Famous Filipino Scientists and Inventors

Ernesto Domingo acknowledged of his outstanding achievements in the research of the nature of schitosome granulocytic and its function in hepatosplenic disease; the epidemiology and control of Hepatitis B in the Philippines; and the clinical behavior and care of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Filipinos or Pathophysiology.

Dr. Conrado Dayrit, a medical practitioner, researcher, instructor in clinical pharmacology and cardiology were born on May 31, 1919. Dr. Dayrit has authored/co-authored more than 70 scientific articles published here and overseas. He also edited and chaired the First and Second Edition of Drug Index, 1965, 1967, and the First Edition of the Philippine Formulate, 1978.

Mercedes Concepcion was recognized for her contributions in the field of population research and policy, were born on June 10, 1928. She pioneered the research and continuing work on Philippine as well as the Southeast Asian Demographic processes is acknowledged globally. She studied the population growth in the Philippines which has been an important input in the improvement, monitoring and evaluation of the national population policy and program.

Veronica Chan who was born on March 24, 1933 was recognize because of her pioneering and great scientific accomplishments in Virology and Immunology. Being one of the Earliest pioneers in Philippine virology and immunology, she munificently opens her storehouse of cognition to all. Her research includes the fresh knowledge that has been implement in medical practice, and for global status as scientist, sharing her expertness with the World Health Organization and the health institutions of the countries. Chan bountiful efforts have brought improvements in policy, administration of severe cases of viral infections as well as their prevention and manipulation.