LEONORA N. PANLASIGUI
15 Sagittarius Street, Jem 4 Subdivision,
Tandang Sora Avenue, Quezon City
(632) 939-9610
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Current Position Dean, School of Nutrition
Divisional Dean, Allied Health and Wellness Cluster
Director, Research and Development Office
Philippine Women’s University (PWU)
Business Address Taft Avenue Manila Campus
Contact No. (632) 526-8421 loc. 146 or (632) 524-2608
Status Married to Dr. Rogelio A. Panlasigui
Dean College of Engineering FEATI
Former Undersecretary
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Former Professor, UP College of Engineering
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
· Visiting Scientist, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, 1997
· Post-Doctoral Research, Tsukuba University, Ibaraki, Japan, 1994
· Post-Doctoral Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, 1994
· Post-Doctoral Research, University of Toronto, Canada, 1993
· PhD in Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Canada, 1989
· International course in Food Science in Nutrition, Louvain Belgium, 1977
· MS in Nutrition, Iowa State University; Ames, Iowa, USA, 1969
· Dietitian Internship, University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma U.S.A., 1967
· Dietitian Internship, Philippine General Hospital, 1963
· BS in Nutrition and Dietetics, U.P. Diliman, 1962
POSITIONS HELD
Academic Positions:
· Professor, Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Philippines, Oct. 1995 up to present
· Associate Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Philippines. 1983-1995
· Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Philippines. 1977-1983
· Instructor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Philippines. 1972-1976
· Research Associate, Iowa State University. 1969-1970
· Research Assistant, Iowa State University. 1967-1968
· Teaching Assistant, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Philippines. 1964-1965
Administrative Positions:
1. University of the Philippines
· Coordinator, Graduate Studies, College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines June 2003-March 2006.
· College Secretary, College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines, 1998 up to April 2000
· Chairman, Office of Community and Extension Services, College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines. 1978 – 1981
2. Food and Hospital Services
· Chief Dietitian, Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center. 1970 – 1971
· Administrative Dietitian, Iowa State University Residence Hall. 1966 – 1967
· Therapeutic Dietitian, University of Oklahoma Medical Center. Summer 1966
· Food Service Supervisor, Eugene Restaurant. 1964
3. Other Positions Held
· Dietetic Board Reviewer, Nutritionist-Dietitians Association of the Philippines. 1990 up to present
· Dietetic Board Reviewer, Philippine Society of Nutrition and Dietetics-Fil Asia. 1981-1984
· Dietetic Board Review Coordinator and Reviewer, University of the Philippines. 1973-1983
· Reviewer of Articles – Acta Medica Phillipina, Journal of Human Biology, 2012 International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFOST)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. Recognition Received in Research
a. Research Awards
· 2000 International Publication Award, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
· 1999 International Publication Award, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
· Placer-SEAMEO-JASPER Research Competition. Title of research entry "Physiological Responses to Rice" 1994.
· Affiliate Research Fellow. International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). 1987.
· Fellowship Award International Research Development Center (FDAC). 1985-1989
b. Professional Awards
· 2002 Professional Achievement Award in Nutrition, College of Home Economics Alumni Association, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
· Outstanding Professional in Nutrition and Dietetics- Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) Philippine Convention Center, July 19, 1997.
· Visiting Scientist Award, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, 1997
· Invited Member of Phi Kappa Phi, 1997
· Outstanding Leader in Nutrition & Dietetics Award, Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the Philippines, 1995
· Post Doctoral Award. Japan Society for Promotion of Science (DOST-JSPS), Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology (TMIG) and Tsukuba University, 1994.
· Service Award as Board of Director, Chairman Oath taking, Education and Research, and Program Committees Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the Philippines. March 1993.
· Outstanding Nutritionist-Dietitian of the Year 1992. Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines (NDAP)
· Int’l. Course on Food Science and Nutrition Scholar. Netherlands Fellowship Award. 1976.
· Service Award. Philippine Society of Nutritionist and Dietitians. 1978.
· Plaque of Appreciation as 4th President of Philippine Society of Nutritionists and Dietitians (PSND), 1978.
· 7th place. Philippine Dietitians Board Examination (PRC)
2. Research Involvement
a. Researches
· Project Leader, Effects of Lactum Milk Supplementation on Nutritional Status Total Nutrient Intake and Psychomotor Skills of Selected Pre-school Children 2010-2011
· Project Leader, Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Juice Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine, Green Coffee-bean Extract and B-Vitamins on Body Fat Loss among Young Vietnamese Adults 2010
· Project Leader, Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Juice Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine, Green Coffee-bean Extract and B-Vitamins on Body Fat Loss among Young Filipino Adults 2010
· Project Leader, Development and Promotion of Corn-Energy Bar for the Endurance of Physically Active Individuals, 2008-2010
· Project Leader, Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Water Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Body Fat Loss among Young Filipino Adults 2009
· Project Leader, Effects of Fruit Snacks Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Weight Loss Among Young Filipino Adults 2008
· Project Leader, Development and Promotion of Corn Energy Bar for Endurance of Physically Active Individuals Terminal Report, Jan. 2008 – June 2009
· Project Leader, Development and Acceptability of Reformulated Corn Energy Bar, School of Nutrition PWU, Aug. 2010
· Project leader, Effects of Fruit Consumption on Physical Health in Selected Pre-school and School Children as Manifested by the Incidence of Acute Viral and Bacterial Infections, 2008
· Project Leader, Metabolic and Physiologic Effects if Corn Feeding: 1. Blood Glucose, Cholesterol and Lipid Levels, 2. Aerobic Capacity, 2006-2008
· Project Leader, Effects of Fit N Right Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Weight Loss Among Young Filipinos, 2007
· Project Leader, Health Benefits of Banaba Extract. February 2001- May 2002.
· Project Leader, Effect of Soluble Fiber from Oatmeal on the Lipid Profile of Free-Living Volunteers Quaker Oats Co., July 1999 – April, 2000.
· Project Leader, Metabolic Effects of Local Seaweed Extracts I. Blood Sugar Level. DOST-PCHRD 1997-1998
· Project Leader. Nutritional Evaluation of Philippine Semi-Refined Carragenan. DOST- PCAMRD. May 1994 -1996.
· Project Leader. Survey of Dietary Procedure in Selected Government Hospitals- NGO, Manindigan. March 1992 up to present
· Physiological Responses to Carbohydrate Foods. PhD Thesis. University of Toronto, Canada. 1986 –1989
· Project Leader. Alternate Foods for the Growing Population. IDRC. 1983 – 1985
· Project Leader. Microbial Protein and Non-Conventional Feedstuffs in Animal Production: A Study of Acceptability and Sensorial Qualities of Meat from Unconventional Feedstuffs. NSTA. November 1981 to 1985
· Project Leader. Energy Expenditure of Some Selected Laborers in Industry. NRCP. September 1979 - August 1980
· Project Leader. Nutritional Status and Food Habits of the UP Population. NSRC. June 1979 - December 1980
· Project Leader. Fish Protein Concentrate Integrated Research. NRCP and German government funding. 1974 – 1975
· Energy Costs of Standardized Activities of Eight Adult Women. M.S. Thesis. Iowa State University. 1969
b. Co-Researcher
· Co-researcher. Nutritional Improvement and Upgrading the Food Uses of Coconut Flour. DOST-PCASTRD. 1991 - 1993.
· Co-researcher. Alternate Foods for the Growing Population. NNC, NRCP. June 1979 - May 1980
· Co-researcher. Energy Expenditure of Some Selected Laborers near the University Area. NRCP. June 1976 - August 1978
· Co-researcher. Development and Evaluation of Protein-rich Foods from Cheap Indigenous Materials. NRCP. 1975 - 1976
3. Publications
a. Book/Textbook
· Panlasigui, L.N. and Cecile Leah P. Tiangson Bayaga Fundamentals of Nutrition A Laboratory Manual 2007
· Panlasigui, L.N. Nutrition and Physical Fitness Manual. Merriam and Webster, Quezon City. 2006.
· Claudio, V.S., O.V. Dirige, A Jamorabo-Ruiz, LNPanlasigui, JS Eusebio & LS Joves. Basic Nutrition for Filipinos 5th Ed Merriam and Webster 2002.
· Panlasigui, L.N. Manual in Basic Nutrition, Revised Edition. Merriam and Webster. 1996
· Panlasigui, L.N. & Querubin, M. Nutrition of the At-risk Group Manual. Merriam and Webster 1994
· Panlasigui, L.N. Alternate Food Recipes and Dictionary. Merriam and Webster Press. 1986
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Alternate Foods Handbook: Their Names and Uses. Feb. 1985
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Alternate Foods for the Growing Population. National Bookstore. 1983
· Panlasigui, L.N. Manual in Basic Nutrition. Revised edition, Merriam and Webster, 1995.
· Panlasigui, L.N. Manual in Basic Nutrition. 1st edition, 1980
· Panlasigui, L.N. Authentic Oriental Cookery. 1974
b. Technical Publication (refereed)
· Lijuaco, M.A., et. al. Borg’s Category Ratio Scale as Proxy Indication of Heart Rate among Filipino Elite Cyclists, Journal of the Philippine Medical Association, Volume 88, No. 4, 2009-2010 – del monte
· Panlasigui LN, et.al., Glycemic Response to Quality Protein Maize Grits, Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, Vol. 2010 page 6, 2010
· Panlasigui, LN and Sison D. Glycemic index of Food Snacks. PWU Research Journal 2009
· Wolever TMS, LN. Panlasigui et.al. Measuring the glycemic index of foods: Interlaboratory Study. Am J Clin Nutr 2008.87 (suppl):247S-57S.
· Panlasigui LN and Thompson LU. Blood Glucose Lowering Effects of Brown Rice in Normal and Diabetic Subjects. Int. J. of Science and Nutrition. 2006.
· Panlasigui, LN, OQ Baello, JM Dimatangal, BD Dumelod, “Blood Cholesterol and Lipid-lowering Effects of Carrageenan on Human Volunteers” Asia Pacific J. of Clinical Nutrition. 2003:12(2); 209-214.
· Tiangson, C., Gavino, V & L.N. Panlasigui, (Docohexanoic acid (DHA) Level of Breast milk of Some Filipino Women. Int. J. of Food Science & Nutrition, 2006
· Leonora LN, Blood Cholesterol and Lipid-lowering Effects of Carrageenan on Human Volunteers, Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2003
· Guevarra T & Panlasigui LN, Blood Glucose Response of Diabetes Mellitus Type II Patients to some Local Fruits, Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Carbohydrate Availability of Arrozcaldo with a - Carrageenan Int. J. of Food Science and Nutrition. 50:283-289, 1999.
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Extruded Noodles: Starch digestibility and glycemic responses of healthy and diabetic subjects with diff. habitual diets. Nutrition Research 12:1195 - 1204, 1992.
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Rice varieties with similar amylose content differ in starch digestibility and glycemic response in humans. Am J Clin Nutr. 54:871-7, 1991.
c. Technical Publication (non-refereed/Proceedings)
· Panlasigui, L.N. Effects of Lactum Milk Supplementation on Nutritional Status Total Nutrient Intake and Psychomotor Skills of Selected Pre-school Children 2010-2011
· Panlasigui, L.N. In focus – Medical year 19, Issue 6, July 2010
· Lijuaco MA, et.al, Borg’s Category Ratio Scale as Proxy Indication of Heart Rate among Filipino Elite Cyclists, Journal of Philippine Medical Association, Vol. 88 No. 4, 2009-2010
· Panlasigui L.N., Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Juice Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine, Green Coffee-bean Extract and B-Vitamins on Body Fat Loss among Young Vietnamese Adults, Terminal Report, 2010
· Panlasigui L.N. Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Juice Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine, Green Coffee-bean Extract and B-Vitamins on Body Fat Loss among Young Filipino Adults, Terminal Report, 2010
· Panlasigui L.N. Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Water Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Body Fat Loss among Young Filipino Adults, Terminal Report, 2009
· Panlasigui L.N. Effects of Fruit Snacks Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Weight Loss Among Young Filipino Adults, Terminal Report, 2008
· Panlasigui L.N. Effects of Fruit Consumption on Physical Health in Selected Pre-school and School Children as Manifested by the Incidence of Acute Viral and Bacterial Infections, Terminal Report, 2008
· Panlasigui L.N. Effects of Fit N Right Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Weight Loss Among Young Filipinos, Terminal Report, 2007
· Panlasigui, L.N. and Tiangson C. Effect of Soluble Fiber from Oatmeal on the Lipid Profile, Free – Living Volunteers. Terminal Report. 2000
· Panlasigui, L.N. Rapid Population Growth and Food and Nutrition, Phil. Health Educ. J. Vol. 16, No. 1, July-December 1998.
· Panlasigui, L.N. Strategies for Total Wellness J. Nutr-Diet Assoc. of the Phil. Jan-March 1998
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Blood Glucose Response of Normal Subjects to a Carrageenan-Incorporated Filipino food. J. Nutr-Diet. Assc. Of the Phil Vol 11 No. 3 87-92, July-Sept. 1997.
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Hypoglycemic Effects of Rice Bran Incorporation (In Press)
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Nutritional Evaluation of Philippine Semi-refined Carrageenan. 1996
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Glycemic Response in Normal Subjects to Five Different Legumes Commonly Used in the Philippines. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition May 1995.
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Glycemic Index of Common Filipino Foods-NRCP Terminal Report, 1994.
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Survey of Dietary Procedures in Selected Government Hospitals. NGO-Manindigan. Final Report 1992
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Effect of Extrusion of Rice to Noodles on Glucose and Insulinemic Responses. NAST Annual Convention Proceedings. Vol. 12 p.103-108, 1990.
· Panlasigui, L.N. Review Article. Low Digestibility Carbohydrates. ASEAN Food Handling Bureau. 1989
· Panlasigui, L.N. The Role of Alternate Foods. UPCHE Journal. Vol. IX No.1, 1987, pp. 31-34
· Panlasigui, L.N. Alternate Foods for the Growing Population. Terminal Report submitted to IDRC. 1985
· Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Microbial Protein and Non-conventional Feedstuffs in Animal Production: A Study of Acceptability and Sensorial Qualities of Meat from Unconventional Feedstuffs. Terminal Report submitted to NSTA. 1985
· Panlasigui, L.N. & Bongga, DC. Energy Expenditure of Manual Laborers. UPCHE Journal. Vol. XII No. 1&2, Dec. 1984, pp. 15-23.
· Panlasigui, L.N. Nutritional Status and Food Habits of the UP Population. Terminal Report. 1980.
· Panlasigui, L.N. Nutrition and Athlete's Performance. UPCHE Journal, Vol. X No. 1, June 1982, pp. 28-42
· Panlasigui, L.N. Nutritional Evaluation of Low-cost Snack and Lunch Items from Blends of Wheat and Indigenous Materials. Philippine Journal of Nutrition. 1976.
· Panlasigui, L.N. Second Live-in Seminar Workshop on Curriculum Development. UPCHE Journal. 1975.
· Panlasigui, L.N. Energy Costs of Standardized Activities of Eight Adult Women. MS Thesis. Iowa State University. 1969.