https://msi-ibrlab.com/our-team daily 0.75 2024-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1632465031020-1LKMOMLJXHF5E0M0YWJU/Rodriguez+IB+-+2.JPG Who we are - Rodriguez, Irene B. Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1633935285918-DO1QUPPBM87QUY7QCQ94/Chard.jpg Who we are - Richard Redil Research Associate (IRON-HABS) Graduate Student (MS Marine Science) BS Biology, UPV Tacloban College Richard currently studies the effects of macronutrients and metals on the physiology of phytoplankton. He also wants to study the physiology of corals and symbionts and the environment parameters that might affect their growth. Richard likes to explore the contents of the world both in real life and on the internet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1633936725502-R7SHII8ANV86NFR4D9YY/DYLL.jpeg Who we are - Dolly Manic In-House Research Associate BS Biology, UP Baguio Dyll is interested in working on the biogeochemistry and biotechnological applications of microalgal organisms such as in carbon capture, biofuel production, among others. Also, she is a space enthusiast who currently volunteers for some space-related organizations such as the SGAC. She loves participating in citizen science projects, doing amateur astronomy, reading books, and watching anime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/55dbd244-a62e-4db8-82ba-5e52427e567f/JJ.jpg Who we are - Joshua James Versola Research Associate (IRON-HABS) Graduate Student (MS Marine Science) BS Chemistry, UP Diliman JJ wants to focus on determining the environmental impacts of socio-economic development. He aims to research on the complex interactions between development and environment, and seek means of achieving sustainability. Currently, he is studying the effects of iron limitation on the uptake of nitrogen in Symbiodiniaceae and its impact on the coral-algal symbiont relationship. Outside research, JJ enjoys his free time watching sci-fi anime, tv-series and/or movies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1633934564719-EGJB807W67IX4IAPPWUQ/Jom.jpg Who we are - Jomari Noe DOST-PCAARRD GREAT Scholar (TRACE-HABS) Graduate Student (MS Marine Science) BS Agricultural Chemistry, UP Los Baños Jomari’s thesis focuses on the impacts of macro- and micronutrient co-limitation on phytoplankton. In the future, he wants to work on science communication along with his research interests. He enjoys listening to podcasts especially Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE and Wake Up With Jim & Saab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1633937705663-6UEONW6W4WLHY4UZBSS5/Bong+2.0.jpg Who we are - Eugene Tia PhD Student (Marine Science) Bong’s fields of interest include biogeochemistry and natural products. A graduate student under the Biotechnology track, his research will focus on the interactions of the different essential elements, including metals on the growth and development of marine organisms which is vital in defining the landscape of marine ecosystems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/88fe1084-ce56-4f28-9d73-0a409f18dba4/297165018_5752375524773185_8093009401421112026_n.jpg Who we are - JACOB PARULAN PhD Student (Chemistry) BS Chemistry, UP Diliman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1633935563040-1L6L4P0MI4MPG0PT03WQ/Hannah.jpg Who we are - Hannah Mae Sucgang Graduate Student (MS Marine Science) BS Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, UP Diliman Hannah aims to do marine biology research that can help in strengthening our food security and conservation efforts. Her thesis will study the effects of nitrate and iron levels on two phytoplankton species. In her free time, she takes photos and watches anime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/88a1e916-8df0-4c0b-86c0-9b03daa19f88/IBRLab_Outlined_Logo.png Who we are - Valeri Rose Bolislis Graduate Student (MS Marine Science) BS Biology, UP Baguio Insert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/a6f55269-1b3e-42f5-a226-d2f3df1b9d2e/291687759_10160859883029749_4843729258358291611_n.jpg Who we are - Lyssa Lao Science Research Specialist II (PhycoPRO) Graduate Student (MS Chemistry) BS Biochemistry, UP Manila Lyssa is presently engaged in research on the phytochemical characterization of seaweeds, which aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding seaweeds’ potential use in food, medicine, cosmetics, and extensive research and development. 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Funded by: Commission on Higher Education https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/62e50057-ac8d-465d-9457-0c0151358628/IMG_5504.jpg Home - PhycoPRO - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://msi-ibrlab.com/home/magwai monthly 0.5 2023-01-25 https://msi-ibrlab.com/home/project-two-s7hmk monthly 0.5 2021-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1634285327419-67A07UOF8FNOZGDV67M7/DJI_0795.JPG Home - Mediate-HABs - The “Trace metals and nutrients from aerosol deposition: Impacts on community structure and occurrence of harmful algal blooms project” or the Mediate-HABs project came through with funding from the DOST Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO)-Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Joint Research Initiative. The project aims to quantify the macronutrient, micronutrient and trace metal contribution from aerosol deposition on the phytoplankton community structure and succession. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/793feb59-47ac-47b0-ab29-46018248e49f/DSC_1814.JPG Home - Mediate-HABs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/6a865f4c-d00d-490a-8d66-74609d260d9d/DSC_1363.JPG Home - Mediate-HABs - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1634285720559-835VBH1NP73DQY1X96Y2/DJI_0792.JPG Home - Mediate-HABs - Objectives of the Project Specific Aim 1: To quantify the macronutrient contribution from aerosol deposition on phytoplankton community structure and succession; Specific Aim 2: To determine trace metal concentrations contributed by aerosol deposition and investigate its influence on occurrence of harmful algal blooms; and Specific Aim 3: To investigate the influence of interactive effects of macronutrient, trace metal availability, and other physical factors on growth and persistence of Alexandrium and Pyrodinium blooms. https://msi-ibrlab.com/home/project-three-tng43 monthly 0.5 2023-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/787db6a2-7f2b-43d7-91d8-05f62f39c387/Clean+room+1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/8e5f7a98-fd16-4a10-ba65-b6bd47aba7b8/Clean+room+2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/12e7d231-ec2a-4f53-a424-efa8cc72437b/BML+Semi+trace+lab.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/44ae1dd0-eefa-488c-82f4-1bb3c1344038/Pyro.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/a291e6d5-c6f8-4239-abf0-cce6e8b650bc/Alex.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/0e68005c-d59b-4bcf-bd32-eb6d280d2a96/Algal+room.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/b0416916-c9f6-4806-bd97-f354043a9fb8/cell+counter.jpg Home - Metallomics Facility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/3706ab32-82c6-441b-9bc2-16b0b8e05ef4/FIA.jpeg Home - Metallomics Facility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/6e8cbddf-8260-40ce-a439-4456e7b33096/Milli-Q.jpg Home - Metallomics Facility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/84049a64-4fac-4785-8e74-72dd3cfe052f/digestion+.jpg Home - Metallomics Facility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/388d5172-7ab0-4e50-a644-6dc3774578c2/filtration+set+up.jpg Home - Metallomics Facility https://msi-ibrlab.com/home/project-one-l4lgp monthly 0.5 2024-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1269ce12-0f06-4691-9365-3b20ee00d18d/viber_image_2024-09-15_17-15-14-019.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1634216050613-VICW3ZZWV2FF4DY9NBF9/IMG_20210305_104257.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/7e427c05-273c-4cb5-ad2f-43e217a8733a/Screenshot+2024-09-14+at+4.31.47%E2%80%AFPM.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/0bcdc682-6e59-4ee8-9a55-8a540a464db9/IMG_5850.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1632457807257-4CM0NOA6PWV9NNG14S8A/Image%2Bfrom%2BiOS%2B%252813%2529.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1633968031687-52KOOOATT53WQ53K2HJC/Image+from+iOS+%288%29.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/cb33ce57-5220-47e0-9e61-5cbd83b4a1ef/Field.jpg Home - TRACE-HABs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/c092a90a-ba4f-4a03-bb73-b9feed10c28c/IMG_0937.JPG Home - TRACE-HABs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/e6c57fa3-d8f2-4e59-8459-95bce196606e/IMG_3236.jpeg Home - TRACE-HABs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/a030b2fe-3c23-4e7f-9fbd-3482e8a8bb9b/IMG_2054+2.jpg Home - TRACE-HABs https://msi-ibrlab.com/home/project-four-ltnw3-fxm96 monthly 0.5 2021-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1634284499185-DIB0MMQDZ3T9G5BWV51S/P6242757.JPG Home - Balik-PhD - Metallomics in coral-Symbiodiniaceae assemblages: Insights into role of metalloproteins in resilience of corals against bleaching The Balik-PhD project aims to elucidate the roles and importance of intracellular trace metal availability in symbiotic dinoflagellates and their influence on the growth of the coral holobiont. This project is envisioned to contribute to the advancement of basic knowledge about coral reef health as well as aid in policy making in relation to utilization of coral reef ecosystems for fisheries activities. With this, the project will also provide opportunities for education and training of the next generation of scientists and researchers by promoting studies in the field of inorganic biogeochemistry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1634284523297-HCEIKSF0PEA5OJX7374I/Screenshot+2021-10-15+154600.png Home - Balik-PhD - Objectives of the Project: Funded by: UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Specific Aim 1: To determine the Fe and Mn concentrations within the coral holobiont and determine its influence on the expression of Fe- and Mn-containing anti-oxidative enzymes such as Fe-SOD, Mn-SOD, and catalase Specific Aim 2: To investigate the interaction between Zn and Co within the coral holobiont and study how this interaction is influenced by phosphate and inorganic carbon supply Specific Aim 3: To investigate the influence of different coral hosts on the intracellular trace metal quotas and metal-containing anti-oxidant enzymes of endosymbionts *Pictured on the left is a preserved coral embryo undergoing embryogenesis. *Pictured below are coral egg bundles during natural spawning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6100e8871073a339a72ea01d/1634238603286-41N85KIVQZIRU53CV36R/DSC_0014.jpg Home - Balik-PhD - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.