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Dr. Remigio M. Olveda is recognized for his contributions and researches in parasitic diseases and for developing a modern laboratory to investigate the various immunologic aspects of Schistosomiasis japonica and other parasitic diseases at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • University of Sto Tomas, EspaƱa, Manila, BS PreMed., 1969
  • UERMMMC, Manila, MD, 1973

Field of Specialization:

Parasitic Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Medicine

Researches:

Olveda, R.M. Pineda, F.M. Domingo, E.O. Eufemio, G.G., (1979) Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography: a prospective study of the first 29 cases at UP-PGH Medical Center.
Acta Medica Philippina Volume 15, No. (4):

Olveda, R.M. Andrews, J. Jr. Hewlett, E.L., (1980) Murine giardiasis: preferential localization of Giardia mrine (GM) to a specific bowel segment.
Clinical Research Volume 28, No. (2):

Olveda, R.M. Olds, G.R. Mahmoud, A.A.F., (1980) Quantification, dynamics and mechanisms of pulmonary inflamatory response around schistosomula of schistosoma mansoni.
American Journal of Pathology Volume 104

Olds, G.R. Olveda, R.M. Mahmoud, A.A.F., (1980) Supression of immunopathology in Schistosomiasis japonica by adoptive transfer of serum and ot lymphoid cells.
Clinical Research Volume 28, No. (2):

Olds, G.R. Olveda, R.M. Tracy, J.W. Mahmoud, A.A.F., (1982) Adoptive transfer of modulation of granuloma formation and hepatosplenic disease in mur5ina Schistosomiasis japonica by serum from chronically infected animals.
Journal of Immunology Volume 128, No. (3):

Domingo, E.O Gloria, V. Olveda, R.M. ., (1982) Effect of dose of cimetidene on caffenine-stimulated gastric acid secretion among Filipino subjects.
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 20, No. (2):

Olveda, R.M. Andrews, J.S. Hewlett, E.L., (1982) Murine giardiasis localization of trophozoites and small bowel hispathology during the course of infection.
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Volume 31, No. (1):

Icatlo, F.C. Jr. Fevidad, P. Jr. Olveda, R.M., (1983) Survey of canine Schistosomiasis japonica in Macanip Village in K Lleyte Province using serum circumoval precipitin test.
Philippine Journal of veterinary Medicine Volume 22, No. (1);

Olveda, R. et al., (1983) The relationship of prevalence and intensity of infection with morbidity in Schistosomiasis japonica: A study of three communities in Leyte, Philippines.
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Volume 32

Olveda, R. et al., (1983) A community based clinical trial of albenzadole in Leyte, Philippines.
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 21(3)

Domingo, E.O. Lingao, A.L. Tiu, E. Lao, J.Y. Olveda, R.M., (1983) HBV exposure and HbsAg positivity rates in Schistosomiasis japonica: A study in a Philippine community endemic for both infections.
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 14(4)

Mc Gravey, S.T. Aligue, G.L. Daniel, B.L. Peters, B. Olveda, R. Olds, G.R., (1992) Child growth and schistosomiasis in Northern Leyte, the Philippines. Cross sectional results.
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Volume 46(5)

McGarvey, S.T. Aligue, G.L. Graham, K.K. Peters, P. Olds, G.R. Olveda. R.M., (1996) Schistosomiasis japonica and childhood nutritional status in Northern Leyte, the Philippines: A randomized trial of praziquantel versus placebo.
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Volume 54(5)

Jiz, M., Friedman, J.F., Leenstra, T., Jarilla, B., Pablo, A., Langdon, G., Pond-Tor, S., Wu, H.W., Manalo, D. Olveda, R.M. , (2009) Immunoglobulin E (IgE)Responses to paramyosin Predict Resistance to Reinfection with Schistosoma japonicum
Infection Immunity Volume 77

Leenstra, T., Acosta, L.P.,Hai-Wei Wu, Langdon, G.C., Solomon, J.S., Manalo, J.L., Li Su, Jiz, M., Jarilla, B., Pablo, A.O., MacGarvey, S.T., Olveda, R.M. Friedman J.F., Kurtis, J., (2006 Ja) T-Helper-2 Cytokine Responses to Sj97 Predict Resistance to Reinfection with Schistosoma japonicum- - 2006 Ja- - 74/1 -
Infection and Immunity Volume 1

Olveda RM, Daniel BL, Ramirez BD, Aligui GD, Acosta LP, Fevidal P, Tiu E, de Veyra F, Peters PA, Romulo R, Domingo E, Wiest PM, Olds GR., (1996 Jl) Schistosomiasis japonica in the Philippines: the long-term impact of population-based chemotherapy on infection, transmission, and morbidity
J Inf Dis Volume 174, No. 1

Dy EB, Abrigo ML, Hernandez PG, Vinculado FA, Baba K, Lingao AL, Domingo EO and Olveda RM, (1987) Purification of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg from local materials)
Phil. J Intern Med Volume 25

McGarvey S.T., Aligui, G., Daniel, B.L., Peters, P., Olveda, R., Olds, G.R., (1992 My) Child growth and schistosomiasis japonica in northeastern Leyte, the Philippines: cross-sectional results
Am J Trop Med Hyg Volume 46, No. 5

Webster M, Libranda-Ramirez BD, Aligui GD, Olveda RM, Ouma JH, Kariuki HC, Kimani G, Olds GR, Fulford AJ, Butterworth AE, Dunne DW. The influence of sex and age on antibody isotype responses to Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma japonicum in human populations in Kenya and the Philippines. Parasitology. 1997 Apr;114 ( Pt 4):383-93
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Wiest PM, Wu G, Zhang S, Yuan J, Peters PA, McGarvey ST, Tso M, Olveda R, Olds GR. Morbidity due to schistosomiasis japonica in the People's Republic of China. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 1992 Jan-Feb;86(1):47-50.
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Wiest PM, Wu G, Zhong S, McGarvey ST, Tan E, Yuan J, Peters P, Olveda RM, Olds GR. Schistosomiasis japonica on Jishan Island, Jiangxi Province, People's Republic of China: persistence of hepatic fibrosis after reduction of the prevalence of infection with age. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 1993 May-Jun;87(3):290-4.
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Wiest PM, Wu G, Zhong S, McGarvey ST, Yuan J, Olveda RM, Peters PA, Olds GR. Impact of annual screening and chemotherapy with praziquantel on schistosomiasis japonica on Jishan Island, People's Republic of China. Am J Trop Med Hyg 1994 Aug;51(2):162-9.
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McGarvey ST, Zhou XN, Willingham AL, Feng Z, Olveda R., (1999 Je) The epidemiology and host-parasite relationships of Schistosoma japonicum in definitive hosts. Parasitol Today 1999 Jun;15(6):214-5.
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Olds GR, King C, Hewlett J, Olveda R, Wu G, Ouma J, Peters P, McGarvey S, Odhiambo O, Koech D, Liu CY, Aligui G, Gachihi G, Kombe Y, Parraga I, Ramirez B, Whalen C, Horton RJ, Reeve P. Double-blind placebo-controlled study of concurrent administration of albendazole and praziquantel in schoolchildren with schistosomiasis and geohelminths. J Infect Dis 1999 Apr;179(4):996-1003
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Olds GR, Olveda R, Wu G, Wiest P, McGarvey S, Aligui G, Zhang S, Ramirez B, Daniel B, Peters P, Romulo R, Fevidal P, Tiu W, Yuan J, Domingo E,, (1996 N) Blas B. Immunity and morbidity in schistosomiasis japonicum infection. Review.
Am J Trop Med Hyg 1996 Nov;55(5 Suppl):121-6. Volume 55, No. 5

Kardorff R, Olveda RM, Acosta LP, Duebbelde UJ, Aligui GD, Alcorn NJ, Doehring E. Hepatosplenic morbidity in schistosomiasis japonica: evaluation with Doppler sonography. Am J Trop Med Hyg 1999 Jun;60(6):954-9.
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Awards:

  • Fellow, Gastroenterology and Liver Study Group, UP-PGH, 1977-1979
  • Fellow, Rockefeller Foundation, Div. of Geographic Medicine, Case Western researve University and university Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 1979-1981
  • Diplomate in Internal Medicine and Fellow of the College of Medicine, UPCM, 1982
  • Diplomate in Gastroenterology and Fellow, Philippine Society of Gastroenterology, 1983
  • Special Award for Valuable Contribution in Medical Research, Ministry of Health, 1983
  • Outstanding Young Scientist (Parasitic Diseases, NSTA, 1983
  • Outstanding Alumnus Award, University of the East- RMMMC Alumni Association, 1983