Background & Training

I grew up in the Philippines and pursued my curiosity in science here in Taiwan. I

majored in Biochemistry for my bachelor’s degree where I also studied how spider

venom components modulate neurobehavior in complex organisms. My undergraduate

and early research experiences shaped me to be more creative and a bit braver when

facing research problems.

Outside of science, I enjoy running, reading, and hiking (as a beginner). Recently, I

have been learning to differentiate the various bird species around Taipei.