Dr. Michelle Grace V. Paraso is recognized of her important researches that established the link between animal health and environmental health issues, including aquatic exotoxicology that determined the impact of environmental pollutants on fish health and the identification of hotspots of livestock and poultry concentration as well as potential disease and pollution risks in Laguna province allowing for targeted interventions.

Sex: Female

Education:

  • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden,, M.Sc.in Veterinary Medicine, 2001
  • University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science, 2011
  • University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 1997

Field of Specialization:

Environmental Science (Aquatic Ecotoxicology), Veterinary Pharmacology (Toxicology), Veterinary Physiology (Endocrine Physiology)

 

Researches:

Paraso, M.G.V., Ramos, J.P., Collado, G.F.S. Librojo-Basilio, N.T., (2008) Effects of waterborne exposure to 0.5 ppm and 2 ppm coconut fatty alcohol sulfate on zebrafish (Danio rerio) reproduction Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 45

Maranan, R.F.R., Paraso, M.G.V., Alcantara, A.J., Espaldon, M.V.O., Alaira, S.A., Sevilla, C.C., Valdez, C.A., (2009) Operations and waste management of slaughterhouses in the Province of Laguna Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 11, No. 2

Alcantara, A.J., Sobremisana, M.J., Espaldon, M.V.O., Alaira, S.A., Sevilla, C.C., Valdez, C.A., Paraso, M.G.V., Dela Cruz, A.E., (2008) GIS-aided animal production impacts analysis on the environment in Laguna Province Jounal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 11, No. 2

Marte, B.R.G., Mamacus, R.B., Paraso, M.G.V. , (2007) Pathologic effects of different biological oxygen demand levels on the juvenile catfish (C/arias gariepinus)
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 44, No. 1

Paraso, M.G.V., Jimenez, L.R., (2007) Selected blood chemistry values of juvenile ostriches (Struthio camelus) raised in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 44, No. 1

Lopido,L.R.C., Anunciado, R.V.P., Valle- Paraso, M.G.R., (2005) The effects of D-(+)- mannose on white blood cell counts and antibody titer of broiler chickens vaccinated against Newcastle disease Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Volume 31, No. 1

Espaldon, M.V.O., Alcantara, A.J., Sevilla, C.C., Valdez, C.A., Paraso, M.G.V., Alaira, S.A., Dela Cruz, A.E., Sobremisana, M.J., (2008) GIS-aided Study of Environmental Animal Health and Production in Laguna Province, Philippines
University of the Philippines Los Banos, College, Laguna, Philippines

Valle-Paraso, M.G.R., Vidamo, P.J.S., Anunciado, R.V.P., (2005) Effects of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) on the white blood cellcount and antibody titer of broiler chickens vaccinated against Newcastle disease
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 42, No. 1

Michelle Grace V. Paraso, Leif Norrgren, Henrik Holbech., (2009) Reproductive Effects of 17 -alpha-ethinylestradiol on zebrafish (Dania reria)
Philippine Journal

Santiago-Flores, M.L.A.S., Maala, C.P., Baysic, B.B.,Valle-Paraso, M.G.R., Alviola, III. P.L., (2004) Characterization of hair cuticles of Philippine Vivverids (Family Vivveridae, Order Carnivora) using a scanning electron microscope
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 41, No. 2

Valdez, C.A., Espaldon, M.V.O., Alcantara, A.J., Sevilla, C.C., Paraso, M.G.V., dela Cruz, A.E., Alaira, S.A., Sobremisana, M.J., (2008) Improving animal health and diseases monitoring and control through geo-referencing
Policy Brief Series 2008-01, School of Environmental Science and Management, UPLB, College, Laguna

Sevilla, C.C., Espaldon, M.V.O., Alcantara, A.J., Valdez, C.A., Paraso, M.G.V., dela Cruz, A.E., Alaira, S.A., Sobremisana, M.J., (2008) Mapping of vulnerable areas for an intensified animal production system
Policy Brief Series 2008-02, School of Environmental Science and Management, UPLB, College, Laguna

Espaldon, M.V.O., Alcantara A.J., Sevilla, C.C., Valdez, C.A., Paraso, M.G.V., dela Cruz, A.E., Alaira, S.A., Sobremisana, M.J., (2008) GIS application in animal health and environment
Policy Brief Series 2008-03, School of Environmental Science and Management, UPLB, College, Laguna

Alcantara, A.J., Espaldon, M.V.O., Sevilla, C.C., Valdez, C.A., Paraso, M.G.V., dela Cruz, A.E., Alaira, S.A. • and Sobremisana MJ., (2008) Mapping of potential rules to global warming and nutrient loading of animal production
Policy Brief Series 2008-04. School of Environmental Science and Management. UPLB, College, Laguna

Presa, J.D., Valle-Paraso, M.G.R., Luis, E.S., Anunciado, R.V.P., (2004) Reproductive effects of Gulipas (Sida cordifolia) on immature female Sprague-Dawley Rats
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 41, No. 1

Valle, M.G.R., Walawala, J.R., (2002) Hematological values of juvenile ostriches (Struthius can:elus) raised in Nasugbu, Batangas
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 39

Maala, C.P.M., Alviola, III P.L., Valle-Paraso, M.G.R., Lopez, L.P., (2002) Characterization of the cuticular and hair medullary patterns from some body regions of the lesser flat-headed bats (Tvlarcterrrs pachypus)
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 39

Valle, M., Orn, S., Holbech, Gessbo, A., Norrgren, L., (2001) Oral exposure in zebrafish; An alternative route of exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals
Tema Nord, Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen Volume 597

Norrgren, L., Forlin, L., Holbech, H., Valle, M., Orn, S., (2001) Zebrafish (Danio rerio) - A model species for evaluation of endocrine disrupting chemicals
TemaNord, Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen Volume 514

Valle, M.G.R., Maala, C.P.M., Alviola, III P.L., (1998) Characterization of hair cuticles from different regions of the body of the Philippine domestic pig (Srrs philippine+rsis) and wild pig (Sirs barbatus) using the scanning electron microscope
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 35, No. 1 & 2

Paraso, M.G.V., Librojo-Basilio N.T., Vega, R.S.A., Rebancos, C.A., Ocampo, P.P., Capitan, S.S., (2011) Melanomacrophage centers and hepatosomatic index in common carp, (Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus 1758) (Actinopterigii:Cyprinidae) introduced to the east and west sites of Laguna de Bay, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 48, No. 2

Paraso, M.G.V., Espaldon, M.V.O., Alcantara, A.J., Sevilla, C.C., Alaira, S.A., Sobremisana, M.J., Ravalo, R.O., Macan, K.R.D., Valdez, C.A., (2010) A survey of waste management practices of selected swine and poultry farms in Laguna, Philippines
Journal of Errvironntental Sciences and Management Volume 13, No. 2

Belino, P.B., Custodio, H.C., Laygo, Q.S., Magbanua, Jr. A.B., Morales, L.R., Paraso, M.G.V., Rebugio, J.F., Rebancos, C.M., (2009) Social acceptability of indigenous nontraditional food as alternative food sources
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 8, No. 1

Maranan, R.F.R., Paraso, M.G.V., Alcantara, A.J., Espaldon, M.V.O., Alaira, S.A., Sevilla, C.C. Valdez, C.A., (2008) Operations and waste management of slaughterhouses in the Province of Laguna
Journal of Environnrental Science and Management Volume 2, No. 3

Paraso, M.G.V., Librojo-Basilio, N.T., Vega, R.S.A., Rebancos, C.M., Flavier, M.E., Ocampo, P.P., & Capitan, S.S., (2011) 17beta-estradiol and organochlorine pesticide levels in the east and west sites of Laguna de Bay
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 14, No. 2

Paraso, M.G., Librojo-Basilio, N.T., Rebancos, C.A., Ocampo, P.P., & Capitan, S.S., (2011) Melanomacrophage centers and hepatosomatic index in the common carp (Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758) (Actinopterigil:Cyprinidae) introduced to the east and west sites of Laguna de Bay, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine Volume 46, No. 2

Awards:

    • Outstanding Young Scientist Award, NAST-DOST, 2012
    • Best Paper in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry Category (Vitellogenin induction and gonad abnor, Philippine Society of Animal Science, 2011
    • International Publication Award for the Scientific article, A survey of waste management practices o, UP System, 2008
    • Academic Excellence Award, UPLB Graduate School, 2011
    • PCAMRD-ASTHRDP PhD Dissertation Grant, DOST, 2010
    • SEARCA Scholarshiop for Graduate Study, SEARCA, 2008
    • Metro Manila Commission Professorial Chair, UP System, 2007
    • UP Diamond Jubilee Professorial Chair (2002 Jl 1-2006 Je 30), UP System, 2007
    • Dr Jose A. Solis-Dr Stewart Parker Professorial Chair, UP System, 2007
    • Swedish International Foundation for Learning and Higher Education (STINT)Scholarship, STINT, 1999
    • International Publication Award for the Scientific Article, Effects of waterborne exposure..., UP System, 2008
    • International Publication Award for the research article, Pathologic effects of different biological, UP System, 2007
    • UPLB Alumni Association Leadership Award, UPLB
    • Governor Jose A. Lina Leadership Award,
    • Alumni Medal of Excellence, UPCVM
    • Professor Jose A. Solis Memorial Award in Veterinary Anatomy,