Ernesto Domingo
Ernesto O. Domingo | |
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![]() Domingo on a 2022 stamp of the Philippines | |
2nd Chancellor ofUniversity of the Philippines Manila | |
In office 1987–1993 | |
Preceded by | Conrado Ll. Lorenzo, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Perla Santos-Ocampo |
Personal details | |
Born | Malabon,Philippine Islands | June 28, 1930
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | People's Reform Party |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines Manila |
Occupation | Doctor and Educator |
Awards | National Scientist of the Philippines,Ramon Magsaysay Award |
Ernesto O. Domingo(born June 28, 1930) is aNational Scientist of the Philippinesand professor emeritus at theUniversity of the Philippines College of MedicineatUP Manila.[1]Dr. Domingo is a specialist in hepatology and gastroenterology. He organized the UPM Liver Study Group and undertook important investigations of viral hepatitis and liver disease, establishing a causal link between chronic hepatitis-B and liver cancer. His study has saved millions of individuals from life-threatening illness and decreased health care expenditures by identifying the preventive approach to liver cancer.[1]
He has fought for hepatitis vaccine to be made mandatory and available to all, as he is worried about the poor's access to health care. He has also successfully advocated for a bill that provides annual fiscal assistance for neonatal hepatitis immunization by working closely with politicians.[1]He has received the 2013Ramon Magsaysay Awardfor his work.[2][3]
References[edit]
- ^abc"Ernesto Domingo, MD: The Newest National Scientist is a Liver Specialist and Medical Educator".National Academy of Science and Technology, The Philippines. February 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 20 March 2014.Retrieved23 March2014.
- ^Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation."Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation – Awardees".Rmaf.org.ph. Archived fromthe originalon 2016-11-09.Retrieved2014-03-23.
- ^DJ Yap (2013-08-28)."Magsaysay Awardee Domingo: Medicine is caring, not just curing illness".Inquirer News.Retrieved2014-03-23.