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Written by Ms. Jenina Malonzo
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Wednesday, 11 April 2012 00:00 |
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The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCHRD) is the lead coordinating agency of the Philippine National Health Research System. As such, it is tasked to strengthen capacities in health research particularly in the regions. Through consultations with the various stakeholders in health research, PCHRD established regional health research systems throughout the country.
On December 20, 2007, a fruitful discussion between PCHRD represented by Ms. Angelina M. Aquino (RHRDC Coordinator) and Ms. Anicia Catameo (Senior SRS) and DOST III represented by its Regional Director Dr. Conrado J. Oliveros was held where the organization of a Regional Health Research System was proposed and possible member-institutions were identified. On March 14, 2008, four (4) government agencies, seven (7) higher education institutions and two (2) medical institutions gathered for an organizational meeting. The members agreed to call it the Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium and formalized its existence through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement on May 22, 2008. Its mission is to strengthen the system of collaboration among private and public institutions in Central Luzon involved in health research and management in order to develop and enhance their capacity in undertaking health research activities as a strategy to help improve the health conditions of the people. After almost two (2) years of existence, four (4) additional member institutions were added to the CLHRDC on May 4, 2010.
It is now composed of the following:
Government Agencies
Department of Science and Technology Region III
Department of Health, Centre for Health Development Region III
Commission on Higher Education-Region III
Commission on Population-Region III
Medical Institutions
Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH)
Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research Medical Center (PJGMRMC)
Higher Education Institutions
Angeles University Foundation
Bataan Peninsula State University
Bulacan State University
Holy Angel University
La Consolacion University Philippines
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
Pampanga Agricultural College
Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
Republic Central Colleges
System plus College Foundation
Tarlac State University
University of the Assumption
The Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium has its principal address at the Department of Science and Technology Regional office No. III, Diosdado Macapagal Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
CLHRDC MILESTONES
December 20, 2007
- Organization of a Regional Health Research System in Region III was proposed
- Possible member-institutions were identified
March 14, 2008
- Organizational Meeting
- 13 founding member-institutions of CLHRDC:
Department of Science and Technology Region III
Department of Health, Centre for Health Development RegionIII
Commission on Higher Education-Region III
Commission on Population-Region III
Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital
Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center
Angeles University Foundation
Bataan Peninsula State University
Bulacan State University
Holy Angel University
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
University of the Assumption
April 17, 2008
- Memorandum of Agreement for member-institutions was finalized
- Functions of the Committees on Research Management, Ethics, Research Utilization and Capacity Building were composed
May 22, 2008
- Memorandum of Agreement was signed by institutional heads as formal commitment to CLHRDC
- Dr. Conrado J. Oliveros was elected Chairman of the CLHRDC
August 8, 2008
- Functions of the four (4) committees as well as the vision, mission and objectives were formulated
- Committee Chairpersons were elected
May 4, 2010
- Supplemental Agreement signed by the heads of 4 additional Higher Education Institutions:
Republic Central Colleges
System Plus College Foundation
Tarlac State University
La Consolacion University Philippines
January 27, 2011
- Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Regional Director of DOST III took over as Chair of CLHRDC
June 26, 2011
- Dr. Victor B. Mariano, DOST III Regional Director, took charge of the CLHRDC as the Chair
- Full time CLHRDC Project Staff was hired
August 2011
- CLHRDC participated in the 1st National Student Research Competition for Health Science and Technology where the consortium’s student representatives (AUF and TSU) were awarded as 1st and 5th placers.
- The research entitled “ Mobile E-health: A Monitoring System for Health Centers” was completed
December 15, 2012
- Pampanga Agricultural College was accepted as the 18th member-institution of CLHRDC
February 2012
- The DOST 3-DOH 3-PCHRD funded research entitled “ Detection, Treatment and Prevention/ Control of TB in Region III: An Assessment” was completed
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 April 2012 00:49 |
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DOST III calls for health research proposals |
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Written by Marites C. Batac
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Friday, 23 March 2012 02:35 |
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)in Region III is now accepting health research project proposals in line with the priorities set by the Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CHLRDC) for the year 2012.
This was announced by Dr. Victor B. Mariano, regional director of DOST3 and chairperson of CLHRDC. He said that the research proposals must conform with the identified priority areas which include development of diagnostic kits for priority diseases, drug discovery and development, hospital equipment and biomedical equipment, genomic and molecular technology and chronobiology, functional foods and use of information and communication technology in health management. The CLHRDC is an association of government, private and state colleges and universities organized to strengthen the system of collaboration among health-related institutions in Central Luzon to develop and enhance their capacity to undertake health research projects for the benefit of the local population.It is currently composed of 18 member-agencies.
A total of eight research proposals have been submitted by member-institutions of CLHRDC.Two proposals aim to address the recurrent problem of dengue fever in Central Luzon. The first deal with the determination of the active components of the tawa-tawa plant as potential inhibitor of NS3 Protease helicase for the dengue virus was submitted by the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) and the second seeks to create a geo-spatial profile of dengue in Central Luzon as a means of building an effective surveillance system that can track the incidence of cases, risks factors and medical consequences of dengue as well as establishing and evaluating prevention intervention which was submitted by Angeles University Foundation (AUF). Another research proposal also submitted by NEUST aims to study the waste management practices of government and private hospitals in Region III in light of heightened awareness about solid waste disposal and their effect on the environment. A research proposal that aims to stop the emergence of superbugs by studying the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) antagonists from coconut-based nutraceuticals was submitted by the Tarlac State University. If successful, the project will provide affordable alternative to the treatment of MRSA.
All research proposals will undergo panel evaluation by the Phil. Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), an attached agency of DOST. Projects that pass the required criteria will be eligible for funding. Other research institutions may still submit research proposals at the DOST3 regional office located at the Regional Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 23 March 2012 02:44 |
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Rising Stars in Global Health |
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Written by Ms. Jenina Malonzo
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 07:35 |
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On November 13, 2011, Grand Challenges Canada announced new funding opportunities for early-career innovators from low- and lower-middle income countries, the Rising Stars in Global Health program.
The application site is now open and we are accepting applications. For more information and to apply, please visit www.grandchallenges.caGrand Challenges Canada's goal is to tap into bold local solutions to global health problems to solve some of the most persistent health challenges in the developing world through Integrated Innovation.
The Rising Stars in Global Health program will provide $100,000 CAD for up to 30 successful proof-of-concept proposals. Up to 6 additional scale-up grants of up to $1 million CAD will be awarded to applicants who have demonstrated success at the proff-of-concept stage.
Deadline: March 23, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Please help us by disseminating this opportunity to your colleagues.
Grand Challenges Canada is a unique and indpendent not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of people in developing countries by integrating scientific, technological, business and social innovation. Grand Challenges Canada works with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and other global health foundations and organizations to find sustainable long-term solutions to the most pressing health challenges. Grand Challenges Canada is hosted at the McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health.
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