Dr. Adrienne Katrin M. Guiang-Valerio, MD, DPPS, is a pediatric rheumatologist whose clinical and academic career reflects sustained excellence in pediatric autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, with distinguished training that spans leading tertiary institutions in the Philippines and international centers of excellence. She completed foundational medical and pharmacy education at the University of Santo Tomas, followed by rigorous residency and fellowship training in pediatrics and pediatric rheumatology, including an international observership in immunology and rheumatology at a major European university hospital and advanced neonatal clinical experience at a prominent Harvard-affiliated children’s hospital. Dr. Guiang-Valerio has demonstrated robust scholarly productivity through multiple peer-reviewed publications and podium and poster presentations at major global scientific platforms, including regional and international rheumatology and lupus congresses, where her work on systemic lupus erythematosus, herpes zoster infection in pediatric SLE, vasculitis, immunodeficiency-autoimmunity overlap disorders, and complex autoimmune phenotypes has garnered awards and recognition. Her research outputs encompass original clinical studies, systematic reviews, case analyses, and visual science communication, reflecting methodological breadth and translational relevance. She has collaborated with multispecialty teams locally and internationally, contributing to advancing pediatric rheumatology knowledge within emerging and resource-constrained contexts. Her achievements include competitive research program grants, academic honors in medical and pharmacy education, and national board distinctions, underscoring her commitment to academic rigor and clinical excellence. Dr. Guiang-Valerio’s active roles in professional societies across pediatrics and rheumatology, including APLAR Young Rheumatologists and the Philippine Pediatric Society, demonstrate leadership and engagement in advancing regional rheumatology capacity. In clinical practice, she serves as a consultant pediatrician and rheumatologist in major medical institutions, contributing to specialized pediatric care and fostering early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management of rare and complex rheumatic diseases. Her work has a measurable societal impact by improving access to specialized pediatric rheumatology services, informing evidence-based care, and strengthening physician training and research within the discipline.

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Featured Publications

1. Guiang-Valerio, A. K. M., Collante, M. T. M., & Bernal, C. B. (2025, October 30). Incidence and risk factors of herpes zoster infection in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus. Pediatric Rheumatology.