Carmencita David Padilla

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Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla is recognized for her outstanding contributions to medicine, especially in the field of genetics, specifically, newborn screening for genetic disorders in the Philippines; for her professionalism and deep commitment to research, teaching and service in the identification and care of newborn babies with genetic disorders; for helping craft the newborn screening bill and tirelessly pushing for its enactment into law – as Republic Act 9288 or the Newborn Screening Act of 2004.

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, B.S. Medicine, 1981
  • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Rotating Internship, 1982
  • San Fabian, Rural Health Unit, San Fabian, Pangasinan, Rural Health Practice, 1982
  • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Pediatric Residency Training, 1986
  • Kobe University School of Medicine, Exchange Research Fellow, 1987
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital, Fellowship in Clinical Genetics, 1990
  • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Masters in Health Policy Studies, 2005

Field of Specialization:

Genetics, Pediatrics, Medicine

Researches:

Padilla, C., Ocampo,P., (2004) The human genome perspective and applications
National Academy of Science and Technology

Padilla, C., Cutiongco, C., (2001) Inherited disorders of metabolism in the Newborn
UP Manila Ofiice of Research

Therrell, C., Padilla, C., (2005) Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism guidance for developing programs
International Atomic Energy Agency,Vienna

Padilla, C., C

utiongco, C., (2001) Implementing newborn screening a guide for coodinators
UP Manila Research

Padilla, C.D., (2000) Prenatal factors in diseases of children
JMC Press

Padilla, C.D., (1994) Genetics of renal disorders
Pediatric Kidney Digest Volume 38

Padilla, C., Cutiongco, E., Balcueva, L., (2001) A curriculum for undergraduates pediatric education for the Philippine Medical Schools
Philippine Pediatric Society

Padilla, C., Therell, B., (2007) Newborn screening in the Asia Pacific
Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease Volume 30

Silao, C.L., Padilla, C., Matsuo, M., (2004) A novel deletion creating a new terminal exon of the dihydrolipoyl transaclase gene is a foundermutation of Filipino maple syrup urine disease
Molecular Genetic Metabolism Volume 81, No. 2

Matsuo, M., Niishiyama, K., Shirakawa, T., Padilla, C., Lai, P.S., Suryantoro, P., Yusoff, N.M., Dao, N. , (2003) Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency: Molecular Hertogeneity in Southeast Asian Countries
Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health Volume 34, No. 3

Padilla, C., (2003) Newborn Screening in the Philippines
Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health Volume 34, No. 3

Domingo, C., Padilla, C. , (2003) Newborn Screening For Congenital Hypothyroidism in Early Discharged Infants
Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health Volume 34, No. 3

Ocampo P., De Guzman, R., Cavan, B., Padilla, C., (2003) Beyond Screening: Challenges In Measuring Outcomes
Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health Volume 34, No. 3

Dela Cruz, K., Etrada, S., Padilla, C. , (2003) Initial Versus Confirmatory Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Levels: Is there a correlation
Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health Volume 34, No. 3

Padilla, C., Dares, L., Estrada, S., Tamondong, M., Lacesfe, J. , (2003) Cost Benefit Analysis of Newborn Screening for Galactosemia in the Philippines
Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health Volume 34, No. 3

Padilla, C., Cutiongco, E., Sia, J., (2003) Birth Ascertainment in the Philippines
Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health Volume 34(3)

Padilla, C., Nishiyama, K,, Shirakawa, T. Matsuo, M. , (2003) Screening for Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Using a Modified Formazan ME thod:A Pilot Study on Filipino Male Newborns
Pediatrics International Volume 45, No. 1

Balatbat, J.A., Mimay, M., Rosario, M.L., Goleta-Dy, A,, Melendres, E., Delos Reyes, E., Cutiongco, E.M., Padilla, C. , (2003) Cytogenetic Abnormalities of Children with Acute Leukemia at Diagnosis and Following Remission Induction Therapy
The Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 52(3)

Padilla, C.D. , () Human Genome Project: Medical Aspects in Current Practical Issues in Bioethics
UST Publishing House

Padilla, C., Domingo, C., (2002) Newborn Screening Study Group Implementation of Newborn Screening in the Philippines
Philippine Journal of PE diatrics Volume 51

Lee, J., Padilla, C., Cutiongco, E., Domingo, C., Chua, E. , (2001) Newborn Screening Study Group Screening for Galactosemia:the Philippine experience
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics

Melicor, C., Mimay, M., Stewart, J., Padilla, C., Delos Reyes, E., Melendres, E., Abaya, C., (2000) Bone Marrow karyotypes of children with acute leukemia at Philippine General Hospital
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 49(3)

Silao, C.L., Shirakawa, T., Padilla, C.D., Matsuo, M., (1999) Molecular basis of Glucose-6 Phosphate dehydrogenase Among Filipinos
Pediatrics International Volume 41

Inocencio, F.P., Pangalangan, E.C., Padilla, C.D., Reyes, A.L., Silao, L.I., (1998) Ophthalmologic Findings in Filipinos with Down Syndrome
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology Volume 23, No. 1

Padilla, C.D., (1995) Genetics in the Philippines
Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health Volume 26, No. 1

Cutiongco, E., Padilla, C., Takenada, K., Yamasaki, Y., Matsuo, M., (1995) More Deletions in the 5 Region Than in the Central Region of the Dystrophin Gene were Identified Among Filipino Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy Patients
American Journal of Medical Genetics Volume 59

Padilla, C.D., (1995) Genetic Diseases in the newborn period
The Philippine Journal of Pediatrics

Padilia, C., (1993) Genetic Basis of Homosexuality.
The Philippine Journal of Pediatrics

Padilia, C., Masangkay, S., (1992) Maple Syrup Urine Disease
PCMC Journal Volume 1, No. 2

Kozlowski, K., Padilia, C., Sillence, D., (1991) Lumbar Platyspondyly characteristic Sign of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Skeletal Radiology Volume 20

Flaherty, M., Pddilla, C., Sillence, D., (1991) Axenfeld Anomaly in Association with Hypomelanosis of Ito
Ophthalmic Paediatrics and Genetics Volume 20, No. 1

Cifra, H., Santos, Ocampo P., Fernandez, A., Padilla, C. , (1987) IUGR Determinants
The Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 36(2)

Mabilangan, L., Arcadio, R., Padilla, C., Ancheta, C., (1987) The Relationship Between Residency Training and the Practice of the Pediatrician
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 36(2)

Padilla, C.D., Silvestre, M., Nocon, V., (1986) Effect of Posture on Gastric Emptying of Neonates
Postgraduate Pediatrics Volume 7, No. 1

Padilla, C.D., (1985) Hurler Syndrome
Postgraduate Pediatrics Volume 6, No. 

Papers Presented:

  • Maple Syrup Urine Disease: A Report of 26 Cases in Philippines in Frontiers in Human Genetics: Diseases and Technologies, International Symposium on Human Genetics and Gene Therapy World Scientific Publishing
  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, A Review of 13 Cases Detected by Newborn Screening, In: Frontiers in Human Genetics: Diseases and Technologies, International Symposium on Human Genetics and Gene Therapy, World Scientific Publishing Co
  • Determination of Surfactant Apoprotein and Phospholipids in Amniotic Fluid or Estimating Fetal Lung Maturity, 5th Asia Oceania Congress of Perinatology
  • Genetic Diseases in the Newborn Period , 32nd Annual Philippine Pediatric Society Convention
  • Screening for Metabolic Disorders, New Trends in Neonatal Screening by Nobuo T and Naruse N, Hokkaido University Press
  • Genetic Basis of Homosexuality, 30th Annual Philippine Pediatric Society Convention
  • Newbom Screening, Birth Defects Registry and Genetic Counselling, Guadalupe, Makati City

Awards:

  • Outstanding Filipino Physician, JCI Senate of the Philippines and Department of Health, 2007
  • Outstanding Researcher, University of the Philippines, 2005
  • Special Recognition Award, Awardee for Research, Centennial Celebration, College of Medicine, 2005
  • Lingkod Bayan Award, Civil Service Commission, 2004
  • Finalist, Hereos of Health, Department of Health, 2004
  • International Publication Award, University of the Philippines, 2004
  • Outstanding Work in Newborn Screening , UP Manila, 2003
  • Special Citation for Outstanding Book, National Academy of Science and Technology, 2001
  • International Publication Award, University of the Philippines, 2000
  • Outstanding Health Research Award, PCHRD, 2000
  • Community Service Awardee, UP Alumni Association, 1998
  • Outstanding Young Men Awardee, Philippine Jaycees, 1996
  • Medal for Leadership, Gerry Roxas Foundation, 1995
  • Faculty Grant Awardee, University of the Philippines, 1995
  • China Medical Board Scholarsip Awardee, University of the Philippines, 1989
  • Scholarsip Awardee, Australian International Development Assistance Bureau, 1990
  • Most Outstanding Pediatric Resident , PGH, 1985
  • Outstanding Clinical Clerk, Department of Pediatrics, 1981
  • Citation for Outstanding Leadership and Service, UP College of Medicine, 1981
  • Outstanding Graduate, UP College of Medicine, 1981
  • B.S. Pre-Medicine (Cum Laude), University of the Philippines, 1976
  • Entrance Scholar, University of the Philippines, 1973