Dr. Edward H.M. Wang was recognized for his significant contributions as a researcher, clinician, mentor, and scientist, specifically, for his extensive research in musculoskeletal tumor in the Philippines and for establishing that life-saving treatment and limb saving are possible in a state-subsidized government hospital for bone and tissue cancers of the limbs. His excellent collection of data of about 3000 cases on the musculoskeletal tumor patients at the Philippine General Hospital of the University of the Philippines Manila resulted in better patient service and allowed for further study and understanding of these conditions. This has served as the backbone of many research studies in terms of demographics, treatment results, and survival rates. He spearheaded the establishment of a multidisciplinary unit known as the UP-MuST Unit (University of the Philippines Musculoskeletal Tumor Unit) for optimum medical management, including medical and pediatric oncology, pathology, radiation oncology which serves as model for others to emulate locally and internationally. Dr. Wang and his team have directed their scientific work to optimizing treatment for the Filipino patient, addressing different concerns and situations unique to the Philippines.
Birthdate: 3 August 1958
Educational Background:
- B.S.Biology - U.P. Diliman - 1979
- M.D. - U.P. Manila - 1983
- Registrarship - U of Glasgow - 1990
- Fellowship - U of Toronto - 1993
- M.Sc. (epi) - U.P. Manila - 2000
Honors and Award received:
- 1997 - Outstanding Researcher - UP Medical Alumni Society
- 1997 - 1st place Inventors & Innovators Fair - UP National Institute for Health
- 1997 - Philippine Medical Association Abbot Research Award “Limb Salvage Surgery – Philippine Experience”
- 1997 - Philippine Medical Association Abbot Research Award “Osteogenic Sarcoma at the Philippine General Hospital: A Cohort Study with Analysis of Prognostic Factors and Initial Survival Analysis”
- 1997 - TOYS (TEN OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTISTS) Award - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1998 - TOYM (THE OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN) Award - Jaycees
- 1998 - Gerry Roxas Foundation Medal (TOYM)
- 1998 - Western Pacific Orthopaedic Assn Young Traveling Fellow - Fukuoka Japan
- 2002 - Outstanding Health Research Award (OHRA) - Philippine Council for Health and Research
- 2003 - International Publication Award - University of the PHilippines System
- 2003 - Outstanding Research Paper - UP College of Medicine
- 2006 - Most Outstanding Researcher Award - Philippine Society of Oncology, Inc.
- 2007 - Xavier-Kuangchi Exemplary Alumnus Award - Xavier School
- 2007 - Lifetime Achievement Award in Medicine - National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
- 2008 - International Publication Award - University of the Philippines System
- 2008 – 50 Men & Women of Science - Department of Science and Technology
- 2008 - The Outstanding Filipino Physician - Jaycess International
- 2008 - National Book Award (Category of Medicine) - National Book Development Board
- 2009 - Prizes for Scientific Work, Publications & Presentations
- 2009 - Who’s Who in Medicine and Health Care 7th Edition
- 2009 - Outstanding Book Award - National Academy of SCience and Technology
- 2010 – International Health Professional of the Year - International Biographical Center
- 2010 – UP Scientific Productivity Award (University Scientist 1) - University of PHilippines System
- 2012 - Best Poster Award (Pediatric Sarcoma Category) - 9th Asia Pacific Muscoloskeletal Tumor Society Meeting
- 2013 – UP Scientific Productivity Award (University Scientist 3) - University of PHilippines System
- 2013 - Internation Publication Award - Universitity of the Philippines System
- 2015 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology