Ernesto O. Domingo | |
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 Domingo on a 2022 stamp of the Philippines | |
| 2nd Chancellor of University of the Philippines Manila | |
| In office 1987–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Conrado Ll. Lorenzo, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Perla Santos-Ocampo |
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| Born | (1930-06-28)June 28, 1930 (age 95) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| 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 Philippines and professor emeritus at theUniversity of the Philippines College of Medicine atUP Manila.[1] He was born in Malabon City. 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 illnesses and decreased healthcare expenditures by identifying the preventive approach to liver cancer.[1]
Domingto taught at UP Manila for 34 years, starting as an assistant professor and eventually becoming a full professor. He has fought for the 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 Award for his work.[2][3]
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