ROSTER OF AWARDEES
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PBS AWARDEES IN 1998
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PBS AWARDEES IN 1997
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PBS AWARDEES IN 1996
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PBS AWARDEES IN 1995
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PBS AWARDEES IN 1994
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Medal of Distinction
DR. LOURDES J. CRUZ, PhD
In recognition of her outstanding research achievements in the field of Conus Toxin Biochemistry which have brought national and international awards and honors to her, to the Society, and to her country.
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Service Award
PROF. VIRGINIA F. ABAYA
For her unselfish and dedicated service to the Society for many years, as member and officer. As chairperson of the PBS Committee on Education, 1986 – 1987, she successfully led the preparation, completion, dissemination of the Syllabus for Basic Biochemistry for Non-Chemistry/Biochemistry majors.
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Award for Biochemical Education
PROF. ADRIA P. JOCANO
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to Biochemical Education in the Philippines. Her clear, systematic, authoritative, and inspiring teaching of Biochemistry has endeared her to many undergraduate and graduate students. Her leadership in the academe has been recognized with her appointment as Dean of the College of Science at the Adamson University.
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PBS AWARDEES IN 1991
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Pioneer Filipino Biochemist
SOLITA F. CAMARA-BESA, MD
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to biochemistry education and research in the Philippines. As faculty of the Department of Biochemistry of the U.P. College of Medicine and as its chairperson for 24 years, she developed innovative teaching strategies in Medical Biochemistry and was instrumental in the establishment of its first graduate course in Biochemistry; As a significant contributor to our knowledge of sodium and potassium content of Philippine foods and dietaries, and the health implications of cholesterol levels in the diet of Filipino; As founding member of the PBS and member of its Board until her retirement in 1980, contributing to the growth and strengthening of the PBS through her constant presence and wise and elegant guidance.
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Pioneer Filipino Biochemist
ADELAIDA BENDAÑA-BROWN, PhD
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to biochemical education and research in the country as Pioneer Filipino Biochemist. A nutritional biochemist, Dra. Brown with her graduate and undergraduate students in UP Diliman made significant contributions to our knowledge of the nutritional composition of various Philippine foods. Countless former students, now professional in various fields, remember Dra. Brown as disciplinarian – and a sincere and warm lady. After 44 year of teaching and research, Dra. Brown retired in 1971 at which time she was chairman of the advisory council of the UP National Science Research Center. Even in her retirement, Dra. Brown does her own research at their Tanay farm and continues to attend participate in PBS activities.
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Pioneer Filipino Biochemist
ANTONIO D. BUSTRILLOS, PhD
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to biochemical education and research in the country as a Pioneer Filipino Biochemist. At the UP campus at Los Baños in the 60s-70s, Dr. Bustrillos was Mr. Biochemistry, personified, handling the general and advance biochemistry courses, advising countless undergraduate and graduate students on their thesis and inspiring some them to go in to Biochemistry themselves. With a background in agricultural chemistry, plant pathology and biochemistry, Dr. Bustrillos’ researches revolved on biochemical and physicochemical qualities of rice, corn, coconut and some legumes, purification, serology and electron microscopy of the pea mosaic and tobacco mosaic viruses. As vice-president of the PBS in 1975-1976 and President in 1967-1977, Dr. AD Bustrillos contributed significantly to the growth and strengthening of the then very young PBS.
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Research Management (Posthumous)
ROGELIO P. DE LEON, PhD
In recognition of his outstanding achievements in research management which transformed the UNILAB Analytical Chemistry laboratory to an effective, efficient and modern one, using the latest state-of-the-art instruments in the development of procedures, biological and chemical assays and testing of different drugs. His high standards of quality, efficient utilization of resources and innovativeness have made an indelible mark in the growth of the local pharmaceutical industry.
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Honorary Membership
DR. BRUCE STONE
For his continuing outstanding contributions to biochemical research and education in the Philippines. In the late 1970’s, Dr. Stone laid the groundwork for the staff development of Filipino chemists/biochemists in Australian universities. This has led to the training and completion of advanced degrees of several UPLB faculty in the field of biochemistry in the past 12 years under Australian University International Development Program (AUIDP) now, IDP. Under this program, biochemistry experts from Australia have come to the Philippines to give lectures and training courses for many PBS members. Dr. Stone has also actively participated in PBS activities as speaker at seminars and the 4th FAOB symposium held in Manila in 1984. Dr. Stone, former Australian Biochemical Society President, continues to contribute to the advancement of biochemistry in the Philippines through his constant support to this staff development and exchange of scientists program.
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Honorary Membership
DR. FRANK VELLA
For his continuing outstanding contributions to biochemical education and research in the Philippines. Dr. Frank Vella, as chairman of the Committee on Education of the International Union of Biochemistry, was instrumental in bringing the Biochemical Education Workshop to Manila 1987. This was participated in by close to a hundred educators majority of whom are PBS members from all over the country. He has since then continued to contribute to the strengthening of biochemical education and research in the country through the distribution of new biochemistry books and manuals to many Philippine colleges and institutions.
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Honorary Membership
DR. IKUZO URITANI
For his continuing outstanding contributions to biochemical research and education in the Philippines. In the late 70’s, Dr. Uritani initiated collaborative research in the field of Postharvest Biochemistry between Japanese and Philippine scientists. Through the JSPS exchange scientist program, many Filipino junior and senior researchers have trained and done investigative work with collaborating scientists in Japan. Through his efforts, various equipment were donated to UPLB and VISCA. Dr. Uritani has also participated in PBS activities as an invited speaker for the 4th FAOB symposium held in Manila and speaker in other seminar.
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PBS AWARDEES IN 1990
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Achievement Award in Biochemical Education and Research
CLARA Y. LIM-SYLIANCO, PhD
In recognition of her significant contributions to education and research in the field of Biochemistry in the country. Her books, syllabi and laboratory manual in biochemistry, her innovative and systemic teaching techniques, her profound dedication as a teacher and complete mastery of her subject matter have made their mark in making "Ma'am" Sylianco the model teacher her students draw inspiration from. Dr. Sylianco's excellence in teaching is only matched by her pioneering and outstanding research on mutagenesis and antimutagenic properties of indigenous materials.
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Achievement Award in Biochemical Education (Posthumous)
ERLINDA G. PARAS, Ed.D.
In recognition of her significant contributions to Biochemical education in the Philippines. Her innovative approach in the teaching of biochemistry, her significant contributions to the updating and upgrading of the biochemistry course contents, her firm and gentle ways as an administrator and teacher and her persevering and conscientious efforts in the effective discharge of her duties and responsibilities, all these won for "Lindus" the respect and admiration of those she touched.
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Service Award
GLORIA P. CORPUZ, MSc
In recognition of her outstanding services to the Society in various capacities as director, secretary, convention chairperson several times over, chairperson and member of different committees, so selflessly rendered.
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Honorary Membership
BALDOMERO M. OLIVERA, JR., PhD
In recognition of his outstanding achievements and pioneering efforts in biochemical research in the exciting fields of DNA Transcription and conotoxins and their application in the elucidation of the function of the nerve cell, and his continued concern and contribution to the development of biochemistry in the Philippines.
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