| Winston "Wilson" Magno, M.D. New Haven, Connecticut Achiever and Filipino at Heart Patriotic Promoter of the Filipino Culture |
Dr. Wilson B. Magno has been selected to be among this year's
Twenty Outstanding Filipino-Americans in the United States not
only because of the high degree of his professional
achievements, but also because of his many years of dedicated
involvement in building up an appreciation for Filipino heritage and
culture in the State of Connecticut, which has been home to his
family for a good number of years now.
An accomplished pathologist by profession, an avid musician by
avocation, and a true Filipino at heart. This is perhaps one of the
best ways we could introduce Dr. Magno to the Fil-Am community
at large, but we hasten to add: we don' t stop there. As you read
on, you will realize why.
Professionally, our kababayan is able to successfully balance a
number of different hats. He is currently Attending Pathologist at
St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut where he is also
Section Chief at the Division of Hematology. Concurrently, he is
Assistant Director at Sharon Hospital Laboratory, also in
Connecticut. As such, his main work includes diagnostic surgical
pathology, the microscopic diagnosis of diseases and conditions
including cancer in specimens and organs removed from
Twenty Outstanding Filipino-Americans in the United States not
only because of the high degree of his professional
achievements, but also because of his many years of dedicated
involvement in building up an appreciation for Filipino heritage and
culture in the State of Connecticut, which has been home to his
family for a good number of years now.
An accomplished pathologist by profession, an avid musician by
avocation, and a true Filipino at heart. This is perhaps one of the
best ways we could introduce Dr. Magno to the Fil-Am community
at large, but we hasten to add: we don' t stop there. As you read
on, you will realize why.
Professionally, our kababayan is able to successfully balance a
number of different hats. He is currently Attending Pathologist at
St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut where he is also
Section Chief at the Division of Hematology. Concurrently, he is
Assistant Director at Sharon Hospital Laboratory, also in
Connecticut. As such, his main work includes diagnostic surgical
pathology, the microscopic diagnosis of diseases and conditions
including cancer in specimens and organs removed from
patients. He also practices in cytopathology for diagnosis of women's diseases. Throughout his career, he
has published quite a number of siginificantly regarded scientific papers and research studies notably on the
subjects of crystal arthropathy, electron microscopic studies of kidneys in drug therapy, lung pathology, tumor
growth and proliferation indices as prognostic factors in breast cancer. Some of his publications include a
report on Pulmonary Carcinosarcoma published in a study on the Correlation of Proliferative Index in Primary
Breast Carcinoma Versus Hormone Status, Pathologic Stage and Disease-free Survival, and more recently,
on Bronchiolitis Obliterans-organizing Pneumonia. He has also held various teaching posts in the US
including as member of the Laboratory Medicine Faculty at St. Mary's School of Medical Technology, a position
he continues to hold up to the present; as Anatomic Pathology Instructor for Columbia University Medical
Students at St. Joseph Medical Center, as Laboratory instructor at CUNY Medical School, New York.
Going back to his early years, from his primary to high-school education in the province of Isabela,
Philippines, he consistently garnered top honors. From the time he began medical studies at Manila Central
University to the completion of post-graduate training in the US, he was recepient of such prestigious awards
as the FD Tanchoco Memorial Medical Center Academic Scholarshiip 1970-1977, the A.H. Robbins Academic
Scholarship 1977-1978, the Lederle Academic Scholarship 1977-1978, the Manila Central University Medical
Alumni Association Most Outstanding Medical Graduate Award 1978. The consistency and determination wiith
which he pursued his economic achievements have become hallmarks of his character and speak very
eloquently of the man, career-wise as well as in the socio-civic arena.
As the President of the Philippine American Association in Connecticut (PAAC), Dr. Magno founded a PAAC
clubhouse in West Haven which has become a hub of Filipino Community activity in the area. He involved the
PAAC in a church-based soup kitchen program and initiated involvement of the association in the March of
Dimes and Special Olympics projects. Up to the present, many members are still heavily involved in both civic
projects. In 1995, he coordinated the hosting of the Philippine Delegation to the World Special Olympics in
New Haven, Connecticut. He was also instrumental in promoting Filipino Culture through the organization's
participation in activities of the Connecticut State's historical society, various university and college cultural
programs, including those of Yale University, University of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University,
Quinnipiac College, and in the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Miller Lite Festival in New Haven, as
well as cultural performances in nursing homes and other venues. He facilitated performances of visiting
cultural groups from the Philippines, notably the Leyte Dance Theater and the Calamba Joe Theater groups. A
project that was truly close to his heart was the formation of a PAAC rondalla ensemble. Dr. Magno plays a
range of musical instruments including the harmonica, guitar, banduria and octavina, and the establishment
of a rondalla was a most personally rewarding experience.
As Chairman of the Philippine Independence Day committee in 1997 and 1998, he represented Connecticut
for outstanding participation of its delegation in the celebrations and parade in New York City. He has been in
the executive committee of the Federation of Filipino Associations in Connecticut for many years and has
worked for the unity and cooperation of various Filipino Associations in that State. His involvement n the
Philippine Festival of 2000 and 2001 helped bring together four Connecticut Fil-Am associations in the spirit
of bayanihan to promote Filipino culture resulting in the highly successful cultural events in those years
highlighting the best features highly successful cultural events in those years highlighting the best features of
Filipino culture and assisting in the promotion of tourism in the Philippines. Currently, he is Board Chairman
of the PAAC. He is also an invaluable Adviser to Knights of Rizal, New Haven Chapter. He was also Chairman
of the Philippine Centennial Commission, Connecticut Chapter in 1998.
Dr. Magno's professional affiliations include the Connecticut Association of Philippine Physicians of which he
is an officer. He is a member of the Connecticut State Medical and New Haven County Medical Societies, and
a Fellow in the College of American Pathologists.
When we say that someone is a Filipino at heart, among the things that come to mind are the great spirit of
nationalism and bayanihan, which Dr. Magno has been known to support in all his Fil-Am community
endeavors, the singular pride we have in the beauty of our culture, and our love for family. We know that Dr.
Magno personifies these values most notably on the homefront. His wife Divina (nee Aguila) attests to the fact
that he is very much a family man, and that their two children, Patrick and Marissa Jean, are very proud of their
father's accomplishments. In a typically humble manner, this means only one thing to Dr. Magno. All this
time, he has only been doing what he ought to do. Clearly, he deserves to be acknowledged.#
has published quite a number of siginificantly regarded scientific papers and research studies notably on the
subjects of crystal arthropathy, electron microscopic studies of kidneys in drug therapy, lung pathology, tumor
growth and proliferation indices as prognostic factors in breast cancer. Some of his publications include a
report on Pulmonary Carcinosarcoma published in a study on the Correlation of Proliferative Index in Primary
Breast Carcinoma Versus Hormone Status, Pathologic Stage and Disease-free Survival, and more recently,
on Bronchiolitis Obliterans-organizing Pneumonia. He has also held various teaching posts in the US
including as member of the Laboratory Medicine Faculty at St. Mary's School of Medical Technology, a position
he continues to hold up to the present; as Anatomic Pathology Instructor for Columbia University Medical
Students at St. Joseph Medical Center, as Laboratory instructor at CUNY Medical School, New York.
Going back to his early years, from his primary to high-school education in the province of Isabela,
Philippines, he consistently garnered top honors. From the time he began medical studies at Manila Central
University to the completion of post-graduate training in the US, he was recepient of such prestigious awards
as the FD Tanchoco Memorial Medical Center Academic Scholarshiip 1970-1977, the A.H. Robbins Academic
Scholarship 1977-1978, the Lederle Academic Scholarship 1977-1978, the Manila Central University Medical
Alumni Association Most Outstanding Medical Graduate Award 1978. The consistency and determination wiith
which he pursued his economic achievements have become hallmarks of his character and speak very
eloquently of the man, career-wise as well as in the socio-civic arena.
As the President of the Philippine American Association in Connecticut (PAAC), Dr. Magno founded a PAAC
clubhouse in West Haven which has become a hub of Filipino Community activity in the area. He involved the
PAAC in a church-based soup kitchen program and initiated involvement of the association in the March of
Dimes and Special Olympics projects. Up to the present, many members are still heavily involved in both civic
projects. In 1995, he coordinated the hosting of the Philippine Delegation to the World Special Olympics in
New Haven, Connecticut. He was also instrumental in promoting Filipino Culture through the organization's
participation in activities of the Connecticut State's historical society, various university and college cultural
programs, including those of Yale University, University of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University,
Quinnipiac College, and in the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Miller Lite Festival in New Haven, as
well as cultural performances in nursing homes and other venues. He facilitated performances of visiting
cultural groups from the Philippines, notably the Leyte Dance Theater and the Calamba Joe Theater groups. A
project that was truly close to his heart was the formation of a PAAC rondalla ensemble. Dr. Magno plays a
range of musical instruments including the harmonica, guitar, banduria and octavina, and the establishment
of a rondalla was a most personally rewarding experience.
As Chairman of the Philippine Independence Day committee in 1997 and 1998, he represented Connecticut
for outstanding participation of its delegation in the celebrations and parade in New York City. He has been in
the executive committee of the Federation of Filipino Associations in Connecticut for many years and has
worked for the unity and cooperation of various Filipino Associations in that State. His involvement n the
Philippine Festival of 2000 and 2001 helped bring together four Connecticut Fil-Am associations in the spirit
of bayanihan to promote Filipino culture resulting in the highly successful cultural events in those years
highlighting the best features highly successful cultural events in those years highlighting the best features of
Filipino culture and assisting in the promotion of tourism in the Philippines. Currently, he is Board Chairman
of the PAAC. He is also an invaluable Adviser to Knights of Rizal, New Haven Chapter. He was also Chairman
of the Philippine Centennial Commission, Connecticut Chapter in 1998.
Dr. Magno's professional affiliations include the Connecticut Association of Philippine Physicians of which he
is an officer. He is a member of the Connecticut State Medical and New Haven County Medical Societies, and
a Fellow in the College of American Pathologists.
When we say that someone is a Filipino at heart, among the things that come to mind are the great spirit of
nationalism and bayanihan, which Dr. Magno has been known to support in all his Fil-Am community
endeavors, the singular pride we have in the beauty of our culture, and our love for family. We know that Dr.
Magno personifies these values most notably on the homefront. His wife Divina (nee Aguila) attests to the fact
that he is very much a family man, and that their two children, Patrick and Marissa Jean, are very proud of their
father's accomplishments. In a typically humble manner, this means only one thing to Dr. Magno. All this
time, he has only been doing what he ought to do. Clearly, he deserves to be acknowledged.#
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