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Dr. Rollin P. Tabuena (born December 3, 1968) is a Filipino pulmonologist and bronchoscopist known for his contributions to medicine, particularly in the field of pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis. He introduced the Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Test Kit (TB-LAMP) for diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis in Iloilo City.

Early life and education
Tabuena was born in Concepcion, Iloilo, Philippines. He graduated with honors in elementary and high school at Central Philippine University. He earned his degree in Medical Technology from Southwestern University, Cebu City, and his medical degree from West Visayas State University. He pursued post-graduate research training at the Kyoto School of Medicine, Kyoto University, and received training in Interventional Bronchoscopy at Ancona, Italy.

Career
Tabuena has authored and co-authored numerous scientific medical papers, particularly in the field of pulmonary medicine. He actively participated in the evaluation of the TB-LAMP test kit for diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis, leading to its introduction in Iloilo City. He is known for his advocacy in raising awareness about respiratory health and overall well-being through organizing Zumba dance sessions.

Awards and honors

 * Recipient of the Monbukagakusho Fellowship Grant, a Japanese Government Scholarship, Kyoto University Department of Respiratory Medicine (2002-2004)
 * Outstanding Young Scientist (Pulmonary Medicine), NAST-DOST (2006)
 * Regions Finest of Iloilo (2022)
 * Most Distinguished Doctor in Pulmonary Medicine, Asia's Modern Hero Awards (AMHA) 2023

Publications
Tabuena has authored and co-authored several publications, including:
 * "Adrenal Carcinoma - A Case Report and Review of Literature" (1999)
 * "Clinical Outcome of In-hospital Patients with Hypertensive Hemorrhage of Basal Ganglia" (2001)
 * "Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia: A Real Clinical Entity" (2002)
 * "Cushing's Syndrome from Exogenous Corticosteroids - A Case Series" (2002)
 * "Validation of Bayesian Approach in estimating the probability of malignancy in solitary pulmonary nodules" (2004)
 * "Relationship of Airway Wall Thickening to an Imbalance Between Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and Its Inhibitor in Asthma" (2005)
 * "Peripheral Arterial Disease's Prevalence Using Ankle Branchial Index (ABI): Its Association to Stroke" (2006)
 * "Ataxia with vitamin E deficiency in the Philippines : A case report of two siblings" (2021)
 * "Cough Triggers and Their Pathophysiology in Patients with Prolonged or Chronic Cough" (2011)
 * "C-reactive Protein as a Diagnostic Marker for Community Acquired Pneumonia" (2008)
 * "An Unusual Iatrogenic Foreign Body (Surgical Gauze) in the Trachea" (2008)
 * "The Relationship of D-Dimer Levels With Pulmonary Thromboembolism" (2008)