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I am a molecular bioscientispecializing in microbiology, biotechnology, scientific writing, and manuscript editing

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I am a PhD graduate in Molecular Biosciences with a diverse interdisciplinary background spanning marine biology, molecular biology, microbiology, biotechnology, and environmental research. My academic and research training has allowed me to work across multiple scientific disciplines, combining wet laboratory techniques, molecular analyses, bioinformatics, scientific writing, and research mentoring. My undergraduate degree is in marine biology, where I developed a strong foundation in aquatic ecosystems, marine microorganisms, and environmental science. During my master’s degree in molecular biology, I worked on stem cell-related research and gained experience in molecular and cellular techniques. My PhD research focused on environmental biotechnology and bioremediation, particularly on ligninolytic enzyme production and plastic degradation by mangrove fungal endophytes. My work involved fungal isolation and characterization, enzyme assays, microbial cultivation, molecular biology techniques, metabolomics-related analyses, and bioinformatics approaches. I also have ongoing research experience involving the assessment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in aquatic ecosystems and the investigation of plant-, animal-, and microbial-derived extracts against antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. In addition, I have conducted in silico molecular characterization studies of fungal enzymes and comparative analyses related to biodegradation and environmental applications. Beyond research, I have extensive experience in scientific writing, manuscript preparation, thesis advising, and publication support. I have advised undergraduate research projects that have won awards in research competitions and have been published in peer-reviewed journals. I am also currently serving as an Associate Editor for the Annals of Tropical Research, where I evaluate scientific manuscripts and provide technical and editorial recommendations.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Mycology/Fungi
• ☆ Industrial Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Agricultural Microbiology
• ☆ Zoology
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Environmental Science
• ☆ Environmental Remediation
• ☆ Pathogenesis

Services

• Writing

Writing Technical Writing

Work Experience

Associate Professor V

Visayas State University

November 2010 - Present

Education

Doctor of Philosophy major in Biology

University of Santo Tomas

August 2021 - June 2024

Master of Science in Molecular Biology

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

September 2012 - July 2015

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Visayas State University

June 2006 - April 2010

Certifications

• Specialist Microbiologit

  Philippine Academy of Microbiology

  June 2022 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Jayzon G. Bitacura (2026). Fungi as Allies in Environmental Remediation: A Global Bibliometric Assessment of Mycoremediation Research . Annals of Tropical Research.

Ma. Sherlita S. Rosal, Jayzon G. Bitacura (2024). Gamete Viability, Fertilization, and Embryonic Development of Gracious Sea Urchin Tripneustes gratilla Under Varying Temperature Ranges . Aquaculture Studies.

Jayzon Bitacura, University of Santo Tomas, James Kennard Jacob, Thomas Edison dela Cruz (2024). Isolation and Identification of Fungal Endophytes Associated with Leaves of Rhizophora mucronata Lamk . Acta Manilana.

Rosal, M.S.S., Bitacura, J.G.(2024). Gamete Viability, Fertilization, and Embryonic Development of Gracious Sea Urchin Tripneustes gratilla Under Varying Temperature Ranges . Aquaculture Studies. 24. (5).

Pada, J.G., Bitacura, J.G.(2024). In Vitro Fertilization and Embryonic Development of Sargassum polycystum C. Agardh (Phaeophyceae) Under Different Salinity, pH, and Temperature Levels . Science and Technology Asia. 29. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 215-225.

Bitacura, J.G., Santos, M.D.(2023). In Silico Structural Analysis, Classification, and Functional Annotation of an Uncharacterized Protein from an Aquatic Fungus Lindgomyces ingoldianus . Genetics of Aquatic Organisms. 7. (1).

Jayzon G. Bitacura, Mudjekeewis D. Santos (2022). In Silico Structural Analysis, Classification, and Functional Annotation of an Uncharacterized Protein from an Aquatic Fungus Lindgomyces ingoldianus . Genetics of Aquatic Organisms.

Jayzon Bitacura, Rufina Mae Lumagbas(2022). Bacteriological examination of the water and sediments in Palhi and Salog rivers in Western Leyte, Philippines . Annals of Tropical Research. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 49--66. Annals of Tropical Medicine, Visayas State University

Jayzon G. Bitacura, Mudjekeewis D. Santos(2022). In Silico Structural Analysis, Classification, and Functional Annotation of an Uncharacterized Protein from an Aquatic Fungus Lindgomyces ingoldianus . Genetics of Aquatic Organisms. 7. (1). Central Fisheries Research Institute ({SUMAE})

Jayzon Bitacura, Richie Mar Eliseo(2021). Heavy metal tolerance of filamentous fungi from the sediments of Visayas State University wastewater pond . Annals of Tropical Research. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 88--101. Annals of Tropical Medicine, Visayas State University

(2019). Influence of environmental disturbances on the bacteriological quality of Pagbanganan river in Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines . Annals of Tropical Research.

Bitacura, J.G.(2019). The use of baker’s yeast in the resazurin reduction test: A simple, low-cost method for determining cell viability in proliferation and cytotoxicity assays . Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education. 19. (2).

Lebeth C. Manguilimotan, Jayzon G. Bitacura (2018). Biosorption of Cadmium by Filamentous Fungi Isolated from Coastal Water and Sediments . Journal of Toxicology.

Lebeth C. Manguilimotan, Jayzon G. Bitacura(2018). Biosorption of Cadmium by Filamentous Fungi Isolated from Coastal Water and Sediments . Journal of Toxicology. 2018. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1--6. Hindawi Limited

Jenefa L. Canoy, Jayzon G. Bitacura(2018). Cytotoxicity and Antiangiogenic Activity of Turbinaria ornata Agardh and Padina australis Hauck Ethanolic Extracts . Analytical Cellular Pathology. 2018. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1--8. Hindawi Limited

Jenefa L. Canoy, Jayzon G. Bitacura (2018). Cytotoxicity and Antiangiogenic Activity ofTurbinaria ornataAgardh andPadina australisHauck Ethanolic Extracts . Analytical Cellular Pathology.

Jayzon G. Bitacura(2018). The Use of Baker’s Yeast in the Resazurin Reduction Test: A Simple, Low-Cost Method for Determining Cell Viability in Proliferation and Cytotoxicity Assays † . Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education. 19. (2). American Society for Microbiology

Manguilimotan, L.C., Bitacura, J.G.(2018). Biosorption of Cadmium by Filamentous Fungi Isolated from Coastal Water and Sediments . Journal of Toxicology. 2018.

Canoy, J.L., Bitacura, J.G.(2018). Cytotoxicity and antiangiogenic activity of turbinaria ornata agardh and padina australis hauck ethanolic extracts . Analytical Cellular Pathology. 2018.

Tualla, I.P.B., Bitacura, J.G.(2016). Effects of Cadmium and Zinc on the Gamete Viability, Fertilization, and Embryonic Development of Tripneustes gratilla (Linnaeus) . Scientifica. 2016.

Jayzon Bitacura, Arvin Balala, Pamela Abit (2012). Fungi from Coastal Sediments as Potential Agents in Biodegrading Used Engine Oil . Annals of Tropical Research.

OTHER

Irish Emmanuel P. Agpoon, Carlo Chris S. Apurillo, Jeane V. Aril-dela Cruz, Jessa P. Ata, Mark Angelo O. Balendres, Marilen P. Balolong, Reuel M. Bennett, Jayzon G. Bitacura, Gina R. Dedeles, Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz, et al.(2023). Contributors . Mycology in the Tropics. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString ix--xi. Elsevier

Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz, Reuel M. Bennett, Marilen P. Balolong, Bryna Thezza D. Leaño, Angeles M. De Leon, James Kennard S. Jacob, Joel C. Magday, Almira Deanna Lynn C. Valencia, Maria Feliciana Benita M. Eloreta, Jocelyn E. Serrano, et al.(2023). Innovative learning activities for teaching mycology in the Philippines . Mycology in the Tropics. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 343--365. Elsevier

BOOK CHAPTER

dela Cruz, T.E.E., Bennett, R.M., Balolong, M.P., Leaño, B.T.D., De Leon, A.M., Jacob, J.K.S., Magday, J.C., Lynn C. Valencia, A.D., Eloreta, M.F.B.M., Serrano, J.E., et al.(2022). Innovative learning activities for teaching mycology in the Philippines . Mycology in the Tropics: Updates on Philippine Fungi. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 343-365.