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To further encourage the pursuit of health R and D activities, the Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) conducted a Regional Seminar on Basic Research Methods and Technical Writing held on September 12, 2013 at the DOST Regional Office No.3, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. The training aimed to encourage health researchers in Region III to submit quality research proposals for external funding by providing them with the skills in writing different types of research and technical reports with the appropriate protocols and designs. It was attended by participants from member-institutions who are actively involved in health research related activities.
Dr. Godofreda Vergeire-Dalmacion, a Professor from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology cross appointed to the Department of Clinical Epidemiology, UP College of Medicine was the resource speaker for the said seminar. She is also the current Chair of the Technical Review Board, UP Manila - National Institute of Health and author of numerous selected peer-reviewed publications. She started the session by a research methodology workshop, followed by an interactive discussion on research designs and how to write research papers.
The capability building seminar can hopefully pave the way to tap into research funding offered by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD). Under the Regional Research Fund (RRF), the said agency is providing up to a maximum of PhP 300,000.00 for a qualified project. This fund is a tool to encourage new researchers to be actively involved in health research activities without having to compete with more experienced researchers and obtain experience by implementing simple yet relevant health research projects. This funding opportunity also encourages research collaboration among state universities and colleges (SUCs), private higher education institutions and government R&D institutes in the region.
Upcoming trainings of the CBC include topics on: Data Processing and Analysis (October), Isolation and Purification and Characterization of Bioactive Constituents from Herbal Plants (October), Technical Writing (November), and HERDIN NeOn System (December).
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The Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) had a fruitful participation in the 7th annual celebration of the Philippine National Health Research System Week held on August 7-9, 2013 at Plaza del Norte Hotel and Convention Center in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Hosted by the Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC), the 3-day celebration focused on the theme: “People at the Center of Health and Health Research”, and was highlighted by fora for health specialists, students and professionals, research presentation competition and poster exhibits.
CLHRDC submitted entries both in the professional and student research categories and were able to bring home distinguished awards and citations.
A group of students from the College of Medicine, Angeles University Foundation led by Bryan G. Tayag won 1st place in the poster exhibit contest – student category for their study entitled: “Determination of the Efficacy of Guyabano (Annona Muricata) Fruit in Lowering Blood Total Cholesterol Levels In Vivo”.
In the professional category, two entries won runner-up honors, namely, “Software-based Detection System of Tropical Infectious Diseases” by Engr. Jenette C. Centeno of Bulacan State University and “Risk Assessment of the Toxicity of Fresh, Air-dried and Extracts of Stems and Leaves of Centrosema pubescens Benth. (Butterfly Pea)” an entry submitted by Tarlac State University led by Ana Paula D. Catacutan.
Dr. Bella G. Panlilio of the CLHRDC Capacity Building Committee, presented the consortium’s strength on researches regarding drug discovery and development during the plenary session on “Generating More Quality Proposals Background: A Research Agenda (NUHRA/RUHRA) and Increasing Research Funds”.
With this annual event, CLHRDC once again proved itself to be a potent force in health-related researches as it continues to reap awards and recognition in its efforts to improve and encourage more collaborative health research projects in Region 3. The Department of Science and Technology III is the lead convenor of CLHRDC.
Bella G. Panlilio, Nathan Paolo C. Soliman and Bryan John G. Tayag of Angeles University Foundation receives their award as 1st place in the Poster Exhibit Contest (Student Category)
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Research Management Committee
Chair: Wilfredo F. Sibal (DOST-III)
Vice-Chair: Dr. Arlene D. Ibañez (BPSU)
Members: Dr. Gloria D. Abrazado (RCC)
Dr. Juanita M. Cruz (SPCF)
Dr. Reynaldo C. Cruz (LCUP)
Dr. Feliciana P. Jacoba (NEUST)
Evelyn M. Labastilla (TSU)
Dr. Emerlita S. Naguiat (BulSU)
Dr. Roberto C. Pagulayan (AUF)
Dr. Maila D. Rostrata (DOH-CHD III)
Ethics Review Committee
Chair: Dr. Al D. Biag (HAU)
Members: Marites C. Batac (DOST III)
Charlie V. Sanchez (DOH-CHD III)
Dr. Leander Linus Philip P. Simpao (JBLMRH)
Capacity Building Committee
Chair: Dr. Bella G. Panlilio (AUF)
Members: Loida O. Crespo (BulSU)
Paolo T. Lumanlan (HAU)
Erwin C. Mina (TSU)
Research Utilization, Information and Communication Committee
Chair: Gloria D. Vergara (UA)
Vice-Chair: Jean N. Guillasper (NEUST)
Members: Sherill P. Aure (DOH-CHD III)
Contessa M. Gabriel (RMTU)
Irene Mae L. Manabat (SPCF)
Alvin V. Nuqui (LCUP)
Wilma B. Tumaliuan (BPSU)
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Given the mounting demands on governments and organizations to be more responsive to the demands of their stakeholders, both internal and external, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD-DOST) has come up with an assessment tool for researchers, research institutions and health research consortia.
The Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) based at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Pampanga has been chosen initially to use the said assessment tool which is designed to measure the capacity of health research personnel and as well as institutions to undertake health-related researches. But prior to this, a validation process on the tool was conducted to make sure that each of the questions are correctly formulated and covers the information that need to be obtained.
Dr. Libertad P. Garcia of the Institutional Development Division – Technical Advisory Group (IDD-TAG) of PCHRD led the validation process which was attended by the CLHRDC committee chairpersons on research management, ethics review, capacity building and research utilization, information and communication. Dr. Garcia said that the assessment tool, once it is finalized, can be used to determine the appropriate and relevant intervention efforts in the field of health research and development in the country. Ultimately, it aims to further the cause of good governance, accountability, transparency, enhance effectiveness of development initiatives, and improve delivery of tangible results.
The CLHRDC is an organization composed of government agencies, state colleges and universities and private higher institutions of learning in Region III which undertake research and development projects in the health sector. It is dedicated to upgrade the capabilities of its member-institutions through resource sharing and funding support for R&D projects in identified priority areas.
Left - Right: Ms. G. D. Vergara, Dr. A. D. Biag, Dr. L. P. Garcia, Dr. B. G. Panlilio,
Ms. A. P. Catameo, Ms. C. B. Basilio during the validation of the assessment tool
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CALL FOR PAPERS
HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECTS IN REGION 3
The Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) is now calling for papers to be presented at the Health Research Projects in Region 3 which will be held at the Systems Plus College Foundation on July 5, 2013.
Papers should be aligned with the theme of the Philippine National Health Research System celebration, “People at the Center of Health and Health Research” and the NUHRA/RUHRA priority research areas namely: Drug Discovery and Development, Development of Diagnostic Kits for Priority Diseases, Genomic and Molecular Technology, ICT for Health, Hospital Equipment and Biomedical Devices, and Health Care Delivery System.
The oral presentation and poster presentation are divided into two categories: 1) Professional/Faculty and 2) Student
SUBMISSIONS
The paper to be submitted for the Professional/Faculty Category should be completed at least in 2010; and 2012 for the student category.
Submit a 200-word abstract divided into five parts: 1) Introduction; 2) Objective; 3) Methodology; 4) Results and 5) Conclusion (Note: word count also includes title, headings and key words on the topic investigated). Submission should also include the author’s updated curriculum vitae, 2x2 photo, and name and logo of the researcher’s institution. Deadline of submission is June 5, 2013 but early submissions are greatly appreciated.
Note: ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN MICROSOFT WORD.
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Camille Louise S. Sunglao
Project Assistant II, CLHRDC
Department of Science and Technology 3,
DM Government Center, Maimpis,
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
