Germany CV PHD in Biosciences

ANTONI ANDREU MEDINA MARTIJA
1716 SM Blue Residences, Katipunan Avenue cor. Aurora Boulevard

Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines 1105
+63 (945) 189 4215 | aeioumartija@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, A.Y. 2016-2018

National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines Diliman
• General Weighted Average: 1.24 (1.00 – highest; 5.00 – lowest)
• Thesis: Regulation of Neurite Outgrowth and Apoptosis by an Alternatively Spliced,
nSR100/SRRM4-Depedent Neuronal TAF1 Isoform
Doctor of Medicine and Master in Business Administration (Dual Degree Program), A.Y. 2014-2016
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, Ateneo de Manila University
• Finished two years of medical school ranked #1 out of 150 students (decided to pursue laboratory
research afterwards)
Bachelor of Science Major in Biology, Minor in Philosophy A.Y. 2009-2014

Department of Biology, School of Science and Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University
• Magna cum laude (Quality Point Index of 3.71; 4.00 – highest, 1.00 – lowest)
• Thesis: Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis of Philippine Marine Symbiotic Bioluminescent Bacteria
and Screening for Antibiotic and Anti-Quorum Sensing Activities
WORK AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Science Research Specialist II, January 2017 to September 2018

Disease Molecular Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines Diliman
• Project 1: Investigations on the Molecular Pathogenesis of X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism
o Characterizing the role of N-TAF1 in neuronal survival and neurite formation
• Project 2: Confirmatory and Orthogonal Assays to Eliminate Artefactual Drug Bioactivities
o Validated bioactive hits from primary screens using high-content imaging-based
orthogonal and secondary assays
Graduate Research Apprentice, August to December 2016

Disease Molecular Biology and Epigenetics Laboratory
• Underwent a five-month graduate training program on cloning, mammalian cell culture, cellular
assays, qPCR, fluorescence and phase contrast microscopy, and high-content imaging
Lecturer, June to July 2015; August to December 2016

Department of Biology, School of Science and Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University
• Taught undergraduate laboratory courses and crafted laboratory manuals on general biology,
zoology, molecular biology, and biotechnology
Undergraduate Thesis Student, June 2013 to March 2014

Microbiology Research Group, Ateneo de Manila University
• Conducted phylogenetic analysis of bioluminescent bacteria (BLB) isolated from actinopterygian
hosts and screening of BLB extracts for potential antibiotic and anti-quorum sensing activities
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Molecular Biology: nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) and protein extraction, cDNA synthesis, PCR and qRT-PCR,
site-directed mutagenesis via gene splicing by overlap extension, TA- and sticky-end cloning, Western blot,
primer and siRNA design, protein homology modelling, modelling of protein-protein and protein-ligand
interactions
Cell Biology: routine maintenance of mammalian cells, directed differentiation of neural stem cells into
neurons, transient transfection of mammalian cells via lipofection, cellular assays, immunocytochemistry,
fluorescence microscopy, high-content imaging
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Investigations on the Role of TAF1 and its Alternatively Spliced, nSR100-Dependent Isoform N-TAF1 in X-
Linked Dystonia Parkinsonism. JM Quismundo, AA Martija, R Garcia. 2018 International Conference of the
Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology (September 2018)
The 6-bp Microexon-Bearing Isoform of TAF1 (N-TAF1) Preferentially Activates the Neuron-Specific
nSR100/SRRM4 Promoter. Recipient, 2018 Sigma-Aldrich Excellent Poster Award. RK Lim, C Borromeo,
AA Martija, RT Yu, R Garcia. 2018 International Conference of the Korean Society for Molecular and
Cellular Biology (September 2018)
Investigations on the Role of TAF1 in Regulating p53-Dependent Apoptosis. AA Martija, JM Quismundo, R

Garcia. 2017 International Conference of the Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology (September
2017)
Validation of Bioactivity Against Cardiometabolic Disorders Using Luminescence- and High-Content

Imaging-Based Secondary Assays. Recipient, 2017 Sigma-Aldrich Excellent Poster Award. MAN
Manongdo, AA Martija, KA Roquid, T Ong, CC Bataclan, R Garcia. 2017 International Conference of the
Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology (September 2017)
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Ateneo Biological Organization (Ateneo BOx)

• President, March 2013 to March 2014
o Led a 450-member university-wide organization of biology and life sciences majors
o Crafted and implemented a deputy system to increase membership involvement and
improve organizational efficiency
• Vice President for Activities, January to March 2013
o Supervised the functions of three departments: Academics, Biodiversity and Social
Concerns, and Formations
• Department of Academics Head, March 2012 to January 2013
o Led a 30-person team to host Ateneo Biology Cup 2012, the very first intercollegiate
biology quiz contest in Ateneo
o Founded Helix, the official student publication of Ateneo BOx
Biology Majors Alliance of the Philippines (BMAP)

• Member of the Board of Directors, May 2013 to March 2014
o Represented Ateneo BOx in all BMAP meetings and proceedings
• Academic Representative, July 2012 to May 2013
o Organized academic talks/seminars and the BMAP College Research Contest 2013
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
• Philippine Delegate, Travel Grant Awardee, and Voices of Tomorrow (a business plan competition)
Finalist, GapSummit 2018 – University of Cambridge, April 16-18, 2018
• Recipient, Sigma-Aldrich Excellent Poster Award – International Conference of the Korean Society for
Molecular and Cellular Biology, September 2017 and September 2018
• Magna cum laude (with high honors, QPI 3.71/4.00) – Ateneo de Manila University, March 2014
• Dean’s Lister (QPI > 3.35) – Ateneo de Manila University, June 2009 to March 2014 (10 semesters)
• Champion, National Intercollegiate Genetics Quiz Contest 2013 – University of the Philippines Los
Baños, September 2013
• Salutatorian – St. Bridget College High School Department, March 2009
REFERENCES
Prof. Reynaldo L. Garcia, PhD MPhil (cantab) Prof. Ronie J. Calugay, PhD
Principal Investigator Undergraduate Thesis Adviser
reygarcia@mbb.upd.edu.ph rjcalugay@up.edu.ph
+(632) 981-8500 loc. 8615/8616 +63 (908) 885 124

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ANTONI ANDREU MEDINA MARTIJA

1716 SM Blue Residences, Katipunan Avenue cor. Aurora Boulevard

Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, A.Y. 2016-2018

Bachelor of Science Major in Biology, Minor in Philosophy A.Y. 2009-2014

WORK AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Science Research Specialist II, January 2017 to September 2018

Graduate Research Apprentice, August to December 2016

Lecturer, June to July 2015; August to December 2016

Undergraduate Thesis Student, June 2013 to March 2014

Investigations on the Role of TAF1 in Regulating p53-Dependent Apoptosis. AA Martija, JM Quismundo, R

Validation of Bioactivity Against Cardiometabolic Disorders Using Luminescence- and High-Content

Ateneo Biological Organization (Ateneo BOx)

Biology Majors Alliance of the Philippines (BMAP)

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

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