Filipino scientist, schooled at Harvard, dedicates professional career to home institution
In a significant move for the Visayas State University (VSU) and the Filipino scientific community, Dr. EA Tulin-Escueta, a renowned scientist with a post-doctoral fellowship from the prestigious Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Harvard Medical School, has joined the faculty of the Department of Biotechnology at VSU.
Dr. Tulin-Escueta's journey began at VSU, where she graduated magna cum laude and valedictorian in Chemistry. She then pursued her Master of Science (MS) and PhD degrees in Agricultural Sciences (specializing in Biological Chemistry) at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), Japan.
At Harvard, Dr. Tulin-Escueta advanced her expertise in Glycoscience and Immunology, working on the development of anti-glycan monoclonal antibodies for studying brain function, blood group antigens, and cancer. This research, considered a "pivotal point" for VSU, is expected to significantly enrich both research and teaching in biotechnology as the university prepares to open its College of Medicine.
Dr. Tulin-Escueta's work at Harvard has therapeutic and diagnostic applications that can advance biomedical research at VSU and the Philippines. Her return to the Philippines is seen as a bridge between the country and the international scientific community, with a goal to mentor young minds and develop a rich science culture in the Eastern Visayas region.
Dr. Tulin-Escueta's parents, both respected scientists, have been a source of inspiration. Her mother, Dr. Anabella Tulin, is a VSU professor emeritus and respected soil scientist, while her father, Dr. Edgardo Tulin, is a multi-awarded scientist and former VSU president.
Looking ahead, Dr. Tulin-Escueta plans to create a lab to address local health challenges through sustainable biotechnology and to mentor young minds, fostering scientific development in her home region. Her vision is to establish her own laboratory focused on sustainable solutions for local health challenges and to contribute significantly to the scientific community in the Philippines.
With Dr. Tulin-Escueta's return, VSU is poised to make significant strides in biotechnology research and healthcare education, providing a promising future for scientific development in the Eastern Visayas region and the Philippines as a whole.
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- Dr. EA Tulin-Escueta's return to the Philippines signifies a connection between the country's scientific community and international counterparts.
- The government's support for the Visayas State University (VSU) has played a crucial role in fostering education and self-development, specifically in the fields of biotechnology, medicine, and science.
- The work of Dr. Tulin-Escueta, focusing on local health challenges and sustainable biotechnology, contributes to the advancement of health and wellness in the Eastern Visayas region.
- Dr. Tulin-Escueta's vision, centered on her own laboratory and sustainable solutions for local health conditions, aims to make a substantial impact on the cultural and scientific landscape of the Philippines.
