GOVPH

Sex: Female

Education:

• University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Science (Reproductive Biotechnology), 2009
• Miyazaki University, Miyazaki, Japan, Master Science in Agriculture (Reproductive Biotechnology), 1996
• Central Luzon State University, Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Biology (Zoology), 1986

Field of Specialization:

Reproductive Biotechnology, In vitro embryo production , In vitro maturation & fertilization of oocyte, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, Cryopreservation of embryos, Electron microscopy, Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis

Researches:

Duran, D.H., Duran, P.G., Atabay, E.P., Kanai, Y., Takahashi, Y., Cruz, L.C., (2010) External parametric indicators of in vitro developmentally competent water buffalo oocytes
Trans. Nat. Ac. Sci. Tech. Philippines Volume 32, No. 1

Duran, D.H., Duran, P.G., Cruz, L.C. , (2009 O 22-23) Reproductive Biotechnology of water buffaloes in the Philippines:Developments and Challenges
Pakistan Journal of Zoology Volume 9

Duran, D.H., Pedro, P.B., Salazar Jr., A.L., Venturina, H.V., Duran, P.G., Takahashi, Y., Kanai, Y., Cruz, L.C., (2008) Twin calf production in water buffaloes following non-surgical transfer of in vitro-produced-vitrified embryos
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 137

Duran, D.H., Pedro, P.B., Salazar, A.L., Venturina, H.V., Duran, P.G. and Cruz, L.C., (2007) River buffalo calves (2n=50) delivered to term by swamp buffalo recipients (2n=48) out of in vitro-derived vitrified embryos.
Livestock Science Volume 107

Duran, D.H., Pedro, P.B., Venturina, H.V., Duran, P.G. and Cruz, L.C., (2005) Fullterm development of in vitro produced-vitrified water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) embryos.
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 134

Duran, D.H., Duran, P.G., Kanai, Y., Takahashi, Y. and Cruz, L.C., (2005) Effect of density gradient sperm separation technique on in vitro fertilization potential of frozen semen from bulls with low sperm motility.
Philippine Agriculture Scientist Volume 88

Duran, D.H., Pedro, P.B., Venturina, H.V., Hufana, R.D., Salazar, A.L., Duran, P.G. and Cruz, L.C., (2004) Post-warming hatching and birth of live calves following transfer of in vitro-derived vitrified water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) embryos.
Theriogenology Volume 61

Duran, D.H., Atabay, E.P., Duran, P.G., Atabay, E.C., Takahashi, Y., Kanai, Y. and Cruz, L. , (2008) Selection of water buffalo oocytes with developmental competence in vitro.
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 34

Duran, D.H, Pedro, P.B., Venturina, H.V., Hufana, R.D., Venturina, F.A., Salazar Jr., A.L., de Vera, R.V., Duran P.G. and Cruz, L.C., (2002) Full-term development of buffalo embryos from in vitro matured and fertilized oocytes.
Animal Husbandry and Agriculture Journal Volume 36

Duran, D.H., Aquino, F.P., de Vera, R.V., Pedro, P.B. and Cruz, L.C. , (1998) Some physical factors affecting development of buffalo oocytes matured and fertilized in vitro.
Korean Journal of Animal Reproduction Volume 21

Duran, D.H., Aquino, F.P., de Vera R.V., Pedro, P.B. and Cruz, L.C., (1997) Effects of some physical parameters on embryo development of buffalo oocytes matured and fertilized in vitro.
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science Volume 24

Duran, D.H., Bautista, J., Mamuad, F.V., Duran, P.G., Venturina, H.V., Pineda, M.F., (1986) A comparative study on the effects of confinement and tethering systems of management on semen quality and some physiological responses of Murrah buffalo bulls (Bubalus bubalis, Linn
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science Volume 12

Duran, D.H., Kanai, Y., Takahashi, Y., Cruz, L.C., (2006) In vitro production of embryo in water buffalo: status and prospects
PRF Connect Volume 1

Duran, D.H., Kanai, Y., Takahashi, Y., Cruz, L.C., (2006) Water buffalo: from draft to milk and meat for every Filipino
PRF Connect Volume 1

Duran, D.H., (2000) Technical aspect of in vitro embryo production
Technical Bulletin, Food and Fertilizer Technology Center, Taiwan Volume 152

Duran, D.H., Atabay, E.C., Atabay, E.P., De Vera, R.V., Mamuad, F.V., Cruz, L.C., (2007) Comparison of fertilization and nuclear transfer techniques in the production of buffalo pre-implantation embryos
Ital.Journal of Animal Science Volume 6, No. 2

Duran, D.H., Atabay, E.C., Atabay, E.P., De Vera, R.V., Mamuad, F.V., Cruz, L.C., (2006) Comparison of in vitro fertilization and somatic cell nuclear transfer techniques in the production of buffalo pre-implantation embryos
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science Volume 33

Duran, D.H., Atabay E.P., Atabay, E.C., De Vera, R.V., Cruz, L.C., (2006) Enhanced developmental competence of buffalo oocytes in the presence of hormones and epidermal growth factor during in vitro maturation
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science Volume 32

Duran, D.H., Hufana, B.B., ana, R.H., Duran, P.G., Garillo, E.P. and Cruz, L.C., (2001) Effect of time on in vitro maturation and embryo development of buffalo oocytes.
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science Volume 27

Duran, D.H., Tsuzuki Y., Sawamizu, M., Ashizawa, K., Fujihara, N., , (2000) The effects of Dimethyl Sulfoxide added to the fertilization medium on the motility and the acrosome reaction of spermatozoa and the subsequent development of oocytes in bovine
Asian-Australian Journal of Animal Science Volume 13

Duran, D.H., Tsuzuki Y., Kuroki, Y., Uehara, F., Ashizawa, K. and Fujihara, N., (1998) The Effects of Dimethyl-Sulfoxide on the In Vitro Maturation and Fertilization of Bovine Oocytes and the Subsequent Development.
Asian-Australian Journal of Animal Science Volume 11

Duran, D.H., Florendo P.C., Aquino, D.L., Lorenzo, N.D., Aquino, F.P., Lorenzo, S.M., Mamuad, F.V., (1995) Development and utilization of urea-molasses mineral block (UMMB) lick for milk production of buffaloes
Buffalo Bulletin Volume 14

Duran, D.H., Mamuad F.V., Venturina, E.V., Venturina, H.V., Atabay, E.C., Aquino, F.P., Cuaresma, R.O., Duran, P.G. and Cruz, L.C., (1992) Utilization of refrigerated buffalo semen for AI in the villages.
CLSU Scientific Journal Volume 13

Duran, D.H., Aquino D.L., Florendo, P.C. and Robles, A.Y. , (1992) The effect of treated and untreated copra meal supplementation on in situ dry matter disappearance, protein degradability and total VFA production in rumen fistulated buffaloes.
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science Volume 19

Duran, D.H., Florendo P.C., Aquino, D.L. and Cruz, L.C., (1991) Development and utilization of urea-molasses mineral block for growth and milk production performance of water buffaloes.
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science Volume 18

Duran, D.H., Acoba T.T., Coloma, P.S. and Marzan, E.G., (1991) Impact assessment of the CLSU-PCRDC cross breeding program.
CLSU Scientific Journal Volume 12

Duran, D.H., Francisco L.C., Adriano, F.P. and Cuaresma, R.F. , (1991) Acceptability of crossbred carabao as draft, meat and milk animals among farmers in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan.
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science Volume 17

Duran, D.H., Cruz L.C., Duran, P.G., Venturina, H.V., Aquino, E., Rellin, F., Smith, O.F., (1988) Ovarian responses and pregnancy rate of carabaos treated with PGF2alpha followed by GnRH and AI at one pre-determined time
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science Volume 16

Duran, D.H., Cruz L.C., Duran, P.G., Venturina, H.V., Aquino, E.J., Rellin, F., Smith, O.F., Mamuad, F.V., (1988) Ovarian Responses and Pregnancy Rate of Carabaos Treated with PGF2alpha Followed by GnRH and AI at One Pre-Determined Time
PCARRD/DOST Book Series Volume 58

Duran.,D.H., Duran.,p.,Atabay., E.P.,Kanai.,Y.,Cruz.,L. , (2009 O 20-23) The effects of sequential media system in the production of water buffalo embryo in vitro
PSAS Annual Scientific Convention

Atabay, E.P., Atabay, E.C., de Vera, R.V., Aquino, F.P., Duran, D.H., Cruz, L.C., (2009 O 20-23) The effects of holding buffalo and bovine ovaries at various temperatures during transport and storage on in vitro embryo production
PSAS Annual Scientific Convention, Cebu City

Papers Presented:

• The exciting world of in vitro production of embryos, 2nd Annual Convention of Philippine Society of Developmental Biology, NISMED Auditorium, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
• Reproductive Biotechnology of Water Buffaloes: Developments and challenges, Asian Buffalo Association's 6th Asian Buffalo Congress, Lahore Pakistan
• In vitro production in water buffalo: Efficiency and challenges, Utsunomiya University, Japan
• In Vitro Systems for Oocyte Maturation, Fertilization and Culture in Water Buffalo, International Training Course on the use of reproductive biotechniques in water buffaloes organized by the World Buffalo Federation and sponsored by Japan International Cooperation Agency held at Philippine Carabao Center, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
• Production of high genetic water buffaloes using reproductive biotechniques, Seminar Series, Research, Extension and Training, Central Luzon State University, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
• Reproductive biotechnologies, a tool for genetic improvement, University Science High School, Central Luzon State University, Muñoz , Nueva Ecija
• In vitro culture of buffalo oocyte and embryo for efficient production of genetically superior buffaloes, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research Educational Development Training Institute, 8th National Research Forum held at IGS Mini Theater, Central Luzon State University, Muñoz , Nueva Ecija
• Conceptualizing a Research Project, Training on Technical Writing held at Philippine Carabao Center
• Viability of in vitro produced water buffalo embryos after vitrification and embryo transfer, 9th International Congress on Biotechnology in Animal Reproduction, Tamilnadu, India
• In Vitro Systems for Oocyte Maturation, Fertilization and Culture in Water Buffalo, International training course on the use of reproductive biotechniques in cattle and water buffaloes sponsored by the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asian and Pacific Region (FFTC-ASPAC) held at Dairy Training Research Institute and Philippine Carabao Center
• The exciting world of in vitro production of embryos., 2nd Annual Convention of Philippine Society of Developmental Biology, NISMED Auditorium, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City,
• Ultrastructure of immature water buffalo oocytes of different quality and morphology, 2nd Annual Convention of Philippine Society of Developmental Biology, NISMED Auditorium, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
• Selection of water buffalo oocytes with developmental competence in vitro. In: Recent Developments in Animal Production , 44rd Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Animal Science
• Effect of surrounding cumulus cells and size of ooplasm on meiotic competence and in vitro development potential of oocytes. , 43rd Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Animal Science.
• Viability of in vitro-derived water buffalo embryos. , 5th Asian Buffalo Association Congress
• Effect of discontinuous colloidal suspension of silica particles on motile sperm separation and efficiency of IVF in water buffaloes. , 7th World Buffalo Congress.
• Viability of in vitro produced water buffalo embryos after vitrification and embryo transfer. , 9th International Congress Biotechnology of Animal Reproduction,Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
• Pregnancy culmination and birth of live calves out of in vitro produced water buffalo embryos after vitrification and embryo transfer. , 39th Annual Convention of Philippine Society of Animal Science and 20th Visayas Chapter Scientific Seminar, Cebu City, Philippines.
• Pregnancies from in vitro produced and vitrified buffalo embryo after embryos transfer. , 38th Annual Convention of Philippine Society of Animal Science, Heritage Hotel, Pasay City, Metro Manila.
• Studies on increasing the yield of in vitro embryo production in water buffaloes. In: Recent Developments in Animal Production, 36th Annual Convention of Philippine Society of Animal Science, Heritage Hotel, Pasay City, Metro Manila
• Nuclear progression of immature swamp buffalo oocytes in minimum essential medium after cryopreservation by vitrification method. , 4th Asian Symposium on Animal Biotechnology, Kamiina, Japan.
• In vitro nuclear progression of immature swamp buffalo oocytes after cryopreservation by vitrification method. In: Recent Developments in Animal Production, 35th PSAS Annual Convention, PICC, Manila.
• Embryo development rate of in vitro matured swamp buffalo oocytes cross-fertilized in vitro with riverine buffalo semen. In: Recent Developments in Animal Production, PSAS, College, Laguna.
• Effects of some physical parameters on embryo development of buffalo oocytes matured and fertilized in vitro. In: Recent Developments in Animal Production , PSAS, College, Laguna.
• Some physical factors affecting development of buffalo oocytes matured and fertilized in vitro , 3rd Asian Symposium on Animal Biotechnology, Seoul, Korea
• Blastocysts formation in serum supplemented culture medium of in vitro matured swamp buffalo oocytes cross-fertilized in vitro with riverine Buffalo semen , 5th World Buffalo Congress, Royal Palace, Caserta, Italy
• Enhanced bovine embryo development from cultured cells and conditioned medium treated with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). , Congress Programme of the 13th International Congress on Animal Reproduction, Darling Harbor, Sydney, Australia.
• Effects of DMSO on in vitro fertilization of bovine oocytes. , 6th Annual Convention of the West Japan Society of Embryo Transfer, Kagoshima, Japan.
• Production of embryos from prepubertal buffaloes following ultrasound-guided ovum pick up and in vitro embryo production (OPU-IVEP) techniques. , 44th Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Animal Science, Malate, Manila. pp. 76
• Comparison of in vitro fertilization and somatic cell nuclear transfer techniques in the production of buffalo pre-implantation embryos. , 43rd Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Animal Science. Boracay, Aklan.
• Enhanced developmental of buffalo oocytes in the presence of hormones and epidermal growth factor during in vitro maturation. Recent Developments in Animal Production , 42nd Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Animal Science. Manila.
• Successful birth of twin calves after transfer of vitrified in-vitro produced buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) embryos. , 7th World Buffalo Congress, Shangri-La Hotel Makati
• In straw dilution and direct transfer method of vitrified in vitro produced buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) embryos. , 7th World Buffalo Congress, Makati City, Philippines,
• Successful cryopreservation of in vitro-produced water buffalo embryos by ultra-rapid vitrification. , 9th International Congress Biotechnology of Animal Reproduction, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
• Carabao industry situation in the Philippines., 3rd Asian Buffalo Congress on the Changing Role of the Buffalo in the New Millenium in Asia, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
• Cryopreservation of In-Vitro Produced Swamp Buffalo Blastocysts by Vitrification Method Using Ethelyne Glycol-Based Solution. , 3rd Asian Buffalo Congress on the Changing Role of the Buffalo in the New Millenium in Asia, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
• Effect of time on in vitro maturation and embryo development of buffalo oocytes. , 37th Annual Convention of Philippine Society of Animal Science, Heritage Hotel, Pasay City, Metro Manila.
• Cryopreservation of in vitro produced swamp buffalo blastocysts by vitrification method. , 36th PSAS Annual Convention, Heritage Hotel, Pasay City, Metro Manila.
• Effect of Dimethyl Sulfoxide on Bovine In Vitro Maturation and Embryo Development. , 90th Annual Convention of the Japanese Society of Zootechnical Science, Miyazaki, Japan.
• Impact assessment of buffalo upgrading program in the Philippines, 6th AAAP Congress, Bangkok, Thailand
• Acceptability of crossbred as draft, meat and milk animals in the provinces of Nueva Ecija and Bulacan. , OED-PCC-DA Abstracts: Water Buffalo Researches in the Philippines.
• Effect of different medium supplement on motility and longevity of frozen-thawed buffalo spermatozoa at different storage temperature, PCC In House Review of On- Going and Completed Researches, Eusebio hall, Philippine Carabao Center, Science City of Munoz
• Ultrastructural features of water buffalo oocytes at different quality and morphology, PCC In House Review of On- Going and Completed Researches, Eusebio hall, Philippine Carabao Center, Science City of Munoz
• The effects of sequential media system in the production of water buffalo embryo in vitro, PCC In House Review of On-Going and Completed Researches, Eusebio hall, Philippine Carabao Center, Science City of Munoz
• The effects of sequential media system in the production of water buffalo embryo in vitro, PSAS Annual Scientific Convention
• Reproductive Biotechnology of Water Buffaloes in the Philippines: Developments and challenges, 6th Asian Buffalo Association Congress

Awards:

• Agriculturist RN: 0004575 valid until 3/19/2012, Republic of the Philippines Professional Regulation Commission, 2006
• CSC-Professional, Republic of the Philippines Civil Service Commission, 1987
• CSC-Sub-Professional, Republic of the Philippines National Civil Service Commission, 1984
• Most Outstanding Employee (Research & Development Category), Philippine Carabao Center, 2004 April
• Certificate of Appreciation as Speaker in the 8th National Research Forum, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research Educational Development Training Institute, CLSU, 2003 May 9
• Certificate of Recognition, Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asian and Pacific Region (FFTC-ASPAC), 2000 June 16
• Certificate of Appreciation for Serving as Lecturer, Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for Asian and the Pacific Region (Taiwan), 2000 June 16
• Certificate of Appreciation for Serving as Lecturer, Philippine Carabao Center, 2000 June 16
• Certificate of Appreciation for Serving as Lecturer, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development, 2000 June 16
• Certificate of Appreciation for Invaluable Services as Judge during the Zonal Biology Quiz, Department of Biological Sciences, CAS, CLSU, 1999 February 12
• Certificate of Recognition for Meritorious Service Rendered as Resource Speaker, Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines, 1998 April 4
• Panelists, PCARRD Media Conference, PCARRD, Los Baños, Laguna, 1997 November 11
• Most Outstanding Graduate of BS Biology Class 1986, BS Biology Alumni Association, Central Luzon State University, Munoz, Nueva Ecija, 1993 March 27
• 2009 Best Paper Award, Philippine Society of Animal Science, Manila, 2009 October 19-20
• 2007 Best Paper Award, Philippine Society of Animal Science, Manila, 2007 October 19-20
• 2007 Best Poster Award, Philippine Society of Animal Science, Manila, 2007 October 19-20
• 2007 Outstanding Scientific Paper Award (Co-Author), The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines, Manila Hotel, Manila Philippines, 2007 July 12
• 2006 Best Paper Award (Co-Author), Philippine Society of Animal Science, 2006 October 18-21
• 2005 Best Paper Award (Co-Author), Philippine Society of Animal Science. Heritage Hotel, Manila, 2005 October 20-21
• 2005 Best Paper Award, 2nd Place - Research Category (Main Author & presenter), National Symposium on Agriculture and Resources Research and Development (NSARRD), 2005 November 10
• 2005 Best Paper Award, 2nd Place - Development Category (Main Author & presenter), National Symposium on Agriculture and Resources Research and Development (NSARRD), 2005 November 10
• 2005 Best Paper Award, 1st Place, Research Category (Main Author & presenter), Research and Development Highlights,Pampanga Agricultural College, 2005 August 3
• 2005 Best Paper Award, 1st Place, Development Category (Main Author and presenter), Pampanga Agricultural College, Magalang, Pampanga, 2005 August 3
• 2004 Best Research Paper Award, 3rd Place (Main Author & presenter), National Symposium on Agriculture and Resources Research and Development (NSARRD), 2004 November 10
• 2004 Best Paper Award, 1st Place, Research Category (Main Author & presenter), PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija., 2004 August 2-3
• 2004 Best Poster Award, 1st Place (Main Author), PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, 2004 August 2-3
• 2002 National Best Paper Award, 1st Place - Research Category (Main Author), Nat'l Symposium on Agriculture & Resources Research and Dev't (NSARRD), PCARRD, Los Baños, Laguna., 2002 N]ovember 8
• 2002 Best Paper Award, 1st Place, Research Category (Main Author), Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights, RMTU, San Marcelino, Zambales, 2002 August 16
• 2001 Best Poster Award, 1st Place (Main Author), Bataan State College, Abucay, Bataan, 2001 August 17
• 2000 Best Paper Award, 1st Place, "Undergraduate Thesis Category", (Co-Advisor/Co-Author), Philippine Society of Animal Science, Heritage Hotel, Manila, 2000 October 18
• 1999 Best Paper Award, 1st Place, Buffalo Category, (Co-Author), Philippine Society of Animals Science, Heritage Hotel, Manila, 1999 October 18
• 1997 Best Paper Award, 1st Place, "Buffalo Category" (Main Author), Philippine Society of Animal Science, PICC, Manila, 1997 October 24
• 1990 Best Paper Award, 1st Place, Large Ruminant Category (Co-Author), 27th Annual Convention of Philippine Society of Animal Science, PICC, Manila, 1990 October 31
• 1988 Best Paper Award, 1st Place, Large Ruminant Category (Co-Author), 25th Annual Convention of Philippine Society of Animal Science, SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, 1988 November 17
• Best Paper Award, Anatomy and Physiology Category (Co-Author), 46th National & 27th Visayas Chapter Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention Cebu Grand Hotel, 2009 October 21-23
• Most Distinguished Scientist/Researcher in Animal Science, 51st PSAS Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting in Cagayan de Oro, Philippine Society of Animal Science and the Bounty Agro Ventures Inc., October 24, 2014
• Best Poster Award for the poster titled “Motility characteristics of ejaculated bovine spermatozoa in L-carnitine supplemented tris egg yolk extender", 36th Annual Meeting of NAST, PICC, Manila, 9-10 July 201