Functional Foods and Nutraceutical Research Center

The Functional Foods and Nutraceutical Research Center (FNRC) is dedicated to advancing the development, research, and innovation of functional foods and nutraceuticals that promote health and wellness. Our center focuses on harnessing the natural bioactive compounds in local agricultural products to create value-added foods and nutritional supplements that meet international standards.

Mission

To develop innovative safe, beneficial, and accessible functional foods and nutraceuticals from locally available bioresources through multidisciplinary research, strategic partnerships, and translational science that bridges health, nutrition, and sustainable development for the benefit of communities and the nation.

Vision

To be a premier Philippine research center in functional foods and nutraceutical innovation, improving health, supporting local bioresources, and generating sustainable solutions.

Functional Foods and Nutraceutical Research Center

PROF. RHIAN JAYMAR D. RAMIL

Center Chief & Natural Products Research Laboratory (Laboratory Manager/Principal Investigator)

XENIA ELIKA N. BUCAO

Cheminformatics and Computational Metabolomics Research Laboratory (Laboratory Manager/Principal Investigator)

PROF. ANGELICA MAY DC. MENDOZA

Applied Microbiology Research Laboratory (Laboratory Manager/Principal Investigator)

MR. JOHNMEL A. VALEROZO

Foods and Nutraceutical Research and Innovation Laboratory (Laboratory Manager/Principal Investigator)

NINA ANGELIKA C. COLLADO

Product Quality Testing Laboratory & Pilot-Scale Nutraceutical Manufacturing Facility (Laboratory Manager/Principal Investigator)

Exploring Innovation Inside MMSU’s Functional Foods and Nutraceutical Research Center

Step inside the FNRC of Mariano Marcos State University, a hub of innovation and collaboration that drives the future of health, wellness, and sustainable industry. Under the leadership of Prof. Rhian Jaymar D. Ramil, Chief of FNRC, the center stands as a cornerstone for multidisciplinary research and development in probiotics, natural products, nutraceuticals, and functional foods. Each of its six specialized laboratories plays a vital role in transforming scientific discovery into real-world solutions that enhance lives and empower local communities.

From exploring the power of beneficial microorganisms to unlocking nature’s bioactive compounds, testing product quality, and scaling up innovations for commercialization, the FNRC exemplifies MMSU’s commitment to science-based innovation for sustainable health and progress.