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Members

According to RA 8485, any IACUC must be composed of at least three members: a licensed veterinarian preferably with sufficient training and experience in laboratory animal science, another member experienced in scientific procedures involving animals, and a public member not affiliated with the institution and preferably with concern for animal welfare. One member serves as the Chairperson of the committee.

Upon the recommendation of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development, the current members of the UPD IACUC are:

• Chairperson:
  • Cynthia P. Saloma, PhD
    National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, College of Science
• Members:
  • Dr. Elena S. Catap
    Institute of Biology, College of Science
  • Dr. Christine C. Hernandez
    Institute of Chemistry, College of Science
  • Dr. Ma. Josefa R. Pante
    Marine Science Institute, College of Science
  • Ms. Raquel O. Rubio
    Natural Sciences Research Institute, College of Science
  • Dr. Maria Amelita C. Estacio
    College of Veterinary Medicine, UP Los Baños
  • Ms. Charina Rosario R. Abogado
    Community Representative
  • Dr. Blanca J. Villarino
    Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Home Economics