Lourdes J. Cruz
Lourdes J. Cruz is a Filipino biochemist whose research has contributed to the understanding of the biochemistry of toxic peptides from the venom of fish-hunting Conus marine snails. Throughout the Philippines, she is known as the Sea Snail Venom Specialist. The characterization of over 50 biologically active peptides from the snail's venom had been made possible, in part, by her studies. Scientific findings regarding the peptides found in snails have applications in diagnostic tools for cancers and the development of drugs for the treatment of neurological disorders. She has also contributed to the development of conotoxins as tools for examining the activity of the human brain. Her contributions to science have earned her several awards and acknowledgements including being named a National Scientist of the Philippines in 2006.
Si Lourdes "Luly" Jansuy Cruz ay isang Pilipino siyentipiko na nagpasimula ng pag-aaral ng Conotoxin bilang modelo ng pagbubuo ng isang gamot na tumututok lamang sa isang espisipikong ugat o kalamnan ng katawan ng tao. Siya ang kinilalang Sea Snail Venom Specialist sa buong Pilipinas. Pinarangalan ng Sven Brohult Award mula sa IFS, Sweden noong 1993, Medal of Distinction for Research mula sa Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology noong 1994 at Outstanding Alumnus Award mula sa UP Chemistry Alumni Foundation noong 1996.
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