UP Diliman Natural Sciences Research Institute

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

The Natural Sciences Research Institute (NSRI) extends its warm congratulations to the students of Pampanga State Agricultural University on successfully completing their internship at the Biological Research and Services Laboratory (BRSL)!

NSRI commends the students for their accomplishments and recognizes BRSL for providing a meaningful learning environment that supports the development of future scientists and researchers. The Institute wishes the interns continued success in their academic pursuits and future professional endeavors.

17/06/2026

The NSRI extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Marie Christine M. Obusan and Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones for sharing their valuable insights and expertise during the NSRI Lecture Series held on June 16, 2026, at the NSRI Conference Room.

Thank you for contributing to a meaningful and enriching learning experience for all attendees.

16/06/2026

Please be advised that the Research and Analytical Services Laboratory will have a limited services on the following dates:

June 18 to 19, 2026 – RASL Annual Planning Workshop 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
June 26, 2026 – NSRI Annual Sports Fest Activity 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Due to this events, there will be a temporary unavailability of on-site support and a limitation of face-to-face assistance.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Please be advised that the RASL will have limited services on the following dates:

June 18 to 19, 2026 – RASL Annual Planning Workshop 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
June 26, 2026 – NSRI Annual Sports Fest Activity 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Due to these events, there will be temporary unavailability of on-site support and limitation of face-to-face assistance.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

15/06/2026

See you all tomorrow at 2:00 PM!

The NSRI invites everyone to the upcoming hybrid Lecture Series featuring 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗩. 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 from the UP Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology and 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠. 𝗢𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 from the UP Institute of Biology.

⦁ 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰s:
1. Strengthening Cetacean Disease Surveillance in the Philippines: Focus on Cetecean Morbillivirus (CeMv) and Brucella
2. Insights into the space use of dugongs in Calauit Island, Busuanga
⦁ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: June 16, 2026
⦁ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
⦁ 𝗦𝗲𝘁-𝘂𝗽: Hybrid (Face-to-Face and via Zoom)
⦁ 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: NSRI Conference Room, Miranda Hall, UP Diliman

This lecture is 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖.

Please note that face-to-face attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

09/06/2026

The NSRI invites everyone to the upcoming hybrid Lecture Series featuring 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗩. 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 from the UP Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology and 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠. 𝗢𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 from the UP Institute of Biology.

⦁ 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰s:
1. Strengthening Cetacean Disease Surveillance in the Philippines: Focus on Cetecean Morbillivirus (CeMv) and Brucella
2. Insights into the space use of dugongs in Calauit Island, Busuanga
⦁ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: June 16, 2026
⦁ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
⦁ 𝗦𝗲𝘁-𝘂𝗽: Hybrid (Face-to-Face and via Zoom)
⦁ 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: NSRI Conference Room, Miranda Hall, UP Diliman

This lecture is 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖.

Please note that face-to-face attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

05/06/2026

Acad. Maria Corazon A. De Ungria, PhD and Ms. Miriam Ruth M. Dalet of the DNA Analysis Laboratory, Natural Sciences Research Institute were interviewed in the radio program, Musta Ka, Mare?. They discussed the Sexual Assault Investigation Kit (SAI.Kit), which was recently launched last May 19, 2026.

Their radio interview can be watched via this link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=830687853177829&rdid=Mt5EUBdVGE68HN9I

04/06/2026

In celebration of World Food Safety Month 2026, the Biological Research and Services Laboratory (BRSL) will conduct a webinar on June 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM via Zoom.

The webinar will feature discussions on food safety, current challenges, and best practices to promote safer food for everyone.

📌 Registration is now open. Secure your slot today!

Join us this World Food Safety Month 2026 for an engaging and informative webinar that will highlight the importance of food safety in protecting public health and ensuring a safer food supply for all.

📅 June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Online via Zoom

Gain valuable insights from experts, learn about current food safety challenges and best practices, and discover how we can all play a role in ensuring that food remains safe from farm to table.

📌 Limited slots available! Register now and secure your spot:
https://forms.gle/BGW5GArBYh1LSg4z5

Together, let's raise awareness and strengthen our commitment to safer food for everyone.

From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere

03/06/2026

Meet our second speaker for the upcoming hybrid Lecture Series on June 16, 2026, Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones from the UP Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UP-IESM).

⦁ 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: "Insights into the space use of dugongs in Calauit Island, Busuanga"
⦁ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: June 16, 2026
⦁ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
⦁ 𝗦𝗲𝘁-𝘂𝗽: Hybrid (Face-to-Face and via Zoom)
⦁ 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: NSRI Conference Room, Miranda Hall, UP Diliman
⦁ 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Yr6j3cRMTRG7MRmvSX5GfQ #/registration

This lecture is 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖.

Please note that face-to-face attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

03/06/2026

Everyone is invited to our upcoming hybrid Lecture Series on June 16, 2026! We are pleased to present two talks for the day.

Introducing our first speaker, Dr. Marie Christine M. Obusan from the UP Institute of Biology.

⦁ 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: "Strengthening Cetacean Disease Surveillance in the Philippines: Focus on Cetecean Morbillivirus (CeMv) and Brucella"
⦁ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: June 16, 2026
⦁ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
⦁ 𝗦𝗲𝘁-𝘂𝗽: Hybrid (Face-to-Face and via Zoom)
⦁ 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: NSRI Conference Room, Miranda Hall, UP Diliman
⦁ 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://up-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Yr6j3cRMTRG7MRmvSX5GfQ #/registration

This lecture is 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖.

Please note that face-to-face attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis.