JOB
BRISBY
P.
ELOJA
Molecular Biologist / Science Writer
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
University of the Philippines Diliman
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a graduate of Molecular Biology
and Biotechnology with a strong passion
for science communication. I have
worked in both laboratory and freelance
writing settings.
BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | June 2010 - April 2014
Graduated cum laude
Undergraduate Thesis: Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Potential of an
Alkaliphile, Bacillus cibi
Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus
June 2006 - March 2010
Currently, I am combining my
knowledge in molecular biology with my
knack for science communication in the
freelance writing space. I also seek to
contribute my know-how to reputable
popular science publications.
Graduated with Honours
Awarded "Best Research Project" for a study done on the antimicrobial
activity of a lipid extract from sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus)
Served as Managing Editor of the school's official paper, Sci-Wings
CAREER HISTORY
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Molecular biology
Biotechnology
Microbiology
Gene sequencing
Bioinformatics
SKILLS
Science communication
Public speaking
Content writing
Academic writing
Academic research
Manuscript proofreading and editing
Fact-checking
Content management (WordPress)
Research Associate
Molecular Toxicology Research Laboratory
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of the Philippines Diliman
June 2014 – May 2015
Handled a research project entitled "Induced Antibiotic Production in
Extremophiles from Philippine Hyperalkaline Springs in Poon Bato, Zambales
and Manleluag, Pangasinan"
Obtained water samples from selected sites for bacterial culture
Maintained and cultured extremophilic bacteria capable of surviving
environments with high alkalinity and salinity
Performed 16s rRNA sequencing for species identification of various bacterial
samples
Performed whole genome sequence analysis to discover novel genes from
extremophiles
Content Writer
Freelance | June 2015 – Present
CONTACT ME AT:
Mobile: -
Email:-Skype: jpeloja_md
WhatsApp: -
Producing written content for websites in various niches, such as:
Nanotechnology
Information Technology
Health
Consumer Electronics
Business
Working with content management systems, e.g. WordPress
CAREER HISTORY (CONTINUED)
Contributor
SunStar Davao | October 2018
Published two technology-related articles in this local newspaper
2013 MacBook Air Still Flying
Power Struggle: A Smartphone Dilemma
Contributor
Office of Research, University of the Philippines Mindanao | November 2017 – March 2018
Wrote one chapter for a research dissemination publication entitled "Taking Stock of the Philippine Tuna Fisheries"
Intern / Analyst
Davao Analytical Laboratories, Inc. | April 2009
Assisted in various chemical analysis methods, such as:
Atomic absorption spectrophotometry
Analysis of dissolved oxygen content
Analysis of ash content in fertilisers
Analysis of total dissolved solids in water samples
In fulfillment of a requirement of the Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus to receive 160 hours of
training in a private laboratory setting
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
President
Durian Toastmasters Club | October 2018 – January 2020
Facilitated and organised bi-monthly Toastmasters club meetings
Delegated different roles to members
Coordinated with club officers to improve programme flow and meeting quality
Coached new members on the Toastmasters education programme, which includes writing speeches, best practices when
speaking in public, and improving one's confidence in front of an audience
Conducted evaluations of members' speech projects
REFERENCES
Jose Enrico H. Lazaro, PhD
Director
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines Diliman
Email address:-Denise Noelle M. Bascos, PhD
Faculty
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines Diliman
Email address:-Michael Noel R. Bonghanoy
Research Associate
University of the Philippines Mindanao
Email address:-Jennie P. Arado
Editor
SunStar Davao
Email address:-
