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  • The Regen Lab is focused on the study of cell proliferation and cellular aging. We investigate why some cells no longer divide (cellular senescence), while others proliferate indefinitely (cancer and stem cells). We are exploring how Philippine biodiversity can help identify compounds that are capable of promoting tissue regeneration and preventing malignant tumor growth. We are also exploring how the environment influences cell proliferation and how it contributes to disease development and progression.

    Link to the Regen Lab

  • 8740145 Michael C. Velarde, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor 5
    Ph.D. Physiology and Biophysics

    Cell Aging and Cell Cycle Control
    1345743 Cielo Mae D. Marquez
    Science Research Specialist I 
    B.S. Biology
    Funded by UP Balik PhD Program

    Graduate Students

    • Cielo Mae D. Marquez, MS Biology (Cell Biology) candidate [Co-adviser with Dr. Sonia Jacinto]
    • Lorenz Rhuel P. Ragasa, MS Biology (Cell Biology) candidate
    • Dominique Patricia B. Dy, MS Biology (Developmental Biology) candidate
    • John Clyde L. Co. Soriano, MS Biology (Microbiology) candidate [Co-adviser with Dr. Dennis Bela-ong]
    • Jobriell C. Baluyot, MS Biology (Genetics) candidate
    • Sofia Jade U. Saguyod, MS Biology (Cell Biology) candidate
  • Under construction
  • On-Going Research Projects

    • Phytosterols on cellular senescence and senescence-associated inflammation

     

    Funding Agencies

    • University of the Philippines: Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs: UP Balik PhD Grant
    • Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD): Long-term Balik Scientist Program