CRIS FRANCIS C.

BARBOSA
Krus na Ligas, Quezon City
research.cfb@gmail.com / ccbarbosa@up.edu.ph/

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2012 – 2016 National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology,

University of the Philippines – Diliman
 Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
 Recipient of Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute
(DOST-SEI) RA 7687 Scholarship
 College Scholar Honors, 2nd Semester AY 2014-2015

2008 – 2012 Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus (PSHS-BRC)
 Special Citation for Most Outstanding Deportment, March 2012

2002 – 2008 Naga Central School 1

 3rd Honorable Mention
 Children’s Museum and Library Inc. Huwarang Mag-aaral awardee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mar 2018 – Present Science Research Specialist II

 Immunology and Molecular Biology Laboratory (Research Divison)
 Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority,
Department of Agriculture
 Research focus: Genomics, molecular diagnostics, seed pathology, disease
epidemiology and management
 Duties and responsibilities:
o Handles research projects, prepares research/project proposals, technical
reports and other communications, conducts research studies and activities
of the experiment station and laboratories, gathers, consolidates, analyzes
and interprets research data, assists in procurement of supplies and
equipment and renders coaching and mentoring to the technical and non-
technical staff.

Aug 2016-Feb 2018 Project Research Assistant

 Immunology and Molecular Biology Laboratory (Research Divison)
 Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority,
Department of Agriculture
 Research focus: Genomics, molecular diagnostics, seed pathology, disease
epidemiology and management
 Duties and responsibilities:
o Responsible for performing technical and administrative tasks e.g.
conducting research and virus detection experiments, data gathering and
performing statistical analysis, assistance in procurement of chemicals,
literature search, and making reports, papers and publications.

PUBLICATIONS
 L. C. Galvez, R. B. L. Koh, C. F. C. Barbosa & V. M. Aquino (2020) Multiplex reverse transcription-
polymerase chain reaction for simultaneous detection of banana bract mosaic virus (BBrMV) and
sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) in abaca, Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, DOI:
10.1080/07060661.2019.1708810
AWARDS RECEIVED
November 13-15, 2019 Qualifier for poster presentation during the IUBMB Education Conference 2019
46th PSBMB Annual Convention
Organized by Internation Union on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Philippine
Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Manila Hotel, Manila

October 16, 2019 Silver Award, Best AFMA R&D Paper (as co-author)
Bronze Award, Best AFMA R&D Poster (as co-author)
Applied Research (TG/IG) – Crop Science/Crop Research
Paper title: Accurate Diagnosis of Multicomponent Babuviruses Infecting Abaca by
Simultaneous Amplification of their Genome Segments
31st National Research Symposium
Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research

October 16, 2019 Bronze Award, Best AFMA R&D Paper (as co-author)
Applied Research (TG/IG) – Crop Science/Crop Research
Paper title: Accurate Diagnosis of Multicomponent Babuviruses Infecting Abaca by
Simultaneous Amplification of their Genome Segments
31st National Research Symposium
Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research

July 2-5, 2019 Qualifier for oral presentation during the 51st PMCP Annual Scientific Conference
Organized by Pest Management Council of the Philippines
Coron, Palawan

June 21, 2019 1st Place, Best Ongoing Research (as co-author and presenter)
3rd Place, Best Research Poster (as co-author and presenter)
Paper title: Genome Segment Multiplex PCR as a Strategy for Accurate Diagnosis of
Multicomponent Babuviruses Infecting Abaca
In-house Research Review
Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority

June 21, 2019 2nd Place, Best Ongoing Research (as co-author and presenter)
1st Place, Best Research Poster (as co-author and presenter)
Paper title: Seed Transmission of Bunchy Top Viruses in Abaca: The First Babuvirus
Implicated in Seed Transmission
In-house Research Review
Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority

June 21, 2019 1st Place, Best Completed Research (as co-author)
2nd Place, Best Research Poster (as co-author)
Paper title: Immunodiagnosis of Abaca Bunchy Top Virus and Banana Bunchy Top Virus
in Abaca with Polyclonal Antibodies Produced against their Recombinant Coat Proteins
In-house Research Review
Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority

June 21, 2019 2nd Place, Best Completed Research (as co-author)
Paper title: Simultaneous Detection of Banana Bract Mosaic Virus and Sugarcane Mosaic
Virus in Abaca via Reverse Transcription Duplex PCR
In-house Research Review
Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority

July 12, 2018 Best Scientific Poster (Presenting author)

40th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting
Organized by National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
Manila Hotel, Manila

November 28, 2017 Qualifier for poster presentation during the Philippine Society for Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology Annual Convention
Research study: “Detection of Abaca Bunchy Top Virus in Abaca Using Loop-mediated
Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) Assay”
Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay

November 22, 2017 Research Paper Qualifier, 29th National Research Symposium
Bureau of Agricultural Research
 Research paper: “Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) Assay for the
Detection of Banana Bunchy Top Virus in Abaca and Banana

July 12, 2017 Qualifier for poster presentation during the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting of the
Research study: “Molecular Characterization of Viruses Isolated from Agaricus sp. and
Lentinula sp.in Benguet, Philippines”
National Academy of Science and Technology
Manila Hotel, Manila

June 26-30, 2017 1st Place, Best On-going research (as co-author)
Paper title: “Development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification for detection of
Abaca Bunchy Top Virus and Banana Bunchy Top Virus”
In-house Research Review and Technology Dissemination Seminar
Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority,
Department of Agriculture, Davao City

June 26-30, 2017 1st Place, Best research poster (as co-author and presenter)
3rd Place, Best On-going research (co-author and presenter)
Paper title: “Development of methodologies for detection of Abaca Bunchy Top Virus
and Banana Bunchy Top Virus in abaca seeds”
In-house Research Review and Technology Dissemination Seminar
Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority,
Department of Agriculture, Davao City

MENTORING/SUPERVISING EXPERIENCE

Oct 2017 – April 2018 Laboratory trainer and supervisor of BS Biology thesis students,
Immunology and Molecular Biology Laboratory (Research Divison), Philippine Fiber
Industry Development Authority, Department of Agriculture

Dec 2016 – Aug 2017 Trainer, On-the-job training of Biology students

Immunology and Molecular Biology Laboratory (Research Divison), Philippine Fiber
Industry Development Authority, Department of Agriculture

RESEARCH PROJECTS CONDUCTED

 Varietal identification and genetic improvement for climate-change adaptability and virus resistance via
abaca functional genomics
 Development of serological and molecular diagnostic techniques and kits e.g. ELISA, multiplex PCR and
isothermal amplification for abaca viruses
 Study on seed transmission and pathology of abaca viruses
 Molecular characterization and genetic diversity of abaca viruses
 Molecular characterization and cloning of mycoviruses

RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

 Proficient in conduct, design and troubleshooting of experiments and equipment
 Good background in molecular biology and technical applications
 Proficient in DNA and RNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction, ELISA and technical writing
 Experienced in gene cloning and molecular characterization and knowledgeable on gene expression
profiling
 Communicates well with laboratory service providers and research collaborators
 Experienced in Linux and R-programming and use of STAR and Plant Breeding Tools software
 Familiar with Linux command line environment
 Excellent English written and oral communication skills
 Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
 Trained on Quality Management System for the workplace and knowledgeable on ISO-standards for
research facilities and laboratories
 Knowledgeable on government procurement process (member of Bids and Awards Committee)
 Possess laboratory leadership and experienced in handling, training and mentoring of laboratory personnel
 Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

SEMINARS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED

November 13-15, 2019 IUBMB Education Conference 2019

46th PSBMB Annual Convention
Organized by Internation Union on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Philippine
Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
 Manila Hotel, Manila

October 15-16, 2019 31st National Research Symposium

Organized by Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research
Sulo Riviera Hotel, Quezon City

October 10, 2019 1st National Genomics Conference

Philippine Genome Center, UP Diliman, Quezon City

July 18-19, 2919 Training on revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9184
Organized by Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority
La Breza Hotel, Quezon City

July 2-5, 2019 51st PMCP Annual Scientific Conference

Organized by Pest Management Council of the Philippines
Coron, Palawan

June 17-21, 2019 PhilFIDA In House Research Review, Orientation on GAD-HGDG, and Workshop on
Research Operations
Organized by Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority
Camelot Hotel, Quezon City

May 27, 2018 Data Science in Precision Medicine and Workshop on R-Programming
Organized by St. Luke Molecular Medicine Society
St. Luke College of Medicine, Quezon City

April 30, 2019 Attune Nxt Flow Cytometry Workshop

Organized by Medical Test Systems, Inc.
Philippine Genome Center, University of the Philippines – Diliman

March 16. 2019 Workshop in Next Generation Sequencing: Introduction to Bioinformatics and
Metagenomics
Organized by Arlekin Technologies
Computational Science Research Center, University of the Philippines - Diliman

Feb 26 – Mar 1, 2019 Training on Research Data Management for Abaca Multilocational Trial
Organized by Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority,
Department of Agriculture, Sorsogon City

November 7-8, 2018 30th National Research Symposium

Organized by Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Research, Quezon City
Held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City

October 16, 2018 Seminar on advances on biotech R&D: Uncovering the different applications in Biotech
in agriculture and food science
Organized by Department of Agriculture Biotechnology Program Office
UP Los Banos, Laguna

October 01, 2018 ASEAN Agriculture Summit 2018

SMX Convention Center, Pasay City

July 11-12, 2018 40th Annual Scientific Meeting

Organized by National Academy of Science and Technology
Manila Hotel, Manila

April 20, 2018 Golden Bat@50 Giving Opportunities for Laboratory Development Seminar
Organized by Golden Bat (Far East) Inc.
Great Eastern Hotel, Quezon City

January 26, 2018 Fragment Analyzer Maintenance, Operations and Analysis Software Navigation Training
Organized by Golden Bat (Far East) Inc.
Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority

November 28, 2017 PSBMB Annual Convention

Organized by Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay
November 22, 2017 Forum on Plant Science Innovations and Sustainable Agriculture
National Biotechnology Week by Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines
Agricultural Training Institute, Quezon City

September 22, 2017 “From Genes to Structures: A Lecture Series”

Exchange Visitor Program – Philippine Committee and UP Manila-CAS
Organized by University of the Philippines – Manila

July 12, 2017 39th Annual Scientific Meeting

Organized by National Academy of Science and Technology
Manila Hotel, Manila

June 26-30, 2017 In-house Research Review and Technology Dissemination Seminar
Organized by Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority,
Department of Agriculture, Davao City

November 24, 2016 Seminar on Social, Economic and Other Factors in the Adoption of Biotech Crops in the
Philippines
Organized by Department of Agriculture Biotechnology Program Office
Sulo Hotel, Quezon City

October 26-27, 2016 28th National Research Symposium

Organized by Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Research, Quezon City

April 20, 2016 Forum on Genetically Modified Organisms

Institute of Biology, UP Diliman

Jun 22-Jul 24, 2015 Laboratory apprentice

Plant Molecular Biology and Plant Virology Laboratory
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology – UP Diliman

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

2016 Participant, National DOST Scholars’ Summit

2016 3rd Placer, Prevail Science Quiz Bee, National DOST Scholars’ Summit
2014 – 2015 Corridor Representative
 Molave Residence Hall Dormers’ Association
2015 Participant, National DOST Scholars’ Summit
2013 Marshall
University of the Philipines – Diliman Fair: KontraKultura
2011 – 2012 Literary Editor (Official Filipino School Publication of PSHS-BRC)
2010 – 2011 Staff Writer, Bicol Scholar (Official English School Publication of PSHS-BRC)