His exhausting studies on the epidemiology of cholera, typhoid, dysentery, measles, and diphtheria led to the control of these diseases in the country. Devoted more than 50 years of his life to public health.
Birthdate : 15 January 1894
Died : 18 December 1987
Educational Background:
- Dr.P.H - John Hopkins University 1924
- R.P.H. - John Hopkins University 1923
- M.D. - University of the Philippines 1919
Research Interest:
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Public Health
- Hygiene and Preventive Medicine
- Medical and Public Health Education
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1949 - American Men of Science
- 1949 - Honorary Member - Philippine Public Health Association
- 1952 - Testimonial Award - Manila Medical Society
- 1955 - Distinguished Alumnus - U.P. Medical Alumni Society
- 1955 - Meritorious Service Medal - Philippine National Red Cross
- 1956 - Charter Diplomate in Preventive Medicine and Pbulic Health - Philippine Board of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
- 1956 - Fellowship and Gold Key Award - Philippine Public Health Association
- 1959 - Plaque of Honor - Bureau of Health
- 1959 - Aurora Aragon Quezon Gold Medal of Merit - Philippine National Red Cross
- 1960 - Meritorous Award for National Distinction - Mu Sigma Phi Fraterniy U.P. College of Education
- 1961 - Diploma of Service - Philippine National Red Cross
- 1962 - Diploma of Merit - University of the Philippines
- 1962 - Oustanding Sillimanian Award - Silliman University
- 1963 - Meritorious Service Award - University of the Philippines
- 1967 - Outstanding Leadersip - Manila Medical Society
- 1968 - Citation Diplomna - University of the Philippines ALumni Association
- 1976 - Honorary Fellowship - Epidimiological Society of the Philippines
- 1977 - Plaque of Recognition - National Research Council of the PHilippines
- 1983 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1985 - Proclaimed as National Scientist - - President of the Republic of the Philippines
