Michael Tan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Michael Tan

Filipino anthropologist

Date of Birth: 12-Sep-1952

Place of Birth: Caloocan, Luzon, Philippines

Profession: anthropologist

Nationality: Philippines

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Michael Lim Tan (born 1952) is a Filipino medical anthropologist, veterinarian, writer, and academic who is the current Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman. Prior to his appointment as UPD Chancellor, Tan was already well known for his work among Non-governmental organizations in the Philippines, and for his column Pinoy Kasi, which appears twice a week in the Philippine Daily Inquirer. On February 27, 2014, the University of the Philippines Board of Regents appointed Tan to serve as the chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he was serving as Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP).
Tan will serve as Chancellor from March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2017.
On January 26, 2017 the Board of Regents reappointed Tan for another three-year-term.Tan has authored numerous books and articles, often focusing on: indigenous medical beliefs, sex and sexuality, reproductive and sexual health (particularly HIV/AIDS), pharmaceuticals, and health policy issues.