
The Asian Scientist 100
Rody Sy

Institution
University of the Philippines Manila
Country
Philippines
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Sy received the 2018 Dr. Paulo Campos Award for Health Research for his leading role in the field of cardiology in the Philippines. (Photo: University of the Philippines Manila)
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