Renowned Filipino leprologist and researcher. Dr. Rodriguez devoted 53 years to the control of leprosy in the country. As one of the very few pioneers in the early fight against leprosy all over the world, he proposed a control program which was not only adopted in the Philippines but in other Asian countries as well.
Birthdate: 01 December 1896
Died: February 27, 1982
Educational Background:
- M.D. - University of the Philippines Manila 1920
- C.P.H - John Hopkins University 1932
- M.P.H - Postgraduate School of Public Health 1948
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1952 - Citation for outstanding contribution in dermatology, Golden Jubilee - Manila Medical Society
- 1953 - Most distinguished alumnus - University of the Philippines
- 1953 - Knight Order of Hospital liers of the Holy St. Sepulchre in Jerusalem
- 1954 - Orden de Sanidad - Categoria de Encomienda con Placa Spain\
- 1955 - Gold Star award as "Man of Science" - President Ramon Magsaysay
- 1960 - Certificate of Distinction for exemplary leadership in leprosy research and control - Mu Sigma Phi Fraternity, University of the Philippines
- 1979 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
