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Biography
Christine is a versatile researcher with a strong background in chemistry and materials science. During her PhD, she fabricated a biocompatible and highly selective filtration membrane for capturing paracetamol potentially in patients experiencing severe overdose. Currently, as a postdoctoral researcher at Ear Science Institute Australia, she is developing various biomaterials for targeted drug delivery in patients suffering from middle ear infections (otitis media). Christine aims to contribute to the faster translation of interdisciplinary research projects by using her knowledge and skills in integrated research fields.
Education/Academic qualification
Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Developing Haemodialysis Membrane Materials for Acetaminophen Capture, Deakin University
8 Jul 2019 → 22 Feb 2024
Award Date: 22 Feb 2024
Biochemistry, Master of Science, Identification of Glycosyl Hydrolases from a Mangrove-Dwelling Fomitopsis sp. Isolate, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Award Date: 30 Jun 2018
Chemistry, Bachelor of Science, In vitro Screening of Philippine Medicinal Plants for Anti-Psoriatic Activity, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Award Date: 27 Apr 2014
External positions
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ear Science Institute Australia
31 Jul 2023 → …
Research Assistant, Deakin University
May 2022 → Feb 2023
University Research Associate, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Jan 2015 → Dec 2017
On the Job Trainee, Unilever Philippines
Apr 2013 → May 2013
Research expertise keywords
- Biomaterials
- Targeted drug delivery
- Biochemistry
- Materials chemistry
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Influence of material format and surface chemistry for the sustained delivery and efficacy of silk drug delivery systems in vivo
Bacal, C. J. O., Allardyce, B. J. & Valente, F., 14 May 2025, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 13, 23, p. 6638-6663 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A one-pot strategy for modifying the surface of Ti3C2Tx MXene
Usman, K. A. S., Judicpa, M., Bacal, C. J. O., Marquez, K. P., Zhang, J., Dharmasiri, B., Randall, J. D., Henderson, L. C. & Razal, J. M., 30 Oct 2024, In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 494, 3, 8 p., 131522.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Biocompatible MXene-reinforced molecularly imprinted membranes for simultaneous filtration and acetaminophen capture
Bacal, C. J. O., Usman, K. A. S., Rashed, A. O., Maina, J. W., Sharp, J. A., Greene, G. W., Nandurkar, H. H., Dwyer, K. M., Razal, J. M. & Dumée, L. F., 25 Nov 2024, In: Separation and Purification Technology. 348, 10 p., 127663.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fouling during hemodialysis – Influence of module design and membrane surface chemistry
Bacal, C. J. O., Munro, C. J., Tardy, B., Maina, J. W., Sharp, J. A., Razal, J. M., Greene, G. W., Nandurkar, H. H., Dwyer, K. M. & Dumée, L. F., 2024, In: Advanced Membranes. 4, 17 p., 100100.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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MXene coating on waste textiles for wearable electronics and thermal regulation
Usman, K. A. S., Marquez, K. P., Judicpa, M. A. N., Malenab, R. A. J., Ramos, R. M. C. R., Bacal, C. J. O., Zhang, J., Zhang, P. & Razal, J. M., Nov 2024, In: MRS Advances. 9, 17, p. 1303-1309 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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