Gerald Ryan Aquino
EDUCATION
College / University
University of the Philippines-Diliman
Highest Degree
Master of Science
Major Subjects
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Country
Philippines
Lab Experience
DNA and RNA extraction, conventional and real-time PCR, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, molecular cloning, animal and bacterial cell culture, basic microbiology techniques, ELISA, basic microscopy and flow cytometry, zebrafish breeding and maintenance.
Projects / Research
- Design and Optimization of a Padlock Probe Platform to Genotype Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with Clopidogrel Resistance
- Cu/Zn Superoxide Dismutase Gene is Transcriptionally Upregulated in the Liver of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Following Acute Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium
- Detection of Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax using 18S rRNA Gene Subunit-Based Real-Time PCR
- Identification and Characterization of Microorganism Isolated from a Hyperalkaline Spring in Botolan, Zambales
- Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Genotyping of Anti-Thrombotic Therapy Resistance Markers Using Tetra-Primer Arms PCR and High Resolution Melting
Scholarships / Awards
| 2015 – 2016: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
| 2009 – 2010: | Sumitomo Scholarship for Academic Excellence |