Dr. Dayrit has contributed immensely to the fields of cardiology, pharmacology, health sciences and medical eduction.His researches include the effects of dynamic exercise on the ECG of cardiac patients, the sodium and potassium levels in the heart of Filipinos, control of various infections diseases, and the medicinal and health values of coconut oil.
Birthdate: 31 May 1919
Died: 06 October 2007
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1983 - First Daniel de la Paz Memorial Lecturer, College of Medicine, U.P.
- 1984 - Most Outstanding Award of the Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity of the UP College of Medicine
- 1985 - Professional Achievement Award in Medicine of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA)
- 1985 - Distinguished Teacher Award of thp Philippine Heart Association
- 1985 - Philippine College of Physicians Keynote Speaker