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Thomas Edison E. Dela Cruz

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Dr. Thomas Edison Dela Cruz is recognized of his significant contributions in the study of fungal diversity in the country in particular on the under explored myxomycetes, dictyostelids, fruticose lichens, mangrove fungi and marine fungi. He isolated novel natural products that can be developed into new drugs. His research also depicted the role marine fungi play in ice-ice disease formation among cultivated seaweeds. This information could be useful in devising control measures for this disease. His research projects on myxomycetes and dictyostelids as well as on the fruticose lichens revealed many new records for the country updating the records to 130 including one species new to science and three new records of dictyostelids.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • University of Santo Tmas, Manila, Philippines, B.S. in Microbiology, 1996
  • University of the Philippines Open University, Laguna, Philippines, Diploma in Science Teaching major in Biology, 2003
  • University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila, M.Sc. in Biological Sciences, 1999
  • University of Braunschweig,, Braunschweig, Germany, Doctor of Natural Sciences (Dr. Rer.Nat.), 2006
  • University of the Philippines Open University, Laguna, Philippines, Non-degree Certificate: Online Teaching and Learning, 2010

Field of Specialization:

Fungal Systematics, Biological Sciences, Ecophysiology, Mycology

 Researches:

Moreno, G., Mitchell, OW., Stephenson, S.L., dela Cruz, T.E., (2009) A new species of Craterium (Myxomycetes) with reticulate spores
Bol. Soc. Micol., Madrid Volume 33

dela Cruz, T.E.E., Kuhn, R.V, Javier, A.O.M, Parra, C.M., Quimio, T.H., (2009) Status of the myxomycete collection at the UPLB
Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology Volume 3, No. 1

Battung, M.A., Ojuederie, O.S., Vispo, K.E., Yoro, E.D.R., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2009) Antifungal activities of locally isolated Lactobacillus species from milk products
Philippine Biota Volume 42, No. 1

Montano, G.L, Chan, J.S., Jarabelo, R.E., Pastor, A.B.I., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2009) Isolation and characterization of purple nonsulfur bacteria (PNSB) from rice paddy soil in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology Volume 3, No. 1

Dagamac, N.H.A., Sogono, P.G., Cabalfin, R.C.B., Adducul, A.C.Y., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2008) Fungal root endophytes from Musa spp. as biological control agents against the plant pathogen Fusarium oxysporum
Acta Manilana Volume 56

dela Cruz, T.E., Macabago,S.A., (2011 JL13-14) In Vitro Culture and Enzyme Production of Plasmodial Myxomycetes(Slime molds)Collected from Lubang Island,Occidental Mindoro
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology (Abstract of Papers) Volume 33, No. 1

dela Cruz,T.E., (2011 Jl 13-14) AntiBacterial Activities and Diversity of Marine Fungi Associated with Seagrasses Collected from Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1

dela Cruz, T.E., Sogono, P.G., (2009) Banana Root Endophytes: Potential Bio-control Agents for Vascular Wilt Disease
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1

dela Cruz, T.E., Canal, J.N., (2009) Fruticose Lichens from Selected Sites in Luzon Islands as Sources of Biologically Active Lichens Acids
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1

dela Cruz,T.E., (2009) Occurrence of Corticolous Mycxomytes from Acacia Trees (Samanea samans Merr.) Collected From Different Sites in Luzon Island, Philippines
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1

dela Cruz, T.E., Dagamac, NH.A., (2009) Four New Records and One New Species of Philippine Myxomycetes from Hundred Islands and Anda Islands, Pangasinan
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1

Dagamac, N.H.A., dela Cruz, T.E.E.,, (2011) Occurence, distribution and diversity of mycomycetes (plasmodial slime molds)along two transects in Mt Arayat , National Park, Pampanga, Philippines
Mycology: International Journal of Fungal Biology

Yulo, P.R.J., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2011) Cellular slime molds isolated from Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Mycosphere Volume 2, No. 5

dela Cruz, T.E.E., Pangilinan, M.V. Litao, R.A., (2011 My) Printed identification key or web-based identification guide; an effective tool for species identification
Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education/American Society for Microbiology Conference for Undergraduate Educators (ASMCUE) Abstracts Volume 12, No. 1

Macabago, S.A.B., Dagamac, N.H.A., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2010) Diversity and distribution of plasmodial myxomycetes (Slime molds)from La Mesa Ecopark, Quezon City, Philippines
Biotropia Volume 17, No. 2

Dagamac, N.H.A., Leontyev, D., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2010) Corticolous myxomycetes associated with Samanea saman collected from different sites in Luzon island, Philippines
Philippine BIOTA , No. 43

Moreno, G. Michell, D.W., Stephenson, S.L., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2009) A new species of Craterium (Myxomycetes) with reticularate spores.
Bol. Soc. Micol, Madrid Volume 33

dela Cruz, T.E.E., Kuhn, R.V., Javier, A.O.M., Parra, C.M., Quimio, T.H., (2009) Status of the myxomycete collection at he UPLB _ Museum of Natural History (UPLB-MNH)Mycological Herbarium
Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology Volume 3, No. 1

Dagamac, N.H.A., Pangilinan, M.V.B., Stephenson, S.L., dela Cruz, T.E.E.,, (2011) List of species collected and interactive database of myxomycetes (plasmodial slime molds)for Mt. Arayat National Park,Pampanga, Philippines
Mycosphere Volume 2, No. 4

Dela Cruz, T.E.E., Santiago, K.A.A., Ramirez, C.S.P., Torres, J.M.O., Dagamac, N.H.A., Yap, J., Ching, M., Yulo, P.R.J., (In press) Occurrence of cllular slime molds (dictyostelids) in Subic Bay Natural Forest Reserve, Zambales, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology

Torres, J.M.O., Cardenas, C.V., Moron, L.S., Guzman, A.P.A., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2011) Dye decolorization activities of marine-derived fungi isolated from Manila bay and Calatagan Bay, Philippines
Journal of Philippines Science Volume 140, No. 2

Solis, M.J., Draeger, S., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2010) Marine-derived fungi from Kappaphycus alvarezii and K. striatum as potential causative agents of ice-ice diseasein farmed seaweeds
Botanica Marina Volume 53

Ramirez, C.S., Connel, G., Hernandez, S.M., Ruiz, H., Sabit, M.B., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2010) Characterization of marine yeasts isolated from different substrates collected in Calatagan, Batangas
Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology Volume 4

Schulz, B., Draeger, S., dela Cruz, T.E.E., et al, (2008) Screening stragegies for obtaining novel, biologically active, fungal secondary metabolites from marine habitats
Botanical Marina Volume 51

Dela Cruz, T.E.E., Wagner, S., Schulz, B., (2008) Physiological responses of marine Dendryphiella species from different geographical locations
Mycological Progress Volume 5, No. 2

dela Cruz, T.E.E., Schulz B.E., Druzhinina I.S., (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, Saarbrucken, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-8433-5800-2

Bungihan, M.E., Tan, M.A., Kogure, N., Kitajirna M. dela Cruz. TEE. Takayama H, Nonato MG., (2011) A new isocoumarin compound from an endophytic fungus Guignardia sp. isolated from Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.
ACGC Chemical Research Communications 24

dela Cruz, T.E., Ancheta, M., Capaque, R., Mantes, A., Perez, M.E., (1997.) Light inhibition of Photobacterium leiognathi as bioindicator of heavy metal pollution
Philippine Technology Journal Volume 22, No. 3

dela Cruz, T.E., Meoguito, C., (2000) Callus induction in Ipomoea muricata Jacq. hypocotyl and leaf explants
Acta Manilana Volume 48

Macabago, S.A.B., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2011 F) Surveying the myxornycetes of Lubang Island, Philippines
Inoculum - Supplement to Mycologia Volume 62, No. 1

Macabago, S.A.B., dela Cruz, T.E.E., Stephenson, S.L., (20 II) First records of myxomyceies lrorn Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Sydowia

dela Cruz, T.E.E., Kuhn, R.V. Javier, A.O.M. Rodillas C.P., Parra, C.M., Corpuz, L.H.l., () Occurrence and distribution of plasmodial myxomycetes in Hundred Islands National Park, Pangasinan, Philippines
Acta Manilana

Montano, G.L., Chan, J.S., Jarabelo, R.E., Pastor, A.B.I., dela Cruz, T.E.E., (2009) Isolation and characterization of purple nonsulfur bacteria (PNSB) from rice paddy soil in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology Volume 3, No. 57 -67.

Papers Presented:

  • Biodiversity and Distribution of Myxomycetes (Cellular & Plasmodial Slime Molds) in selected highlands and islands of Luzon Island, Philippines, 1st ASIAHORCs Symposium on Biodiversity
  • Mining our Seas: Strategies for isolating biologically active marine fungi, Asian Mycology Congress 2009 & 11th International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, National Museum of Natural Science, Taichung, Taiwan
  • Marine Fungi, endophytes and fruticose lichens: untapped sources of biologically active and potentially novel secondary metabolites, 14th Annual Convention, Philippine Sino-Center for Agricultural Technology, Munoz City, Philippines
  • Marine Fungi: Their Diversity and Unseen Potential, PSM-Visayas Regional Chapter Annual Convention, Punta Villa Hotel and Resort, Iloilo City
  • Marine-derived fungi from Kappaphycus alvarezii and K. striatum: Potential causative agents of ice-ice disease in farmed seaweeds, 11th Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific Meeting and Symposium, Cavite State University
  • Antibacterial activities and secondary metabolic profiles of fruticose lichens collected from different sites in Luzon Island, Philippines, 76th General Membership Assembly of the National Research Council of the Philippines, Manila Hotel, Manila
  • Diversity and taxonomy of cellular slime molds from Mt. Arayat National Park, 27th Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines Annual Scientific Conference, National Museum, Manila
  • Bioremediation of textile dyes by marine fungi isolated from the Philippines, Asian Mycology Congress 2009 & 11th International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, National Museum of Natural Science, Taichung, Taiwan
  • Molecular identification of marine fungi isolated from seawater, seagrasses, seaweeds and sediments in Manila and Calatagan Bays, Philippines, Asian Mycology Congress 2009 & 11th tnternational Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, National Museum of Natural Science, Taichung, Taiwan
  • Taxonomy of dictyostelids (cellular slime molds) from Subic Forest Reserve, Zambales., Asian Mycology Congress 2009 & 11th International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, National Museum of Natural Science, Taichung, Taiwan,
  • Diversity and taxonomy of plasmodial myxomycetes (true slime molds) from Subic Bay Forest Reserve, Zambales, Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collections 9th Annual Symposium and General Assembly, De La Salle University, Manila
  • Diversity and taxonomy of plasmodial slime molds (myxomycetes) in Biak-na-Bato National Park, Bulacan, 14th Annual Convention Natural Products Society of the Philippines (NPSP), Philippine Sino-Center for Agricultural Technology, Munoz City, Philippines
  • Antifungal activities of fruticose lichens from selected sites in Luzon and Visayas, 14th Annual Convention Natural Products Society of the Philippines (NPSP), Philippine Sino-Center for Agricultural Technology, Munoz City, Philippines
  • Workshop on Exploring our Microbes: Discoveries and Application - a lecture and hands-on training for high school students Techniques, Renaissance School of Science and Technology, Morong, Rizal
  • Mangrove fungal leaf endophytes: sources of bioactive secondary metabolites and extracellular enzymes, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
  • Exploring Philippine Lichens: a Closer Look at their Biodiversity, Department of Biological Sciences Seminar

Awards:

  • Outstanding Young Scientist Award, NAST-DOST, 2012
  • Best Poster Presentation,Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collection, Inc., 9th Annual Symposium and General Assembly, De la Salle University, Manila, 2009 N 21
  • Best Poster Presentation (City U - Molitoris Scholarship for Marine Mycology), 11th International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium, Taichung, Taiwan, 2009 N 15-19
  • Recipient, Martin - Baker Research Award, Mycological Society of America, USA, 2009 Ju
  • Best Poster Award, Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines, 27th Annual Scientific Conference, National Museum, Manila, 2009 My 29-30
  • Best Paper Presentation, 11th Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific Meeting and Symposium, 2009 Ap 29
  • Best Poster Award (3rd Prize, Cluster III), General Membership Assembly of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), 2009 Mr 11
  • Best Research Award - Science and Technology, Gawad San Alberto Magno awarded in UST, 2009 F 27
  • Best Poster Presentation (City U - Molitoris Prize for Marine Mycology), 9th International Marine and Fresh water MycologySymposium, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2004 N 14-19
  • Best Paper Presentation, Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Best Paper Presentation (Professional Level), Philippine Society for Microbiology (PSM) Annual
  • Best Paper Presentation, 12th Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Best Poster Award (2nd Place), 12th Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) Annual Scientific Meeting, Philippine Network of M
  • Best Poster Presentation, Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collection. Inc., (PNMCC)
  • Best Poster Award, Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines (ASBP) Annual Scientific Meeting
  • International Publication Award 2006-2008, UST, 2010 Jl 21
  • Outstanding Researcher (Natatanging Mananaliksik) - Science and Technology (Gawad San Alberto Magno), UST, 2010 Mr 10
  • University of Santo Tomas Silver Series 2000-2002, LIST, 2003 F 27