The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) conducted the Oath Taking of its New Associate and Regular Members during the Annual Scientific Conference and 91st General Membership Assembly on 12 March 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center. CLARISSA BENTILLO JUANICO, an Associate Professor and UP Scientist 1 from the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, was among the new Regular Members under Division 3 – Medical Sciences Division.
A recipient of numerous grants and awards, Dr. Juanico has authored and co-authored several articles, and is actively involved in both research and extension activities. She was the 2023 College of Human Ecology Outstanding Research Personnel Awardee. Currently the Program Leader and National Coordinator of the Barangay Integrated Development Approach for Nutrition Improvement (BIDANI) Network Program, her group was awarded as the 2024 UPLB-AGORA Outstanding Extension Project.
The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) promotes and supports fundamental or basic research for the continuing total improvement of the research capability of individual scientists or group of scientists.
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