Irene A. Papa

Details

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, Medical Science Microbiology, 1999\
  • University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Biology Major in Microbiology, 1988

Field of Specialization:

Biological Sciences, Microbiology

Researches:

Papa, I.A., Zulaybar, T.O., Raymundo, A.K., (2006) Increasing Pleuromutilin activity of Clitopilus passeckeriamus by chemical mutagenesis and improvement of production medium
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 89

Raymundo, A.K., Papa, I.A., Beluso, M.T., Laviña, W.A., Bernal, E.A., Calibo, R.L., (2000) Optimization of medium for Penicillin G production by restricted random balance design (RRBD)
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 11

Raymundo, A.K., Papa, I.A., Alfafara, C.G., Beluso, M.T., Tavanlar, M.A., (1999) Production of Pleuromutilin Using an Improved Strain of Penicillium chrysogenum
Phil. J. of Biotech Volume 10

Zulaybar, T.O., Deseo, M.A., Hunter, D., Papa, I.A., Marfori, E.D.C., Brown, M.B., In vitro cytotoxicity of extracts from two Macrofungi(Lenzites sp and Scleroderma sp)
34th PSBMB, PHILRICE, Nueva Ecija

Papa, I.A., Tavanlar, Raymundo, A.K., Zarate, C.L., Aurin, M., Zulaybar, T.O. , (2007 N 29-D1) Characterization of Protoplast Fusion Regenerants of the Pleuromutilin-Producing Basidiomycete Clitopilus passeckerianus NRRL 3100
34th PSBMB Convention

Papa, I.A., Zulaybar, T.O., Raymundo, A.K., Mercado, B.C., (2006 My 10-13) Indigenous Bacillus as Biocontrol Agent Against Ralstonia solanacearum
5th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 35th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM) Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Monsalud, R.G., Papa, I.A., Zulaybar, T.O., Clavillas, J.DLS., Creencia, A.R., Bool, M.L., Tan Gana, N.H., (2006 My 10-13) Isolation and Identification of Amylase-Producing Bacteria from Selected Philippine Mangroves.
5th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 35th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM) Bohol Tropics, Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Monsalud, R.G., Clavillas, J.D.L.S., Papa, I. A., Leyeza, E. B., Zulaybar, T.O., Creencia, A.R., Tan Gana, N.H., (2006 My 10-13) Bacteria with Antimicrobial Potential from Mindoro Mangroves. Proceedings of the
5th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.(PSM) Bohol Tropics,Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Zulaybar, T.O., Papa, I.A., Marfori, E.C., Mercado, B.C., (2006 My 10-13) Searching for New Antimocrobial Agents from Philippine Actinomycetes
5th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 35th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM) Bohol Tropics, Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Papa, I.A., Raymundo, A.K., Tavanlar, M.A.T., Zulaybar, O.T., (2003 My 15-16) Fermentation medium for Pleuromutilin production
32nd PSM, Inc., Annual Convention, Venus Parkview Hotel, Baguio City

Raymundo, A.K., Tavanlar, M.A., Papa, I.A., Zulaybar, T.O., Barnes, A.A., Aurin, C. LM., Teves, F., Zarate, J.T., (2002 Mr 2) Development of Classical and Molecular Techniques for the Genetic Analyses of the Pleuromutilin Producing Basidiomycete Clitopilus passeckerianus
NRCP 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel

Sedano, S.A., Torres, M.I.P., Papa, I.A., Delfino, E.O., (2001) Inhibitory Activity of Microbial Isolates from Chicken Intestines against Salmonella typhimurium
Philippine Society of Animal Science 38th Annual Convention

Papa, I.A., Zulaybar, T.O, (2009) Preliminary Screening of Methnolic Extracts of Kalingag (Cinnamomum mercadoi Vidal) and Talisay (Terminalia catappa) Against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1

Papers Presented:

  • Indigenous Bacillus as Biocontrol Agent Against Ralstonia solanacearum, 5th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 35th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM) Tagbilaran City, Bohol
  • Isolation, Preservation and Identification of Microorganisms with Antimicrobial Potential from Philippine Mangrove during the , 10th Zonal R & D Review, Ateneo de Manila University, Manila
  • Preliminary Screening of Actinomycetes as Biocontrol Agents Against Ralstonia solanacearum. Paper presented in the ACSantos Lectures during the 10th Natural Products Society of the Philippines Convention , Escaler Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
  • Development of Classical and Molecular Techniques for the Genetic Analyses of the Pleuromutilin Producing Basidiomycete Clitopilus passeckerianus, Manila Hotel
  • Inhibitory Activity of Microbial Isolates from Chicken Intestines against Salmonella typhimurium, Philippine Society of Animal Science 38th Annual Convention
  • Extraction of the active compound from Euphorbia milli var splendens effective against Escherichia coli, NISMED, UP Diliman, Quezon City
  • Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) extract potential agent against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Manila Hotel, Manila
  • Characterization and Identification of Lipase and Proteinase-Producing Yeast Isolates from Mindoro Mangroves , Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center, Boracay Island, Aklan
  • Preliminary Screening of Philippine Actinomycetes Against Biofilm-Producing Bacteria, Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center, Boracay Island, Aklan
  • Isolation and Characterization of Amylase-Producing Mold Isolates from Mindoro, Cebu and Camarines Sur Mangroves, Boracay regency Beach Resort and Convention Center, Boracay Island, Aklan
  • Isolation, Partial Characterization and Evaluation of Actinomycetes Against Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) , Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center, Boracay Island, Aklan
  • Philippine Actinomycete as Biocontrol Agents Against Colletotrichum , Benguet State University, La Trinidad Benguet
  • Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) extracts: Potential agent against fungal infections for Health and Agriculture, Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet
  • Characterization and Identification of Selected Mangrove Fungal Isolates With Cellulolytic Activity, Benguet State University, La Trinidad Benguet
  • Preliminary Study on the Antimicrobial Properties of Selected Philippine Fruits, Magsaysay Hall, Local Government Academy Training Center, UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna
  • In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Extracts from Two Macrofungi (Lenzites sp. and Scleroderma sp.), Philippine Rice Research Institute, Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
  • Characterization of Protoplast Fusion Regenerants of the Pleuromutilin-Producing Basidiomycete Clitopilus passeckerianusNRRL 3100 during the 34th PSBMB Convention., PSBMB
  • Isolation and Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) from Indigenous Food and Drinks, Yakult Main Office, Ermita, Manila
  • Microbial Diversity of Mindoro (Philippines) Mangroves: Enzyme and Antimicrobial Activities of the Isolates, Goslar, Germany
  • Extraction on of the active compound from Euphorbia milli var splendens effective against Escherichia coli, NISMED, UP Diliman, Quezon City
  • Isolation and Characterization of Proteinase-Producing Bacterial Isolates from Mindoro Mangrooves, CSB International Convention Center, Manila
  • Philippine Streptomycetes Extract as Potential Anti-Cancer Drug, Manila Hotel, Rizal Park, Manila
  • Exploring the Potential of Bacillus as Biocontrol Agents against Erwinia carotovora , Silliman University, Dumaguete City
  • Bioactive compound/s from Locally Isolated Macrofungi Effective Against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Silliman University, Dumaguete City
  • Bioactive Compound from Actinomycete for Health and Agriculture, Manila Hotel, Manila
  • Searching for New Antimocrobial Agents from Philippine Actinomycetes? , Bohol Tropics, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
  • Indigenous Bacillus as Biocontrol Agent Against Ralstonia solanacearum? Poster paper presented during the 5th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 35th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.(PSM) , Bohol Tropics, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
  • Isolation and Identification of Amylase-Producing Bacteria from Selected Philippine Mangroves, Bohol Tropics, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
  • Bacteria with Antimicrobial Potential from Mindoro Mangroves , Bohol Tropics, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
  • Preliminary Characterization of Actinomycetes by Ultra-Structure Analysis , Hyatt Hotel, Makati City
  • Preiliminary Screening of Philippine Actinomycetes Against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Screening and Identification of Microbial Isolates from the Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms (PNCM) Suitable for Composting of Agricultural Wastes, Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City
  • Exploring the Microbial Populations in Philippine Mangroves: Isolation, Characterization and Identification of Degradative Enzyme-Producing Strains., Tsukuba, Japan
  • Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Locally Isolated Actinomycetes from Philippine Mangrove. , Tsukuba, Japan,
  • Characterization and identification of Lipase Producing Bacteria Isolated from copra chips , Heritage Hotel, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
  • Exploring Fungal Populations in Philippine Mangroves:Isolation, Characterization and Identification of Degradative Enzyme-Producing Strains , Plant Pathology Auditorium, IBS, UPLB, College, Laguna
  • Actinomycetes as Potential Source of Bioactive Compounds, Hotel Veniz, Baguio City
  • Fermentation medium for Pleuromutilin production , Venus Parkview Hotel, Baguio City
  • Induction of mutation and characterization of mutants of Pleuromutilin Producing Clitopilus passeckerianus, Salt Lake City Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
  • Antimicrobial Activity and Toxicity Testing of Pleuromutilin Produced by Clitopilus passeckerianus Mutant 76. 4th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress, Water Front Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City
  • Production of Pleuromutilin by an Improved Strain of Clitopilus passeckerianus NRRL 3100, Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
  • Screening of Different Sources of Carbon for the Production of Pleuromutilin by Clitopilus passeckerianus, Manila Hotel Rizal Park, Manila
  • Production of Penicillin G in Fed-Batch Culture Using Local Substrates, Caliraya Recreation Center, Lumban. Laguna
  • Effect of Different Sources of Water on Antibiotic Production, Peninsula Hotel. Makati City
  • Penicillin G. Production by Mutant Strains of Penicillium chrysogenum, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
  • Optimization of Penicillin G Production Medium by Restricted Random Balance Design, Century Park Sheraton, Manila
  • Production of Penicillin G in Fed-Batch Culture Using Local Substrates, Caliraya Recreation Center, Lumban. Laguna
  • Protoplast Isolation and Transformation of Pleuromutilin-Producing Basidiomycete, Clitopilus passeckerianus (Pilat) Singer NRRL 3100, Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City
  • Preiliminary Screening of Philippine Actinomycetes Against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Preiliminary Screening of Philippine Actinomycetes Against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Optimization of Fermentation Medium for the Production of Bioactive Compound by Streptomyces sp., 31st NAST Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila

Awards:

  • Second Best Research Paper, 10th Zonal Aquatic and Marine R & D Review, 2006 N 9-10
  • Best Poster Paper Award , Century Park Sheraton, 1994
  • International Publications Award , Philippine Agricultural Scientist , 2006
  • Outstanding Scientific Paper Award NAST , Philippine Agricultural Scientist , 2008