CENTER FOR NATURAL SCIENCES AND RESOURCES RESEARCH (CNSRR)
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INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
The Center for Natural Sciences and Resource Research (CNSRR) integrates the areas of life and physical sciences to promote scientific advancement. The CNSRR includes research in but is not limited to the following areas:
CNSRR is composed of four (4) laboratories located namely, (1) Phycology Laboratory; (2) Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory; (3) Mini-Food Laboratory, and (4) PUP Herbarium.
- Biological Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Food and Nutrition Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Earth and Space Sciences
- Science & Technology Education
CNSRR is composed of four (4) laboratories located namely, (1) Phycology Laboratory; (2) Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory; (3) Mini-Food Laboratory, and (4) PUP Herbarium.
CNSRR Chief
GARY ANTONIO C. LIRIO, MEM, MSc.
GARY ANTONIO C. LIRIO, MEM, MSc.
Center Chief
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Doctorate Degree
Research Specialization/Expertise:
Membership in Professional Organization:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education (On-going)
- Master of Science in Biology
- Master in Educational Management
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Post baccalaureate in Education (Biological Science)
Research Specialization/Expertise:
- Bacillus species research, Microbiology and Parasitology, Microbial Natural Products, Antimicrobials, Infectious Diseases.
Membership in Professional Organization:
- Philippine Society for Microbiology (PSM)
- Philippine Network for Microbial Culture Collections (PNMCC)
- Philippine Society for Lactic Acid Bacteria (PSLAB)
- Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA, Ph)
RESEARCH PROGRAM/PROJECT
2020
PUP Microbank: Microbial Collection Repository with Status Monitoring and Request Assessment
PUP Microbank: Microbial Collection Repository with Status Monitoring and Request Assessment
Funding Institution :
- PUP Institutional Fund
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines, College of Computer and Information Sciences, College of Science, College of Education
- Co-Proponent
- On-going
- 2021-2022
2019
Antimicrobial activity of the Rhizospheric Bacillus species isolated from Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Organic Farm Soils in the Philippines
Antimicrobial activity of the Rhizospheric Bacillus species isolated from Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Organic Farm Soils in the Philippines
Funding Institution :
- PUP Institutional Fund
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines,
- Lead Proponent
- Completed
- 2017-2019
2018
BASILIO – A BACTERIAL DATABASE
BASILIO – A BACTERIAL DATABASE
Funding Institution :
- Commission on Higher Education, DARETO Project
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines, College of Science, College of Education, College of Computer and Information Science
- Lead Proponent
- Completed
- 2018-2022
ALGAE AS FUNCTIONAL FOOD INNOVATION RESEARCH (AFFIR)
ALGAE AS FUNCTIONAL FOOD INNOVATION RESEARCH (AFFIR)
Funding Institution :
- Commission on Higher Education, DARETO Project
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines, College of Science, College of Education, College of Computer and Information Science
- Co-Proponent
- On-going
- 2018-2022
The Intervention of “Wash App Kids” to the Links of Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infection, Nutritional Status, Cognitive Ability and Academic Performance Ofschool Children in the Philippines
The Intervention of “Wash App Kids” to the Links of Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infection, Nutritional Status, Cognitive Ability and Academic Performance Ofschool Children in the Philippines
Funding Institution :
- Commission on Higher Education, DARETO Project
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines, College of Science, College of Education, College of Computer and Information Science
- Co-Proponent
- Completed
- 2018-2021
PUBLISHED RESEARCH
2022
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Lam. against Wound-Infecting Pathogens.
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Lam. against Wound-Infecting Pathogens.
APA CITATION with URL of Publication :
- Galanta, K.E., Herrera, V.F., Santos, S.G., Saguil, N., Coronado, A., Jangiam, W., and Lirio, G.A.C. (2022). Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Lam. against Wound-Infecting Pathogens. European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences: Proceedings, 11(1(s)), pp. 287-302. Retrieved from https://european-science.com/eojnss_proc/article/view/6429/2920
- Collaborative Research, Self-funded
2021
Prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth infections among school-age children in the Cagayan Valley, the Philippines.
Prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth infections among school-age children in the Cagayan Valley, the Philippines.
APA CITATION with URL of Publication :
- Labana, R., Romero, V., Guinto, A., Caril, A., Untalan, K., Reboa, A. C., Sandoval, K., Cada, K. JoyS., Lirio, G. Antonio C., Bernardo, I. RowenaA., Arocha, L. J., & Dungca, J. (2021). Prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth infections among school-age children in the Cagayan Valley, the Philippines. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 14(3), 113. https://doi.org/10.4103/1995-7645.307533
- Externally-funded, CHED
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Endophytic Fungus Isolated from Cocos nucifera(L.) Cotyledon against Medically-Important Pathogens.
Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Endophytic Fungus Isolated from Cocos nucifera(L.) Cotyledon against Medically-Important Pathogens.
APA CITATION with URL of Publication :
- Fuego, B. N., Romano, K. G., Pinlac, C. D., & Lirio, G. A. C. (2021). Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Endophytic Fungus Isolated from <i>Cocos nucifera</i> (L.) Cotyledon against Medically-Important Pathogens. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 09(01), 86–97. https://doi.org/10.4236/jbm.2021.91007
- Self-funded
2020
Structural Characterization of Functional Ingredient Levan Synthesized by Bacillus siamensis Isolated from Traditional Fermented Food in Thailand
Structural Characterization of Functional Ingredient Levan Synthesized by Bacillus siamensis Isolated from Traditional Fermented Food in Thailand
APA CITATION with URL of Publication :
- Thakham, N., Thaweesak, S., Teerakulkittipong, N., Traiosot, N., Kaikaew, A., Lirio, G. A., & Jangiam, W. (2020). Structural Characterization of Functional Ingredient Levan Synthesized by Bacillus siamensis Isolated from Traditional Fermented Food in Thailand. International Journal of Food Science, 2020, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/7352484
- Collaborative Research.
Evaluation of the biocontrol potential of endophytic bacteria isolated from Coffea liberica (w. Bull ex hiern) against brown eyespot-causing fungal phytopathogen.
Evaluation of the biocontrol potential of endophytic bacteria isolated from Coffea liberica (w. Bull ex hiern) against brown eyespot-causing fungal phytopathogen.
APA CITATION with URL of Publication :
- Lirio, G. A. C., Suavengco, A. B. A., Antonio, K. C. C., Aggarao, J. E. P., & Mamansag, J. G. (2020). Evaluation of the biocontrol potential of endophytic bacteria isolated from Coffea liberica (w. Bull ex hiern) against brown eyespot-causing fungal phytopathogen. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.21161/mjm.200778
- Collaborative Research. Self-Funded.
Bacteria-based Self-Healing Concrete Technology utilizing Urease-positive Bacillus species isolated from Lahar sediments in the Philippines.
Bacteria-based Self-Healing Concrete Technology utilizing Urease-positive Bacillus species isolated from Lahar sediments in the Philippines.
APA CITATION with URL of Publication :
- GAC Lirio, KKN Abu, RVD Gamboa, AJL Labonete (2020). Bacteria-based Self-Healing Concrete Technology utilizing Urease-positive Bacillus species isolated from Lahar sediments in the Philippines. Solid State Technology 63 (4),2512-2523. http://solidstatetechnology.us/index.php/JSST/article/view/2346
- Collaborative Research. Self-Funded.
2019
Gaps and barriers in interventions for the control of soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school-age children in an endemic area of the Philippines: a school-based point-of-view.
Gaps and barriers in interventions for the control of soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school-age children in an endemic area of the Philippines: a school-based point-of-view.
APA CITATION with URL of Publication :
- Labana, R. V., Romero, V. A., Guinto, A. M., Caril, A. N., Untalan, K. D., Reboa, A. J. C., Sandoval, K. L., Cada, K. J. S., Lirio, G. A. C., Bernardo, I. R. A., Arocha, L. J. M. G., & Dungca, J. Z. (2019). Gaps and barriers in interventions for the control of soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school-age children in an endemic area of the Philippines: a school-based point-of-view. Journal of Public Health Policy, 40(4), 478–497. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41271-019-00182-5
- Externally-funded, CHED
Antibacterial activity of the lyophilized aqueous leaf extract of the Philippine green-leafed Acalypha amentacea Roxb. (Maslakot-Ambulong) against selected human bacterial pathogens.
Antibacterial activity of the lyophilized aqueous leaf extract of the Philippine green-leafed Acalypha amentacea Roxb. (Maslakot-Ambulong) against selected human bacterial pathogens.
APA CITATION with URL of Publication :
- Ureta, R. M., Lirio, G. A. C., Ogbac, M. P. N., Cruzado, Z. I. A., & Muros, E. L. B. (2019). Antibacterial activity of the lyophilized aqueous leaf extract of the Philippine green-leafed Acalypha amentacea Roxb. (Maslakot-Ambulong) against selected human bacterial pathogens. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.21161/mjm.180323
- Collaborative Research, Self-funded
2018
Antimicrobial Activity of Epidermal Mucus from Top Aquaculture Fish Species against Medically-Important Pathogens
Antimicrobial Activity of Epidermal Mucus from Top Aquaculture Fish Species against Medically-Important Pathogens
APA CITATION with URL of Publication :
- Lirio, G. A. C., De Leon, J. A. A., & Villafuerte, A. G. (2018). Antimicrobial Activity of Epidermal Mucus from Top Aquaculture Fish Species against Medically-Important Pathogens. Walailak Journal of Science and Technology (WJST), 16(5), 329-340. https://doi.org/10.48048/wjst.2019.6287
- Collaborative Research, Self-funded
Survey of Intestinal Parasites Including Associated Risk Factors Among Food Vendors and Slaughterhouse Workers in Metro Manila, Philippines.
Survey of Intestinal Parasites Including Associated Risk Factors Among Food Vendors and Slaughterhouse Workers in Metro Manila, Philippines.
APA CITATION with URL of Publication :
- Lirio, G. A. C., Labana, R. V., Bernardo, I. R. A., Bernarte, R. P., Dungca, J. Z., & Nissapatorn, V. (2018). Survey of Intestinal Parasites Including Associated Risk Factors Among Food Vendors and Slaughterhouse Workers in Metro Manila, Philippines. KnE Social Sciences, 3(6), 493–505. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v3i6.2400
- Collaborative Research, Self-funded
COMPLETED AND ON-GOING RESEARCH
2016
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