Research is a key priority at UP Mindanao, as we believe that it is essential for driving innovation and addressing the pressing issues facing our society. Our faculty and students engage in cutting-edge research in a wide range of fields, from biotechnology and environmental science to social sciences and humanities. We are committed to producing high-quality research that has a meaningful impact on society, and our state-of-the-art research facilities and strong partnerships with industry and government enable us to do so.
RESEARCH UNITS
Office of Research
The Office of Research manages and facilitates research activities within the university.
Philippine Genome Center Mindanao
(PGC Mindanao)
PGC Mindanao is an omics research center established in 2019 that aims to bring omics to Mindanao.
Mindanao Center for Disease Watch and Analytics (DiWA)
The leading research center that addresses the need to achieve a health-resilient Philippines.
Coral Reef Resiliency and Ecology Studies Laboratory
(CRREST Lab)
We are a research laboratory in UP Mindanao studying the marine biodiversity in the region.
Marine Biology Database Project (MABIDA Project) of the Applied Biodiversity Research for the Holistic Advancements in Mindanao (ABRAHAM) Program
The Marine Biodiversity Database is a unified information system for valuable marine life information collected by various researchers. It provides open-access storage for marine biology researchers to publish their works and help advance the understanding of the biodiversity profile, genetic diversity, and population connectivity of marine fishes in Mindanao.
Wildlife-Human Interaction Studies, Ecological Research, and Biodiversity Conservation (WISER BioCon) Laboratory
WISER BioCon Lab is an interdisciplinary biodiversity laboratory of the Department of Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies, UP Mindanao, which aims to promote wildlife conservation through research, policy recommendations, advocacy, and education in Mindanao and beyond.
Agri-Aqua Value Chain Laboratory (AAVC Lab)
A research laboratory at UP Mindanao and first of it's kind in the country focusing on agriculture, aquaculture, and natural resource research.
Agrifood Systems Analytics Laboratory
Promoting neglected and underutilized crops to address food shortages and malnutrition leading to outcomes such as sustainability, agri-biodiversity, and protection of soil health and natural resources
PASYENTE Project for Dengue
A DOST PCHRD-funded research project.
Artificial Intelligence.
Operations Research.
Decision Support Systems.
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PCAARRD-UP Mindanao-Landcare L.I.F.E. (PULL) Project
A program of PCAARRD-UPMin-USEP-Landcare-LIFE (PULL Phase 2)
Implemented by UP Mindanao and USeP
Inclusive Value Chains (IVC) Philipines
Agribusiness-led inclusive value chain development for smallholder farming systems in the Philippines
Nutri GIDA Project
A project on Nutrition Assesment and Food Product Development appropriate for Children Residing in Flood-prone and Disadvantaged Ares in Davao de Oro
Mindanao Studies Center
The Mindanao Studies Center (MSC) of UP Mindanao is a hub for research and knowledge-sharing on Mindanaoโs diverse histories, cultures, and contemporary issues. It fosters interdisciplinary and community-engaged scholarship that highlights Mindanaoโs heritage while addressing its social and developmental challenges.
Gender and Development Laboratory in Agri-Aqua and Natural Resources (GAD Lab in AANR)
UP Mindanaoโs GAD Lab, funded by DOST-PCAARRD, is PHโs first GAD Lab for gender-responsive AANR. It curates gender data, refines GAD tools-approaches for value chains & builds partnerships to train researchers, empower farmers & advance womenโs leadership
UP Mindanao Research Ethics Committee (REC)
The UP Mindanao Research Ethics Committee (REC) is mandated to conduct independent, competent, and timely ethical review of UP Mindanao research studies involving human subjects in order to protect their dignity, rights, safety, and well-being.