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Oclarit, Jose M.
Ph. D. Applied
Biochemistry
In recognition of his
outstanding contributions in the field of Applied
Biochemistry, particularly, his discoveries of two
novel compounds, namely: (1) Clathrynamide A, an
anticancer agent against human myeloid cells; and (2)
7, 7-bis (3-indolyl)-p-cresol, a novel antibiotic
against Gram-positive bacteria.
Year awarded:
1996
Birth date:
August 31, 1957
Place of
birth: Saray, Salay, Misamis Oriental
Home
Address:
Lot 4 Block
4 Green Heights Subd.
Del Carmen Iligan City 9200
tel. no.: 063-221-4793
fax no.: 063-221-4068
email address: jmo831@yahoo.com
Office
Address:
Department
of Biological Sciences
College of Science and Mathematics
Iligan City 9200
tel no.: 063-221-4050 ext 137
fax no.: 063-221-4068
email address: joclarit@msuiit.edu.ph
Educational Background:
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Degree |
Year |
Institution |
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Ph.D. Applied
Biochemistry |
1994 |
Hiroshima University,
Higashi Hiroshima-shi, Japan |
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M.S. Biology |
1987 |
University of the
Philippines Diliman, Quezon City |
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B.S. Marine Biology |
1979 |
Mindanao State
University, Marawi City |
Specialization:
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Applied Biochemistry
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Molecular Biology
Research
Interests:
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Molecular Biology of Bacterial/Microbial genes that
are producing antibiotics and other bioactive
compounds
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Natural Products Chemistry of Marine organisms
particularly sponges
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Isolation of Polyunsaturated Fatty acids from marine
microorganisms and other marine organisms
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Biochemical studies of various bioactive compounds
obtained from marine sponges and their associated
organisms
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Calcium regulation related to neuronal transmissions
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