Dr. Gerry A. Camer is lauded for his significant contributions in the field of veterinary public health and pathology. Dr. Camer’s researches in Rickettsia, Helicobacter, and Coxiella led to the formulation of recommendations in the prevention of diseases caused by these pathogens in the Philippines. Much-appreciated also was Dr. Camer’s leadership and dedication to the veterinary profession that inspired veterinary students and peers along with several books and manuals he authored that are now being used as guides by future veterinarians. Lastly, Dr. Camer was recognized for his exemplary commitment and devotion to quality research and education which led to other prestigious recognitions like the VPAP Most Outstanding Veterinarian in Research, the CHED Republica, and the PVMA Outstanding Veterinarian in Education. Dr. Camer is a Regular Member of the NRCP Division of Veterinary Medicine and is associated with College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Eastern Philippines.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • Rakuno Gakuen University, Ph.D., 2003
  • UPLB, College, Laguna, MS in Veterinary Medicine, 1994

Field of Specialization:

Veterinary Medicine, Pathology and Public Health

Researches:

Camer, G.A., Lim, C.W., (2008) Detection of spotted fever and typhus group rickettsial infection in wild raccoon dogs (Nyctereutesrocyonoides koreensis) in Chonbuk Province, Korea
Journal of Zoology and Wildlife Medicine Volume 39, No. 2

Seong- Hee Rhee, II-Jeoung Yu, Jong-Hoon Kim, Jung-Kee Kwon, Camer, G.A. et. al, (2008) Idiopathic eosino philic myositis in Korean native cattle (Bos Taurus coreanae)
Korean Journal of Veterinary Service Volume 48, No. 4

Camer, G.A., Kim, B.S., Park, H.G. et al, (2005) First report of acute pneumonic pasteurellosis in Korean native grasses
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 88

K,B-S.,Camer, G.A., Berzina, D., Chekarova, I.,Zeeshan, M., Borisova, I.,Blank, I., Ejaz, S. Park,H-J.,Kwon, J-K., Lim, C-W., (2009) Progressively gangrenous limbs in korean indigenous calves
Korean Journal Veterinary Service Volume 29, No. 4

Kim, B-S., Park,H-J., Cho,J-W., Camer,G.A., Berzina, D., Chekarova, I., Ejaz,S., Cheon, S-K., Kwon, J.K., Lim, C-W, (2006) A case of canine maxillary gingival acanthomatous epulis
Korean Journal of Veterinary Service Volume 29, No. 4

Camer, G.A., Torres, M.I.P., Gabieta, G., Molina, H.A., (2009) Secondary antibody response of Carabaos (Bubalus bubalis Linn.)immunized with autogenous hemorrhagic septicemia vaccine
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 89

Camer, G.A., ALejandria, M.,Amor, M., Satoh, H., Muramutso, Y., Ueno, H., Morita, C.,, (2003) Detection of antibodies against spotted fever group ricketssia(SFGR), typhus group ricketssia(TGR) and Coxiella bumetii in human febrile patients in the Philippines
Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases

Satoh, H., Motoi,Y., Camer, G., Inokuma,H., Izawa, M., Kiyuuna, T., Kumazawa,N., Muramutsu,Y., Ueno, H., Morita, C., (2002) Characterizations of spotted fever group rickettsia detected in dogs and ticks in Okinawa, Japan
Microbiology and Immunology Volume 46

Camer, G,A., (2004) Epidemiology of spotted fever ricketssial zoonosis in the Philippines
A Festschrift in honor of Pedro Derpo Destura, Dela Rosa, L.(ed), UEP Centre for Samar Studies

Mira, L., Cerbito, W., Camer, G.A., (2004 D) Resistance to trypanocidal drugs
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Kim,BS., Camer,GA., Chekarova,I., Muhammad,Z., Borisova,I., Blank,I., Ejaz,S., Park,HJ., Kwon,JK., Lim,CW.,, (2006) Oculocutaneous albinism in a calf in Korea
Korean J Vet Serv Volume 29, No. 4

Camer, G.A. et al., () Oculocutaneous albinism in Korean native calves
Proceedings of the Korean Society of Veterinary Science, Tonyoung City, Korea Volume 46, No. 3 Supp.

Camer, G.A., (2006 My 1-2) Tropical diseases
Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Biosafety, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju City, Korea

Muhammad Zeeshan, Ejaz, S., Park, H.J., Camer, G.A., Lim, C.W., (2005 N 3) A case of pulmonary acariasis caused by Sternostoma tracheacolum in caged canary
Proceedings of the 2nd Asian Society of Veterinary Pathology, National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang City

Camer, G.A., Lim, C.W., (2006 Ag 6-10) Wild raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis) as sentinel for endemic presence of spotted fever group ricketsiosis in Korea
Proceedings of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Wildlife Disease Association, Storrs, Connecticut

Papers Presented:

  • Q-Fever and Spotted Fever Ricketsial Infection Detection in Human Febrile Patients in Chonbuk Province, Korea, 45th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, San Diego, California
  • Wild raccoon dogs(Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis) as sentinel for endemic presence of spotted fever group ricketsiosis in Korea, The 55th Annual Meeting of the Wildlife Disease Association
  • Rickettsial infection detection in wild raccoon dogs(Nycteruetes procyonoides koreensis), The Korean Society of Veterinary Science, Chonbuk Province
  • Outbreak of tuberculosis in a deer farm, The Korean Society of Veterinary Science
  • Oculocutaneous albinism in Korean native calves, The Korean Society of Veterinary Science, Chonbuk Province, Tonyoung City, Korea
  • Progressively gangrenous limbs in Korean native calves, The Korean Society of Veterinary Science
  • Atypical Excherichia coli infection outbreak in a rabbit farm in Chonbuk Province, The Korean Society of Veterinary Science
  • Topical diseases, 6th International Syposium on Biosafety, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju City, Korea
  • A case of pulmonary acariasis caused by Sternostoma tracheacolum in caged canary, 2nd Asian Society of Veterinary Pathology, National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Anyang City

Awards:

  • Loyalty Award (Silver Category), University of Eastern Philippines, 2009 Je 20
  • Most Outstanding Veterinarian in Research Practice, Veterinary Practitioner's Association of the Philippines, 2009 Je 12-13
  • 2004 Gawad Republica Award: For Excellence in Research, Research and Publication Award, 2004 My
  • Best Teaching Guide. (University Level) Awardee, University of Eastern Philippines, 2001 D 17