AIMEE CAYE GARCIA CHANG, PhD

Personal email: ado94a@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile no.: +63-956-***-**** (Philippines)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimeecayechang/ Google Scholar ID: https://bit.ly/3DDWjrZ

Professional Summary:

Currently an Assistant Professor teaching various biological sciences courses in undergraduate and graduate school. Experienced in microbiology and molecular biology research with bioinformatics background. Available for full-time work starting January 2022.

EDUCATION

2017-2020 UNIVERSITY OF CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES South China Botanical Garden, Guangzhou, China

Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2012-2015 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY, Taft Avenue, Manila Master of Science in Biology

GPA: 3.403 (89-92%)

2007-2011 UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS, Espana, Manila Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

GWA: 2.195 (84-86%)

2003-2007 GRACE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL, Sto.Domingo, Quezon City Secondary Education

CERTIFICATIONS

June 2021 Associate Member

National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) March 2011 Career Service Professional Eligibility (82.69) Civil Service Commission (CSC)

WORK EXPERIENCES

2020-present UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

Assistant Professor I

Department of Biological Sciences

Courses currently teaching: Microbiology, Microbial Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Phycology (Algae), Research 2021-present SOLUNA BIOCEUTICALS / ORIGYNA - Canada Science Research Advisor

Freelance consultant

2 CHANG,ACG Ph.D

2018-2020 SHENZHEN FAIRY LAKE BOTANICAL GARDEN

PhD Researcher

Cycads Symbiosis Laboratory

2016-2017 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

Part-time Assistant Professorial Lecturer 1

Biology Department (3 terms)

Courses taught: Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology

2015-2017 DE LA SALLE PHILIPPINES – Lasallian Institute for the Environment Project Officer

Biodiversity Program

2013-2015 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

Research Associate

DOST-PCIEERD project: “Metal Bioindicator Plant Species of the Philippines”

2011-2012 TECHNOBLEND, INC.

Quality Control Technologist/Microbiologist

2011 INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES, INC.

Laboratory Analyst – Microbiologist

TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS

August 2019 Intro to RNA-Seq Data Analysis

Edinburgh Genomics

The University of Edinburgh

June-August 2019 Practical Horticulture

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Internship

December 2018 Introductory R Workshop

Philippine Genome Center

University of the Philippines

April 2016 Program Coordinator for 1st DLSP Biodiversity Conference Workshop on Herbarium, Seedbanking and Application of Spatial Tools for Biodiversity Management, Monitoring, Reporting and Verification

(A project under Lasallian Institute For the Environment) Yuchengco Hall, De La Salle University, Taft Ave., Manila September 2015 Grants Workshop for De La Salle Philippines Venture for Fund Raising

De La Salle University - Manila

3 CHANG,ACG Ph.D

July 2013 Hands-on training on“Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Training for Ion Torrent platforms” by Life Technologies

IRRI College, Los Banos, Laguna

May 2013 Workshop on “Microbiology and Ecology of Coral Diseases” In partnership with University of Guam Marine Laboratory Bro. Alfred Shields FSC Marine Station – De La Salle University March 2012 Training and Seminar on “Verification and Audit of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and HACCP-Based Food Safety Systems from Farm to Table”

National Food Authority – Food Development Center

October 2011 Training and Seminar on “Requirements for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the Handling and Processing of Foods” National Food Authority – Food Development Center

April-May 2010 On-the-Job Trainee as a Microbiologist

(Microbiology and Biotechnology Department)

National Meat Inspection Service – Central Meat Laboratory May 2009 “First-Aid Training with Basic Life Support: Adult CPR Training for Lay Rescuers” (with license)

Philippine National Red Cross

SEMINARS ATTENDED

November 2015 “Advances in Diversity Studies and Conservation of Native Flora” Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society, Inc. University of the Philippines Diliman

October 2014 “Science in the Age of #”

Philippine Association of Career Scientists Inc.

October 2014 “Mining Forum: Mining and Minerals-What’s Next?” Department of Science and Technology – PCIEERD

University of the Philippines Diliman

March 2014 “Zooanthropophilic Parasites: How Common Are They in Your Community?”

Philippine Society for Parasitology, Inc.

De La Salle University

August 2013 “Biodiversity Conservation, the Key to Resilience, Restoration and Sustainability: A National and Global Perspective” De La Salle University

January 2013 “Invasive Species in Brackish Waters” University of Santo Tomas

4 CHANG,ACG Ph.D

November 2012 “Molecular Ecology Workshop 1: The Use of Microsatellites for Population Genetics”

De La Salle University

January 2011 “Microbes in the Environment: Issues and Solutions” Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.

January 2010 “Microbes in Action: Monitoring, Control and Prevention” Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.

November 2008 “Getting to Know your Hospital Microbes: Challenges and Diagnosis” Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collections, Inc. AWARDS & HONORS

December 2019 Shenzhen Fairy Lake Botanical Garden Silver Award

Student presentation for the 5th Annual Symposium of the Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Southern Subtropical Plant Diversity June 2012 American Society for Microbiology, Inc.

Selected as the presenting author for poster presentation of a research study entitled, “In vitro viability of live, excysted Trichinella spiralis muscle larvae to crude Portulaca oleracea L. (gulasiman) aqueous extracts” in San Francisco, California USA

March 2011 Philippine Society for Parasitology, Inc. Poster presenter of a research study entitled, “In vitro viability of live, excysted Trichinella spiralis muscle larvae to crude Portulaca oleracea L.

(gulasiman) aqueous extracts” at De La Salle University Manila THESIS &

DISSERTATION

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

South China Botanical Garden

PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Genomic studies on chloroplast evolution and symbiotic cyanobacteria in Cycadales

De La Salle University

MS Biology Tegumental surface alterations of Fasciola gigantica (Cobbold, 1885) due to in vitro lead exposure using scanning electron microscopy

University of Santo Tomas

BS Microbiology In vitro viability of live, excysted Trichinella spiralis muscle larvae to crude Portulaca oleracea L. (gulasiman) aqueous extracts 5 CHANG,ACG Ph.D

PUBLICATIONS

Evolutionary Bioinformatics

Accepted: January 2021 Full-length 16S rRNA and ITS gene sequencing revealed rich microbial flora in roots of endemic Cycas L. in China Mitochondrial DNA Part B

Accepted: September 2020 Plastome structure and phylogeny of Gnetum luofuense C.Y. Cheng

(Gnetaceae, Gnetales)

ELBA Bioflux

Accepted: September 2020 A descriptive overview of genes present in coralloid root- associated microbiomes of Cycas debaoensis and Cycas fairylakea PeerJ

Accepted: January 2020 The Complete Chloroplast Genome of Microcycas calocoma

(Miq.) A. DC. (Zamiaceae, Cycadales) and Evolution in Cycadales

Frontiers in Microbiology

Accepted: August 2019 Perspectives on endosymbiosis in coralloid roots: Association of cycads and cyanobacteria

ARPN Journal of Agriculture and Biological Science Accepted: April 2016 Growth and morphology of rhizome and rhizoid of Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) Link (Pteridaceae) at varying copper sulfate concentrations

Manila Journal of Science

Accepted: October 2014 Tegumental studies of adult Fasciola gigantica (Giant liver fluke) from Philippine carabaos (Bubalus bubalis) using scanning electron microscopy for lead bioindicator analysis Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine

Accepted: March 2015 Morphology and viability of adult Fasciola gigantica (Giant liver flukes) from Philippine carabaos (Bubalus bubalis) upon in vitro exposure to lead

SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS

CAS-TWAS Presidents Fellowship

Granted by University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Full scholar (2017-2020)

Scholarship and Financial Assistance (SFA)

Granted by De La Salle University

50% scholar – September 2012 to April 2013

75% scholar – May 2013 to December 2013

100% scholar – January 2014 to December 2014

6 CHANG,ACG Ph.D

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Jaime Hilario Integrated School – La Salle (JHIS-LS) Bagac, Bataan – February 21, 2015

-Gave a lecture about proper hygiene and sanitation to improve water quality and to prevent incidence of parasitic diseases in the community Red Cross Youth Council – UST Chapter

Maragondon, Cavite – 2010-2011

-Organizer of medical missions in the community as a student volunteer PERSONAL

INFORMATION ID NUMBERS

Date of Birth: July 22, 1990 PHILHEALTH: 01-051067490-7 Place of Birth: Manila TIN: 274-146-024

Age: 31 SSS: 34-2502888-4

Nationality: Filipino Pag-IBIG: 121*-****-****

Gender: Female PASSPORT: EB3174003 (Old)

Marital Status: Single EC7717937 (New)

P6552523B (New)

Address: #21 Accounting St., GSIS Vill., Brgy. Bahay Toro, Project 8, Quezon City 1106 CHARACTER REFERENCES

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