• Birthplace : Philipppines
• Birth Date :

• College : University of the Philippines, Diliman (1962)
• Course : Chemistry
• Post Graduate (Masteral) : Biochemistry, University of Iowa (1966)
• Post Graduate (Doctorate) : Biochemistry, University of Iowa (1968)

• Conducted research on the biochemistry of toxic peptides from the venom of fish-hunting Conus marine snails
• Studied the role of conotoxins as tools for examining the activity of the human brain
• Worked as professor and chair of the UP Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Established the Rural Livelihood Incubator which aims to provide jobs and livelihood opportunities to people

1. 2006 - National Scientist Award
2. 1986 - Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service Award (Biochemistry)
3. 1982 - National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Achievement Award in Chemistry
4. 1981 - Outstanding Young Scientist Award from the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

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