Roderick D.

Balce, BSMT, RMT

Roderick Balce
850 C-7 P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila
Phone: 09063049517
E-mail: roderickbalce@yahoo.com

Education
2008-present Master of Science in Microbiology (36 units)
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
España, Manila

2002-2006 Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY
Mendiola, Manila
1998-2002 Secondary Education
1992-1998 Elementary Education

Awards
 Topnotcher (7th Placer), Medical Technologist Licensure Examination (PRC, March
2007)
 Cum Laude (BSMT - CEU, April 2006)
 Excellence in Leadership and Co-curricular Activities Award (CEU, April 2006)
 Outstanding Service Award (CEU, April 2006)
 2nd Placer, PAMET-PASMETH National Quiz Show (September, 2005)
 Finalist, Most Outstanding Student Council President (2006)
 Valedictorian (High School and Elementary)
 Academic Excellence Award (High School and Elementary)
 Leadership Excellence Award (High School and Elementary)

Licensure
Registered Medical Technologist (RMT)
License Number: 51412

Researches
Hypocholesterolemic Properties of Bile-Salt-Hydrolase-producing Lactobacilli Isolated from
the Human Gut (In-progress; under the DOST-PCHRD Research Grant)
Isolation of Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria from Household Cockroaches (Periplaneta
americana), Balce et al., 2009 (presented during the PNMCC Annual Symposium –
Poster category, November 2009)
Efficacy of Chlorine, Iodine, and Chlorine-Iodine Solutions against Wastewater-derived
Escherichia coli, Balce et al., 2009 (presented during the PSM Annual Convention –
Poster category, April 2009)

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Work Experiences
Roderick Balce
November 2008 – present Instructor
Natural Science Department
College of Science
Adamson University

Subjects Taught: Microbiology and Parasitology, Human Anatomy and

Physiology, Biological Science, Environmental Science,
General Zoology, and General Chemistry

August 2007- present Review Instructor

Pioneer Educational Review Center
Recto, Manila
Subjects Taught: Medical Parasitology and Clinical Microscopy

Review Instructor
College of Medical Technology
Centro Escolar University – Manila

Subjects Taught: Clinical Microscopy and Medical Technology Laws

July 2007- October 2008 Lecturer

Biological Sciences Department
College of Medical Technology
Centro Escolar University – Makati
Subjects Taught: Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Serology and
Immunology, Histopathology, Blood Banking, Microbiology
and Parasitology, Human Anatomy and Physiology,
Human Genetics, Biochemistry, and General Chemistry

Speaking Engagements
Guest Speaker 1st Job Hunting Seminar for Medical Technology Graduating Students
“Empowering the Students’ Competitive Edge for Global Opportunities”
October 19, 2009; CEU Makati

Guest Speaker Medical Technology Freshman Orientation

June 19, 2009; CEU Manila

Commencement 19th Commencement Exercises

Speaker “Filipino Graduates: Celebrating Achievements and Pursuing
Opportunities”
March 30, 2008; DNHS – Labo, Camarines Norte

Seminars/Conventions/Symposia
Microbes in Action: Monitoring, Control, and Prevention (Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila;
January 23, 2010)
PNMCC 9th Annual Symposium – “A Closer Look at Fungal Diversity: Their Systematics and
Applications” (De La Salle University, Manila; November 21, 2009)

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 PSM Symposium – “Global Alert! Microbes at Work: Are We Ready?” (Miriam College,
Quezon City; November 7, 2009)
Seminar on “Motivating Learners in Teaching Science” (Adamson University; Feb. 10, 2009)
Roderick Balce
Science and Technology Agenda: Partnership with the Academe for Competitive World
Class Initiatives (Adamson University; February 2, 2009)
PSM Symposium – “Incredible Microbes: Heroes or Villains?” (Bureau of Soils and Water
Management, Quezon City; January 31, 2009)
PSM Symposium – “Incredible Microbes: More Boon than Bane” (Yakult Philippines, Ermita,
Manila; November 29, 2008)
Lecture on Science, Mathematics, and Technology: “Competence and Complexity as New
Challenges for Science Education (CEU, Manila; October 2008)
Philippine National Health Research System National Assembly (Pan Pacific Hotel, Manila;
August 2008)
Seminar Workshop on Research Methods for Allied Health Sciences (CEU, Manila; May
2008)
Microbial Ecology and Bioremediation (CEU, Manila; January 2008)
Seminar on Proteomics (CEU, Manila; January 2008)
University Research Symposium 2008 (CEU, Manila)
Animating Biology through Science Writing and Broadcasting (CEU, Malolos; Nov. 2007)
Pharmacogenomics (CEU, Manila; October 2007)
Re-tooling of Faculty Members to Enhance Research Culture and Excellent Laboratory
Service (CEU, Manila; October 2007)
Emerging Science in Genetic Testing (CEU, Manila; September 2007)
Lecture on Biofuels (CEU, Makati City; July 2007)
SCOP National Annual Convention (Bohol; May 2006)
Lecture-Symposium on Newborn Screening (CEU, Manila; September 2005)
USC Leadership Training Seminar (Subic; August 2005)
MTSC Leadership Training Seminar (Tagaytay City; August 2004)
SCOP National Mid-Year Seminar on Speech Communication (Baguio City; 2005)

Affiliations
Vice President for Programs, CEU Medical Technology Alumni Association, Inc. (MTAA)
Member, Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)
Member, Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM)
Member, Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collections, Inc. (PNMCC)
Member, Lectors and Commentators’ Ministry (Archdiocese of Manila)

Personal Information
Age: 24 Height: 5'
Birthday: June 5, 1985 Blood Type: O positive
Weight: 105 lbs. Civil Status: Single