In recognition of her pioneering and outstanding scientific achievements in virology and Immunology, including new knowledge that has been applied in medical practice,and for international standing as scientists,sharing here expertise with the World Health Organization and the health institutions of other countries. as one of the earliest pioneers in Philippine virology and immunology,she liberally opens her storehouse of knowledge to all. Her fruitful labors have brougth improvements in policy, management of severe cases of viral infections as well as their prevention and control.
Birthdate: 24 March 1933
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. - Yale University School Of Medicine - 1969
- M. Philosophy - Yale University School Of Medicine - 1968
- CPH - University of the Philippines - 1956
- BSH - University of the Philippines - 1954
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1969 - Rockefellet Foundation Scholarship at Yale University
- Outstanding Professional Achievement Award in Public Health
- Gregorio Y. Zara Award for Applied Research
- Most Outstanding Alumnus for BSPH
- 1986 - Outstanding Researcher
- 1985 - UP Diamond Jubillee Professor of Microbiology
- 1990 - Sabbatical at Yale University School of Medicine
- 1996 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology