Prof. May Anne E. Mata of the Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, a UP Scientist and Director of the UPMin Office of Research and the Mindanao Center for Disease Watch and Analytics (DiWA), was awarded the 2023 Best Mentor in Health Research - National Winner in the Graduate Students Category by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST PCHRD).  She was selected over the Luzon, Visayas, and NCR cluster winners. 

Dr. Mata was also the 2023 awardee for Best Mentor in Health Research under the Graduate Students category for the Mindanao Cluster. 

She has mentored at least 15 graduate students and 15 undergraduate students.

Dr. Mata received her award during the 42nd Anniversary celebration of the PCHRD on 25 March 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City.