UP Manila congratulates its 17 faculty members, researchers, alumni, consultants, supervising scientists,professor emeriti, and former professors who were included in the World Ranking of Top 2% Scientists released in August 2025, recognizing their global research impact and scholarly contributions.The awardees are:Dr. Gregory QuirkDr. Jacqueline DeenDr. Enrique OstreaDr. Antonio DansDr. Jinky Leilanie Del Prado LuDr. Mary …
Researchers from the Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, National Institutes of Health – University of the Philippines Manila (UP-NIH), participated in the 2025 Japan Society for Neuroscience (JNS) conference held in Niigata, Japan from July 24 to 27, 2025. The team, composed of Dr. Gregory Quirk, Supervising Scientist; Dr. Rohani Cena-Navarro, Project Leader; and Ms. Johanna Munar, …
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UP NIH Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory undergraduate thesis students Adrian Justine D. Lintag and Joan Abigayle O. Lopez bagged the Dean’s Outstanding Research Award (First place) under the Oral presentation Biological Sciences category in the recently concluded 2nd CAS Undergraduate Research held at the UP Manila Theater on July 9, 2025 (Wednesday). During the research colloquium, …
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) at the University of the Philippines Manila invites you to its 27th Anniversary Conference, focusing on “Neuroscience for a Healthy Filipino Brain.” Join us for a day of insightful discussions with leading experts on brain health and neuroscience on March 6. Followed by different workshops on March 7, 2025. Reference: https://nih.upm.edu.ph/content/nih-27th-anniversary-conference
Written by Andre DP Encarnacion A study done in the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) on the effects of solvent addiction on mice has given its members important clues on the common and different ways toluene—commonly known as “rugby”—affects male and female adolescent brains when inhaled repeatedly. Toluene is a common solvent found in paint, …
By GMA Integrated News A low-cost treatment for solvent addiction is possible after a study conducted by the University of the Philippines Manila. The treatment of toluene-based solvent addiction is part of the objectives of the three-year research program “Novel Approaches to Treatment of Addiction and Depression using Animal Models,” funded by the Department of …
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A team of Filipino scientists and experts have found previously unreported effects of solvent abuse on social behavior and decision-making in a rat model. These findings are expected to pave the way for future treatments of adolescents struggling with inhaled solvent addiction. The study, “Novel Approaches to Treatment of Addiction and Depression using Animal Models,” suggests that …
In a scientific article published today, researchers at the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila found that solvents abused by adolescents increase drug-seeking and impair social functions and decision-making abilities in an animal model. These harmful effects last long after stopping the drug, increasing the risk of relapse. Using rats to study addiction is a …
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Exploring New Frontiers in Neuroscience! Expanding the Edge: Opportunities in Neuroscience Graduate Research was held on October 17, 2024 and brought together brilliant minds to discuss groundbreaking research, innovative approaches, and future opportunities in the dynamic field of neuroscience. It was a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration! Reference: UP Manila Facebook Page
The first addiction neuroscience research project, funded by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and implemented by the UP National Institutes of Health, was proudly presented at the 53rd Annual Neuroscience Conference by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) in Washington, DC from November 11 to 16, …