Alberto Manetta, M.D.

Alberto Manetta, M.D., age 78, of Irvine, California passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. There will be a Funeral Service held at Fairhaven Memorial Park on January, 15th 2023 at 11am in the Waverley Chapel.

Dr. Alberto Manetta was a leading gynecologic oncologist and a former Senior Associate Dean for Educational Affairs at UCI Medical School, as well as a professor at the University of California, Irvine. He was also ardently devoted to his family, a fiercely loyal friend and true champion of the underserved.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dr. Manetta came to the United States in 1968 to pursue a career in medicine. As a resident in New York's Nassau Hospital (now NYU Winthrop University Hospital in Long Island), he met Nancy Mosard. The couple were married in 1971.

Dr. Manetta and Nancy moved to rural Pennsylvania where their children Edward (50) and Kathryn (49) were born. Dr. Manetta practiced as a small-town Ob-Gyn for ten years before accepting a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Georgetown University Medical Center in 1982.

Dr. Manetta's career in academia began following his graduation from Georgetown in 1984 when he was accepted as a faculty member at the Gynecologic Division, OB Gynecology department of Pennsylvania State University.

In 1988, Dr. Manetta accepted an Assistant Professor position in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of California, Irvine.

In 1992, Dr. Manetta was appointed Associate Dean of Medical Education at UCI. A year later, he was named Senior Associate Dean of Educational Affairs at UCI, a position he held until his retirement in 2007.

Dr. Manetta's career spanned over five decades, extending from coast to coast and across international borders, including South America and the Middle East.

As a physician, he developed innovative methods for early detection of cervical cancers among high-risk groups.

In his 10 years of service as Senior Associate Dean, he oversaw the education of physicians as well as health and nursing professionals at UCI Medical Center.

Dr. Manetta was also the creator, Founder, and Director of the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC), which prepared physicians and public health experts to meet the many health care needs of the Latino community.

Dr. Manetta also advocated for the well-being of Orange County’s Latino population as chair of the board of Latino Health Access.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Manetta authored or co-authored over 110 publications in peer review, journals and books.

Throughout his career and in his retirement, Dr. Manetta (or "Al") was wholly committed to his family and friends. Vacations were always spent traveling around the world with his wife and children, and later his extended families and grandchildren.

Al had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and strong desire to please those around him. His curiosity and drive led him to excel in many areas outside of medicine, including woodworking, where he earned local recognition as an artistic woodturner. His interests in mentalism and illusions earned him admission to the Academy of Magical Arts and the prestigious Magic Castle Club in Los Angeles, California. His annual Halloween parties and turns as Santa Claus were also neighborhood staples.

Dr. Alberto Manetta is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy Manetta, his son Edward Manetta, and his daughter Dr. Kathryn Manetta, as well as his two grandchildren Emily Manetta and Vincent Alberto Oportot.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.fairhavenmemorial.com for the Manetta family.

In lieu of flowers, please kindly consider a donation to:

American Cancer Society

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

Fellowship Gynecologic Oncology Georgetown University Medical Center

1982-1984 Washington, District of Columbia

Residency Obstetrics & Gynecology Winthrop University Hospital

1968-1972 (Nassau Hospital)

State University of New York

Stony Brook, New York

Medical School Medical Doctor University of Buenos Aires School of

1962-1968 Medicine, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Undergraduate B.S. Biological Science Liceo San Martin

1957-1962 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Languages Spanish Fluent speaking, reading, writing

Italian Speaking, reading

BOARD CERTIFICATION

1976 Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

1991 Re-certification

1987 American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology,

Subspecialty Certification in Gynecologic Oncology

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2007-2022 Professor Emeritus

1998-2007 Professor, Department of Epidemiology

1998-2006 Professor, Department of Internal Medicine

1995-2022 Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Gynecologic Oncology

1993-2007 Senior Associate Dean of Educational Affairs

1992-1993 Associate Dean of Medical Education

1990-1995 Associate Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology UCI College of Medicine

1988-1990 Assistant Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology University of California, Irvine

1984-1988 Assistant Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University Hershey, Pennsylvania

1982-1984 Instructor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, District of Columbia

1976-1982 Clinical Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University Hershey, Pennsylvania

NON-ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2006 Spent sabbatical in the Capitol Office of California State Senator Sheila Kuehl

2005-2022 Special Consultant to the government of Nicaragua for a primary cervical cancer prevention program funded by the Disarm Foundation, New York City

2004-2022 Member, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Foundation Board

2004-2022 Chair, Board of Directors –Latino Health Access, Santa Ana, CA

2004-2022 Member Healthcare Pathway Council

2004-2022 Member Public Health Advisory committee

2002-2022 Member Board of Directors – Latino Health Access, Santa Ana, CA

2001-2002 Member of the UCI Chancellor’s Communications Advisory Council

2001-2002 Special Consultant to the Minister of Health in Egypt

2001-2002 Special Consultant to LBJ Tropical Medical Center, American Samoa

2001-2002 Chair, Site Visit team for Fiji Medical School

2001 Member Executive Vice Chancellor’s Committee on International Village at UCI

2000-2002 Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Self Study Task Force Co-Chair

1996-2022 Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Site Visitor

1995-1996 LCME Faculty Fellow, Liaison Committee on Medical Education

1995-2022 Member, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 Test Material Development Committee for Obstetrics and Gynecology

1992-2022 Executive Chief Proctor, National Board of Medical Examiners

1988-1997 Consultant Staff, City of Hope National Medical Center Department of Surgery Duarte, CA

1988-2022 Consultant Staff, University of Nevada School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Las Vegas, NV

1988-2022 Attending Physician, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, Women's Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Laguna Hills, CA

1988-2003 Attending Physician, UCI Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orange, CA

1984-1988 Attending Physician, University Hospital, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA

1982-1984 Attending Physician, District of Columbia General Hospital, Washington, DC

1972-1982 Attending Physician, Private Practice, Altoona Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Altoona, Pennsylvania

1974-1977 Director, Blair County Prenatal Center

AWARDS and HONORS

2005 UCI Lauds and Laurels Extraordinarius Award, highest honor awarded by the UCI Alumni Association

2005 Leadership Award, California Latino Medical Association (CaLMA)

2001 Chosen one of the “Best Doctors in America®”

1998. Al Maestro 1908-1998, Sociedad for Obstetricia y Ginecologia de Buenas Aires Medal

1998 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

1997. Good Housekeeping’s “Best Doctor for Women in America”

1993-1996 Physician's Recognition Award, The American Medical Association

1990 Physician Recognition Award

UCI Medical Center, Department of Nursing

1986. Physician's Recognition Award, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

1983-1984 American Cancer Society Fellowship Award

1982 Altoona Hospital Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Dedication Award

1978 Fellow, American College of Surgeons

1977 Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Continuing Medical Education Awards

1995-1998 National Board of Medical Examiners contract, Clinical Practice Exam and Research

regarding Training and Performance of Standardized Patients

1995-1998 Continuing Medical Education Award, The American College of Obstetricians &

Gynecologists

1992-1995 Continuing Medical Education Award, The American College of Obstetricians &

Gynecologists

1989-1992 Continuing Medical Education Award, The American College of Obstetricians &

Gynecologists

Teaching Awards

1998. UCI Distinguished Faculty Lectureship Award for Teaching

1996 “Alberto Manetta” Award for extraordinary, enduring commitment to enhancing the prestige

and morale of the College of Medicine, UCI/ COM.

1994 In Recognition of Outstanding Leadership. UCI/COM class of 1996

1993 Kaiser Permanente Award for Excellence in Teaching

1992 First Excellence in Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics

1992 Lauds and Laurels - Distinguished Teacher University of California Irvine

1990 Golden Apple Award UC Irvine Senior Medical Students

1989 Kaiser Permanente Award for Excellence in Teaching

1989. Resident Recognition Award for Excellence in Teaching, The University of California, Irvine

1984 Resident Recognition Award for Excellence in Teaching, Georgetown University

1983 Resident Recognition Award for Excellence in Teaching, Georgetown University

Public Appearances/Media

2007 Keynote Speaker, UCI School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

2007 Commencement Address, UCI School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony

2007 Interview with Chancellor Michael Drake on PRIME-LC for UCTV, January

2005 Interview on PRIME-LC for CNN television, February

2005 Interviewed on radio, January

2004 Interview for CBS Telemundo (Spanish TV)

Grants and Research Awards

2005-2009 UniHealth Foundation (822)

Funding for UCI PRIME-LC Program

(Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community)

Principal Investigator

2004-2006 The California Endowment (20033733)

Funding for UCI PRIME-LC Program

(Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community)

Principal Investigator

2003-2004 The California Endowment (20023444)

Planning and development grant for UCI PRIME-LC Program

Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community)

Principal Investigator

2003-2004 Clinica Carino

AAMC & PMHI Caring of the Community Program

Principal Investigator

2003-2008 Public Health Service – NIH National Cancer Institute

RO1 Enhances Single-Visit Cervical Cancer Screening Program

CA -076502

Principal Investigator

2002-2004 NIH National Cancer Institute

Latina Cervical Cancer Survivorship: A Development Study

1R21 CA097191-01

Co-Investigator

2003 Public Health Service – NIH National Cancer Institute

Department of Health and Human Services

RO I Single-Visit Cervical Cancer Prevention Program

CA -76502

Principal Investigator

1994-2005 UCI Women’s Health Initiative

Clinical Center, National Cancer Institute

Co-Investigator

1995. Radiation Induced Elevation of CA 125 Serum Levels in Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Non-Gynecologic Malignancy

Memorial Health Services

Co-Investigator

1994-1998 Gynecologic Oncology Group

National Cancer Institute

Co-Principal Investigator

1994. Hereditary Breast Cancer: Genetic and Molecular Studies

National Cancer Institute

Co-Investigator

1994. Antimitochondrial Phosphonium Salts for the Treatment of Multidrug Resistant

Ovarian Cancer

Memorial Health Services

Co-Investigator

1993. Maturation of Follicular Oocytes Recovered from the Non-Hormonally Stimulated Ovaries of Women Diagnosed with Cancer

Memorial Health Services

Co-Investigator

1993. Intervention Screening and Education in Cervical Cancer

American Cancer Society

Principal Investigator

1990. Cytotoxicity of Dequalinium Chloride on Human Ovarian Cancer

Memorial Health Services

Principal Investigator

1991. Soluble TNF Receptors in Ovarian Cancer

Memorial Health Services

Co-Investigator

1991. Women's Health Passages

Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories

Funding for medical conference UCI Clinical Cancer Center, 11/1991

1989. Sensitivity of Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines and Ovarian Cancer Cells to Biological Response Modifiers & Chemotherapeutic Agents in Vitro

UCI Cancer Research Coordinating Committee

Principal Investigator

1989. A Phase II Study to Evaluate the Potential Antitumor Activity of Intraperitoneal Interleukin-2 in Patients with Refractory Ovarian Cancer Limited to the Peritoneal Cavity

Cetus Corporation, Emeryville, California

Principal Investigator

1989. A Phase II Randomized Study of Cyclophosphamide and Cisplatin with or without Treatment with WR-2721 in Patients with Stage III or Stage IV Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma

U.S. Bioscience, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Principal Investigator

1987. Treatment Strategies for Ovarian Cancer, PDT-46332

American Cancer Society

Co-Investigator (DC)

1986. Best Basic Science Presentation Annual Meeting

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists Foundation Award

1986 American Cancer Society Institutional Research Award

1985 Clinical Scientist Award, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine

1984 Clinical Scientist Award, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine

Offices held in professional societies and scholarly organizations

2003-2005 President, Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics

1995-1997 President, Western Association of Gynecologists and Oncologists

1995-2022 Dean's Delegate, Group on Educational Affairs Committee

1979-1980 President, Blair County Medical Society

1978-1979 President Elect, Blair County Medical Society

Membership on journal editorial boards

1996-2022 Member, Editorial Board, Anti-Cancer Drugs

1989-2022 Member, Editorial Board, Gynecologic Oncology

1989-2022 Associate Editor, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Service to professional organizations (committees, session chair, conferences)

2006 Consultant, Office of California State Senator Sheila Kuehl

2005-2022 Special Consultant to the Government of Nicaragua, developing program for primary cervical cancer prevention. This program is funded by the government of Nicaragua and the Disarm Foundation of New York City.

2004-2022 Member, APGO Foundation Board

2004-2022 Chair of Board of Directors, Latino Health Access, Santa Ana, CA

2002-2004 APGO Council, appointed President for term beginning March 2003

2002-2004 Member, Board of Directors, Latino Health Access, Santa Ana, CA

2002 Member, dissertation committee for J. Largent

2001 Member, Group on Resident Affairs (GRA) Steering Committee of the Association

American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

2000-2022 Medical Editor, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO)

1999. Member, Special Review Committee, Department of Health and Human Services,

National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute

1997-2022 Council Member, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)

1997-2022 Appointee, American Medical Association (AMA), Graduate Medical Education Advisory Committee

1996 Reviewer, National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cancer Prevention Research Unit

1996 President, Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists (WAGO)

1996 Chair, Program Committee, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Annual Meeting

1996 Program Chair, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO)

1995-2022 Member, Special Interest Group, Group on Educational Affairs of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

1995-2022 Member, National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), Obstetrics and Gynecology Test Committee

1995 Associate Examiner, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)

1995-2022 Co-Chair, Cancer Prevention and Control Working Group, Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)

1995-2022 Member, Executive Committee, Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) Council Member, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO)

1995-2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Human Research Committee, Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)

1995 Chair, Basic Science Award Committee, 26th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)

1995 President's Award Committee Member, 26th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)

1995 Basic Science Award Committee Member, 26th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)

1995-96 Author, Questions for Gynecologic Oncology Written Examination, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)

1995-2022 Member, Phase I Drug Development Sub-Committee, Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)

1995 Judge, Poster Session, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Annual Meeting

1995-2022 Member, Program Committee, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO)

1994-2022 Council Member, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO)

1994-2022 Member, Advisory Committee, Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)

1994-2022 Member, Program Committee, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)

1994-2022 Member, Education & Development Committee, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)

1992-2022 Dean's Delegate, Educational Affairs, American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)

1991 Site Chairman, Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists (WAGO)

1991 Member, Program Committee, Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists (WAGO)

1991 Moderator, Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists (WAGO)

1990-1996 Chairman, Tumor Biology and Applied Science Committee, Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)

1986-2022 Member, Medical Oncology Committee, Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)

1986-2022 Member, Protocol Committee, Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)

1986-2022 Member, New Drug Committee, Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)

1986-1987 Principal Co-investigator, Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)

1987 Program Director Postgraduate Course, "Obstetrics and Gynecology Update," Annapolis, Maryland

1987-1988 Council Member, Mid Atlantic Oncology Society (MAOS)

Service as reviewer of manuscripts and referee of proposals

2001-2022 Reviewer, Obstetrics & Gynecology

2001-2022 Reviewer, Anti-Cancer Drugs

1996-2022 Reviewer, Academic Medicine

1993-2022 Reviewer, Cancer

Consulting activities

2001 Consultant, GynOnc Strategic Plan, Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles

2001 Chair, Site Visit, FIJI School of Medicine

1997 Consultant, Development of Continuing Medical Education, Minister of Health & Population Egypt.

Membership in professional organizations

2001-2022 Council of Science Editors

2001-2022 CalMA (Latino Med Assn)

2001-2022 American Society of Preventive Oncology

2001-2022 American College of Physician Executives

1998-2022 Southern California Chapter, American College of Surgeons

1998-2022 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

1998-2022 American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society (AGOS)

1989-2022 Association for Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO)

1988-2022 Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists (WAGO)

1988-2022 Orange County Medical Association (OCMA)

1986-2022 Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)

1986-2022 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

1986-2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

1972-2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

1972-2022 American College of Surgeons (ACOS)

1972-2022 American Medical Association (AMA)

UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE

System Wide

2005 Panelist, UCOP presentation to California Legislature

1994-2022 California Consortium on Medical Education

1993-2022 University of California-Wide Planning Committee on Primary Care

1993-2022 Medical Informatics Opportunity Committee

Campus - UCI Academic Senate and Administrative Service

2002 Irvine Housing Authority Board

2001-02 UCI General Catalog article; Medicine, Office of Educational Affairs

2001 Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB), UCI Research Committee

1994 Co-Chair, Faculty Retreat, University of California, Irvine/College of Medicine

94. Co-Chair, Blue Ribbon Committee

School - School of Medicine

2007 Keynote Speaker, UCI School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

2007 Commencement Address, UCI School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony

2003 Presentation at Sullivan Commission hearing regarding the recruitment of minorities to the health profession

2000-2002 Co-Chair, Liaison Committee Medical Education, Self Study Task Force

1998-2022 Director, Tamkin Symposiums (Assessment of Knowledge & Informatics)

1998-2022 Chair, Education Subcommittee of Strategy Plan

1997 Participated in UCI privatization hearing, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Santa Ana, CA

1996-2022 Integrated Systems Task Force Committee

1996-2022 Integrity in Research Committee

1995-2022 Member Graduate Medical Education Committee

1995-2022 Member Committee on Education Policy

1995-2022 Member Promotion & Honor Committee

1995-2022 Search Committee for FTE, Hematology Oncology

1995-1996 Chair, Clinical Cancer Center, Cost Assessment Committee

1994-1995 Chair, Self-Study Task Force, LCME

1993-2022 Senior Associate Dean of Educational Affairs

1993-1994 Chair, Second Year Task Force, on Development of Patient/Doctor II

1992-2022 Basic Science Advisors

1992-2022 Dean's Advisory Board

1992-2022 VA Dean's Committee

1992-2022 Memorial Affiliation Committee

1991-2022 Curriculum & Education Policy Committee

1991-1992 Chair, Third & Fourth Year Course Coordinators Council

1991-1993 Chair, Curriculum & Education Policy Sub-Committee on Implementation of Curricular

Changes for Academic Years

1990-1992 Dean's Advisory Group Task Force on Epidemiology and Biostatistics

1989-2022 Faculty Interview Committee

1989-2022 Institution Review Board

1989-1992 Search Committee for Associate Professor/Professor and Director, Occupational Medicine

1989-1992 Search Committee for Director, Southern Occupational Health Center and Division Chief,

Occupational and Preventive Medicine

1989-1992 Biologic Response Modifiers Affinity Group

Hospital - UCI Medical Center and Affiliates

1996-2022 UCI Health Systems Steering Committee

1996-2022 Clinical Enterprise Committee

1996-2022 Business Development Subcommittee

1994 Optima/Managed Medi-Cal Working Committee

1991-1992 Director, Gynecologic Oncology Research Program, Clinical Cancer Center

1991-1992 Long Range Planning Committee, Clinical Cancer Center

1990-1992 Productivity Implementation Task Force, UCI Medical Center

1989-2022 Associates for the Advancement of Nursing Science and Research, Sustaining Member,

UCI Medical Center

1989-1992 Public and Professional Communications Committee, Clinical Cancer Center

1989-1992 Cancer Committee, Clinical Cancer Center

1989-1992 Laser Committee, UCI Medical Center

1989-1992 Finance & Clinical Activities Subcommittee, Clinical Cancer Center

1989-1992 Task Force Committee, Clinical Cancer Center

1989-1992 Faculty Practice Development Task Force

1989-1992 Chairman, Protocol Development Subcommittee

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

1991-1993 Executive Committee

1991-1993 Medical Education Committee, UCI Medical Center

1991-1992 Clerkship Director, Third Year Medical Students

1991-1992 Task force on Ob/Gyn Resident Education

1991-1992 Resident Selection Committee

1989-1997 Grand Rounds Coordinator

1989-1992 Editor, University of California, Irvine, Gynecologic Oncology Newsletter

1989-1991 Users Committee - Medical Suite

Patents

1982 Urinary Stress Incontinence Diagnostic and Treatment Device U.S. Patent No. 4290420.

1993-283 UCI-VULB-1, A Human Cell Line

1994 UCI-101, A Human Ovarian Carcinoma Cell Line

1994-090 UCI-107, A Human Ovarian Carcinoma Cell Line

1994 UCI-107, A Human Ovarian Carcinoma Cell Line Office of University/Industry Research & Technology, UCI Case No. 94-13.

Research & Technology, UCI Case No. 94-14.