Ursela G. Bigol is currently a Supervising Science Research Specialist at the Environment and Biotechnology Division of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). She earned her postgraduate degrees, both her PhD and MS in Biochemistry, at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine – Manila. She also received a UNESCO Post-Graduate Diploma in Microbiology from the International Center for Biotechnology (ICBiotech) in Japan. Dr. Bigol served as a resource speaker in numerous scientific conferences and meetings circumventing research developments in microbiology and biotechnology. She is actively involved in various professional organizations promoting scientific knowledge including the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Philippine Network on Microbial Culture Collection and the National Research Council of the Philippines, among others. Over the years, she is committed to popularizing scientific research through publications and trainings. She has also mentored undergraduate and graduate students, providing valuable insights and technical assistance to their theses and special research projects.