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Dr. Eduardo A. Padlan is recognized for his outstanding contributions and accomplishments in Biophysics, specifically the elucidation of the 3-D structure of hemoglobin and antibodies in relation to their evolution and function. His most recent work on " humanized antibodies " has potential applications in the treatment of various diseases including cancer. He has fourteen granted and pending patents on various aspects and uses of antibodies. Dr. Padlan has contributed to the strengthening of S & T in our country in the fields of molecular biology and immunology through the training of researches and teaching several universities during his regular visits to the country.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • John Hopkins University, Ph.D. Biophysics, 1968
  • John Hopkins University, MS Computer Science, 1984
  • University of the Philippines, BS Physics, 1960

Field of Specialization:

Biomedical Science

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

Sex: Male

Education:

  • University of the Philippines, B.Agr, 1918
  • University of Illinois, A.B., 1921

Field of Specialization:

Natural and Artificial Engineering Systems , Computer Science, Computational Intelligence Techniques

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines at Los Ba?os , College, Laguna, B.S.A. major in Agricultural Economics, 1976
  • Kansas State University , USA , M.S. Agricultural Economics, 1978
  • Kansas State University, USA , Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, 1983

Field of Specialization:

Agricultural Economics

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, 4031 Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Biology (Program in Ecology), 1984
  • University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, 4031 Laguna, Master of Science in Forestry (Major in Social Forestry), 1992
  • University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (Rural Resource Assessment and Environmental Analysis), 1995

Field of Specialization:

Environmental Science, Ecology, Agricultural Science, Geoscience, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Analysis, Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Waste Management, Science Education, Geography, Sustainable Development, Higher Education, Social Forestry