Stem cell research has been the rise to fame and downfall of a famous Korean scientist a few years ago. It rocked the ROK and the world. In the Philippines, stem cell research are almost unheard of in the common people except a biology class and medical sciences. This recent article in Inquirer gave me a glimpse on where the stem cell concept/research is in the Philippines.
It also talks about a Fil-Am jack-of-all-trades (brainy and cutting-edge biotechnology realm, that is) who is a Physician (oncologist), chemist, Lawyer, molecular biologist etc. I'm not sure which description would really bring the ultimate Wow or what?. Individually, these "descriptions" would be impressive enough but to roll them into one person, that is something. Now, wouldn't you say some people are more than blessed with their brains, hmm. On the note though, one thing that should be added to that list is "cancer survivor." I believe it would be the most meaningful one, in my own humble opinion. Let me put a name to that list now, and it would be Dr. Samuel D. Bernal of The Medical City in Pasig. It would be interesting to meet him, I think. I do have great respect for oncologists and molecular biologists. ;)
A series on Stem Cell Concept in the Philippines was written by Ma. Ceres P. Doyo.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
When this thing picks up speed, I bet the whole "religion-concerned country" will have their say.
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