Singapore, Singapore
Aljon is a Molecular Biology and Biotechnology student dedicated to translating global biotechnology innovations into the Philippine context. His research interests focus on exploring nanomaterial-assisted detection of exosome-derived miRNA biomarkers for neurodegenerative disease profiling. As an undergraduate research staff, he has developed proficiency in various in-vitro techniques for cell viability and drug screening assays, protocol development, in-silico drug discovery, and in-vivo techniques.
Working as an Amgen Scholar at the Department of Pharmacology (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) on a project exploring the influence of specific cancer kinases on the development of chemoresistance in breast cancer patients, and how modulation of its expression can return chemosensitivity.
Absorbed by the laboratory as an undergraduate research staff. Currently serving as project lead for various research projects related to drug discovery and vaccine development
Working as a research intern at the UST Laboratories for Vaccine Science, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology (UST VAX Lab) under Nicanor Austriaco, O.P.
Alumni ambassadors help spread word of YYGS to their peers and community. YYGS also select ambassadors to participate in social media takeovers, provide quotes for news publications, assist leadership staff during country visits, and much more.
Rise is a program that finds promising young people and provides opportunity for life as they work to serve others. The program starts at ages 15-17 and encourages a lifetime of service and learning by providing support that includes need-based scholarships, mentorship, networking, access to career development opportunities, and the potential for additional funding as Rise Global Winners work toward solving humanity’s most pressing problems. For my Rise project, I authored Thinking Tommy– an online resource collection of children's resources that tackles misinformation, disinformation, and other internet safety issues.
Managed the Media Relations Team of the organization. Developed the first operational bylaws for the team.
The Scientific Teen (TST) is a global youth media organization dedicated to encouraging scientific awareness and education for students, parents, and educators. Articles covering topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are written by young adults ages 13-19. Monthly publications are made available online as well as in a printed magazine, which is sent to participating schools and programs all around the world.