About Me

  • BS Biochemistry graduate (March 2011)
  • Chemistry Licensure examination passer (September 2011)
  • Integrated Chemists of the Philippines (ICP) - Member, 2011-present


Abbie Santillan finished her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), España Manila. Her main research interest is in the field of Pharmacology, Biomedicine and Free Radical Biology. She was formerly the PRO External of UST Biochemical Society and one of the society representatives for Philippine Association of Chemistry Students, Inc. (PACS). She also worked for In Vivo, the official newsletter of Department of Biochemistry, as Layout artist and Fun and Entertainment section writer. She was one of the participants in the Australian National Chemistry Quiz, Senior Division in 2008. She was also the thesis presenter for the Research Expo ’11 held in UST last February 2011. Her group won the Best Thesis award in the Department of Biochemistry for the school year 2010-2011. In addition, their group thesis entitled, “Fruit juice of unripe saba (Musa paradisiacal L.) inhibits free radicals, prevents lipid peroxidation and improves lipid profile”, was awarded 2nd place for the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) – Gruppo Medica award 2011.

Link: Gruppo Medica Award 2011

Currently, Abbie enjoys her free time by doodling and drawing random things that interest her. She is just one of the people who believes that art and science do really “co-exist”. She loves being alone with her Sudoku mini-puzzle book while re-“appreciating” the wonders of Calculus. She is planning to pursue Master’s Degree in <insert Chemistry-related course> soon.

Stuff I Love

  • FEMINISM
  • Artsy, cutie and lulzy things
  • D.I.Y. stuff
  • Grotesque and distortion art
  • Illustrations and drawings
  • Random doodles
  • Fluttershy of MLP: FiM
  • Cat videos
  • Rabbits
  • DOGS!
  • Hello Panda
  • Squids
  • Punk music (subgenres included)
  • Screamo
  • Brit Indie pop & rock
  • Hair dye-ing
  • Sudoku puzzles
  • Math (spec. algebra and calculus)
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Archie comics
  • Controversial films
  • Metantei Conan
Stuff I Hate
  • Normal people 
  • Crowded areas
  • Overacting KPOP fans
  • KUMON
  • Slut-shaming, Victim-blaming
  • Histrionic people
  • Fascism
  • Violence
  • Sexists
  • Gender inequality
  • Religion extremists
  • Okra
  • Birds and other flying creatures