Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, 2017
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, 2013
Research Highlights
Research Interests
Studies on COVID-19 disease pathogenesis and vaccine development
Epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation via RNA-binding proteins, microRNAs, and long noncoding RNAs
Functional characterization of protein-protein, protein-RNA, and protein-DNA interactions
Cancer epigenetics
Targeted therapeutics and precision medicine
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
University Scholar (Dean’s List), College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2018 – 2020
Most Outstanding Intern Group, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, 2018
Best Research Paper, University of Santo Tomas Hospital Post-Graduate Interns’ Research Presentation, 2018
Benemeritus, Medical Degree (M.D.), University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, 2017
Recipient, Mariano Trias Award for Extracurricular Leadership, 2017
Professional Activities
Student Member, American Society for Microbiology, Inc. (2016 – present)
Regular Member, Philippine Society for Cell Biology, Inc. (2018 – present)
Regular Member, Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (2018 – 2019)
National Officer for Medical Education and Research, Asian Medical Students’ Association Philippines (2016 – 2017)
Regular Member, Philippine Society for Developmental Biology, Inc. (2015 – 2016) Public Relations Officer, UST Medical Missions, Inc. – Student Group (2015 – 2016)
Membership Secretary, UST Medical Missions, Inc. – Student Group (2014 – 2015)