Overview
Background
Dr Viviene Santiago is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Natural Toxins group within the Centre for Animal Science, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) and is based at the Health and Food Sciences Precinct (Coopers Plains). With a robust foundation in organic and analytical chemistry, her research primarily focuses on natural products chemistry from terrestrial, marine, and microbial sources.
Dr Santiago joined QAAFI as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in 2023. Her current research involves developing a delivery system for bioactive compounds aimed at reducing enteric methane emissions in cattle and exploring atypical sugars in novel foods such as stingless bee honey. Over the years, she has cultivated a keen interest in utilising liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and molecular networking techniques to investigate chemical diversity from different sources such as natural toxins in certain plants and atypical sugars in stingless bee honey.
Dr Santiago earned her Ph.D. from The University of Queensland, where her dissertation focused on applying advanced molecular networking techniques, such as the Global Natural Products Social Molecular Networking (GNPS), to explore the chemical diversity of Australian microbes. Her academic journey also includes a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of the Philippines – Diliman. These academic experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of natural products chemistry, enabling her to make significant contributions to both academia and industry.
Availability
- Dr Viviene Santiago is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Natural Products Chemistry, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Slowed delivery of bioactive compounds that reduce enteric methane
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Atypical sugars in novel foods
Works
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2019
Book Chapter
Isolation, purification, and structure elucidation of compounds from sponges
Santiago, Viviene S. and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth (2019). Isolation, purification, and structure elucidation of compounds from sponges. Tuklas Lunas® Protocols for Drug Discovery and Development Manual 1: Collection and Extraction of Biosources and Purification of Bioactives. (pp. 89-103) edited by Amelia Guevara and Rita Alvero. Taguig City, Philippines: Philippine Council for Health Research and Development.
2019
Journal Article
Mariculture potential of renieramycin-producing Philippine blue sponge Xestospongia sp. (Porifera: Haplosclerida)
Santiago, Viviene S., Manzano, Geminne G., Yu, Clairecynth C., Aliño, Porfirio M. and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth A. (2019). Mariculture potential of renieramycin-producing Philippine blue sponge Xestospongia sp. (Porifera: Haplosclerida). Aquaculture, 502, 356-364. doi: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2018.12.059
2018
Conference Publication
Influence of environmental variations on Renieramycin production by the Philippine blue sponge, Xestospongia sp.
Manzano, Geminne, Santiago, Viviene S., Yu, Clairecynth, Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth and Aliño, Porfirio M. (2018). Influence of environmental variations on Renieramycin production by the Philippine blue sponge, Xestospongia sp.. Annual PAASE Meeting and Symposium, Quezon City, Philippines, 24 - 25 October 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Bioactivity screening and chemical characterization of secondary metabolites from Philippine marine sponges
Susana, Shalice, Malto, Zabrina, Santiago, Viviene and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth (2018). Bioactivity screening and chemical characterization of secondary metabolites from Philippine marine sponges. Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium, Cebu, Philippines, 4 - 8 June 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Patterns of chemical diversity in the Philippine blue sponge, Xestospongia sp. in relation to some ecological factors
Manzano, Geminne, Yu, Clairecynth, Santiago, Viviene, Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth and Aliño, Porfirio M. (2018). Patterns of chemical diversity in the Philippine blue sponge, Xestospongia sp. in relation to some ecological factors. Asia-Pacific Coral Reef Symposium, Cebu, Philippines, 4 - 8 June 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Spatial and temporal variability of Renieramycin M in populations of the Philippine blue sponge Xestospongia sp.
Santiago, Viviene S., Manzano, Geminne, Yu, Clairecynth, Aliño, Porfirio M. and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth (2018). Spatial and temporal variability of Renieramycin M in populations of the Philippine blue sponge Xestospongia sp.. Philippine Chemistry Congress, Manila, Philippines, 30 May - 1 June 2018.
2017
Conference Publication
The mariculture potential of Renieramycin-M producing Philippine blue sponge, Xestospongia sp.
Santiago, Viviene S., Manzano, Geminne, Yu, Clairecynth, Aliño, Porfirio M. and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth (2017). The mariculture potential of Renieramycin-M producing Philippine blue sponge, Xestospongia sp.. Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants and Spices, Manila, Philippines, 6 - 8 December 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
High-throughput antibacterial and antiproliferative screening of Philippine marine sponges
Santiago, Viviene S., Malto, Zabrina, Alegre, Patrick, Susana, Shalice and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth (2017). High-throughput antibacterial and antiproliferative screening of Philippine marine sponges. Annual PAASE Meeting and Symposium, Manila, Philippines, 14 - 15 July 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
HPLC-based quantification of Renieramycins present in blue sponge Xestospongia sp.
Santiago, Viviene S., Manzano, Geminne, Yu, Clairecynth, Aliño, Porfirio M. and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth (2017). HPLC-based quantification of Renieramycins present in blue sponge Xestospongia sp.. Philippine Chemistry Congress, Palawan, Philippines, 31 May - 2 June 2017.
2016
Conference Publication
Mariculture trials for the production of Renieramycin M in the Philippine blue sponge Xestospongia sp.
Yu, Clairecynth, Manzano, Geminne, Santiago, Viviene S., Aliño, Porfirio M. and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth (2016). Mariculture trials for the production of Renieramycin M in the Philippine blue sponge Xestospongia sp.. Biodiversity and Chemical Biology of Marine and Terrestrial Life in the Philippine Region, Bohol, Philippines, 16 - 20 October 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Spatial variability of Renieramycin M production in the Philippine blue sponge Xestospongia sp.
Manzano, Geminne, Yu, Clairecynth, Santiago, Viviene S., Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth and Aliño, Porfirio M. (2016). Spatial variability of Renieramycin M production in the Philippine blue sponge Xestospongia sp.. Biodiversity and Chemical Biology of Marine and Terrestrial Life in the Philippine Region, Bohol, Philippines, 16 - 20 October 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Isolation of antiproliferative compounds from the Philippine yellow sponge Petrosia (Strongylophora) sp.
Santiago, Viviene S., Susana, Shalice and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth (2016). Isolation of antiproliferative compounds from the Philippine yellow sponge Petrosia (Strongylophora) sp.. Biodiversity and Chemical Biology of Marine and Terrestrial Life in the Philippine Region, Bohol, Philippines, 16 - 20 October 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Chemical fingerprinting of antiproliferative Philippine marine sponges
Santiago, Viviene S., Ereje, Reymark C., Susana, Shalice and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth (2016). Chemical fingerprinting of antiproliferative Philippine marine sponges. Philippine Chemistry Congress, Ilo-ilo, Philippines, 13 - 15 April 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Isolation, purification, and structure identification of cytotoxic compound(s) from Piper nigrum black peppercorns
Santiago, Viviene S. and Villaseñor, Irene M. (2016). Isolation, purification, and structure identification of cytotoxic compound(s) from Piper nigrum black peppercorns. International DOST-SEI ASTHRDP-NSC Scholars’ Conference, Manila, Philippines, 7 - 8 April 2016.
2015
Conference Publication
Isolation, purification, and structure identification of cytotoxic compound(s) from Piper nigrum black peppercorns
Santiago, Viviene and Villaseñor, Irene M. (2015). Isolation, purification, and structure identification of cytotoxic compound(s) from Piper nigrum black peppercorns. 2015 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Honolulu, HI, United States, 15-20 December 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Antimicrobial secondary metabolites isolated from a symbiotic bacterial strain of the Philippine Sponge Hyrtios erecta
Santiago, Viviene S., Shipman, Carissa, Baquiran, Jake Ivan P., Cleofas, Mark Jeremiah B., Concepcion, Gisela P. and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth (2015). Antimicrobial secondary metabolites isolated from a symbiotic bacterial strain of the Philippine Sponge Hyrtios erecta. Philippine Chemistry Congress, Davao, Philippines, 15-17 April 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Antibacterial and antiproliferative screening of Philippine marine sponges
Ereje, Reymark C., Santiago, Viviene S., Susana, Shalice, Subong, Bryan John J. and Salvador-Reyes, Lilibeth (2015). Antibacterial and antiproliferative screening of Philippine marine sponges. Annual Convention of the Natural Products Society of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines, 1 - 2 December 2015.
2014
Journal Article
Aedes aegyptilarvicide from the ethanolic extract of Piper nigrum black peppercorns
Santiago, Viviene S., Alvero, Rita Grace and Villaseñor, Irene M. (2014). Aedes aegyptilarvicide from the ethanolic extract of Piper nigrum black peppercorns. Natural Product Research, 29 (5), 441-443. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2014.947490
2014
Conference Publication
Antimycobacterial properties of volatile compounds from Piper nigrum black peppercorns
Santiago, Viviene and Villaseñor, Irene M. (2014). Antimycobacterial properties of volatile compounds from Piper nigrum black peppercorns. Philippine Chemistry Congress, Camarines Sur, Philippines, 9-11 April 2014.
2013
Conference Publication
Antimycobacterial activity of compounds from Piper nigrum black peppercorns
Santiago, Viviene and Villaseñor, Irene M. (2013). Antimycobacterial activity of compounds from Piper nigrum black peppercorns. Annual Convention of the Natural Products Society of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines, 6 Dec 2013.
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Viviene Santiago is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Atypical saccharides in emerging and novel foods
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Mary Fletcher, Dr Natasha Hungerford
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