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USC Biology students earn international recognition for innovative tropical microbiology research

Posted on November 25, 2025 by universityofsancarlos

The University of San Carlos through the Department of Biology participated in the 2nd Core-to-Core International Biosymposium with the theme “Harnessing the Potential of Tropical Bioresources to Enhance Future Healthcare,” held in Bali, Indonesia last October 16–17, 2025.

From left: Department of Biology Chair Jonie C. Yee, Ph.D., research assistant Reyna Marie Therese S. Sanchez, M.S., graduate students Jure Fleurmagne Batohanon, Rena Mae Avila, and research assistant Carl Raymond D. Consuegra, M.S.

USC was represented by student-researcher Jure Fleurmagne Batohanon, who earned 1st place in the oral presentation category for his study “Microbial interactions in Sonneratia alba-associated Actinomycete co-cultures: Implications for antimicrobial activity,” co-authored with Rena Mae Avila, Reyna Marie Therese S. Sanchez, and Carl Raymond D. Consuegra.

Sanchez also received 3rd place in the same category for her work “Comparative analysis of bioactivity and phytochemical profiles of wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) from different cultivation systems” co-authored by Neil Patrick Uy and Norman Quilantang.

Both student teams were mentored by Jonie C. Yee, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Biology, who also delivered a plenary presentation highlighting USC’s initiatives in microbial biotechnology and natural product discovery, alongside Paul John L. Geraldino, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.

Jonie C. Yee, Ph.D., Chair of the USC Department of Biology, delivered his plenary talk on “Marine-derived Streptomyces from Cebu: Unlocking bioactive compounds for drug discovery.”

These distinctions reflect the Department of Biology’s long-standing commitment to quality education anchored in inquiry-based learning, mentorship, and international research exposure. By providing students with opportunities to engage in cross-border scientific collaboration and publishable-level scholarship, the department ensures that teaching is deeply integrated with research—a key pillar of USC’s vision of forming globally competent graduates grounded in scientific excellence and ethical leadership.

The biosymposium convened a diverse group of scientists, educators, and healthcare professionals from around the world to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and exchange of knowledge on the innovative utilization of tropical bioresources in advancing healthcare solutions. 

Delegates from Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and the Netherlands gather at the 2nd Core-to-Core International Biosymposium held in Bali, Indonesia.

The University’s participation in this biosymposium reaffirms its role as a contributor to global knowledge production and its continuing investment in research that draws on the Philippines’ rich biodiversity to address emerging challenges in health and sustainability.

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