Dr. Ramirez is recognized for her researches in biochemical genetics and cytogenetics. She has been working on the genetic systems controlling the makapuno endosperm of coconut; the genetics of chemical resistance factors against Cercospora kex leaf spot; and the cytogenetics of the hybrids of rice with related wild species.
Dr.Ramirez was holder of the SEARCA Professorial Chair for Genetics (1974-76), and recipient of the Gregorio Y. Zara award in basic research (1976), Rizal Pro Patria award for outstanding achievement in science (biochemical genetics) (1981), and UP Professorial achievement award in agriculture (1985).
Birthdate: 20 September 1931
Educational Background:
- BS Agriculture (Magna cum laude) - University of the Philippines Los Baños 1956
- M. Sc. Cytogenetics - University of Minnesota 1958
- Ph.D. Biochemical Genetics - Purdue University 1963
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1956-Joaquin J. Gonzales Gold Medal for Outstanding Graduate in Agriculture - UP College of Agriculture & Mr. Joaquin J. Gonzales
- 1956-Phi Sigma Biological Society Outstanding Undergraduate Award - Phi Sigma Biological Society Alpha Chi Chapter
- 1956-U.P. President's Pin for Honor Graduates - University of the Philippines
- 1956-Most Outstanding Agronomy Student Award - UP College of Agriculture
- 1976-CSSP Achievement Award in Teaching, Crop Science Society of the Philippines (CSSP)
- 1976-Gregorio Y. Zara Award in Basic Research - Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PhilAAS)
- 1977-Distinguished Alumna Award for Scientific Journalism - UPLB College of Agriculture Alumni Association
- 1981-Rizal Pro Patria Award for Outstanding Achievements in Science (Plant Genetic) - President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Republic of the Philippines
- 1982-CSSP Honorary Fellow Award - Crop Science Society of the Philippines
- 1982-G.O. Ocfemia Memorial Lecture Award - Philippine Society of Microbiology
- 1983-First Maryang Maya Achievement Award in Science - Sigma Delta Phi Sorority Alumnae Association, University of the Philippines,
- 1984-CSSP Achievement Award in Research - Crop Science Society of the Philippines,
- 1984-Outstanding Women of Calamba, Laguna, - Maria Clara Jaycees of Calamba
- 1985-UP Professional Achievement Award in Agriculture - UP Alumni Association
- 1987-Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1996-Outstanding Teacher (Biological Sciences) - University of the Philippines Los Baños
- 1996-utf8mb4_general_ci Award - Philippine Society for the Advancement of Genetics (PhilSAGEN)
- 1998-Proclaimed as National Scientist - President of the Republic of the Philippines
- 1997-utf8mb4_general_ci Award - International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Mexico
- 1998-utf8mb4_general_ci Award - Institute of Plant Breeding UPLB College of Agriculture
- 1999-Outstanding Scientific Paper Award (w/ A.C. dela Viña, L. M. Engle & A.C.A. Mendoza), NAST,Philippines,
- 2000-utf8mb4_general_ci Award - CIMMYT- Wheat Program, Mexico,
- 2002-Outstanding Achievement Award - Laguna Institute, Class ’52 on its 50th Anniversary,
- 2004-utf8mb4_general_ci Award (as Member of Outstanding Research Team) - College of Agriculture UPLB
- 2005-utf8mb4_general_ci Award for Outstanding Achievement - Laguna College of Business & Arts on its 75th Anniversary
- 2005-utf8mb4_general_ci Award for Outstanding Achievement - City Government of Calamba
- 2008-University of the Philippines Centennial Award as National Scientist - UP System
- 2009-Life Achievement Award - Phi Kappa Phi
