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Sex: Male

Education:

• NU, BS Civil Engineering, 1936
• UP, BS Geodetic Engineering, 1939
• UST, MS Mathematics, 1966

Field of Specialization:

Astronomy, Industrial Textile Research, Mathematics

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Sex: Male
Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology and Public Health. University of Basel, Switzerland, 2019
• Doctor of Medicine and Master of Business Administration, Ateneo de Manila University, 2012
• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Ateneo de Manila University, 2006

Field of Specialization:

Health Systems
Strategic Foresight
Equity
Global Health
Qualitative Research
Health Policy

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Sex: Male
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• Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2011
• Master of Science in Entomology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2003
• Bachelor of Agriculture Major in Entomology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 1999

Field of Specialization:
Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Species Diversity
Eyes
Entomology
Moths
Lepitoptera

Researches:

Article title: Short communication: Diversity of cave-dwelling bats in Cebu Island, Philippines
Authors: Steve Michael T. Alcazar, Ireneo L. Lit, Jr., Carmelita M. Rebancos, Aimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo, Anna Pauline O. De Guia, Nathaniel C. Bantayan
Publication title: Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity 21(7):3249-3254, July 2020

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Alcazar SMT, Lit Jr IL, Rebancos CM, Barrion-Dupo ALA, De Guia APO, Bantayan NC, Alvarez JDV. 2020. Short communication: Diversity of cave-dwelling bats in Cebu Island, Philippines. Biodiversitas 21: 3249-3254. The species composition and richness of cave-dwelling bats in 16 caves of Cebu Island were studied to provide resource managers and local government units in Cebu baseline information that may be used toward conservation and sustainable utilization and management of local cave resources. Stationary and mobile mist-netting were employed at the entrance and dark zones of the caves to maximize the capture of bats. The study accounts for 15 species of cave bats, of which two were unidentified but are believed to be potentially new species, namely Rhinolophus sp. and Myotis sp., and three are new distribution records to Cebu, namely Rhinolophus philippinensis, Eonycteris robusta, and Megaderma spasma. In terms of richness values, Balay'g Agta holds six species and the remaining caves have less than five species. The presence of endemic, potentially new species and new distribution records of bats presents high conservation value and raises concern and calls for urgent action to protect the caves and the resources therein.
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Article title: Detection of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) using larval morphological characters, and observations on its current local distribution in the Philippines
Authors: Mario V. Navasero, Marcela M. Navasero, Gideon Aries S. Burgonio, Karen P. Ardez1, Melvin D. Ebuenga, Marie Joy B. Beltran, et al.
Publication title: The Philippine Entomologist 33(1), 2019

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Detection surveys and identification using larval morphological characters of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), were conducted in several provinces in the Philippines from June to October 2019. The smooth body texture and presence of conspicuous black pinaculae on the dorsal body segments of larvae distinguished S. frigiperda from the other species of the genus and three other common noctuid pests of corn in the Philippines, namely; S. exempta (Walker), S. exigua (Hübner), S litura (Fabricius), S. mauritia Boisduval, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner), Mythimna separata (Walker), and Chrysodeixis eriosoma (Doubleday). The markings along the inverted Y-shaped fronto-clypeal suture and ecdysial line, except for C. eriosoma, is common to all species but differ in breadth and color. Incidence of fall armyworm was recorded in 17 municipalities in 10 provinces. Preliminary observations indicated that the pest is damaging only to non-Bt corn. It infests all growth stages of corn but showed apparent preference for earlier growth stages of the host.
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Article title: Description of a New Species of Masteria L. Koch, 1873 (Dipluridae: Masteriinae) with a World Catalogue
Authors: Joseph B. Rasalana and Aimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo
Publication title: Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity 12(2), June 2019

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A newly discovered species of Masteria L. Koch, 1873 collected under rock debris near the entrance of Pelpel cave from Pangasinan, Luzon island, Philippines, Masteria urdujae sp. nov. is described. It is the first masteriine species described from Northern Luzon and the third for the country. M. urdujae has six eyes, typical of the genus. It is currently the smallest of the recorded Indomalayan masteriine species.
Full text link https://tinyurl.com/n3s6aumv

Article title: Nouvelles espèces de Geometrinae des Philippines dans les genres Comostola et Albinospila.
Authors: Claude Tautel and Aimee-Lynn Barrion-Dupo
Publication title: Antenor 4(2), November 2017

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The successive works of Hiroshi iNoue (1986), Jeremy HoLLoWAy (1996) and Han HoNGxiANG & Sue DAyoNG (2010) have contributed to better understanding of the genus Comostola Meyrick. Meanwhile, visits to ZFMK and NHM collections have made possible the description of new species and to propose one new combination for Albinospila. – Albinospila variifrons comb. n. ProuT described Racheospila variifrons from Paraña (Argentina, South America) because a misunder- standing with regard to the label of the type specimen. This species is endemic of the Philippines and must belong to the genus Albinospila Holloway. This species is illustrated here. – Another species of Albinospila occurs in the Philippines: Albinospila juancarlosi n. sp. it looks like a small A. variifrons but the border of the wings is reddish instead of clear yellow. We describe here this new species from Luzon and romblon. – A remarkable green and yellow Geometrinae species in the collection of ZFMK was undescribed. This new species, Comostola stueningi n. sp. is now described from the Mount Kitanglad, Mindanao. – our several visits to collect in the very specific island of Sibuyan, in the romblon Archipelago produced us a new Comostola: C. romblonensis n. sp. which is described here. This species of the « pyrrhogona » section is easy to recognize due to the red marks of the fringe. The three new species are deposited in the Museums in which they were located. We wish express our special gratitude to the DeNr of region iV MiMAroPA through the courtesy of PASu (Protected Area Superintcndcnt) Malvin r. roCero for granting us collection permits to conduct research in Mt. Guiting Guiting Natural Park.
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Article title: Current status of small hive beetle infestation in the Philippines
Authors: Cleofas R Cervancia, Lilia I. de Guzman, Elmer A. Polintan, Aimee Lynn B. Dupo & Anna A. Locsin
Publication title: Journal of Apicultural Research 55(1):1-4, June 2016

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In June 2014, the small hive beetle (SHB), Aethina tumida Murray was first detected in Asia specifically in Lupon, Davao Oriental, Philippines infesting Apis mellifera colonies. It is not known how the beetles were introduced into the country. However, queen shipment from other countries is thought to be the likely route. Between June 2014 and November 2014, several beekeepers had lost all of their A. mellifera colonies (687) from SHB infestations in Davao Oriental. Monitoring of the remaining apiary sites was conducted from 26 November 2014 to 22 December 2015 in Davao (Lupon, Tagum, Panabo) (34 colonies), General Santos (6 colonies), Bukidnon (500 colonies), and Cagayan de Oro (26 colonies). All the apiary sites except Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro were positive for SHB. Infested colonies were managed using modified beetle blaster traps, physical removal of adult beetles, and apiary and hive hygiene practices.

When SHB-free colonies of Apis cerana and stingless bee (Tetragonula biroi) were transferred to SHB-infested apiary, the A. cerana colonies were invaded immediately a day after and absconded after a week. Stingless bee colonies were not at all infested by SHB and remained strong. All the apiary sites in Visayas (312 colonies) and Luzon (989 colonies) were SHB free. Further studies on the biology and host range of SHB in Asia are deemed necessary to contain their spread and preserve the diversity of native bees in the region.
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Article title: Species richness of spiders in Sacred Mountain, Marawi City, Philippines
Authors: Juzavil V. Juario, Olga M. Nuñeza, Aimee Lynn B. Dupo
Publication title: Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES) 8(1): 86-94, 2016

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This study aims to determine the species richness and abundance of spiders in Sacred Mountain, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, Philippines. Beat netting, vial tapping, and pitfall trapping methods were used to collect samples at elevations of 800, 900, and 1000 meters above sea level. Forty-three species belonging to 11 families were documented. Highest species richness was observed at 1000 meters above sea level. Leucauge argentina of family Tetragnathidae was the most abundant species. Family Salticidae had the highest number of species collected comprising 14 species. Overall spider collection was categorized into six guilds wherein the orb weavers occurred to be the most abundant. High diversity and more or less even distribution of spiders were observed in the area. Physico-chemical factors appear to affect the distribution of spider families Tetragnathidae and Theridiidae as shown by canonical correspondence analysis.
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Article title: Rapid assessment of spider fauna in Marilog District, Davao City, Philippines
Authors: Sheryl C. Patiño, Aimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo, Olga M. Nuñeza
Publication title: Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES) 8(1): 95-109, 2016

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This study was conducted to determine the species richness and abundance of spiders in Barangay Baganihan, Marilog District, Davao City, Philippines. Sampling was conducted at three sites with elevations of 1000, 1100 and 1200 meters above sea level using conventional collection techniques like sweep netting, beat netting, and vial-tapping. One hundred seventy one spider species belonging to 25 families were recorded. Twenty four species are possibly new species and six species are new record in Mindanao. Highest species richness and the most diverse were recorded in site 2 at an elevation of 1100 meters above sea level. Family Araneidae had the highest species richness and abundance. Species diversity was low in the disturbed sites, sites 1 and 3. The possibly new species and new record for Mindanao in the study indicate that Barangay Baganihan, Marilog District is a species-rich area.
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Article title: Salticidae species richness in Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape (RSPL), Bohol, Philippines
Authors: Lynde E. Quiñones, Aimee L. Barrion-Dupo, Olga M. Nuñeza
Publication title: ELBA Bioflux 8(1), 2016

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The aim of this study was to determine the species richness of jumping spiders in Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape (RSPL), Bohol, Philippines. Field sampling was conducted on June 8-15, 2015 for 64 man-hours using beat-netting and vial-tapping methods from all the field layers. One hundred eighteen individuals belonging to 45 species and 21 genera were recorded. Highest species richness (H' = 2.441) was recorded in barangay Nueva vida este. Cytaea sp. was the most abundant species. Emathis makilingensis was identified as a new record to Bohol. The result of this study showed high species diversity and greater evenness of salticids in RSPL. However, the overall estimated species richness in the study area is 148 species or more which means that there are still several species of jumping spiders in RSPL, Bohol Island to be discovered in future studies.
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Article title: AES BIOFLUX The practice of spider-wrestling in Northern Mindanao, Philippines: its implications to spider diversity 1
Authors: Princess Janee G. Pepito, Aimee L. Barrion-Dupo, Olga M. Nuñeza
Publication title: AES Bioflux 8(2). 2016

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Spiders that are used as game or wrestling animals in the Philippines are called derby spiders. This study describes the details of spider wrestling sport in Northern Mindanao through profiling of gamer-respondents and constructing age structures of species commonly used in spider wrestling. Results showed that the higher the income of gamer-respondents, the bigger is the bet placed. Gamer-respondents have certain practices to prepare spiders for the game. Ten species of spiders from family Araneidae were identified to be used in the spider wrestling sport. Neoscona vigilans (60.19%) and Neoscona punctigera (32.87%) were the most commonly used species for spider fighting in all areas sampled. Only female spiders, mostly mature females of reproductive age, are used as derby spiders. The population of the most common derby spiders appears to be declining based on the constructed age structure.
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Article title: Chrysso makiling, a new species of comb-footed spider (Araneae: Theridiidae) from Mt. Makiling, Laguna, Luzon Island, Philippines
Authors: Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo and Alberto T. Barrion
Publication title: Asia Life Sciences 24(1):21-26, January 2015

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A new species of comb-footed spider, Chrysso makiling Barrion-Dupo and Barrion, is described and illustrated. It was collected from small trees and shrubs under the dipterocarp trees near the Mudspring area of the Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve, Laguna, Philippines. It belongs to family Theridiidae and the new species represents the seventh and 33rd taxon of Chrysso recorded from the Philippines and the world, respectively. The type specimen is deposited in the Arachnological collections of the Museum of Natural History, UP Los Banos (UPLBMNH), College, Laguna, Philippines.
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Article title: Spider assemblages of puting bato cave 3-4 and surrounding karst forest environs, with additional notes on the cave-dwelling nature of Phlogiellus kwebaburdeos
Authors: Joseph B. Rasalan, Aimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo, Prescilla Ruth D. Bicaldo1 and Marnelli P. Sotto
Publication title: Museum Publication of National History 4, 2015

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Spiders inside and outside Puting Bato Cave 3-4, Polillo Island, Quezon Province were surveyed and identified to determine if the newly-described mygalomorph spider, Phlogiellus kwebaburdeos Barrion-Dupo, Barrion & Rasalan is a cave resident. Three species of spiders from the families Pholcidae, Theraphosidae and Sparassidae were collected inside the cave while 43 were collected and recorded outside the cave. Fifteen spider families were recorded from the forested area near Cave 3-4. Jumping spiders (Salticidae) were the most species-rich (13 species). P. kwebaburdeos was observed to take advantage of the cave environment as a nursery. P. kwebaburdeos constructed multiple-entrance nests to serve as protection against predators. The cave environment also served as hunting ground for food. Identified possible prey items were cave crickets of the family Rhaphidophoridae, a frog Platymantis dorsalis Duméril, 1853 and a cave dwelling cockroach Pycnoscelus striatus Kirby, 1903.
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Article title: Rapid assessment of spider fauna of Pulacan falls, Zamboanga Del Sur, Philippines
Authors: Charmaine C. Dacanay, Aimee Lynn A.Barrion-Dupo, Olga M. Nuñeza
Publication title: Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES) 5(1): 455-464, 2014

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The spider as a group is one of the most abundant predatory groups in terrestrial ecosystems with more than 40,000 described species. In the Philippines, 517 species of spiders are recorded. This study was conducted to determine the species richness and abundance of spiders in Pulacan Falls, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. Spiders were collected using beat-netting, sweep-netting and vial-tapping methods. Thirty-seven species of spiders belonging to 22 genera and 10 families were recorded. Four are possibly new species. Two species are new record in Mindanao. Family Araneidae had the highest species richness and abundance. Species diversity was low in the disturbed sampling site. The new record for Mindanao and possibly new species of spiders found in the study indicates that Pulacan falls is a species-rich area.
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Article title: Three New Records of Defoliators (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae, Pyralidae & Sphingidae) on Some Ornamental Plants in Laguna, Philippines
Authors: Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo
Publication title: Philippine Agricultural Scientist 97(1):67-72, March 2014

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Three lepidopterous insects are reported for the first time as new defoliators of ornamental plants in Laguna, Philippines. These are the lily cutworm Spodoptera picta (Guerin-Meneville) (Noctuidae) infesting Crinum lilies, the hibiscus leafroller Haritalodes derogata (Fabricius) (Pyralidae) infesting hibiscus and related species, and the oleander hornworm Daphnis nerii (Linnaeus) (Sphingidae) infesting nerium, chichirica and related species. S. picta is also a new faunal record for the Philippines.
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Article title: Species richness of spiders in Mt. matutum, South Cotabato, Philippine
Authors: Dann Michael P. Garciano1, Olga M. Nuñeza1*, Aimee Lyn Barrion-Dupo
Publication title: Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES) 4(6): 214-224, 2014

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Araneae (spiders) is a widespread order found almost anywhere in the world. It is well-adapted to different habitats. his pioneer study was conducted to determine species richness and abundance of spiders in Mt. Matutum, South Cotabato, Philippines. Sampling was conducted for five field days from November 18-22, 2013 for 70 man-hours at five sites with elevations of 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 and 1500 meters above sea level using sweep netting and vial-tapping. Twenty-three spider species belonging to nine families were collected. Highest species richness was recorded in site 2 at an elevation of 1200 meters above sea level, after which species richness decreased with increasing elevation. Leucauge decorata of family Tetragnathidae was the most abundant species. Results indicate that elevation and habitat type affect the species richness and abundance of spiders.
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Article title: Diversity and colonization pattern of leaf-litter arthropods during early stages of decomposition in Mt. Makiling, Los Baños Laguna
Authors: Juveneil Eissyd J. Perez, Aimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo
Publication title: Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology Vol. VII , 2013

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Litter arthropod presence is considered important because their feeding activities facilitate nutrient cycling. However, studies to document the leaf litter arthropod community in the Philippines remains wanting. This pioneering study aimed to: 1) identify arthropod orders and families associated with leaf-litter during the early stages of decomposition; 2) measure abundance and diversity of these leaf-litter arthropods, and; 3) observe the pattern of colonization of these arthropods on decomposing leaf-litter. Two (2) 100g mixed leaf litter samples were collected every other week for 10 weeks (December 2010-February 2011). Arthropods extracted from leaf litter samples were sorted and identified. A total of 1650 individuals were classified to belong to 13 orders, namely: Acarina, Araneida, Blattodea, Collembola Dermaptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Isopoda, Lepidoptera, Psocoptera, Trichoptera, Coleoptera and Diptera. The last two orders mentioned were the most family-rich. Cluster analysis for family composition and diversity showed four discernible clusters hypothesized to have been influenced by moisture content and rainfall. This however, remains as speculation until a follow-up study is done. Also, no distinct pattern of colonization was observed. However, initial and consistent leaf litter arthropod colonizers were recognized. These were Araneida, Blattodea, Coleoptera, Collembola, Diptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera and Trichoptera. Consistent colonizers were namely: Coleoptera, Diptera and Hemiptera.
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Article title: New records of two species of Cleora Curtis (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) from Mt. Makiling, Luzon, with a full checklist of species known from the Philippines
Authors: Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo
Publication title: Check List 9(2):452-454, May 2013

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Cleora contiguata bigladiata is recollected from its type locality 48 years after its original description in 1953. Meanwhile, C. decisaria and C. determinata are recorded in Mt. Makiling for the first time. The latter species is also a new country record. These additional locality data are added to the updated checklist of Cleora from the Philippines.
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Dr. Lourdes Cruz is recognized for her contributions to the biochemistry of conotoxins. Using the venom from Conus marine snails, her work on biologically active peptides contributed to the development of conotoxins as biochemical probes for examining the activities of the brain. For example, ω-Conotoxin is used for testing calcium channels in neurons. Another one, μ-conotoxin is used as a prohibitor of muscular movement when inspecting actions and synapses. A total of seven Conus venom-based therapeutic products of pain, epilepsy and myocardial infarction reached Phase 1 and preclinical trials on non-human subjects in 2006.

Sex: Female

Education:

• University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, B.S. Chemistry, 1962
• University of Iowa, USA, M.S. in Biochemistry, 1966
• University of Iowa, USA, Ph.D. in Biochemestry, 1968

Field of Specialization:

Biologically active compounds from Conus Venums:, Development of biochemical methods for monitoring paralytic shellfish poisons(PSP), Jellyfish Venoms: Biochemistry and Toxinology

Read more: Lourdes J. Cruz