Scientific Features
Mark is an independent feature contributor to the Asia-Pacific Biotech News Magazine (World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd). He published two features in the magazine, both garnered an Editor’s Choice distinction. The magazine has a global readership.
APBN, Mar 2020
Ebola virus, HIV, SARS virus, and just recently, COVID-19 — we commonly associate viruses with some of the deadliest infections in history. However, did you know that the next “wonder therapeutic” that could save the world may actually be a virus?
APBN, Mar 2021
As the demand for accurate molecular diagnostics increases, it is time for loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay, or LAMP, to make noise.
News Articles
Mark also contributed news articles related to the research he pursues. His recent article was published by Manila Bulletin. The newspaper has a local readership.
Manila Bulletin Lifestyle, Mar 2022
The World Health Organization estimated that by 2050, up to ten million deaths associated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria (or what we commonly refer to as superbugs) will be recorded in Asia-Pacific, including the Philippines. This estimate is due to the growing number of superbugs being reported in the region. These superbugs have been causing deaths because our existing antibiotics are not working anymore. If this problem persists, even what seems as simple as a wound or cough could have deadly consequences.
Poetry
Mark is also an author of English and Filipino poetry. His first poetry collection (Journey to the Lunar Seas) will be released soon.
Journey to the Lunar Seas
In this debut poetry book of a young scientist and poet, Mark opens up his heart and mind through poems. His poems describe the evolution of experiences of heartbreak, self-doubt, regret, longing, hope, understanding oneself, acceptance, moving on, and moving forward. The poems in this collection are divided into sections (lunar mare) that will take the readers on a journey of feelings of a young romantic living in this modern world. Throughout the journey, Mark hopes his readers will find comfort in knowing they are not alone in their experience.
