Hello Diana! Welcome to MECOH

Diana Rose Mamawal recently joined MEcoH as a PhD candidate, bringing her research experience in microbial source tracking and antibiotic resistance involving ESBL-producing Escherichia coli. Originally from the Philippines, she holds a Bachelors in Science (BS) Biology from the University of Southeastern Philippines and a Master's in Microbiology from the University of the Philippines Diliman. For her master’s research, Diana focused on identifying sources of microbial eukaryotic contamination in a river system in Metro Manila using metagenomic approach.

Before joining MEcoH, Diana worked as a researcher at the Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman. There, she was involved in a project using 16S rRNA gene-based metagenomics to trace bacterial contamination in Manila Bay and its surrounding rivers. Currently, she is involved in a project focusing on identifying bacterial indicator species and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) for cross-sectoral comparison. The project aims to assess the spread of ARGs within the Chuyo region of Ehime Prefecture, contributing to a broader understanding of environmental antimicrobial resistance dynamics.