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grun
Mar 15, 2007, 10:18 PM
from http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~waymire/MatherMattersBody.html

5.2) Harvard Foundation Annual Science Conference Luncheon Fri. (3/16), 12PM @ Pfoho's Hastings Room

"...On March 16th, 2007 The Harvard Foundation will honor noted biologist Dr. Baldomero Olivera, Distinguished Professor of Biology at the University of Utah, for his contributions to the study of the molecular mechanisms that underlie nervous system function. Dr. Olivera, who was nominated by members of our Faculty/Student Advisory Committee, is well known for his groundbreaking research with the neurotoxins produced by venomous cone snails, Conus, found in the tropical waters of the Philippines.

In 2006 the Harvard Foundation's annual science conference was renamed the "Annual Albert Einstein Science Conference: Advancing Minorities and Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics." The new title commemorates the work of Albert Einstein, who lectured in science at black colleges following his immigration to the United States, and who spoke out against racism and anti-Semitism. While this conference is open to students of all backgrounds, the African-American students from the black student organizations, and Jewish students from Harvard Hillel come together as traditional co-sponsors for this annual program. Additionally, this year the Harvard Philippine Forum and the Harvard Undergraduate Biological Sciences Society have been invited to speak at the honorary luncheon.

Please join us at the annual Albert Einstein Science Conference reception and luncheon, in Pforzheimer...."

math_techie
Mar 15, 2007, 11:19 PM
He graduated in 1960 and was a Summa Cum Laude in BS Biology I think.

mara_mallari
Mar 16, 2007, 11:54 AM
I saw this news at Magandang Umaga Pilipinas early this morning. Galing talaga ng Pinoy!

Caloy_O
Mar 16, 2007, 03:30 PM
I saw this news at Magandang Umaga Pilipinas early this morning. Galing talaga ng Pinoy!
siguro nga kung pang "UP material" ka.

Caloy_O
Mar 16, 2007, 03:33 PM
Biographical Sketch: Baldomero M. Olivera, Ph.D.


1996 Stetten Lecture

From his unconventional beginnings in an unequipped lab in the Philippine, Dr. Baldomero M. Olivera has risen to become one of the leaders of the fast-growing field of neuropharmacology. Using a unique peptide source--venomous marine snails--Dr. Olivera and his coworkers have identified and characterized several dozen neurotoxins that target specific ion channels in the central nervous system. These peptide toxins are now widely used in neuroscience research. One peptide enabled identification of voltage-gated calcium channel subtypes, a major contribution to the field.

Dr. Olivera's primary interest is in the molecular mechanisms underlying nervous system function. His work has lead to the development of a drug, now in clinical trails, that appears to be more effective against chronic pain than morphine. Knowledge provided by his basic research studies may also shed light on conditions, such as schizophrenia and epilepsy, that involve the function of receptors and ion channels in the nervous system.

His earlier research includes the characterization of E. coli DNA ligase and of pyridine nucleotide cycles.

Dr. Olivera is the Distinguished Professor of Biology at the University of Utah, where he has been on the faculty since 1970. He earned a B.S. in chemistry from the University of the Philippines, a Ph.D. in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology with Dr. Norman Davidson, and did postdoctoral work at Stanford University with Dr. I. Robert Lehman.

Beginning with his selection as a Fulbright Scholar in 1961, Dr. Olivera has continued to receive honors and awards and has served on several editorial boards.

Dr. Olivera has been an NIGMS grantee since 1979.



http://www.nigms.nih.gov/News/Meetings/Stetten/olivera.htm

Caloy_O
Mar 16, 2007, 03:35 PM
http://www.biology.utah.edu/faculty2.php?inum=7

Caloy_O
Mar 16, 2007, 03:37 PM
Dr. Olivera graduated valedictorian of the UP Class of 1960 with a BS degree in
chemistry, summa cum laude. He received a Fullbright scholarship in 1961 and obtained
a PhD in chemistry at the California Institute of Technology with Dr. Norman Davidson.
He did postdoctoral work at the Stanford University School of Medicine with Dr. Robert
Lehman. Dr. Olivera has received numerous honors and awards for his work. In 2004, he
was chosen the Most Distinguished Alumnus of the California Institute of Technology. In
2006, he was named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor and was elected
member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, USA.

Caloy_O
Mar 16, 2007, 03:41 PM
http://www.bioscience.utah.edu/mb/mbFaculty/olivera/olivera.html

baby_phat18
Mar 16, 2007, 04:02 PM
He graduated in 1960 and was a Summa Cum Laude in BS Biology I think.

Right, den he took his PhD from the California Institute of Technology (1966) in Chemistry.

Galing!

omi
Mar 17, 2007, 12:26 PM
dr. olivera was featured in 1 of the national geographic channel's shows for his work on conotoxins. he is currenly collaborating w/ national scientist and up-msi professor dr. lourdes cruz.

bleep01
Mar 17, 2007, 07:35 PM
Kudos Dr. Olivera! You made the Filipino proud once again. :lol:

pau2xxx
Mar 19, 2007, 08:15 AM
Isa ito sa mga ikinakainis ko sa media dito sa atin di nabibigyang halaga ang mga kagaya nila puro boxing o kaya naman billiards.

i_am_belisarius
Mar 19, 2007, 08:27 AM
How many Nobel Prize winners make the cover of time? They just come and go whereas ugly ordinary people make Time Person of the Year because of Youtube. Lighten up. It's really like that. Sige ka, matulad ka sa mga engot sa LAFI.