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Sex: Female
Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology, The Ohio State University, USA, 2021
• Master of Science in Plant Pathology, The Ohio State University, USA, 2021
• Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines, 2015
• Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines, 2010

Field of Specialization:
Plant virology
Biotechnology
Genome editing for crop improvement
Molecular Biology

Read more: Dr. Fides Angeli D. Zaulda

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Sex: Male
Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen, University of Kaohsiung Taiwan, 2018
• Master of Science in Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen, University of Kaohsiung Taiwan, 2015
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2012

Field of Specialization:
Condensed matter theory
Spintronics
Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
Electronic Structure
Quantum Mechanics
Density Functional Theory
Computational Materials Science
Material Modeling
Quantum Chemistry
Molecular Dynamics Simulation

Read more: Dr. Christian P. Crisostomo

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Sex: Female
Education:

• Master of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila, 2019
• Doctor of Medicine, Saint Louis University, 2016
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila, 2011

Field of Specialization:
Health Policy
Epidemiology
Re-emerging diseases
Emerging diseases

Researches:

Article title: SNPs associated with sulfonylurea resistance among Filipinos diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Authors: Paz-Pacheco E, Nevado JB,... Calpito, KJAC
Publication title: Journal of ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies

Abstract:
No abstract
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Article title: Variants of SLC2A10 may be Linked to Poor Response to Metformin
Authors: Elizabeth Paz-Pacheco, Jose B Nevado, Jr, Eva Maria C Cutiongco-de la Paz, Gabriel V Jasul, Jr, Aimee Yvonne Criselle L Aman, Elizabeth Laurize A Ribaya, Mark David G Francisco, Ma Luz Vicenta V Guanzon, May L Uyking-Naranjo, Ma Cecille S Añonuevo-Cruz, Maria Patricia Deanna D Maningat, Cristina V Jaring, Paulette D Nacpil-Dominguez, Aniza B Pala-Mohamad, Abigail U Canto, John Paul M Quisumbing, Annabelle Marie M Lat, Diane Carla C Bernardo, Noemie Marie M Mansibang, Karell Jo Angelique C Calpito, Vincent Sean D Ribaya, Julius Patrick Y Ferrer, Jessica H Biwang, Jodelyn B Melegrito, Christian Deo T Deguit, Carlos Emmanuel G Panerio
Publication title: Journal of the Endocrine Society 6(8), August 2022

Abstract:
Purpose
A study among Filipinos revealed that only 15% of patients with diabetes achieved glycemic control, and poor response to metformin could be one of the possible reasons. Recent studies demonstrate how genetic variations influence response to metformin. Hence, the present study aimed to determine genetic variants associated with poor response to metformin.

Methods
Using a candidate variant approach, 195 adult Filipino participants with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were enrolled in a case-control study. Genomic DNA from blood samples were collected. Allelic and genotypic associations of variants with poor response to metformin were determined using exact statistical methods.

Results
Several polymorphisms were nominally associated with poor response to metformin (Puncorr < 0.05). The most notable is the association of multiple variants in the SLC2A10 gene—rs2425911, rs3092412, and rs2425904—with common additive genetic mode of inheritance. Other variants that have possible associations with poor drug response include rs340874 (PROX-AS1), rs815815 (CALM2), rs1333049 (CDKN2B-AS1), rs2010963 (VEGFA), rs1535435 and rs9494266 (AHI1), rs11128347 (PDZRN3), rs1805081 (NPC1), and rs13266634 (SLC30A8).

Conclusion
In Filipinos, a trend for the association for several variants was noted, with further observation that several mechanisms may be involved. The results may serve as pilot data for further validation of candidate variants for T2DM pharmacotherapy.
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Article title: Monitoring Progress on Gender Equality using the Sustainable Development Agenda.
Authors: Khanna A, Calpito KJAC and Shrivastava G.
Publication title: Oxford Handbook of Civil Society Organizations and SDGs

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No abstract
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Article title: Abortion and Stigma: Cross-country evidence from five countries in Asia.
Authors: Shrivastava G, Calpito KJAC and Khanna A.
Publication title: Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters Journal

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No abstract
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Article title: Selected Sociodemographic and Psychosocial Variables Related to Childbirth Setting in a Barangay in Rosario, Cavite.
Authors: Karell Jo Angelique C. Calpito, Charmaine M. Cañizares, Venice Ann Kaye R. Celis, Nover Edward P. Duarte, Ma. Alea Razelle S. Gaela, John Robert C. Medina, Jonathan P. Guevarra, Ernesto R. Gregorio, Jr
Publication title: Acta Medica Philippina 49(3): 2015

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Sex: Female
Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan, 2021
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2016

Field of Specialization:
Quantum mechanics
Semiconductor optics
Statistical mechanics
Classical mechanics
Electrodynamics
Condensed Matter Physics

Read more: Dr. Phoebe Nicole G. Perez