Francisco santos chemist biography
Francisco santos...
Francisco O. Santos
Filipino nutritionist and biochemist
Francisco O. Santos (3 June – 19 February ) was a Filipino nutritionist and biochemist. His researches involved comprehensive investigations on the nutritional value of many Filipino foods.
Francisco santos chemist biography
He was named a National Scientist of the Philippines in by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.[2]
Biography
Born in Calumpit, Bulacan on June 3, ,[3] he obtained his medical bachelor's degree in and his master's degree in from the University of the Philippines Manila.
He obtained his doctorate from Yale University in [1] Santos became an instructor at University of the Philippines Los Baños. There, he became dean from to [3] He also led the Institute of Nutrition in Santos stayed at the university for forty-five years.[4]
He died on February 19, in Los Baños, Laguna.[3]
Research
Santos conducted studies on local nutritional problems.
This include understanding rice diet a