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

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I am passionate in unraveling the molecular pathogenesis of a number of diseases including neurodegenerative and cancer. Such deeper understanding would allow me to develop novel and effective therapeutic strategies. I am also interested in molecular diagnostics, synthetic biology, and natural product research. My goal is to enhance my knowledge and skill set in molecular biology to be able to give substantial contribution to the scientific community and to the society, especially to my country.