Bohol, Philippines.
  5. Research Supervisor (August 2005 to December 2006)- Project on Biotechnology at the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center - Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo,
  6. Chairman (1989-1990), Department of Biological Sciences,  MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City
  7. Officer-in-Charge (1988-1989), Department of Biological Sciences, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  8. President (2000-2001), Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (Mindanao Chapter)
  9. Vice-President (1999-2000), Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (Mindanao Chapter)
  10. President (1996-1998) Faculty Federation of the Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City
  11. President (1998-2000) Faculty Federation of the Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City
  12. Secretary (1994-1996), Faculty Federation of the Mindanao State University, Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  13. President (1999-2001) – Green Heights Homeowners Association, Green Heights Subdivision, Del Carmen, Iligan City.
  14. President (2002-2004) – Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences (FIMFS).
  15. President (2004-2006) Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences (FIMFS).
  16.  Nominated and Screened as President for the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology.
  17. President – Mountain View College- Faculty Association, Valencia City, Bukidnon.


MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATIONS IN SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIETIES

1.         Life/Regular membership, National Research Council of the Philippines
2.         Life Member, Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.
3.         Life Member, Outstanding Young Scientist of the Philippines, Inc., National Academy of Sciences & Technology,  Philippines.
4.         Life Member, Physiology Society of the Philippines
5.         Regular Member, American Society for Microbiology
6.         Regular Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
7.         Regular Member, Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology since 1997 to present
8.         Regular Member, Cell/Molecular and Biotechnology Society, Inc. (1989-1990)
9.         Member, Philippine Chemical Society – Kapisanan ng Mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas.
10.      Affiliated Member of the Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologist.
11.      Member and President of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences.
12.      Chartered/Founding Member, Member of the Board of Directors,  Philippine Society of Lactic Acid Bacteria, Leyte State University, Visca, Baybay, Leyte.  The society is affiliated with the Asian Federation of Lactic Acid Bacteria, Japan.
13.      Affiliated Member, European Federation of Marine Biotechnology, the Netherlands.
14.      Member of the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE) since 2007 and affiliate member of the Oceanic Engineering Society (OES).
15.      Life-time Member, REDTI, Research and Education Development Training Institute, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines since 2009.
16.      Member, Council of Deans for the Arts and Sciences Region X. Since 2010.


RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

  1. Comparative Analysis of Lycopene content between organically grown tomatoes versus those grown with Inorganic fertilizer.
  2. Anti-diabetic Compounds from Mucronata sp., Rhizophora sp, and Lagerstomia speciosa Plant Extracts.  MVC Valencia City, Bukidnon.
  3. Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Development from the Marine sponge.
  4. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from Philippine Thraustochytrids for Aquaculture and Human Nutrition.
  5. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from marine organisms as useful substances in Aquaculture and Human Nutrition.
  6. Anti-tubercular drugs from the marine sponge, Dysidea herbacia
  7. Isolation and Purification of bioactive substances from marine natural resources.  I am also interested in determining the pharmacological and biological activities of these metabolites on human and animal systems.
  8. Molecular biology and genetic engineering of genes that are found in microorganisms associated with marine sponges that are producing bioactive substances.
  9. Interested in electrophysiological studies involving neuro-muscular blockers.
  10. Toxicological Effects of some bioactive metabolites obtained from natural products.


RECENT RESEARCHES

  1. Comparative Lycophene analysis between Organically grown tomatoes and the conventional synthetic fertilizer in Bukidnon area.
  2. Studies on the presence of omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and arachidonic acids from various marine organisms in the central and southern Philippines.
  3. Anti-tubercular Drug Development: substance obtained from the sponge Dysidea herbacia.
  4. Comprehensive Search for Antibiotic Substances and other pharmacological compounds  from marine sponges and their associated microorganisms.
  5. Tissue Culture of Sponges that are producing bioactive metabolites.
  6. Vegetative and Sexual Reproductive Studies on sponges that are producing bioactive metabolites
  7. Culture of microorganisms that are producing Docosahexaenoic Acid  (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoiuc Acid (EPA).
  8. Molecular Biology of genes microorganism  that are producing antibiotics.

PREVIOUS LECTURES
CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS

  1. Speaker:  Scientific Forum of the Oriental Mindoro Medical Society, Philippine Medical Association  4th of February 2011, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Phil.
  2. Speaker, 14th Regional Chemistry Congress –  held at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Oct. 28-30, 2010.
  3. Speaker and Participant during the Biosafety and Biosecurity Forum  held at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City on Nov. 11, 2010.
  4. Speaker during the Science Club Forum of the Central Bukidnon Institute, Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon. Oct. 7, 2010.
  5. Speaker, Adventist Training on Health held  at The Southern Mindanao Mission of Seventh-Day Adventist, General Santos City, Sarangani Province, September 4-5, 2010.
  6. Speaker on the Critical Role of Glutathione: The Intracellular Super-Antioxidant, held at Taipan Restaurant, Valencia City, Bukidnon, on June 23, 2010.
  7. Speaker before the Bohol Medical Association: the Philippine Academy of Physicians Inc. held at Metro Center Hotel in Tagbilaran City, Bohol on June 5, 2010.
  8. Speaker during the International Conference of Higher Education Research Institutions   held in the UNESCO  Heritage City in Vigan, Ilocos Sur last April 28-May 1, 2010.
  9. Speaker during the IFL: the Essence of Adventist Education held at Mountain View College, Valencia City on April 24, 2010.
  10. Commencement Speaker during the Closing Ceremonies at Placer Adventist Academy  on March 27, 2010.
  11. Speaker during the Continuing Education Program of the Valencia Sanitarium & Hospital, Valencia City, Bukidnon on the topic:  The Exogenous Intracellular anti-oxidant: mechanisms and functions held at the Conference Hall of the VSH, Valencia City on Jan 13, 2010.
  12. Speaker, during the 41st FIMFS National Convention held at Marcian Hotel, Zamboanga City on the topic: Life History, Physiology and Fatty Acid Profiles of Thraustochytrids from Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines on Dec. 17-19, 2009.
  13. Speaker during the Regional Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology  held at Chali Beach Hotel on Nov. 21, 2009, Cagayan de Oro City.
  14. Rapporteur during the 2nd OYSI Regional Symposium and Workshop on Climate Change and Global Warming held at Central Mindanao University on October 27, 2009.
  15. Speaker during the Mathematics and Science Fair held at Mountain View College on Sept 30, 2009.
  16. Speaker  during the Nutrition Month Celebration  held at Lake View Academy, Don Carlos, Bukidnon on July 31, 2009.
  17. Speaker during the Nutrition Week Culmination  held at Mountain View College on July 30, 2009.
  18. Speaker and Coordinator – REDTI Conference, 2-4 September 2009.  Hotel Supreme, Baguio City Philippines.
  19. Speaker and Participant of the International Conference on the OCEANS 2009  held in Bremen, Germany from 11-14 May 2009.  Organized by the Oceanic Engineering Society and the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering.
  20. Participant, Inaugural Symposium On Advocacy and Awareness on Biosafety and Biosecurity – with the theme “ Building Partnership on Biosafety and Biosecurity in the Philippines  march 17-19, 2009, Makati City Session Hall, Makati City, Philippines.
  21. Speaker and Participant at the 40th Annual National Convention of the Federations of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences held at the University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, North Cotabato from 27-29 November 2008.
  22. Invited Speaker at the First Intercontinental Convention of the MSU-SDA & Associates, held in Concordia, U.S.A.  8-13 July 2008.  Topic:  Scientific Bases of Health Practices among Seventh-Day Adventists.
  23. Participant and Speaker at the 38th International Faith and Learning Seminar held at Loma Linda University, Geoscience Research Institute, Loma Linda, California, U.S.A. from 13-24, 2008. On the topic – Mitochondrial and Insulin Functions: Reflections on Fasting and Sabbath keeping.
  24. Invited Speaker on International Conference on Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology organized by the DAAD through Dr. Wolfgang Riechardt, Visiting Professor at the University of the Philippines, Marine Science Institute, Diliman, Quezon City, January 18-20, 2007.
  25. Paper Presenter on the topic:  Developmental Historicity and Saccharide Heterotrophy of a Philippine Thraustochutrid Strain OT 01:  Implications to Biotechnological Applications.  39th Annual National Convention of the Federation of Institution for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, Oct. 27-29, 2007.  Visayas State Unviersity, Baybay, Leyte.
  26. Plenary Lecturer on Philippine Thraustochytrids: a rich new source of Omega-3 and other Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.  11th Annual Regional Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology held at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, November 17, 2006.
  27. Paper Presenter during the 38th Annual National Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, held at the University of San Carlos, Cebu City last October 19-21, 2006.
  28. Invited Speaker to speak on Molecular Biology Techniques and its applications in Forensic Medicine.   Holy Name University, Tagbilaran City on September 14, 2006.
  29. Plenary Speaker during the National Biotechnology Symposium: Aquatic Biotechnology sponsored by the National Fisheries Research & Development Institute, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center- Aquaculture Department, on  August 5-6, 2006 held at SEAFDEC-AQD.
  30. Plenary Speaker during the 37th Annual Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences (FIMFS) and the 10th Zonal IV, R D & E Review and Planning Workshop held at the Mindanao State University at Naawan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, last October 13-15, 2005. 
  31. Panel Discussant Speaker  on the Topic Marine Drugs from different marine organisms presented by Dr. Gesila Concepcion of the University of the Philippine – Marine Science Institute,  during the Scientific Session of the National Academy of Sciences & Technology on July 15, 2005 held at the Westin Philippine Plaza, Manila.
  32. Resource Speaker – 36th National Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences (FIMFS) October 12-15, 2004, Western Philippines University, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
  33. Guest Speaker – First College Foundation Day of the College of Arts and Sciences, Leyte State University, Visca, Baybay. Leyte. February 2004.
  34. Organizer, 2nd Aquatic National Symposium and Workshop held at the Leyte State University, Visca, Baybay, Leyte.  Dec. 11-12, 2003.
  35. Resource Speaker – Symposium on Marine Biotechnology:  Basics and Applications, held at  Matalascanas, Spain from February 25 to March 1, 2003 on the Topic:  Polybrominated phenols: An anti-tubercular substance from the marine sponge, Dysidea  sp. Obtained by supercritical fluid extraction.
  36. Commencement Speaker.  PETER Adventist Academy, Lala, Lanao del Norte.  March 28, 2004.
  37. Commencement Speaker.  Pomponan National High School, Pomponan, Baybay, Leyte.
  38. Commencement Speaker. Lapu-lapu Adventist Elementary School. Lapu-lapu City, Cebu, April  4, 2004
  39. Chairman – Evaluator on Marine Biology Researches, In-House Review, LSU, Baybay Leyte, May 23, 2003.
  40. Plenary Speaker, 35th  Annual Scientific Convention, Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, held at the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology, Zamboanga City, Oct. 16-18, 2003.
  41. Participant during the 24th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel, Manila Philippines, July 10 & 11, 2002.
  42. Resource Speaker.  Regional Science High School, Region XII.  Seminar Workshop on how to become and Effective Adviser.  July 19, 2002, Iligan City Philippines.
  43. Discussant and Moderator on the Topic Neurotoxins from Conus Shells. Symposium on Biology: The Science of the 21st  Century and Beyond, February 13, 2001.  Iligan City.
  44. Trainor,  Training Workshop on Research Designs and Proposal Making. May 7-10, 2001, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental.
  45. Discussant and Participant. 4th Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 30th National Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. May 16-18, 2001, Cebu City, Philippines.
  46. Participant, College of Medicine  Free Circumcision Clinic.  May 18-19, 2001.
  47. Discussant and Participant, UNESCO-National Committee on Marine Science Outreach Program, May 21-25, 2001.
  48. Discussant and Participant, 17th  Philippine Chemistry Congress, May 23-25, 2001, Cagayan de Oro City
  49. Discussant and Participant, 8th MSU-System Faculty Congress, April 25-26, 2000, Initao, Misamis Oriental.
  50. Trainor and Coordinator, Training Course on Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Technology, May 8-22, 2000. Department of Biological Sciences, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  51. Participant, Training Course on Light Microscopy and Photomicrography, May 22-27, 2000. Department of Biological Sciences, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  52. Resource Speaker and Lecturer,   National Science and Technology Week Celebration, July 31-August 1, 2000 at the Lanao Del Norte Comprehensive High School,  Baroy, Lanao del Norte.
  53. Paper Presentor, 31st Annual Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, October 20-21, 2000, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City.
  54. Paper Presentor, 32nd Annual Convention of the Federation of Institution for Marine and Freshwater Sciences,  October 23-25, 2000, MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  55. Member, Poster and Exhibits Committee, during the 32nd Annual Convention of the Federation of Institution for Marine and Freshwater Sciences,  Oct. 23-25, 2000, MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  56. Member of the Finance Committee, during the 32nd Annual Convention of the Federation of Institution for Marine and Freshwater Sciences,  Oct. 23-25, 2000, MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  57. Member of the Finance Committee, during the 32nd Annual Convention of the Federation of Institution for Marine and Freshwater Sciences,  Oct. 23-25, 2000, MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  58. Speaker, 5th Zonal Commodity  R D & E Review and S & T Planning Workshop, Oct. 25-27, 2000, Mambajao Camiguin Island.
  59. Convenor and Moderator, 5th Zonal Commodity  RD & E Review and S & T Planning Workshop, Oct. 25-27, 2000, Mambajao Camiguin Island.
  60. Plenary Speaker, 5th Regional Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (Mindanao Chapter) Nov. 17-18, 2000. MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  61. Organizer. 5th Regional Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (Mindanao Chapter) Nov. 17-18, 2000. MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  62. Moderator, 5th Regional Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (Mindanao Chapter) Nov. 17-18, 2000. MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  63. Resource Speaker, 4th Annual Regional Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Nov. 5-6, 1999. Central Mindanao University, Musuan Bukidnon.
  64. Resource Speaker, International Conference on the Asian Network on Microbial Researches (ANMR) Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 1999. Chiang Mai Plaza Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  65. Baccalaureate Speaker, Bukidnon State College External Studies located in Manticao, Misamis Oriental, March 28, 1999.
  66. Resource Speaker, International Symposium on Marine Bioprocess Engineering, held in Noordwigkerhout, The Netherlands, Nov. 8-11, 1998.
  67. Resource Speaker, 9th Regional Chemistry Congress of the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines, Region X/XII chapters, October 1998.
  68. Resource Speaker, International Conference on the Asian Network on Microbial Researches  held in Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 23-25, 1998.
  69. Commencement Speaker, Mindanao State University, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. April 1997. Marawi City, Philippines
  70. Resource Speaker, 7th Asian Chemical Congress, Hiroshima International Conference Center, Hiroshima Japan. May 16-20, 1997.
  71. Resource Speaker on the topic Molecular Basis of Cancer at Mountain View College, School of Nursing, Iligan City February 1996.
  72. Commencement Speaker, Iligan Capitol College, Iligan City. March 1997.
  73. Resource Speaker on the topic Molecular Basis of AIDS and related diseases, Mountain View College, School of Nursing, Iligan City campus< Iligan City. February 1995.
  74. Discussant and Participant, Oriental Seminar on Title II (Toxic Chemical Substances and Title III (Hazardous Waste Management of DAO 29). Aug. 21, 1995, Cagayan de Oro City.
  75. Resource Speaker, Seminar Workshop on Basic Research.  Regional Science High School, Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City. April 22-23, 1995.
  76. Resource Speaker and Trainor, Seminar Workshop on Molecular Biology  and Biotechnology, Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School.  Cagayan de Oro City.  May 2001.
  77. Resource Speaker and Trainor in Microbiology at the Gusa Regional Science High School, Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City.  April 2001.
  78. Commencement Speaker during the 10th Commencement Exercises of the Iligan City East High School (Regional Science High School, Region XII), Santa Felomina, Iligan City. March 28, 1995
  79. Participant, Training Course on Molecular Techniques and Genetic Engineering, March 15-26, 1995. University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
  80. Resource Speaker/Discussant. Planning Conference of the College of Science and Mathematics, MSU-Iligan Institute of  Technology, Iligan City. May 16-17, 1995.
  81. Trainor, Literary and Cultural Events, MSU Foundation Day Celebration. February 15, 1995.
  82. Discussant during the Mindanao Universities Science Consortium Workshop. February 2-4, 1995. Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City.
  83. Resource Speaker/Discussant during the 4th Faculty Congress of the Mindanao State University System held on December 9-11, 1994.  MSU Campus, Maguindanao, Philippines.
  84. Resource Speaker during the 5th Regional Chemistry Congress of the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines, Inc. Region X/XII chapters.  October 18-20, 1994, Initao, Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
  85. Resource Speaker during the 26th Annual Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, October 20, 1994 held at the Mindanao State University, Marawi City campus.
  86. Paper Presentor during the National Convention of the Japanese Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry. March 1994, University of Tokyo, Japan.
  87. Participant/Discussant during the 1st National Symposium in Marine Science, May 16-18, 1990, University of the Philippines, Marine Science Institute, Bolinao Pangasinan.
  88. Discussant/Participant during the 9th Annual Seminar Workshop of the Physiology Society of the Philippines, Boracay Island, Aklan, the Philippines. April 27-29, 1990.
  89. Member, Panel of Examiners. Secondary Student Research Papers for the School Year 1989-1990.  Integrated Development School, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  90. Resource Speaker/Paper Presentor during the 22nd Annual Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences held at MSU-Tawi-tawi Campus on October 24-26, 1989.  Bongao, TawiTawi. Sulu Archipelago.
  91. Resource Speaker/Paper Presentor during the 8th Annual Seminar Workshop of the Physiology Society of the Philippines on May 19-21, 1989 at Ligpo Island Resort, San Luis, Batangas, Philippines.
  92. Resource Speaker/Paper Presentor during the 21st Annual Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences.  Jan. 19-21, 1989.  MSU, Marawi City.
  93. Participant. Training Course on Basic Techniques in Plant Tissue Culture, University of the Philippines, Natural Science Research Center, Diliman, Quezon City.  October 19-21, 1988.
  94. Lecturer, during the 1st Lecture Forum of the Biology Teachers Association (BIOTA) of the Philippines, August 14, 1988. MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  95. Resource Speaker during the Symposium of the Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines on the theme: A Healthy Environment is the Strength of the Nation. June 24, 1988. MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  96. Discussant during the 17th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for Microbiology. May 26, 1988. Manila, Philippines.
  97. Participant during the 7th Annual Seminar Workshop of the Physiology Society of the Philippines on May 16-18, 1988.  University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
  98. Resource Speaker/Paper Presentor during the 23rd Annual Convention of the Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines, Inc. April 5-7, 1988. Leyte National High School, Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines.
  99. Resource Speaker during the 20th Annual Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences. Dec. 17-20, 1987.  Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines.
  100. Participant, Seminar Workshop for Microtechnique, Nov. 13-15, 1986. MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  101. Resource Speaker/Paper Presentor during the 18th Annual Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences, Dec. 12-14, 1985.  Visayas State College of Agriculture, Baybay, Leyte.
  102. Discussant/Organizer, Mindanao Universities Science Consortium- Curriculum Review Conference Workshop. Nov. 4-6, 1984. MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  103. Participant, 1st  National Convention of the College Teachers Association of the Philippines, April 12-14, 1984. University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Iloilo City.
  104. Participant during the 19th Annual Convention of the Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines. April 12-14, 1984.  University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Iloilo City.
  105. Participant during the Seminar  on the Recent Trends in Zoology and Biology. May 30 – June 4, 1983.  University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
  106. Participant during the 18th Annual Convention of the Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines, April 17-19, 1982. MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology.
  107. Resource Speaker / Paper Presentor during the 17th Annual Convention of the Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines, April 17-19, 1982. MSU, Marawi City.
  108. Resource Speaker during the 5th National Conference on Anthropology and Technology, Third World Perspective, April 15-18, 1982.  MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City.
  109. Discussant/Participant during the 3rd Philippine Environmental Congress of the Philippine Federation for Environmental Concern. Nov. 9, 1981, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, Laguna.
  110. Participant during the 14th Annual Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences. Nov. 13-14, 1981. MSU-Naawan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental.
  111. Participant, MSU-IIT Management Improvement Program. August 14, 1981. MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  112. Participant during the Symposium on the Development of Southern Philippines through Research and Appropriate Technology, July 24-26, 1981. MSU-IIT, Iligan City.
  113. Participant during the 4th International Coral Reef Symposium, May 18-22, 1981, Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines.
  114. Participant during the 7th Annual Biology Week Seminar, February 14-15, 1980 at the Mindanao State University, Marawi City.
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