Analyn Anzano Cabras
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| Born | July 17, 1986 |
| Died | December 7, 2024 (aged 38) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Central Mindanao University |
| Occupation | Weevil Specialist |
Analyn Anzano Cabras (July 17, 1986 - December 7, 2024) was a leading Filipino weevil specialist in the Philippines. She served as a Research Associate at the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the National Museum of the Philippines, a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London, a National Geographic Explorer, a Lakeside research fellow at the California Academy of Sciences, and an International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List Assessor. She was among the 2020 Future Science Leaders by the National Academy of Science and Technology, 2021 National Geographic Early Career Leader[1], and was one of the three Women of Science featured by National Geographic in 2021[2].
Her latest work affiliation was as an Associate Professor at Davao Oriental State University, where she founded the Terrestrial Invertebrate Research Laboratory (TIRL)[3], a research and conservation laboratory dedicated to the study of Philippine invertebrates. She also served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Tropical Coleopterology. She has been involved in various local and international biodiversity research endeavors to advance beetle research and conservation in the Philippines, published roughly 103 scientific publications, co-published 2 books, and described approximately 100 new species of beetles to science.
Education
Cabras possesses an impressive educational background that reflects her commitment to deepening her expertise in biology and education. She obtained her PhD in Biology, specializing in Systematics, from Central Mindanao University, where she was a full-time scholar supported by the Commission on Higher Education. This accomplishment illustrates her dedication to academic excellence and highlights her ability to engage in advanced research in a field focused on the classification and relationships of living organisms. She earned a Master of Arts in Science Teaching in Biology from the University of Southeastern Philippines in Davao City, Philippines. This advanced degree emphasizes her commitment to education and her goal of integrating scientific knowledge with effective teaching practices, thereby preparing her to inspire and educate future generations in the sciences. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, majoring in General Science, also from the University of Southeastern Philippines, where she graduated Cum Laude (with honors). This foundational education not only provided her with a solid grasp of diverse scientific concepts but also equipped her to make a significant impact in the classroom. Her educational achievements demonstrate a robust foundation in both biological sciences and pedagogy, positioning her as a knowledgeable and effective educator in her field.
Taxonomic works
As a Coleopterist, Cabras was involved in the description of more or less 100 new beetle species, particularly in the tribe Pachyrhynchini. The following are some of the new species that she authored:
- Metapocyrtus (Trachycyrtus) baltazarae Cabras, Buenavente, Medina, Bollino, 2023
- Metapocyrtus (Trachycyrtus) siargaonon Cabras, Buenavente, Medina, Bollino, 2023
- Metapocyrtus madayaw Cabras & Medina, 2023
- Metapocyrtus nacolod Cabras, Senarillos, Ibanez, 2023
- Metapocyrtus (Dolichocephalocyrtus) silago Cabras, Senarillos, Ibanez, 2023
- Metapocyrtus (Trachycyrtus) rubiginosus Torrejos & Cabras, 2023
- Metapocyrtus siargaonon Bollino & Cabras, 2023
- Metapocyrtus (Sclerocyrtus) dinagatensis Cabras, Iligan, Samarca, Temon, Cuadrado, Rukmane-Barbale, 2023
- Metapocyrtus (Sclerocyrtus) dabaw Cabras & Mainda, 2023
- Metapocyrtus (Sclerocyrtus) rolandmuelleri Cabras & Mainda, 2023
- Eumacrocyrtus robertfoxi Cabras, Buenavente, Medina, 2024
- Enoplocyrtus agelalcalai Cabras, Buenavente, Medina, 2024
- Metapocyrtus hamiguitan Cabras, Villegas, Buenavente, 2024
- Metapocyrtus mranaw Cabras, Villegas, Buenavente, 2024
- Metapocyrtus inangsabong Obrial, Agbas, Medina, Cabras, 2024
- Metapocyrtus lumad Obrial, Agbas, Medina, Cabras, 2024
- Metapocyrtus (Trachycyrtus) uphagpula Obrial, Agbas, Medina, Cabras, 2024
Species Named in Her Honor
To following species are described in her name:
- Pachyrhynchus cabrasae Barsevskis & Rukmane-Berbale, 2016
- Doliops cabrasae Barsevskis, 2017
- Callimetopus cabrasae Barsevskis, 2018
- Lamprobityle cabrasae Barsevskis, 2018
- Cleomenes cabrasae Barsevskis & Barsevskis 2020
- Cacia cabrasae Medina, Vitale & Barsevskis, 2023
- Olenecamptus cabrasae Medina, 2023
References
- ↑ National Geographic Society. (2017). Analyn Anzano Cabras: Coleopterist, Taxonomist, Conservationist. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://explorers.nationalgeographic.org/directory/analyn-anzano-cabras
- ↑ University of Mindanao. (2020). UM's Dr. Analyn Cabras part of the roster selected for the National Geographic Early Career Leadership Cohort. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://umindanao.edu.ph/info/news/article/178
- ↑ Asido, D. (2023, February 11). Davao oriental state u unveils O29-M research hub. The POST. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://thepost.net.ph/news/campus/davao-oriental-state-uunveils-p29-m-research-hub/
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