Dr. Marita V.T. Reyes is recognized for important contributions in genetics and biochemistry. She was the Chancellor of UP Manila from Nov. 1, 2002 - Oct. 31, 2005. Beyond genetics and biochemistry, our former chancellor has stretched her wings to educate many of us in health care ethics, collective bargaining and radioisotope techniques, culminating in her dedicated stand on reproductive health and gender responsiveness thru the REPROCEN. She was the progenitor of newborn biochemical screening which she established in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of UPM College of Medicine. Dr. Reyes major turning point in her career is her very active involvement in ethics board committees. She was a major contributor to National Ethical Guidelines for Health Research published by PNHRS (2006). She is now heading the Philippine Research Ethics Board, Philippine National Health Research System and also the chair of DOST-PCHRD National Ethics Committee.

Sex: Female

Education:

    • University of the Philippines Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City, Associate in Arts (with honors), 1959 Ap
    • University of the Philippines Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City, Bachelor in Arts -Medicine (cum laude), 1962 Ap
    • University of the Philippines Manila, 547 Pedro Gil St. Ermita, Manila, Doctor of Medicine, 1964 Ap

Field of Specialization:

Biochemistry, Medicine, Bioethics

Researches:

    • Reyes, M.V.T., (1998-1999) Towards the development of a National Policy on human cloning
    • The Journal of Reproductive Health, Rights and Ethics Volume 4-5
    • Reyes, M.V.T., (1999) Research priority areas and type of research needed in the National Capital Region, 1999-2004
    • PCHRD-DOST
    • Reyes, M. V.T., (2006 S) National ethical guidelines for health research
    • Philippine National Health Research System
    • Reyes, M.V.T., (1999 Jl 22-23) Biotechnology in health and medicine
    • Proceedings, Seminar on Understanding and Appreciating Biotechnology
    • Reyes, M.V.T., (2006 Ja-Je) Public Policy
    • Trade and Health, Labor Migration Volume 10, No. 1
    • Reyes, M. V.T., (2006) Proceedings of a policy dialogue
    • Rights of Conscience Act of 2006, Center for Integrative and Development Studies
    • Reyes, M.V.T., (2006 S) Gene Talk 2
    • Flora Pascasio MD Research Foundation
    • Reyes, M. V.T., (2005) Guide for Guidance Counselors and High School Teachers: Adolescent reproductive health modules on: Physical changes, reproductive health
    • ReproCen, Supported by Ford
    • Reyes, M.V.T., de Castro, L., Perez, E., Tomas, C., (2002) Teaching modules in medical ethics
    • ReproCen (supported by Ford Foundation)
    • Reyes, M.V.T., Lee, L., Tanega, A., (2001 Jl) Gene Talk:
    • Proceedings of the Flora Pascasio MD Postgraduate Courses in Genetics
    • Reyes, M.V.T., Tojos, L., Ho, L., (1998 Ap) Handbook on domestic violence
    • Reyes, M. V.T., (1998) Setting the S & T priorities in the National Capital Region
    • PCHRD
    • Reyes, M.V.T., Sanchez, F.S., Reyes, A.L.T., Tantengco, A.T., Cuyegkeng, E.L., (1997) Towards an innovative medical currriculum, A guide for Philippine Medical Schools
    • APMC
    • Reyes, M.V.T., Nocon, V.G., (1985) Experimental Biochemistry: Basic concepts and selected techniques
    • University of the Philippines College of Medicine
    • Reyes, M.V.T., Pascasio, F., Briones, T., Tantengco, A., Garcia, F.P., (1984) Applied human genetics
    • APMC, Manila, Philippines
    • Reyes, M.V.T., Mendoza, E., Cruz, L.J., (1984) Proceedings of the Fourth FAOB Symposium
    • Manila, Philippines

Awards:

    • Florante I. Albano Chair for Professor of Biochemistry, , 1997-2000
    • Distinguished Service Award, DOST-PCASTRD, 20th Anniversary Celebration, 2007 D 12
    • Golden Anniversary Class Leadership Award , UP High Class 56, 2006 F 25
    • Centennial Award for Medical Education, University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM) Centennial Celebration, 2006 N 22
    • Professional Award in Medicine, UP Manila Alumni Association, 2005 O 21
    • Gloria T. Aragon Centennial Award for Most Illustrious Faculty of the College of Medicine, UPCM, 2005 O 21
    • NRCP Achievement Award in Medicine, National Research Council of the Philippines, 2005 Mr 5
    • Outstanding Alumna in Medical Education, UP Medical Alumni Society, 2002 D
    • One of the Outstanding Women in Health Science , National Academy of Science and Technology, 1999
    • Florante I. Albano Chair for Professor of Biochemistry, UPCM, 1997 Je
    • Eusebio Garcia Professorial Chair in Biochemistry , UPCM, 1995 Je
    • Outstanding Awardee in Education, Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 1995 D 8
    • UP Investment Portfolio Professorial Chair in Biochemistry 1, UP College of Medicine, 1994 Je
    • Outstanding Basic Science Teacher , St. Louis-UPMASA, 1994 Je 13
    • UPMASA Professorial Chair in Biochemistry, UP College of Medicine (UPCM), 1993 Je
    • Eusebio Garcia Professorial Chair in Biochemistry, UPCM, 1986 Je
    • UP- University of UNEA Professorial Chair in Biochemistry , UPCM, 1982 Je