HOWELL D.

CRISOSTOMO, MD
0917-583-4955 | 0932-665-6688 | hdcrisostomo@post.upm.edu.ph

Name: Howell Dolosa Crisostomo

Date of Birth: February 07, 1985
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Roman Catholic
Present Address: Unit 27E2 University Tower Malate No. 728 Pedro Gil corner Dr. Vasquez Street Malate
Manila 1004

Current Positions University Researcher

National Institutes of Health
University of the Philippines Manila

Policy setting research. Performs comprehensive assessment and expansion of the newborn screening
program and other related health projects. Implements necessary updates and development in newborn
screening and other projects of the Institute. Reports directly to the Director of the Newborn Screening
and Reference Center. Coordinates with other constituent members, institutions and departments on
policies, procedures and program implementation. Current Projects include in vitro evaluation of
hemolytic effects of commonly used drugs and foods in Filipinos with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency,
systematic review of enzyme replacement therapy in lysosomal storage diseases, folic acid deficiency
and cost-benefit analysis of once-weekly supplementation and legislative/policy papers.

Junior Faculty Member

San Beda College of Medicine
Departments of Physiology and Clinical Practice
Mendiola Manila

Conducts lectures, facilitates small group discussions and laboratory conferences for first year medical
students. Delivers comprehensive, up-to-date and clinically-oriented physiology lectures. Highlights the
importance of mastering and applying the principles of physiology in other fields of medicine. Assists
students in appreciating and reinforcing key physiologic principles and processes though laboratory
experiments.

Facilitates small-group discussion of Clinical Practice from first year to third year medical students.
Clinical Practice is problem-oriented and case-driven sessions intended to help students integrate clinical
knowledge with the basic sciences. Helps students appreciate the importance of inquisitive thinking,
orderly assessment, comprehensive and integrative approach in medicine.

Staff Physician Reviewer

MediCall Philippines – A Cognizant Company
Paseo Center, Paseo De Roxas Boulevard, Salcedo Village Makati City

Performs Utilization Reviews for appropriateness of use of medical services and products. Synthesizes
relevant medical information and makes appropriate patient-specific and evidence-based medical
necessity recommendations. A structured, comprehensive and concise medical report is created, all
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within a time bound frame

In-House Physician
Calamba Medical Center
Department of Internal Medicine
Crossing, Calamba City

Evaluates, manages and refers all medical cases. Provides acute management in the Emergency Room.
Assumes the care of all admitted patients in the medical wards and Intensive Care Unit. Responsible for
the prompt and appropriate referrals of cases. Accompanies patients during transport. Supervises
nurses and para-medical staff in providing medical care and assistance.
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Work Experience Researcher

Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders
Undertook a comprehensive assessment of the current situation of rare disease in the country, the
patient’s afflicted by it and its economic burden. Responsible for synthesizing information and updating
data on orphan diseases in the Philippines for legislation and policy implementation crucial in
establishing a sustainable health system for patients with rare disorders.

Instructor (Neurosciences)
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
Conducted small group discussion to first year medical students. Facilitated orderly discussion of topics
to achieve a certain set of objectives/goals. Performed clinical skills demonstration, proper doctor-
patient dequorum, and assessment and feedback on student’ performance.

In-House Physician
Southern Luzon Hospital and Medical Center
Greenfield Estates, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Resident physician in the Emergency Department, Wards, ICU, and NICU. Handles a variety of cases from
medical to surgical; pediatric to obstetric-gynecologic. Performed initial assessment and management of
all admitted patients. Assumed the care of patients in the floors, ICU, and NICU. Provided assistance in
the OR, LR/DR, and Nursery/NICU. Responsible for prompt and appropriate referrals of cases.
Accompanied patients during transport. Supervises nurses and para-medical staff in providing medical
care and assistance.

Island Physician
Metropolitan Doctors Clinic
Boracay, Malay, Aklan
Provided medical care to the residents and guests of Boracay Island – on call 24/7. Performed medical
consultations – in the clinic and house calls. Provided appropriate medical care and if necessary, prompt
transport of patients to hospitals to Kalibo or Manila (via airlift).

Rotating Clinical Internship

UP-Philippine General Hospital
May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011
One-year of rotating clinical internship in the largest and end-referral medical center in the Philippines.
One of the 20 select students under the Internship Track Program B, designed to provide extensive
exposure in major clinical departments (Surgery, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics,
Family and Community Medicine) and select elective rotations. Clinical electives include 4-week rotation
in Toxicology under the National Poison and Management Center and, Adult Neurology and research
elective in Biochemistry.
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Process Executive
HDPP – HSBC Bank USA N.A.
November 2005 – May 2006
Handled both in-bound and outbound calls for HSBC Bank USA North America. Responsible for
addressing issues and inquiries on banking products and services, including savings and current
accounts, debit and credit cards, internet banking, among others. Also provided client-specific sales of
banking products and services.

Education Class of 2011

Doctor of Medicine
University of the Philippines Manila
Graduated with a GWA of 1.8209
ranked 29th out of 151

Class of 2005
Bachelor of Science in Biology Major in Cell and Molecular Biology (Cum Laude)
Completed all requirements for graduation in 3.5 years
Class Salutatorian
Best Undergraduate Thesis Award
University of the Philippines Los Banos

Class of 2002
Secondary Degree (with Honors)
Don Bosco College and Seminary

Modeling and Docking Simulation of RGD-like Peptide from a Venomous Marine Gastropod and its
Researches and Action on Plasmodium K-Channel
Publications Modeling and docking simulation using in silico techniques of peptides isolated from marine gastropods
as potential antimalarial agents.
Presented in the 2011 UP-PGH Interns Research Forum.

Hypoglycemic effects of Kapeng Barako in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats

Pioneering investigation for the potential anti-diabetic use of Kapeng Barako. Recognized as the Best
Research in Biochemistry (2006) by the UP College of Medicine.

Cloning and Sequence Analysis of cDNA Encoding Phosphatidic Acid Phosphatase (PAP) in Coconut
(Cocos nucifea L.)
Pioneering work in unraveling the molecular biology of fatty acid synthesis in coconut.
Recognized as the Best Undergraduate Thesis (2006) by the Gamma Sigma International Honor Society
of Agriculture.
Finalist in the 2006 Young Scientist Forum by the Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology (PSBMB).

Cueno, M.E., Crisostomo, H.E., Gregorio, P.R.L., and Laude, R.P. 2007. Molecular Characterization of
the coconut phosphatidic acid phosphatase (PAP) from the 6 month old coconut endosperm.
Molecular Biology Laboratory Institute of Biological Sciences UPLB.
Gene sequences accessible via GenBank (www.ncbi.nih.org) [accession numbers EU072726, EU072725,
EU072024]
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Awards and Recognitions College Scholar (Dean’s Lister)

Academic years 2009, 2010 and 2011
U.P. College of Medicine
Outstanding Clinical Clerk in Medicine and Neurology
Cum Laude (2005, UPLB)
Recipient, UP President’s Medal of Academic Excellence (2006)
Recipient, UPLB College of Arts and Sciences Pin of Excellence (2006)
Recipient, Institute of Biological Sciences Medal of Excellence (2006)
Best Undergraduate Thesis (2006)

Licensed Physician
Licenses, Certifications, Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines)
Continuing Education Passed the Physician Licensure Examination administered by the PRC in August 2011
with a rating of 86.17%

Simplifying Cardiology
Philippine Heart Association
March 2012, Acacia Hotel Alabang Muntinlupa City

Basic Life Support

Certification issued by the Department of Emergency Medicine Services (2009)
UP-PGH

Seizures in the Medical Setting

8th National Epilepsy Awareness Week (2009)
Department of Neurosciences
UP-PGH

Non-professional Driver’s Licence

Land Transportation Office
Positions Held Chair, Committee on Culture and Arts
Medicine Student Council, A.Y. 2009-2010

UP KASANAG
V.P for Socio-Civic Affairs, A.Y. 2008-2009

Chair, Sunugan Committee

Graduation Committee, UP Medicine Class of 2011

President
UPLB Chalk Circle, A.Y. 2004-2005

Affiliations UP Medicine Student Council

Committee on Publications and Public Affairs
Committee on Culture and Arts
Gamma Sigma Delta International Honor Society of Agriculture
Honorary Life Member since 2006
Phi Sigma Delta Honor Society of Biological Sciences
Honorary Member Since 2006
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UP KASANAG
Member 2007
V.P for Socio-Civic Affairs (2008-2009)
UP Cell Biological Society
Member since 2003
UPLB Chalk Circle
Member since 2003
President (2004-2005)

References Carmencita David-Padilla, MD, MAHPS, FPPS

Professor, UP College of Medicine
Director, Newborn Screening Reference Center
Executive Director, Philippine Genome Center
National Institutes of Health
cdpadilla@post.upm.edu.ph
+632-5224396

Enrico Paolo Banzuela, MD

Chair, Department of Physiology
San Beda College of Medicine
Mendiola, Manila
loroteyang@yahoo.com
+639175405133

Eric Angeles, MD
Service Delivery Manager, Physician Reviews
MediCall Philippines, a Cognizant Company
Eric.Angeles@Cognizant.com
+632-8941947

Carissa Paz C. Dioquino , MD, MPH, FPNA, FPSCOT

Head, National Poison Control and Management Center
Professor, Department of Neurosciences
Philippine General Hospital
+632 5241078

Darwin Dasig, MD, FPNA

Professor
Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
U.P. College of Medicine
+63 9176265616

Jose Enrico Juliano, Jr., MD, DPBO

Medical Director
Calamba Medical Center
+63 49 541-3143
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