Department of Biology

Three (3) MS Biology students from the university’s Department of Biology completed a six-month Sandwich Scholarship Program (SSP), a research opportunity open to Master’s and PhD students interested in doing research in Taiwan. 

To promote deep appreciation and excellence in microbiology, the Caraga State University’s Microbiology Majors and Enthusiasts Society (MicroBioMES) hosted the 2nd Mindanao Microbiology Olympiad Regional Elimination Round on February 7, 2025, gathering quizzers from five (5) schools within Caraga.

Showcasing the rich ecological treasure of the region, the Caraga State University soft-launched its Natural Science Museum located in the HERO Learning Commons (University Library) on Nov 25, 2024. 

Faculty and students from the university’s Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science in Biology programs held another talk series on the latest scientific advancements and research findings related to recent discoveries in HIV, avian influenza, and vaccine development on October 11, 2024, at the Auditorium of HERO Learning Commons.

The Department of Biology, together with its undergrad and graduate students, recently held its talk series on new frontiers in breast cancer research and drug discovery with Dr. Chien-Chih Chiu and PhD student Rovelyn Gallego from Kaohsiung Medical University. Ms. Gallego is also a faculty member of the Department of Biology at the College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CMNS).