Education

2016-2020
PhD/Dr.rer.nat in Developmental Biology and Dynamical Systems Theory
Magna cum laude (dissertation: 1.0, oral defense: 1.0)
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
joint PhD with Ruprech-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (Heidelberg University)
Heidelberg, Germany


Thesis: Entrainment of coupled, phase-shifted signaling oscillations in the presomitic mesoderm
Supervisor: Dr. Alexander Aulehla
Thesis defense committee: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schwarz (Reviewer and Chair), Dr. Justin Crocker (Reviewer), Dr. Lars Hufnagel, Prof. Dr. Nicholas S. Foulkes

2019
Physical Biology of the Cell Course Student
Marine Biological Laboratory
Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA


2018
Embryology Course Student
Marine Biological Laboratory
Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA


2017
Certificate, Introduction to Dynamical Systems and Chaos
Complexity Explorer, Santa Fe Institute
massive open online course (MOOC) taught by Prof. David Feldman

2016
Predoc course
PhD core course in molecular systems
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
Heidelberg, Germany


2012-2014
Graduate courses in molecular medicine
St. Luke’s College of Medicine – William H. Quasha Memorial
Quezon City, Philippines

2006-2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry
Magna cum laude
University of the Philippines Manila

Manila, Philippines


Thesis: Partial characterization of aqueous Euphorbia hirta extract (taua taua tea) & docking study of a flavonoid glycoside to Dengue virus serotype 2 NS3-NS2B
Supervisor: Dr. Nelson R. Villarante