Dr. Jessie T. Colacion is an adult general neurologist who has been affiliated with the Brunei Neuroscience, Stroke and Rehabilitation Centre (BNSRC), JPMC since 2011.  Aside from routine clinical neurology duties, he also reports electroencephalograms (EEG) and conducts a regular botulinum toxin clinic for neurological disorders. He is the co-head of the BNSRC Neuroscience Research and Innovation Hub (NeuRIH) and the lead for research for Neurology.  He is a member of the Neurology Specialist Training Program of BNSRC. He has given lectures to- and served as clinical supervisors in research of medical students from the PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD).  His special interests are in neuro-oncology, epilepsy and neuro-palliative care.

Qualifications

• 1998 Graduated Bachelor of Science in Biology (cum laude), University of the Philippines Visayas
• 2003 Graduated from the College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
• 2003 Passed, Physicians Licensure Examination, Professional Regulation Commission, Republic of the Philippines
• 2008 Graduated, Residency training in Adult Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, UP College of Medicine – Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
• 2009 Passed the Board Certification, Adult Neurology Specialty Board, Philippine Neurological Association
• 2010 Completed, Clinical Fellowship in Palliative Medicine, Department of Palliative Medicine, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore

Board Certifications and Affiliations

• Brunei Medical Boad (BMB)
• Board Certified Adult Neurologist and Fellow, Philippine Neurological Association
• Member, Philippine College of Physicians
• Philippine Medical Association (Iloilo Medical Society)
• UP-PGH Faculty and Alumni of the Neurosciences, Inc. (UPFANS)
• Life Member, UP Medical Alumni Society Inc. (UPMAS)
• University of the Philippines Alumni Association
• Brain Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.
• Let’s Save the Brain Foundation, Inc.
• Philippine League Against Epilepsy Inc. (PLAE)
• Stroke Society of the Philippines
• Philippine Society of Neuro-oncology
• Headache Society of the Philippines
• Alzheimer’s Disease Association of the Philippines