Dr. Sylianco has done a lot of work on mutagens, antimutagens, and bio-organic mechanisms where she has more than 50 scientific articles, 7 books and 5 monographs to her name. Her books are used as textbooks in college chemistry courses in many schools throughout the country.
For her achievements, Dr. Sylianco received the Gregorio Y. Zara award, 1977; UP Endowment Professorial Chair in Chemistry, 1974-1977; and was Fellow of the Royal Society, 1958.
Birthdate: 18 August 1925
Died: 23 July 2013
Educational Background:
- A.A Pre-Medicine - Silliman University 1947
- B.S.Chemistry - Silliman University 1949
- M.S.Chemistry - University of the Philippines 1953
- Ph.D.Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry - University of Iowa 1957
Research Interests:
- Environmental Mutagens and anti-mutagens
- Biochemical Nutrition
- Chemical Education
- Bioorganic and Mechanisms
- Mutagenicity of Philippines Medicimal Plants anti-mutagenicity oftrilaurin, Trilinolein, etc.
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1980 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1984 - Outstanding Faculty Award - University of the Philippines
- 1985 - CASAA Award of Distinction in Biochemistry
- 1987 - Outstanding Scientist - DOST Region VII
- 1988 - Fullbright Achievement Award in Science
- 1988 - Lingkod Bayani Presidential Award
- 1989 - Distinguished Achievement Award - Federation of Chemical Societies
- 1989 - Achievement Award - Phi Sigma Biological Honor Society Alpha Chi Chapter
- 1989 - Achievement AWard - National Research Council of the Philippines
- 1990 - Achievement Award - Philippine Biochemical Society
- 1990 - Most Outstanding Professional in Chemistry - Philippine Federation of Professional Societies
- 1991 - Andress A. Soriano Award
- 1994 - Proclaimed as National Scientist - President of the Republic of the Philippines
