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Uichanco </strong></h4><h5>Manager Laboratory <br /> E <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#87ede8f4e2f7efa9e6e9e0e2ebe8c7ede4f2a9e2e3f2a9e6f2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a1cbced2c4d1c98fc0cfc6c4cdcee1cbc2d48fc4c5d48fc0d4">[email protected]</span></a><br /> P +65 6709 3751</h5><p style="text-align: justify;">Joseph manages the Science Teaching Laboratory and the Aquaculture Research and Teaching (A.R.T.) Facility at James Cook University (Singapore). He has a Master's degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of the Philippines and has since had a number of roles doing research both in the lab and out in the field. He has worked on projects with Tilapia, Asian seabass, etc. He is passionate about discovery and innovation, as well as the use of molecular tools in solving current problems in the farming of aquatic animals. He is advisor to the JCU Aquaculture Club.</p></div></div><br /><div class="row m-b-3"><div class="col-sm-3 col-sm-push-9"><div class="summarycard-image-wrapper"><img class="img-fluid" src="https://www.jcu.edu.sg/__data/assets/image/0005/1015880/TFI-Photo_Celestine-s.jpg" alt="Emmanuel " width="600" height="600" /></div></div><div class="summarycard-text col-sm-9 col-sm-pull-3"><h4><strong>Ms Celestine Terence</strong></h4><h5>Research Assistant (Aquaculturist)<br /> E <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6b080e070e181f02050e451f0e190e05080e2b01081e450e0f1e450a1e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cba8aea7aeb8bfa2a5aee5bfaeb9aea5a8ae8ba1a8bee5aeafbee5aabe">[email protected]</span></a><br /> P +65 6709 3736</h5><p style="text-align: justify;">Celestine graduated from Republic Polytechnic with a Diploma in Marine Science and Aquaculture in 2019. Her 5-month internship at Barramundi Asia Pte Ltd prior to her graduation equipped her with the knowledge of facilitating large-scale aquaculture production in both RA systems and open sea farming systems. Following that, she briefly worked with Barramundi Asia as a part-time fish vaccinator. She currently plies her trade at JCU as a research assistant for aquaculture working on research initiatives with Barramundi Asia investigating breeding for disease resistance in barramundi. Celestine’s interest lies in wildlife conservation and she hopes to work on future projects that look into the ways aquaculture can aid in conserving marine biodiversity.</p></div></div><div class="row m-b-3"><div class="col-sm-3 col-sm-push-9"></div></div><div class="row m-b-3"><div class="col-sm-3 col-sm-push-9"><div class="summarycard-image-wrapper"><img class="img-fluid" src="https://www.jcu.edu.sg/__data/assets/image/0006/1027509/charlene-tfi.jpg" width="600" height="600" /></div></div><div class="summarycard-text col-sm-9 col-sm-pull-3"><h4><strong>Ms Charlene Goh</strong></h4><h5>Executive Laboratory Technician <br />E <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#17747f76657b727972747f727970797e79703970787f577d746239727362397662"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dfbcb7beadb3bab1babcb7bab1b8b1b6b1b8f1b8b0b79fb5bcaaf1babbaaf1beaa">[email protected]</span> </a></h5><p style="text-align: justify;">Charlene assists the Laboratory Manager in providing technical support for undergraduate practical classes, field trips, and research activities in the Science Teaching Laboratory and the Aquaculture Research and Teaching (A.R.T.) Facility at James Cook University Singapore (JCUS). She graduated from JCUS with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture) in 2021, which equipped her with knowledge and skills in aquaculture and fisheries science. Following that, she worked as a research assistant at JCUS and conducted a year-long feed additive experiment before transitioning to her role as an Executive Laboratory Technician. Charlene is a highly motivated individual who thrives on creative challenges and has a passion for learning. 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