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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
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Dr. Camara-Besa is a medical educator and researcher. She has worked on the sodium and potassium content of Philippine food and established standards useful in the preparation of diets. Her series of eight papers on cholesterol levels in relation to diets of various segments of the Filipino population which are very important epidemiological basic data on the Filipino give an idea of the importance of fats and cholesterol in the epidemiology of atherosclerosis among Filipinos. Some of Dr. Camara-Besa's researches were award winning. She was a Barbour Scholar, University of Michigan from 1939-1940 and is a member of various honorary and learned societies.
Sex: Female
Education:
- University of the Philippines, Manila, M. D., 1938
- University of Michigan, USA, M. S., 1940
Field of Specialization:
Medical Sciences, Biochemistry, Nutrition
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Dr. Drexel H. Camacho is recognized for his significant contributions in the utilization of organometallics in catalysis which afforded novel methods that are high yielding, environmentally friendly and atom economical in synthesizing biologically important compounds, difficult to prepare macromolecules and unique conjugated systems. The innovative macrocylic organometallic compounds he designed have found application as catalysts that can tolerate industrial conditions in preparing polymers with novel properties. His contribution in the semiconductor industry paved the way of an optimized process conditions, improved product yields, and better quality through understanding of polymer chemistry allowing the development of next generation materials and processes that are economical to the semiconductor manufacturing in the Philippines.
Sex: Male
Education:
- Philippine Normal University, Manila, B.S. Chemistry for Teachers (Magna cum laude), 1992
- De La Salle University, Manila, MS in Chemistry, 1997
- Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, Ph.D. in Chemistry, 1997
- University of California, Irvine, Postdoctoral, 2002
Field of Specialization:
Chemistry, Organic synthesis, Semiconductor industry
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Sex: Male
Education:
- University of the Philippines, Manila, M. D., 1944
- University of Michigan, USA, M. S., 1948
Field of Specialization:
Medical Research
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Sex: Female
Education:
- Tokyo University of Agriculture, Tokyo, Japan, Ph.D. in Agricultural Chemistry/Major: Chemical Ecology, 1997
- University of the Philippines at Los Banos, College, Laguna, Philippines, M.S. Agricultural Chemistry/Major Organic Chemistry, 1983
- Silliman University, Dumaguete City, B.S. Chemistry, cum laude, 1974
Field of Specialization:
Agricultural Chemistry