Clarissa Lim Velayo

Scientific Research & Publications

• At First Glance: Best practices in early obstetric care. Velayo C, Sumpaico W, Torres M. (Editors); November 2019, Makati: OVT-Graphic Line, Inc.; ISBN 978-621-96207-0-3 Chapters Authored: Ch 1 Introduction and how to use this book (pp. 1-2) Ch 2 The first trimester prenatal consult (pp. 3-7) Ch 4 Prenatal testing: early screening for genetic Disorders (pp. 39–55).
• Clinical Practice Guidelines on Preterm labor and birth. Molon KT (ed.); November 2019, Makati: OVT-Graphic Line, Inc.; ISBN 978-971-94602-8-2. Chapter Co-Authored: Ch 5 Predictors of preterm birth.
• Evaluation of abdominal fetal electrocardiography in early intrauterine growth restriction. Velayo C, Silao J, Funamoto K, Kimura Y, Nicolaides K. Front Physiol 2017; 8:437. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00437. eCollection 2017.
• Ultrasound imaging of mouse fetal intracranial hemorrhage due to Ischemia/Reperfusion. Funamoto K, Ito K, Funamoto K, Velayo CL, Kimura Y. Front Physiol 2017; 8:340. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2017.00340. eCollection 2017.
• Vaginal LPS changed gene transcriptional regulation response to ischemic reperfusion increased vulnerability of fetal brain hemorrhage. Dong Y, Kimura Y, Ito T, Velayo C, Sato T, Sugibayashi R, Funamoto K, Hitomi K, Iida K, Endo M, Sato N, Yaegashi N. (Biochem Biophys Res Commun, Dec 2015; 468: 228-233 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2015.10.125. Epub 2015 Oct 30.)
• Prenatal Screening Presented at the Staff Conference of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (November 2014).
• Intrauterine ischemic reperfusion switches the fetal transcriptional pattern from HIF-1α to P53-dependent regulation in the murine brain. Dong Y, Ito T, Velayo C, Sato T, Iida K, Endo M, Funamoto K, Sato N, Yaegashi N, Kimura Y. (PLoS One, Oct 2014; 9(10):e110577 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0110577. eCollection 2014.)
• Molecular patterns of neurodevelopmental preconditioning: a study of the effects of antenatal steroid therapy in a protein-restriction mouse model. Velayo C, Ito T, Dong Y, Endo M, Sugibayashi R, Funamoto K, Iida K, Yaegashi N, Kimura Y. (ISRN Obstet Gynecol, Mar 2014;2014: 193816 DOI: 10.1155/2014/193816. eCollection 2014.)
• Automated identification of fetal cardiac valve timings. Marzbanrad F, Khandoker AH, Funamoto K, Sugibayashi R, Endo M, Velayo C, Kimura Y, Palaniswami M. (Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc, 2013:3893-6 DOI: 10.1109/EMBC.2013.6610395.)
• Evaluation of cardiac performance by abdominal fetal ECG in Twin-to-Twin transfusion syndrome. Velayo C, Rodriguez Calvo J, Sato N, Yaegashi N, Kimura Y, Nicolaides K. (Prenat Diagn, Nov2012; 32(11):1059-65 DOI: 10.1002/pd.3956. Epub 2012 Aug 7.)
• Recent advances in fetal electrocardiography. Kimura Y, Sato N, Sugawara J, Velayo C, Hoshiai T, Nagase S, Ito T, Onuma Y, Katsumata A, Okamura K, Yaegashi N. (The Open Medical Devices Journal, 2012; 4: 7-12 DOI: 10.2174/1875181401204010007).
• TTTS: Evaluation of cardiac performance by abdominal fetal ECG. Velayo C, Rodriguez Calvo J, Hoshiai T, Kimura Y, Nicolaides K.
• Effects of Prenatal Steroid Therapy on Neurodevelopment in an IUGR Mouse Model. Velayo C, Ito T, Chisaka H, Yaegashi N, Okamura K, Kimura Y. (Fetal Diagn Ther, Aug 2010; 28(2): 79-86 DOI:10.1159/000316102. Epub 2010 Jul 31.)
• Understanding Congenital Heart Disease through Fetal Electrocardiography: Case Reports and Clinical Implications. Velayo C, Sato N, Ito T, Chisaka H, Yaegashi N, Okamura K, Kimura Y. (Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, May 2011; 37(5): 428– 435. DOI: 10.1111/j.14470756.2010.01367. x. Epub 2011 Jan 27.)
• Maternal protein restriction during late gestation induces sex-specific and reciprocal regulation of Igf2 and Igfbp1 gene expression in the placenta: A possible association between nutrition and epigenetics. Velayo C, Matsuda N, Ito T, Chisaka H, Yaegashi N, Kimura Y, Okamura K, Sharif J. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES 16 (3): 347A-347A 961 Suppl. S MAR 2009.
• Gestational stage- and sex-specific impact of maternal folate deficiency on fetal growth and epigenetic regulation of gene expression in the fetus. Matsuda N, Velayo C, Ito T, Chisaka H, Yaegashi N, Kimura Y, Okamura K, Sharif J. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES 16 (3): 140A-141A 248 Suppl. S MAR 2009.
• Aberrant behavior of mouse embryo development after blastomere biopsy as observed through time-lapse cinematography. Ugajin T, Terada Y, Hasegawa H, Velayo C, Kikuchi- Arai M, Suzuki K, Nabeshima H, Yaegashi N.(Fertility & Sterility, May 2010; 93(8):2723-2728 doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.06.056. Epub 2009 Aug 8.)
• Increased Intraocular Pressure as a Predictor of Pre-eclampsia: a Cohort Study (Published: Velayo, et al. Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, December 2006; 30(4): 166- 177).
• Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy Presented at the Staff Conference of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (August 2006).
• Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy (Published: Velayo, et al. Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 2005; 2: 32-39).
• Post-abortal Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (unpublished) Presented at the Surgical Pathology Conference of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital (September 2004).
• Understanding the Natural Developmental History of Ovarian Malignancy: A Clinicopathologic Approach (unpublished) Presented at the Surgical Pathology Conference of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (August 2004).
• Detection of Mutations in the BRCA-1 Gene by PCR-LOH Analysis of Peripheral Blood (unpublished) 1997 Best Thesis in Genetics, UP-Diliman Institute of Biology.

Awards Received

• October to December 2013: DOST-PCHRD Balik Scientist Program Awardee Host Institutions: UP-PGH, Manila. Xavier University, CDO. Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu.
• April 1997: Cum Laude Best Thesis in Genetics Most Outstanding BS Biology Graduate.
• March 1993: 1st Honorable Mention Award for Responsibility Award for Social Action Best Citizen Army Training Cadet.
• 1st Place, Philippine Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellows’ Research Contest (December 2015).
• 1st Place, UP-PGH Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellows’ Research Contest (October 2015).
• Finalist, Philippine Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellow’s Research Contest (October 2016).
• UPCM International Publication Award (2017).
• UPCM International Publication Award (2017).
• 1st Place, UP-PGH Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident’s Research Contest (October 2006).
• 1st Place, Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecological Society Resident’s Research Contest (October 2006).
• Finalist, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila - Philippine General Hospital 2006 Residents’ Research Forum.
• Erich Saling Award for Research, XXIII International Congress of the Fetus As A Patient International Society (February 2007).
• Presented at the Fetus As A Patient International Society XXIII International Congress, Manila (March 2007).
• 1st Place, UP-PGH Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Interesting Case Contest (October 2004).
• Finalist, Philippine Obstetrical & Gynecological Society’s Interesting Case Contest (September 2004).
• Finalist, Philippine Society of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility 2004 Interesting Case Contest (September 2004).
• Presented at the Staff Conference of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (September 2005.