SCIENTISTS
CONTRIBUTIONS
Dr. Salcedo has a number of scientific papers cited in
reviews and textbooks of biochemistry, health and
nutrition. He developed “Enriched Rice,” a rice variety
fortified with vitamin B1, which helps prevent beriberi.
He spent most of his lifetime study health factors and
published several articles all in order to shape the nation
in a better social and economic state.
Dr. Juan S. Salcedo, Jr
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Dr. Alfredo C. Santos
Dr. Alfredo C. Santos pioneered studies in the isolation and
elucidation (or identifying the chemical structure) of chemical
components from indigenous Philippine plants. His findings
showed that certain medicinal plants can address various
health problems and symptoms, such as inflammation, high
blood pressure and tuberculosis. He worked hard for the
purpose of finding cheaper natural alternatives as imported
medicine which the country heavily relied on foreign medicinal
technology.
Dr. Fe Del Mundo was a known Filipino pediatrician and is
credited with studies that led to the invention of an improved
incubator and a device to treat jaundice. In her service, she
founded a major children’s hospital and she had once said that
she would rather go home and help the children with the
knowledge that she gained in Harvard. What pushed her to
pursue this career was the death of her older sister from
appendicitis.
Dr. Fe Del Mundo
Dr. Dioscoro L. Umali was a Filipino agriculturalist and National
Scientist of the Philippines awardee, known as "the Father of
Philippine Plant Breeding. He specialized in plant breeding and
he was recognized for his advancement in rice and corn. His
research output and writings paved the way for the launching
of programs of rainfed and upland agriculture, social forestry,
environment conservation and rural poverty.
Dr. Dioscoro L. Umali
Dr. Carmen C. Velasquez was one of the few experts on fish
parasitology. She published a pioneering book titled Digenetic
Trematodes of Philippine Fishes. This book provides a
comprehensive summary of the classification, structure, life
histories and distribution of known digenetic trematodes of
Philippine fishes.
Dr. Carmen C. Velasquez
Dr. Francisco O. Santos
Dr. Santos’s work was predominantly focused on improving
the condition of nutrition and diet in the Philippines this was
because he believed the progress of a country is largely
dependent on the health and well-being of its citizens. One of
Dr. Santos’ most important discoveries was his study on sweet
potatoes, including their shoots and leaves. He found that they
have properties that may combat beriberi, a potentially lifethreatening condition caused by vitamin-B deficiency
Dr. Castillo found out in her research that Filipino farmers are
not resistant to new technologies. She also claimed that the
Filipino extended family system is a constant source of moral
support and solidarity. Her work has been a voice for the
underprivileged and underrepresented rungs of society,
helping people who would have otherwise stayed trapped in
the cycles of poverty that plague much of Philippine society.
Dr. Gelia T. Castillo
Dr. Ramon Barba is a well-known Filipino scientist, especially to
agriculturally involved individuals in the Philippines for
contributing towards advancements in the mango industry.He
developed a process that caused the flowering and fruiting of
mango trees three times a year, instead on once a year, so
dramatically improving yields. His inspiration to study in this
field came from his grandfather, Juan Cabanas, who was then
an official of the Bureau of Plants and Industry.
Dr. Ramon C. Barba
Dr. Clara was a Filipino chemist who was granted the title of
National Scientist of the Philippines in 1994Her books are used
as textbooks in college chemistry courses in many schools
throughout the country. She was a chemist dedicated to
education.
Dr. Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco
Dr. Clare R. Baltazar
Dr. Clare Baltazar is recognized for her
contributions on the research on Philippine
insects. Her discovery of the Philippine-endemic
Hymenoptera species is important for biological
insect control applications. Dr. Baltazar is well
renowned here and out of the country. She
accepted the Rizal Pro Patria Award in
Entomology in 1980.