In recognition of her achievements in the field of veterinary medicine, Dr. Clarissa Yvonne J. Domingo, was awarded as “Most Outstanding Veterinarian of 2010 in Veterinary Research” by the Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines (VPAP). The award was conferred at the VPAP 38th Annual Scientific Conference held on 10 June 2010 at the Heritage Hotel, Manila, Philippines.

Dr. Domingo had recently completed her PhD in Public Health at the College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila under the SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship. She is currently Assistant Professor III, College of Veterinary Science and Medicine, Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.

During the conference, Dr. Domingo presented the results of her award-winning dissertation research titled ““Prevalence and Risk Factors of Zoonotic Protozoa Among Small Holder Farmers in Aurora Province.” It was chosen as Best Paper by CLSU at the 23rd Agency In-House Review of Completed and Ongoing R&D Projects on 28 May 2010. It also bagged the Best Paper for Completed Non-Operational Research at the 2010 In-House Review of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) held on 26-27 May 2010 at the PCC National Headquarters, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. She was also recipient of the Best Presenter Award at the In-House Review of PCC.

Dr. Domingo’s dissertation has also been selected for presentation and competition for Best Paper Award (Research Category) at the 21st CLARRDEC Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights to be held on 13 August 2010 in Bulacan, Philippines.

For Dr. Domingo’s exemplary performance during her PhD studies, the UP College of Public Health conferred to her the award for Highest Academic Performance in the Doctor of Public Health Program.