Dr. Emerenciana Duran is recognized for her contributions in radiation biology, biophysics, and health physics (environmental radioactivity). Her research finds applications in studies on radiation sickness, radiation doses that Filipinos receive, and in determining levels and sources of radioactivity in the Philippine environment.
Sex: Female
Education
- College of the Holy Spirit, Manila, B.S. Chemistry, 1968
- University of Rochester, New York, U.S.A, M.S. Radiation Biology, 1979
- University of Rochester, New York, U.S.A., Ph.D. in Biophysics, 1982
Field of Specialization
Biophysics
Researchers
Duran, E.B., De Vera, C.M., Garcia, T.Y., De la Cruz, F.M., Esguera, L.V., Castañeda, S.S., (1992) Natural radioactive on volcanic ash from Mt. Pinatubo eruption
Philippine Nuclear Journal Volume 9
Garcia, T.Y., Duran, E.B., de Vera, C.M., de la Cruz, F., et al., (1991) Ambient gamma radiation measurements within PNRI grounds
The Nucleus
Palad, L.H., Duran, E.B., Murcia, M., (1989) External radiation measurements using thermoluminescent dosimeters
The Nucleus
Moriones, C.R., Duran, E.B., De la Cruz, F., (1989) Primordial radionuclides in soil and their contributions to absorbed dose rate in air
The Nucleus
Garcia, T.Y., Duran, E.B., Enriquez, S.O., (1989) Tritium monitoring in the immediate vicinity of the nuclear research reactor
Philippine Nuclear Journal
Natera, E.S., Napenas, D., Duran, E.B., (1989) An assessment of occupational exposure to 1-131
Nuclear Journal
Duran, E.B., Napenas, D., Juan, N., (1984) Bioassay program determination of 1-131 body burden among radiation workers and nuclear medicine laboratory Technicians
The Nucleus
Ballelos, E., (1983) Radiation effects on the fibrinolytic system and their relation to hemmorhagic diathesis
The Nucleus
Ballelos, E., Casarett, G., (1982) Effects of whole-body X-irradiation on the firinolytic system (Abstract)
Radiation Research
Juan, N., Cruz W., Ballelos, E., (1973) Polonium-210 activity in urine of smokers and non-smokers
Philippine Nuclear Journal
Papers Presented
- Radioisotope Applications: Environmental Implications (Research) , 33rd Annual Convention, Radioisotope Society of the Philippines
- Environmental Concerns in the Philippines Today , Keynote during National Science Club Celebration), Orrnoc City, Leyte
- Bioassay Program for Monitoring Internal Contamination Among Workers (Country Report) , IAEA Regional Training Course on Internal Dosimetry, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization, Sydney
- Highlights of the Draft National R & D Plan on the Environment, Department of Science and Technology
- Cs-137 and Po-210 Levels in the Philippine Marine Environment , IAEA Research Coordination Meeting, Riso National Laboratory, Denmark
- Radioactivity (Science Week), International School, Makati City
- Radioactive Contamination in Specific Marine Areas in the Philippines , IAEA Research Fonnulation Meeting, International Laboratory of Marine Radioactivity, Monaco
- Ionizing Radiation and Action of Radioprotectors , Philippine Environmental Mutagen Society Anniversary Celebration, University of the Philippines
- Impact Assessment of the ChernobyI Accident on the Philippine Environment, Radioisotope Society of the Philippines Symposium, University of San Carlos, Cebu City
- An Update of the Result of Activity Measurements in the Phlippines, Symposium on the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident: Cause and Effects (Atomic Energy Week), Philippine Atomic Energy Commission
- Fallout Measurements in the Philippines Following the Chernobyl Accident , Philippine Biochemical Society Annual Convention, United Laboratories, Inc., Mandaluyong
- Productivity and Self-Reliance through Science, Keynote during Local Science Fair), Quezon City Science High School
- What is Radioactivity and Why we Monitor it in Food , Forum on Health and Peace (United Nation's Week), Philippine National Red Cross, Manila
- Monitoring for Radioactivity in Food and Drug , Forum on Consumer Protection Issues (Consumer Protection Week), Bureau of Domestic Trade, Makati City
- Physical Hazards in the Work Environment: Management and Control, Philippine Society for Microbiology Annual Convention, Manila
- Bioassay Program: 1-131 Activity Among Radiation Workers and Nuclear Medicine Laboratory Technicians, Radioisotope Society of the Philippines Annual Convention, Quezon City
- Career Opportunities for Chemistry Graduates (Science Week) , College of the Holy Spirit, Manila
- Monitoring for and Control of Internal Contamination Among Radiation Workers , Nuclear Medicine and Research Seminar, Veterans Memorial Hospital
- Post-Irradiation Levels of Plasmin, Plasminogen and Plasminogen Activator Activity and Induction of Hemorrhage , Philippine Biochemical Society Symposium (Chemistry Week), University of the Philippines
- Potential and Present Applications of Neutron Activation Analysis in the Philippines, Workshop on Neutron Activation Analysis, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India
- Radiation Effects on the Fibrinolytic System , Radioisotope Society of the Philippines Symposium, University of the Philippines
- Hemorrhagic Diathesis and Vascular Permeability Changes after Whole-Body X-Irradiation , University of Rochester, USA
- Effects of Whole-Body X-Irradiation on the Fibrinolytic System , Radiation Research Society International Conference, Minneapolis, USA
- Radiation Effects on Protein Systems, University of Rochester, USA
- Radiation Measurement at the Clark Special Economic Zone, 39th Radioisotope Society of the Philippines Annual Convention, Clark Field, Pampanga
- Environmental Radioactivity Measurement in the Philippines, International Symposium on Environmental Radionuclide Impact in Asia, Taipei
Awards
- Travel Grant, U.S.A. Radiation Research Society, 1982
- Travel Grant to attend the American Research, Vision and Opthalmology International Conference, 1981
- University of Rochester Fellowship Award, Consistent Scholar and Recipient, 1979,1980,1981,1982
- Fellowship Award for Graduate Studies, Recipient of International Atomic Energy Agency, 1976,1977,1978
- 20-Year Service Award, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), 1993
- Recognition Plaque, PNRI, 1991
- Magna Cum Laude, College, 1973
- Gold Medalist, Inter-University Chemistry Contest, 1973
- Scholarship Award, College of the Holy Spirit, Dean's List, 1968-1973
- Entrance Scholarship, College of the Holy Spirit, 1968
- Scholarship Award, Paco Catholic School, 1964-1968
- Valedictorian, High School, 1968
- Travel Grant, USA Radiation Research Society, 1982
- Travel Grant to attend the American Research for Vision and Opthalmology International Conference, , 1981
- Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Biophysics), NAST-DOST, 1991
- Conferred Scientist II, Scientific Career System, 1991 D 19