In recognition of her technical expertise and leadership at Johnson & Johnson where she led in the development of successful drug products for anemia, chronic renal failure, cancer chemotherapy, AIDS, and autologous donation for perisurgery.
After taking early retirement from Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Villalobos has dedicated her resources and knowledge in helping various universities in the Philippines, in particular Central Mindanao University, which she assisted in developing research programs on its indigenous plants for use as alternative food sources, medicinal plants, and biopesticides. She led in the development of a natural fungicide for vegetables called TazSCure. She has generously shared her knowledge and resources with a wide range of people, from faculty and students to farmers’ groups. Dr. Villalobos is a true example of a talented and generous Filipino scientist.
Birthdate: 6 August 1954
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. Chemistry - University of Cincinnati - 1990
- M.S. Biochemistry - University of the Philippines 1981
- B.S. Chemistry - University of San Agustin - 1976
Research Interest:
- Drug Discovery and Drug Development from Lab to Market including biosimilars
- Biologicals and Vaccines
- Biodiversity and chemical wonders of mountain ecosystem
- Natural products with harvest for the people and for crafting policy guidelines
Honors and Awards Received:
- 2019 - Balik Scientist Program - DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
- 2019 - Best Paper Award - Science Research Consortium Region X
- 2018 - Best Paper Award - DOST-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development
- 2017 - Balik Scientist Program - DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
- 2016 - University of San Agustin Outstanding Alumni
- 2015 - Balik Scientist Program - DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Enerygy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development