CURRICULUM VITAE
Prof. Dr. Rer. Nat. Thomas Edison Espinoza Dela Cruz, FPAM
Professor of Microbiology
Fellow, Philippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM)
Address: Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, and
Fungal Biodiversity and Systematics Group
Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences
University of Santo Tomas
España 1015 Manila, Philippines
Telephone Nr.: (+632) 406-1611 local 8297 / 4043
Fax Nr.: (+632) 731 4031
Email addresses: [email protected] / [email protected]
Career Highlights and Summary of Achievements
finished doctorate degree in natural sciences with specialization in mycology at the University of
Braunschweig, Germany as a German academic exchange scholar (DAAD)
member/officer of the Philippine Academy of Microbiology [Diplomate (2010), then Fellow (2012)] and
12 professional scientific organizations (3 international, 9 national), and the country representative to
the Asia Mycology Committee (2007-2011, 2011-2015)
recipient of international/national honors/awards and fellowships:
o National Academy of Science and Technology – Outstanding Young Scientist (2012)
o US Department of State Fulbright Fellowship Advanced Research and Lecturing Award (2011)
o ASM-UNESCO Leadership Grant for International Educators (2011)
o Global Taxonomy Initiative – Capacity Building Training Grant (2011)
o Mycological Society of America Martin-Baker Research Award (2009)
o City U – Molitoris Prize for Marine Mycology (2004)
o 7 Best Paper Presentation in Professional Scientific Meetings (2 international, 5 national)
o 9 Best Poster Presentation in Professional Scientific Meetings (2 international, 7 national)
o 6 University-based Awards
awarded 12 travel grants to attend international conferences/workshops (from 2001-2012)
recipient of 5 research awards/grants, 2 seminar grants and 13 grants for students theses/dissertation
publications in peer-reviewed, international and national scientific journals
o one (1) book chapter, 12 international journals, 14 national journals
o published more than 20 scientific papers in the last 6 years (2006-2012)
reviewer for 4 international journals and 3 national journals
supervised 12 graduate students (1 PhD, 11 MSc) and 22 groups of undergraduate students, currently
supervising 6 graduate students (1 PhD, 4 MSc) and 4 groups of undergraduate students
conducted, organized and presented/co-presented 14 seminar-workshops, 8 training courses for
teachers/students, 24 invited lectures, 44 oral presentations, and 63 poster presentations
travelled to 26 countries for scientific meetings and cultural visits
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Educational Background
Doctor of Natural Sciences (Dr. Rer. Nat.)
Institute of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, 2002 - 2006
University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany
Title of Dissertation: “Marine Dendryphiella species from different geographical locations: an integrated,
polyphasic approach to its taxonomy and physioecology”, Magna cum Laude (with high honors)
Adviser: PD Dr. Barbara E. Schulz
Co-Adviser: PD Dr. Irina S. Druzhinina (University of Vienna, Austria)
Master of Science in Biological Sciences, Cum Laude (with honors)
Graduate School, 1996 - 1999
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Title of Thesis: “In Vitro Culture and Alkaloid Detection in Callus Culture of Ipomoea muricata Jacq.
(Convolvulaceae)”, Cum Laude (with honors)
Adviser: Prof. Dr. Corazon A. Menguito
Diploma in Science Teaching – Biology
University of the Philippines – Open University, Laguna, Philippines
June 1999 – 2001, April 2003
Non-degree Certificate: EDDE 210 - Online Teaching and Learning
University of the Philippines – Open University, Laguna, Philippines
November 2009 – March 2010
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Cum Laude (with honors)
College of Science, 1992 - 1996
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Title of Research Paper: “Light Inhibition of Bioluminescent Bacteria Photobacterium leiognathi as
Bioindicator of Heavy Metal Pollution”
Adviser: Prof. Dr. Irineo J. Dogma, Jr.
Membership in Professional Organizations
A. International Organizations
01. Asia Mycology Committee
Philippines - Country Representative (2007-2011, 2011-2015)
02. British Mycological Society (BMS)
Student Member (2005)
Regular Member (2006-2013)
03. American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
Contributing Member (2010-2013)
04. International Society for Fungal Conservation (ISFC)
Founding Member (2010-2013)
05. Mycological Society of Japan (MSJ)
International Member (2007-2008)
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B. National Organizations
01. Philippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM)
Fellow in Microbiology (2012)
Diplomate in Microbiology (2010)
Secretary, Council of Regents (FY 2012-2013)
Treasurer, Council of Regents (FY 2011-2012)
Specialist Microbiologist (2009)
Registered Microbiologist (2001)
02. National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
Regular Member (2011-present)
Associate Member (2007-2011)
03. Outstanding Young Scientists, Inc. / Philippine Academy of Young Scientists
Member (2012-present)
04. Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM)
Division Representative – Environmental Microbiology (FY 2012-2013)
Division Representative – Aquatic Microbiology (FY 2010-2011)
Division Representative – Aquatic Microbiology (FY 2009-2010)
Life Member (2001-present)
05. Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collections, Inc. (PNMCC)
President (2010)
Board Member (2009)
Secretary (2008)
Public Relations Officer (FY 2006-2007)
Member (2001-present)
06. Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP)
NCR Representative (FY 2012-2013)
Public Relations Officer (FY 2010-2011)
Board Member (FY 2009-2010)
Business Manager (FY 2008-2009)
NCR Representative (FY 2007-2008)
Life Member (2007-present)
07. Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines (ASBP)
Assistant Secretary (2012-2013)
Life Member (2007-present)
08. Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA)
Life Member (2007-present)
09. Natural Products Society of the Philippines (NPSP)
Ten-Year Member (2004 - 2014)
Work Experiences
(A) November 2012 - present
June 2009 – October 2012
November 2006 – May 2009
Professorial Lecturer 1
Associate Professorial Lecturer 2
Associate Professorial Lecturer 1
The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines
Graduate courses handled, course syllabi prepared (lecture and/or laboratory classes):
Advanced Microbiology
Microbial Biotechnology
Advanced Microbial Genetics
Biology of Myxomycetes
Microbial Systematics and Evolution Current Techniques in Soil and Water Microbiology
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Membership in Graduate School Thesis/Dissertation Examination Tribunal:
total number of Ph. D. dissertations evaluated:
as chairman of the examination tribunal:
as member of the examination tribunal:
as dissertation adviser:
total number of M. Sc. theses evaluated:
as chairman of the examination tribunal:
as member of the examination tribunal:
as thesis adviser:
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Graduate Students Supervised:
A. PhD Students (as major professor):
B. PhD Students in Foreign Universities (as dissertation co-supervisor):
C. MSc Students (as major professor):
(B) June 2010 – present
November 2006 – May 2010
June 2002 – October 2006
November 1999 – May 2002
June 1996 – October 1999
Completed
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On-Going
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Professor 1
Associate Professor 2
Assistant Professor 2
Instructor 4
Instructor 1
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Science, University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines
Undergraduate courses handled (lecture and laboratory classes):
General Biology
Concepts in Biological Sciences
Fundamentals of Microbiology
Biology of Algae, Fungi and Lichens
Microbial Genetics
Microbial Ecology
Cell and Molecular Biology
Course syllabi prepared/edited:
Fundamentals of Microbiology (lecture and laboratory)
Biology of Algae, Fungi and Lichens (lecture and laboratory)
Microbial Genetics (lecture and laboratory)
Instructional material prepared/edited:
Laboratory Manual in General Microbiology (for B. Sc. Microbiology students)
Laboratory Manual in Biology of Algae and Fungi
Laboratory Manual in Microbial Genetics
Undergraduate Students Supervised: Completed
On-going
(3) June 1999 - present
27 groups (4-5 students per group)
5 groups (3-4 students per group)
Faculty Researcher (Group Leader/Project Leader)
Fungal Biodiversity and Systematics Group
Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences (RCNAS)
Thomas Aquinas Research Complex
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Research Interests:
1. fungal biodiversity, systematics (taxonomy & phylogeny) and ecology
marine fungi, fungal endophytes, lichens and slime molds (myxomycetes, dictyostelids)
2. fungal ecophysiology
microbe-microbe interactions (antagonism) and substrate degradation (bioremediation)
3. fungal bioactive secondary metabolites (fungal natural products)
marine fungi, fungal endophytes and lichens
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(4) June 2006 – May 2011
Responsibilities:
(5) June 2010 – May 2011
Responsibilities:
(6) June 2006 – present
Curator, UST Collection of Microbial Strains (USTCMS)
Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences
University of Santo Tomas, Manila
culture, maintenance and preservation of microbial cultures
distribution of cultures and culture collection management
microbiological assays: water & food testing, painting analysis
conduct trainings and consultations
Coordinator for Microbiology
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Science
University of Santo Tomas, Manila
assist department chair in academic duties
assign teaching load to faculty members of microbiology
manage student microbiology laboratory
assist students with their concerns and activities
Reviewer/Evaluator in Scientific Journals:
International:
1. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education
member, Editorial Board (2012-2013)
2. FEMS Microbiology Letters
3. Fungal Biology
4. African Journal of Microbiology
National:
1. Philippine Science Letters
2. Acta Manilana
3. Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology
Scholarships, Grants and Awards
I. Scholarships and Fellowships
1. USA Department of State: Fulbright Fellowship, Department of Biological Sciences, University of
Arkansas, USA (September – November 2011).
2. Global Taxonomy Initiative – Capacity Building Training Fellowship, National Botanic Garden of Belgium,
April 2011.
3. Deutscher Akademischer Austauschsdienst (DAAD) graduate scholarship grant for doctoral studies,
Institute of Microbiology, Technical University Braunschweig, Germany (April 2002-June 2006) .
4. Anthony Aguirre Memorial Scholarship Grant for Master of Science in Biological Sciences, Graduate
School, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines (June 1996-May 1999).
II. Honors and Awards
A. International Awards
1. ASM-UNESCO 2011 Leadership Grant for International Educators, USA, June 2011.
2. Martin–Baker Research Award, Mycological Society of America, USA, June 2009.
3. Meeting Attendance Grant, Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS), October 2008.
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B. National Awards
1. National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) – 2012 Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS) in the
field of Mycology, awarded on 12 July 2012, Manila Hotel, Philippines.
2. Fellow in Microbiology (FPAM), Philippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM), awarded on 12 April 2012,
Diamond Hotel, Manila, Philippines.
3. Diplomate in Microbiology (DPAM), Philippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM), awarded on 29 April 2010,
Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
C. Best Presentation Awards in Scientfic Congresses, Symposia and Meetings
International:
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1. Best Paper Presentation (Professional Level), 6 Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 40 Philippine
Society for Microbiology (PSM) Annual Convention, Philippine International Convention Center, Manila
(10-14 May 2011), as research adviser.
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2. Best Oral Paper Presentation, 2 place (City U – Molitoris Prize for Marine Mycology), 11 International
Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, Taichung, Taiwan (15-19 November 2009), as research
adviser.
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3. Best Poster Presentation (City U – Molitoris Prize for Marine Mycology), 11 International Marine and
Freshwater Mycology Symposium, Taichung, Taiwan (15-19 November 2009), as research adviser.
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4. Best Poster Presentation (City U – Molitoris Prize for Marine Mycology), 9 International Marine and
Freshwater Mycology Symposium, Chiang Mai, Thailand (14-19 November 2004), as presenter.
National:
1. Best Paper Presentation (3rd place), 15th Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific
Meeting and Symposium, Rizal Technology University, Mandaluyong City (11 April 2013), as research
adviser.
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2. Best Poster Presentation (2 place), 2 National DOST-SEI ASTHRD – NSC Scholar’s Conference,
Traders Hotel, Manila, Philippines (21-22 February 2013), as research adviser.
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3. Best Poster Presentation (Agro-Fisheries Division), 39 Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology (PSBMB) Annual Convention, Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
(29-30 November 2012), as research adviser.
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4. Best Paper Presentation (3 place), 14 Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific
Meeting and Symposium, PhilRICE, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija (24 April 2012), as research
adviser.
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5. Best Paper Presentation, 13 Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific Meeting and
Symposium, University of the Philippines – Los Baños, College, Laguna (15 April 2011), as research
adviser.
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6. Best Paper Presentation (Professional Level), 39 Philippine Society for Microbiology (PSM) Annual
Scientific Meeting, Avenue Plaza Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur (29-30 April 2010), as research
adviser.
7. Best Paper Presentation, 12th Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific Meeting and
Symposium, Nueva Viscaya State University, Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya (16 April 2010), as research
adviser.
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8. Best Poster Award (2 Place), 12 Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific Meeting
and Symposium, Nueva Viscaya State University, Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya (16 April 2010), as
research adviser.
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9. Best Poster Presentation, 9 Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collection, Inc. (PNMCC) Annual
Symposium and General Assembly, De la Salle University, Manila (21 November 2009), as research
adviser.
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10. Best Poster Award, 27 Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines (ASBP) Annual Scientific
Conference, National Museum, Manila (29-30 May 2009), as research adviser.
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11. Best Paper Presentation, 11 Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific Meeting and
Symposium, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite (29 April 2009), as research adviser and presenter.
12. Best Poster Award (3rd Prize, Cluster III), 76th General Membership Assembly of the National Research
Council of the Philippines (NRCP), Manila (11 March 2009), as research adviser.
13. Best Poster Award (2nd Place), 13th Annual Convention Natural Products Society of the Philippines
(NPSP), UP NISMED, Quezon City (03 December 2008), as research adviser.
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14. Best Poster Award (1 Place), 10 Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific Meeting
and Symposium, Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet (15-16 April 2008), as research adviser.
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15. Best Poster Award (3 Place), 10 Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific Meeting
and Symposium, Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet (15-16 April 2008), as research adviser.
D. University Awards
1. University of Santo Tomas International Publication Award 2008-2010 and Gold Series Award 20082010, awarded in UST, 29 August 2012.
2. The Outstanding Thomasian Alumni (TOTAL) Awards: 2011 TOTAL Young Thomasian Achiever Award,
awarded in UST, 31 March 2012.
3. University of Santo Tomas International Publication Award 2006-2008, awarded in UST, 21 July 2010.
4. Outstanding Researcher (Natatanging Mananaliksik) – Science and Technology (Gawad San Alberto
Magno), awarded in UST, 10 March 2010.
5. Best Research Award – Science and Technology (Gawad San Alberto Magno), awarded in UST, 27
February 2009.
6. University of Santo Tomas Silver Series 2000 – 2002, awarded in UST, 27 February 2003.
III. Research Awards and Financial Grants Received:
A. Research Grants:
1. Studienstiftung Mykologie, “Isolation, Identification and Antimicrobial Activities of Fungal Endophytes
Associated with the Philippine Endemic Tree Canarium ovatum,” total amount = Euro 2,000.00 (April 2012
– March 2013, in collaboration with Mr. Jeremy Martin O. Torres, Ateneo de Manila University and Dr.
Marc Stadler, Germany).
2. National Research Council of the Philippines Research Grant, “Biodiversity of marine fungi associated
with mangroves collected in selected coastal areas in Luzon and assessment of their antimicrobial
activities,” total amount = PHP 550,000.00 (June 2011 – May 2012)
3. British Mycology Society Small Grant, “Establishment of the UST Myxomycete Herbarium and
Development of a Myxomycete Photoguide,” total amount = GBP 250.00 (October 2010 – March 2011)
4. Martin-Baker Research Award (Mycological Society of America), “Biodiversity and Sytematics of
Myxomycetes in Lubang Islands, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines,” total amount = US $ 2,500.00 (April
2009 – March 2010).
5. Studienstiftung Mykologie, “Biodiversity and Systematics of Myxomycetes in Mt. Arayat National Park,
Pampanga in the Philippines,” total amount = Euro 1,500.00 (August 2008 – April 2009).
B. Grants Received to Support Seminar-Workshops:
1. “Innovative teaching and research strategies for microbiology educators,” 01-02 March 2012, Ateneo de
Naga University, Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines (with financial support from the American Society
for Microbiology, total amount = US $ 300.00).
2. “Innovative teaching strategies in microbiology,” 08 July 2011, University of Santo Tomas, Manila,
Philippines (with financial support from the American Society for Microbiology and UNESCO, total amount
= US $ 300.00).
C. Equipment and Material Grants Received:
1. Deutscher Akademischer AustauschDienst (DAAD) special literature program: books, total amount = Euro
200.00 per year (Year 2007 - 2013).
2. Deutscher Akademischer AustauschDienst (DAAD) small equipment grant: Eppendorf Pipettor Sets (0.5
µL to 1000 µL), MultiChannel Pipettor (300 µL) & Automatic Liquid Dispenser (25 ml), total amount = Euro
1,500.00 (June 2006).
D. Thesis/Dissertation Grants Received by Graduate/Undergraduate Students:
1. Department of Science and Technology – National Science Consortium (DOST-NSC) thesis grant for
Llewelyn S. Moron (UST Graduate School), Occurrence and antimicrobial activities of mangrove fungal
endophytes from selected coastal areas in Luzon, Philippines, June 2011 – March 2013, total amount =
Php 50,000.00.
2. Department of Science and Technology – National Science Consortium (DOST-NSC) thesis grant for
Anthony T. Buaya (UST Graduate School), Comparative community analysis of plasmodial slime molds
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(myxomycetes) from Cavite and Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, June 2011 – March 2013, total amount = Php
50,000.00.
Commission on Higher Education - Philippines (CHED) and Department of Science and Technology:
dissertation grant for Angeles M. de Leon (UST Graduate School), Biodiversity, taxonomy, molecular
phylogeny, and in vitro culture of mushrooms utilized by the Aeta communities in Central Luzon, October
2011 - present, total amount = Php 60,000.00 (CHED) + Php 100,000.00 (DOST).
UST Office for Community Development (OCD) thesis grant for Kriscia Anne F. Cajigal, Robin V. Antonio,
Ma. Isabel D. Arcangel, Azel G. Alfonso and Sheena May G. Ocampo (College of Science), Occurrence
and distribution of indoor airborne fungi in Kasiglahan Village, Rodriguez, Rizal, April 2011 – March 2012,
total amount = Php 10,000.00.
UST Office for Community Development (OCD) thesis grant for Gazel Marie Ablao, Kristine Joy Chua,
Elijah Avante and Vallance Edlagan (College of Science), Antimicrobial activities of lignicolous marine
fungi isolated from mangroves collected in Maragondon, Cavite, April 2010 – March 2011, total amount =
Php 12,000.00.
Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
(DOST-PCHRD) thesis grant for Johnmartin M. delos Reyes (UST Graduate School), Diversity and
biological activities of the fruticose lichen Usnea from Mt. Tapulao, Zambales, October 2010 – present,
total amount = Php 35,000.00.
Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
(DOST-PCHRD) thesis grant for Jeremy Martin O. Torres (UST Graduate School), Biodiversity and
xylanase production of marine fungi associated with decayed leaves of mangroves from Luzon Island,
Philippines, June 2009 – March 2011, total amount = Php 37,000.00.
Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
(DOST-PCHRD) thesis grant for Krystle Angelique A. Santiago (UST Graduate School), Distribution and
biological activities of fruticose lichens of the genus Usnea from selected sites in Luzon, Philippines, June
2009 – March 2011, total amount = Php 35,000.00.
Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
(DOST-PCHRD) thesis grant for Carly Simon P. Ramirez (UST Graduate School), Biodiversity and
biological activities of fungal endophytes associated with mangroves from Luzon Island, Philippines, June
2009 – March 2011, total amount = Php 35,000.00.
Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
(DOST-PCHRD) thesis grant for Lydda L. Masangcay (UST Graduate School), Antibiotic susceptibilities
and genetic diversity of EβBL-producing Klebsiella species collected from three tertiary hospitals in Metro
Manila, April 2009 – October 2010, total amount = Php 50,000.00.
Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
(DOST-PCHRD) thesis grant for Dianne L. Dizon (UST Graduate School), Marine fungi associated with
seagrasses of Lubang Island: diversity and assessment of their antibacterial activities, January 2009 –
October 2010, total amount = Php 50,000.00.
Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology
Research and Development (DOST-PCASTRD) thesis grant for Sittie Aisha B. Macabago (UST Graduate
School), Plasmodial myxomycetes from Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro: taxonomy, diversity and in
vitro culture, January 2009 – October 2010, total amount = Php 30,000.00.
Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) thesis grant for Paul
Richard J. Yulo (UST Graduate School), Biodiversity, taxonomy and feeding preferences of cellular slime
molds (dictyostelids) from Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, January 2009 – March 2010,
total amount = Php 30,000.00.
Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
(DOST-PCHRD) thesis grant for Nikki Heherson A. Dagamac (UST Graduate School), Myxomycetes
(slime molds) along the two trails of Mt. Arayat National Park, Pampanga, Philippines: Diversity,
Taxonomy and Development of an Interactive Database, June 2008 – March 2010, total amount = Php
30,000.00.
Commission on Higher Education - Philippines (CHED) financial grant: thesis grant for Michael Jay L.
Solis (UST Graduate School), Marine fungi from Kappaphycus alvarezii and K. striatum (Rhodophyta):
Biodiversity, Taxonomy and Ice-Ice Disease Induction, June 2007 - October 2008, total amount = Php
60,000.00.
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Publications
A. Marine and Mangrove Fungi: 9
A.1. ISI-indexed Scientific Journals
(1) Torres JMO, dela Cruz TEE. 2012. Production and partial characterization of xylanases from Philippine
mangrove fungi and application of the crude enzymes in enzymatic pretreatment of recycled paper pulps.
World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology (in press).
(2) Torres JMO, Cardenas CV, Moron LS, Guzman APA, dela Cruz TEE, 2011. Dye decolorization activities
of marine-derived fungi isolated from Manila Bay and Calatagan Bay, Philippines. Philippine Journal of
Science 140 (2): 133-143.
(3) Solis MJ, Draeger S, dela Cruz TE, 2010. Marine-derived fungi from Kappaphycus alvarezii and K.
striatum as potential causative agents of ice-ice disease in farmed seaweeds. Botanica Marina 53: 587594.
(4) Ramirez CS, Connel G, Hernandez SM, Ruiz H, Sabit MB, dela Cruz TEE, 2010. Characterization of
marine yeasts isolated from different substrates collected in Calatagan, Batangas. Philippine Journal of
Systematic Biology 4: 1-11.
(5) Mendoza RAJ, Estanislao K, Aninipot JF, Dahonog RA, de Guzman J, Torres JMO, dela Cruz TEE, 2010.
Biosorption of mercury by the marine fungus Dendryphiella salina. Acta Manilana 58: 25-29.
(6) Yao MLC, Villanueva JDH, Tumana MLS, Calimag JG, Bungihan ME, dela Cruz TE, 2009. Antimicrobial
activities of marine fungi isolated from seawater and marine sediments. Acta Manilana 57: 19-27.
(7) Schulz B, Draeger S, dela Cruz TE, Rheinheimer J, Siems K, Loesgen S, Bitzer J, Schloerke O, Zeeck A,
Koch I, Hussain H, Dai J, Krohn K, 2008. Screening strategies for obtaining novel, biologically active,
fungal secondary metabolites from marine habitats. Botanica Marina 51: 219-234. (2008 Journal Impact
Factor: 0.844)
(8) dela Cruz TE, Schulz BE, Kubicek CP, Druzhinina IS, 2006. Carbon source utilization by marine
Dendryphiella species D. arenaria and D. salina. FEMS Microbiology Ecology 58: 343-353. (2006 Journal
Impact Factor: 3.157)
(9) dela Cruz TE, Wagner S, Schulz B, 2006. Physiological responses of marine Dendryphiella species from
different geographical locations. Mycological Progress 5 (2): 108-119. (2008 Journal Impact Factor: 1.791)
B. Myxomycetes and Dictyostelids: 16
B.1. ISI-indexed Scientific Journals
(1) Dagamac NHA, Stephenson SL, dela Cruz TEE. 2013. Plasmodial myxomycetes at different elevations in
Mt. Arayat National Park, Pampanga, Philippines. Nova Hedwigia (in press).
(2) Cheng CBT, Yu KNT, Campos ML, Adora JMV, Pascua GCP, Pangilinan MVB, Buaya AT, dela Cruz
TEE. 2013. Occurrence and diversity of myxomycetes (plasmodial slime molds) along the northern slope
of Mt. Makulot, Cuenca, Batangas. Asian Journal of Biodiversity (in press).
(3) Kuhn RV, Javier AOM, Rodillas CP, Parra CM, Corpuz LHM, Moron LS, dela Cruz TEE. 2013. Occurrence
and distribution of plasmodial myxomycetes (slime molds) in three provinces of Luzon Island, Philippines.
Philippine Science Letters 6 (1): 1-7.
(4) Yulo PRJ, dela Cruz TEE. 2012. Bacterial and yeast food preferences of cellular slime molds
(dictyostelids) isolated from Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Philippine Journal of
Systematic Biology 6: 46-53.
(5) dela Cruz TEE, Santiago KAA, Ramirez CSP, Torres JMO, Dagamac NHA, Yap J, Ching M, Yulo PRJ,
2011. Occurrence of cellular slime molds (dictyostelids) in Subic Bay Natural Forest Reserve, Zambales,
Philippines. Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology 5: 99-104.
(6) dela Cruz TEE, Pangilinan MVB, Cruz RJ, de Jesus EE, Puylong RG, Dagamac NHA, 2010. A checklist
of plasmodial myxomycetes (slime molds) from Subic Watershed Forest Reserve, Zambales, Philippines.
Acta Manilana 58: 41-45.
(7) Macabago SAB, Dagamac NHA, dela Cruz TEE, 2010. Diversity and distribution of plasmodial
myxomycetes (slime molds) from La Mesa Ecopark, Quezon City, Philippines. Biotropia 17 (2): 51-61.
(8) dela Cruz TEE, Kuhn RV, Javier AOM, Parra CM, Quimio TH, 2009. Status of the myxomycete collection
at the UPLB – Museum of Natural History (UPLB-MNH) Mycological Herbarium. Philippine Journal of
Systematic Biology 3: 97-111.
B.2. Non-ISI, Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals
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(1) Atayde RJD, Sebastian BH, Bumatay JJT, Magpayo MJDG, Mamba MMA, Macabago SAB, dela Cruz
TEE. 2012. Myxomycetes (plasmodial slime molds) from Biak-na-Bato National Park and Angat Dam,
Bulacan, Philippines. Philippine BIOTA Journal (in press).
(2) Yulo PRJ, dela Cruz TEE. 2012. Diversity and distribution of cellular slime molds in Lubang Island,
Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Mycology (in press).
(3) Macabago SAB, dela Cruz TEE, Stephenson SL. 2012. First records of myxomycetes from Lubang
Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Sydowia 64(1):109-118.
(4) Dagamac NHA, Stephenson SL, dela Cruz TEE. 2012. Occurrence, distribution, and diversity of
myxomycetes (plasmodial slime molds) along two transects in Mt. Arayat, National Park, Pampanga,
Philippines. Mycology: International Journal of Fungal Biology 3 (2): 119-126.
(5) Yulo PRJ, dela Cruz TEE. 2011. Cellular slime molds isolated from Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro,
Philippines. Mycosphere 2 (5): 565-573.
(6) Dagamac NHA, Pangilinan MVB, Stephenson SL, dela Cruz TEE. 2011. List of species collected and
interactive database of myxomycetes (plasmodial slime molds) for Mt. Arayat National Park, Pampanga,
Philippines. Mycosphere 2 (4): 449-455.
(7) Dagamac NHA, Leontyev D, dela Cruz TEE, 2010. Corticolous myxomycetes associated with Samanea
saman collected from different sites in Luzon Island, Philippines. Philippine BIOTA 43:2-15.
(8) Moreno G, Mitchell DW, Stephenson SL, dela Cruz TE, 2009. A new species of Craterium (Myxomycetes)
with reticulate spores. Bol. Soc. Micol. Madrid 33:175-180.
C. Fungal Endopyhtes and Fruticose Lichens: 6
C.1. ISI-indexed Scientific Journals
(1) Bungihan ME, Tan MA, Takayama H, dela Cruz TEE, Nonato MG. 2013. A new macrolide isolated from
the endophytic fungus Colletotrichum sp. Philippine Science Letters 6 (1): 57-73.
(2) Bungihan ME, Tan MA, Kitajima M, Kogure N, Franzblau SG, dela Cruz TEE, Takayama H, Nonato MG.
2011. Bioactive metabolites of Diaporthe sp. P133, an endophytic fungus isolated from Pandanus
amaryllifolius. Journal of Natural Medicines 65: 606-609. (2009 Journal Impact Factor: 1.027)
(3) Santiago KA, Borricano JN, Canal J, Marcelo DM, Perez MC, dela Cruz TEE, 2010. Antimicrobial
activities of selected fruticose lichens from different sites in Luzon. Philippine Science Letters 3(2): 18-29.
(4) Dagamac NHA, Sogono PG, Cabalfin RCB, Adducul ACY, dela Cruz TEE, 2008. Fungal root endophytes
from Musa spp. as biological control agents against the plant pathogen Fusarium oxysporum. Acta
Manilana 56: 27-35.
C.2. Non-ISI, Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals
(1) Santiago KAA, Sangvichien E, Boonpragob K, dela Cruz TEE. 2013. Secondary metabolic profiling and
antibacterial activities of different species of Usnea collected in Northern Philippines. Mycosphere 4(2):
267-280.
(2) Bungihan ME, Tan MA, Kogure N, Kitajima M, dela Cruz TEE, Takayama H, Nonato MG. 2010. A new
isocoumarin compound from an endophytic fungus Guignardia sp. isolated from Pandanus amaryllifolius
Roxb. ACGC Chemical Research Communications 24:13-16.
D. Macrofungi, Microbiology Education, and Other Research Topics: 7
D.1. ISI-indexed Scientific Journals
(1) Montano GL, Chan JS, Jarabelo RE, Pastor ABI, dela Cruz TEE, 2009. Isolation and characterization of
purple nonsulfur bacteria (PNSB) from rice paddy soil in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Philippine Journal
of Systematic Biology 3 (1): 57-67.
(2) dela Cruz TE, Menguito C, 2000. Callus induction in Ipomoea muricata Jacq. hypocotyl and leaf explants.
Acta Manilana 48: 53 – 60.
D.2. Non-ISI, Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals
(1) dela Cruz TEE, Pangilinan MVB, Litao RA. 2012. Printed identification key or web-based identification
guide: an effective tool for species identification?. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education 13 (2):
180-182.
(2) de Leon AM, Reyes RG, dela Cruz TEE. 2012. An ethnomycological survey of the macrofungi utilized by
the Aeta communities in Central Luzon, Philippines. Mycosphere 3 (2): 251-259.
(3) Macabago SAB, dela Cruz TEE. 2012. Development of a myxomycete photoguide as a teaching tool for
microbial taxonomy. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education 13 (1): 67-69.
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(4) Battung MA, Ojuederie OS, Vispo KE, Yoro EDR, dela Cruz TEE, 2009. Antifungal activities of locally
isolated Lactobacillus species from milk products. Philippine Biota XLII (1): 33-44.
(5) dela Cruz TE, Ancheta M, Capaque R, Mantes A, Perez ME, 1997. Light inhibition of Photobacterium
leiognathi as bioindicator of heavy metal pollution. Philippine Technology Journal 22 (3): 45 – 51.
E. Published Books, Book Chapters and Conference Proceedings: 2
(1) dela Cruz TE, Pangilinan MV, Litao RA. May 2011. Printed identification key or web-based identification
guide; an effective tool for species identification?. Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education 12 (1): p.
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113. Published 18 Annual American Society for Microbiology Conference for Undergraduate Educators
(ASMCUE) Abstracts.
(2) dela Cruz TEE, Schulz BE, Druzhinina IS, 2010. Polyphasic approaches to the taxonomy of the marine
Dendryphiella species from different geographic origins. In: Fungal Biochemistry and Biotechnology (VK
Gupta, M Tuohy, RK Gaur, editors). LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrücken, Germany. ISBN:
978-3-8433-5800-2
F. Peer-reviewed Instructional Materials: 1
(1) dela Cruz TEE and Torres JMO. 2012. Gelatin Hydrolysis Test. An Online Laboratory Protocol for the
website MicrobeLibrary by the American Society for Microbiology (available online November 2012).
Fellowships and Research Visits
A. Fellowships and Post-Doctoral Trainings (>1 month):
1. “Biodiversity, taxonomy and ecological patterns of myxomycetes associated with aerial and ground leaf
litter in temperate (USA) and tropical (Philippines) forests,” September 01 – November 30, 2011 (3
months), Department of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas, USA.
techniques learned: myxomycete identification, digital photography, protostelids identification
Source of Funding: Fulbright Fellowship
2. “Taxonomy and preservation of plasmodial myxomycetes, herbarium management and development of an
interactive database,” 04 April - 02 May 2011 (1 month), National Botanic Garden of Belgium, Meise,
Belgium.
techniques learned: myxomycete identification and preservation, herbarium preparation and
management, setting-up interactive database
Source of Funding: Belgian Royal Institute of Natural Sciences – Global Taxonomy Initiative
3. “Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of marine fungi,” 10 May - 11 June 2010 (1 month),
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Pathumthani, Thailand.
techniques learned: genomic DNA extraction, PCR, gene sequence analysis (PAUP, MrBayes)
Source of Funding: National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), UST Office
for Grants and Endowment
4. “Identification of fungi by BIOLOG Phenotype Microarrays and Gene Sequence Analysis,” 01-30 April
2005 (1 month), Institute of Chemical Engineering, Technical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
techniques learned: carbon source utilization profiling using BIOLOG PM, DNA extraction and PCR
amplification, RAPD, gene sequence analysis
Source of Funding: DAAD Post-graduate Scholarship Grant
B. Research Training and Visits (<1 month):
1. “Harnessing bioinformatics for in silico design, prediction, and analysis of enzyme – protein structures and
functions,” 28 October - 04 November 2012, Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Faculty of
Biosciences & Bioengineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia.
techniques learned: bioinformatics tool in protein prediction, site-directed mutagenesis
Source of Funding: UTM Malaysia
2. “Instrument Technology: Application in Nano, Bio and Green Technology,” 15-26 October 2012,
Instrument Technology Research Center, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
techniques learned: lectures on nanotechnology, biomedical devices, bio-entrepreneurship
Source of Funding: National Science Council of Taiwan, R.O.C.
3. “Isolation and culture of marine fungi, Halophytophthora and thraustochytrids,” 05-11 July 2009, Institute of
Marine Biology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan.
techniques learned: isolation and purification of fungi from decaying mangrove leaves and woods
Source of Funding: National Science Council of Taiwan, R.O.C.
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4. “Advances in molecular biology techniques to assess microbial biodiversity,” 20-31 May 2001, ASEAN
Regional Center for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO-BIOTROP), Bogor, Indonesia.
techniques learned: DNA extraction from environmental samples, PFGE, ARDRA, enrichment
culture techniques for thermophiles and anoxygenic photosynthetic bacteria
Source of Funding: SEAMEO-BIOTROP and UST Office for Grants and Endowment
Research Trainings Organized for Graduate Students:
1. Llewelyn S. Moron. School of Biological Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea (16
December 2012 - 12 January 2013).
2. Angeles M. de Leon. National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Pathumthani,
Thailand (05 - 16 November 2012).
3. Jeremy Martin O. Torres. Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Faculty of Biosciences &
Bioengineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia (28 October - 02 November 2012).
4. Anthony T. Buaya and Sittie Aisha B. Macabago. Mushroom Research Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand (15 23 June 2012).
5. Krystle Angelique A. Santiago. Lichen Herbarium Unit, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand (04
- 22 October 2010).
6. Ma. Victoria B. Pangilinan and Jeremy Martin O. Torres. National Center for Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Pathumthani, Thailand (04 - 22 October 2010).
7. Dianne L. Dizon, Marie Grace B. Lavadia and Sittie Aisha B. Macabago. Institute of Marine Biology,
National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan (24 May – 09 June 2010).
8. Carly Simon P. Ramirez, Krystle Angelique A. Santiago and Jeremy Martin O. Torres. National Center for
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Pathumthani, Thailand (10 May - 11 June 2010).
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Conferences, Seminars and Symposia Attended
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Consultancies and Community Extension Services
A. Workshops Conducted/Organized (as Organizer and/or Resource Person):
B. Lecture and Hands-on Training for High School and College Teachers/Students:
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