Background
Abrenica, Maria Sophia Cruz was born on June 14, 1967 in Manila, The Philippines. Daughter of Carmelo Nilo Francia and Teresita (Calalang) Cruz.
researcher molecular biologist
Abrenica, Maria Sophia Cruz was born on June 14, 1967 in Manila, The Philippines. Daughter of Carmelo Nilo Francia and Teresita (Calalang) Cruz.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University Philippines, 1987. Certified training, University Philippines, 1988. Certified training, Asian Molecular Biology Organization, Malaysia, 1988.
Master of Science in Molecular Biology, Vrije University Brussels, 1992.
Teaching associate University Philippines, Quezon City, 1987-1990. Lecturer Ateneo de Manila University, 1990. Administrative manager Academy Resources Center, The Philippines, 1993-1995.
Researcher Oita Medical University, Oita City, Japan, 1993-1996. Head business development Mosaic Communications, 1996-1998. Teacher Assumption College, since 1998.
Co-author, presenter research works to professional journals., conventions.
Member Oita (Japan)-Philippines Friendship Association, Japan, 1995, associate editor, editorial board newsletter, 1995. Finance officer Agham Tanaw Science in the Countryside Project National Science and Technology Authority, The Philippines, 1986. Participant Leadership Training Course National Science and Technology Authority Science Promotion Institute, The Philippines, 1986, Leadership Training Course Belgian Administration Development Cooperation, Brussels, 1991.
Member Society Japanese Virologists, Philippine Society Parasitology, Cell and Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Society, Philippine Society Microbiology, University Philippines-National Science and Technology Authority Scholars' Association.
Married Atanacio Marasigan Abrenica Junior, December 3, 1992. Children: Cherisse, Katrielle.