Dr. Gisela Padilla-Concepcion is recognized for her significant contributions in the field of marine natural products. With students and co-workers, she led researches that: isolated, purified, identified and characterized marine natural products with anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-tuberculosis, antimalarial, anti- inflammatory and immuno-suppressant properties; developed innovative and inexpensive bioassay methods for platelet inhibition and other bioactivities; and developed targeted drug delivery systems for efficient and effective immunosuppression and anti-cancer treatment. Dr. Padilla- Concepcion has mentored graduate students and research associates and imbued them with the passion to pursue scientific research. She has demonstrated inspiring leadership in the campaign to promote and increase government support for Science and Technology in the country.
Birthdate: 7 November 1954
Educational Background:
- BS Chemistry - University of the Philippines, Diliman - 1975
- MS Biochemistry -University of the Philippines, Manila - 1982
- Ph.D Chemistry - University of the Philippines, Diliman - 1995
Honor and Awards:
- 1975 - NSDB scholar, B.S. Chemistry - University of the Philippines
- 1975 - Cum laude, BS Chemistry - University of the philippines Diliman
- 1976 - Second Place, Chemistry Board Exam - Professional Regulations Commission
- 1995 - Dean Medallion, Most Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate - College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman
- 2000 - Dr. Amando Clemente Award - Philippine Chemistry Congress Manila
- 2002 - Dr. Eusebio Y. Garcia Recognition Award for Molecular Biology & Molecular Patholoqy - National Research Council of the Philippines
- 2003 - Gawad Chanselor, Pinakamahusay na Mananaliksik-Best Researcher Science and Technology) - University of the Philippines Diliman
- 2005 - Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB) Research Award, presented at the 32nd PSBMB Annual Convention,Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
- 2006 - NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 2006 - Gregorio Y.Zara Award for Basic Research (PhiIAAS) -
- 2008 - Academician - National ACademy of Science and Technology
- 2008 - Achievement Award in Chemistry - National Research Council of the Philippines
- 2008 - UPAA Outstanding Award for Science and Technology
- 2009 - Paz and Severino Koh Award in Science - Philippine-Amrican Academy of Science and Engineering
- 2009-2020 - Scientist 3 (2018-2020, 2015-2017, 2012-2014), Scientist 1 (2009-2011) UP Scientific Productivity System
- 2010 - Outstanding Achievement in Science and Technology - Philippine Development Foundation ( Ayala Foundation, USA)
- 2013 - Philippine Federation of Chemical Societies Award for Chemical Research
- 2015 – Fellow - The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)
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2016 - Outstanding Science Administrator Award (Dioscoro L. Umali Medal) - Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
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2020 - Professor Emeritus - University of the Philippines Diliman
