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Ask Theory

Mikael Angelo Francisco

Hosted by Pinoy science journalist Mikael Angelo Francisco, the Ask Theory Podcast shines the spotlight on science in and for the Philippines. From fascinating stories of Filipino scientists to urgent science-related issues that require serious attention, Ask Theory emphasizes the undeniable connections between science and society - and the importance of staying curious.

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00:39:57

102: [Climate Technology] "Scientific Immortality":...

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2022/11/27

Dr. John Frederick Tapia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering of De La Salle University Manila. His research interests include process systems engineering applied to different low-carbon energy systems. He is one of the recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Young Scientists Award given by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). We talked about the ongoing effort to mitigate climate change, little-known technological solutions for the climate crisis, the

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00:38:49

101: [Pinoy Scijourn] Paano Ba Nagsimula Ang Science...

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2022/11/20

Ingrid Espinosa is a science communicator and researcher. She recently completed her masters program in science communication at the Imperial College London. We talked about pursuing graduate studies abroad, the roots of science journalism in the Philippines, important lessons about Philippine science journalism history, lessons learned as an MsC student, advice for aspiring science communicators, and more. How to contact Ingrid: Twitter: @ingridmespi Email: cingridmespi@protonmail.com

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00:39:21

100: [Pinoy Science & Scientists] Ano Ang Natutuhan...

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2022/11/13

Mikael Angelo Francisco is the co-founder/EIC of FlipScience.ph and the host of the Ask Theory podcast. He has written books about media literacy, Filipino scientists, and science trivia. In this episode, Mikael shares the 8 most important lessons he learned from all the Filipino scientists and science communicators he interviewed for the podcast. How to contact Mikael: Email: flipscienceph@gmail.com Instagram: @mikaelwritesagain

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00:26:51

099: [Laboratory Research] Mahirap Bang Maging Pinoy...

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2022/11/08

Dr. Justin Parreno is an Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware, and is the Principal Investigator of the university’s Perreno Laboratory. He also serves as the Faculty Advisor of the university’s Filipino Students Association. Kam Inguito is a medical student in Philadelphia. He graduated from the University of Delaware, and was the President of the university’s Filipino Student Association from 2021 to 2022. We talked about the challenges of being a Pinoy scientist abroad, their

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00:33:35

098: [Anesthesiology] Tagapagpatulog Lang Ba Ng...

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2022/10/30

Dr. Paola Gracielle Cabrera is an anesthesiologist and a TikTok content creator who tackles anesthesia-related topics. We talked about working in the field of anesthesiology, what makes the job of an anesthesiologist so unique and important, what it’s like to be an anesthesiologist, the kind of person who would be the perfect anesthesiologist, the process of becoming an anesthesiologist, and more. How to contact Dr. Paola: TikTok: @paolacabreramd Email: pgccab@gmail.com

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00:41:05

097: [Field Biology] Wildlife Sa Mga Siyudad:...

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2022/10/23

Jelaine Gan is the co-founder of The UP Wild and Raptorwatch Network Philippines, and is currently doing her PhD in Biology at Newcastle University in the UK. She is an instructor at the Institute of Biology, UP Diliman teaching ecology, vertebrate biology, and conservation biology. She is involved in various projects and organizations working towards environmental conservation. We talked about what a field biologist does, the best and worst parts about being a field biologist, why raptors/birds of

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00:34:39

096: [Synthetic Biology] Plastic-Eating Bacteria:...

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2022/10/16

Angelo Joshua Victoria is a Synthetic Biology PhD student at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. He works with cyanobacteria, engineering their DNA using a wide array of molecular genetic tools to make them produce useful compounds for various industries. He is passionate about the importance and proper use of molecular biology to provide solutions to help mitigate the effects of the changing climate and improve the health of the planet. Prior to his PhD studies, he worked as a Senior

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00:45:47

095: [Food Science] Ano Ang Kakaiba Sa Pagkaing...

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2022/10/09

Iris Abrigo and Portia Crisostomo are food scientists and the founders of The BK Podcast PH. They talk about the science behind the food that Filipinos love to eat, as well as the people behind these innovative products. We talked about the unique paths they took as food technologists and scientists, what makes Filipino cuisine so special, what the BK Podcast is all about, their favorite stories about the history or science behind Filipino dishes, their other recent projects related to their field

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00:46:47

094: [Nursing & Public Health] Gaano Kahirap Maging...

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2022/10/02

Dr. Irene Buenavista Molina is a registered nurse with 28 years of nursing practice and a public health professional with 8 years of public health practice. She is a nursing supervisor at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore City and an adjunct nursing faculty at Anne Arundel Community College. We talked about being a frontline worker in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; the biggest misconceptions people have about nursing; race- and gender-related challenges in the field; treating patients safely,

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00:34:52

093: [Medical Microbiology] Paano Nababawasan Ng Bisa...

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2022/09/25

Joshua Veluz is a microbiologist and a licensed professional teacher. He is keen on discovering more applications of microorganisms that have the potential to propel the progress of human health, the environment, and society. We talked about studying the antifungal activity of Lactobacillus metabolites, medically relevant fungi and antifungal resistance, the roles marine microorganisms play in medical research, ESKAPE pathogens, working as a licensed professional teacher, and more. How to contact

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00:30:47

092: [Planetary Health] May Kinalaman Ba Ang Klima Sa...

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2022/09/18

Dr. Renzo Guinto is the Chief Planetary Health Scientist and Co-Founder of the newly established Sunway Centre for Planetary Health in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Concurrently, he is the Associate Professor of the Practice of Global Public Health and Inaugural Director of the Planetary and Global Health Program of the St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine in the Philippines. He is also a member of the National Panel of Technical Experts of the Climate Change Commission of the Philippines, and

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00:46:06

091: [Marine Research] Bakit Kailangan Nating...

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2022/09/11

Denise Salvador Janer is a marine geologist who works as a researcher in the UP Marine Science Institute. She has been involved in research expeditions in the West Philippine Sea and Philippine Rise to discover paleo-sea level rise events that happened thousands of years ago and their role in the evolution of marine ecosystems. We talked about visiting and studying the West Philippine Sea and Benham Rise, why the Philippines must study and protect its own waters, the best and worst things about

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00:40:57

090: [Plant Biology] Nase-Stress Din Ba Ang Mga...

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2022/09/04

Dr. William Buhian is a plant biologist with a particular interest in plant-microbe interactions. He completed his PhD at the University of Toulouse (FR) in 2021, focusing on rhizobia-legume symbiosis. We talked about the phenomenon called rhizobia-legume symbiosis, how plants experience stress, the meaning of plant blindness, conducting research that serves the people, tips for science students who plan to enter graduate school, and more. How to contact Dr. William: Twitter: @wbuhian Email:

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00:56:38

089: [Behavioral Epidemiology] Ano Ang Koneksyon Ng...

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2022/08/29

Dr. Criselle Peñamante is a physician-scientist interested in the field of behavioral epidemiology. She is a faculty member of the Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Psychology, and Department of Medical Biology at the University of Sto. Tomas. An active global clinical researcher conducting studies and collaborating with fellow clinical researchers across the globe, she is also a Research Fellow on Climate Change and Mental Health at the Planetary and Global Health Program of St

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00:29:18

088: [Satellite Remote Sensing] Paano Ginagamit Ang...

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2022/08/21

Archie Veloria is a Supervising Science Research Specialist under the PhilSA's Earth Sciences Space Mission Studies Division. His research revolves around satellite remote sensing of the environment, extreme weather monitoring and forecasting, and rainfall climatology. We talked about space science and technology applications within the Philippine context, how satellites contribute to understanding weather and climate systems, how we use satellites to monitor air pollution, why there is a need for

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00:42:46

087: [Environmental Preservation] Ekonomiya't...

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2022/08/14

Franklin Cercado is a licensed geologist and scuba diver. He works for the Iloilo Provincial Government in the Environment and Natural Resources Office, and is taking a masters' degree in Biology in U.P. Visayas. We talked about striking a balance between economic needs and environmental preservation, interdisciplinary and interregional cooperation in tackling environmental concerns, insightful stories related to environmental management and sustainability, brain drain in the Philippines, and

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00:39:28

086: [Neurosurgery] Paano Natin Mas Pagagalingin Ang...

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2022/08/07

Dr. Buddy Omar is a clinical fellow in neuro-oncology at the University of Toronto, and is taking his Masters of Science in Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. After his time in the PGH Neurosurgery Residency program, he pursued further training in endoscopic skull base surgery at the University of Calgary. We talked about the disparities in neurosurgery across the world, improving surgical outcomes in the Philippines, the role of social determinants of health in brain

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00:38:05

085: [Antibiotics] Bakit Nagkakaroon Ng Antibiotics...

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2022/07/31

Dr. Rodney Perez is a senior researcher at the National Institute for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. His research work is focused on the elucidation of the biosynthetic mechanism, mode of action, and the application of antimicrobial peptides (bacteriocins) from lactic acid bacteria. In 2021, he became the first Filipino to be given the Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize by the Society for Biotechnology, Japan. We talked about what bacteriocins are

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00:35:27

084: [Oceans Management] Paano Maililigtas Ng...

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2022/07/24

Diovanie de Jesus is a Campaign and Science Specialist at Oceana Philippines. He worked as a research associate at the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines. His previous research work experience enabled him to conduct studies about coral reef ecosystems, help with the management of the Philippines’ Marine Protected Areas, and assist in the plans for the Coral Triangle Initiative. We talked about science-based oceans management in the Philippines, his experiences as a marine

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00:37:47

083: [Plant Breeding] Paano Ba Ginagawa Ang Macapuno?...

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2022/07/17

Jovannemar Anire is a Masters student at Wageningen University who specializes in plant breeding and genetic resources. He worked as a faculty researcher at Visayas State University, where he headed the Varietal Improvement Section of the National Coconut Research Center - Visayas. We talked about some of the basics of plant breeding, some little-known things about coconuts, the science behind macapuno, the importance of plant biotechnology in the Philippines, the GMO debate, and more. How to

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