First Filipino: Dr. Paulo C. Campos

7.27.2006

Dr. Paulo C. Campos

Dr. Paulo C. Campos

1st Filipino to establish the 1st and most recognized Radioisotope laboratory in the Philippines
1st Filipino to establish the 1st research laboratory of the University of the Philippines Medicine Department
Established the Thyroid Clinic at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH)
National Scientist (1989)

QUOTE
“Health program must be uplifted in order to boost medical and health services to the poor.”

DATE OF BIRTH
July 27, 1921

BIRTHPLACE
Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines

USEFUL LINKS

DOST - National Academy of Science and Technology Profile
DLSU Paulo C. Campos Hall
Philippine Science and Technology Portal
Top physician urges Cavite governor to give priority to education, health care

Did you know...

...that President Noynoy Aquino was the first Filipino bachelor to become President of the Republic of the Philippines?
...that Astronomer Armando Lee was the first Filipino Master of Science (MS) degree holder in Astronomy in the Philippines?
...that race driver Marlon Stockinger was the first Filipino-Swiss race winner in the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship?
...that Joy Rojas was the first Filipina to run across 3,107 miles across the United States?
...that boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was the first Filipino sports billionaire?
...that José Rizal was given the label 'First Filipino' by Leon Ma. Guerrero, the first Filipino Ambassador to Germany?

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