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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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Telephone Numbers: (045) 455-1733/455-0800
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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
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This year, the Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) is pleased to announce the call for capsule research proposals for possible funding under the Regional Research Fund (RRF) of the Philippine Council for Research and Development Council (PCHRD) of the DOST. This program is intended for interested researchers and faculty members of the consortium’s member-institutions.
To further enhance the efforts of CLHRDC in encouraging the pursuit of health R&D activities in the region, PCHRD is offering funding support under the RRF mechanism up to a maximum amount 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.
In order to be eligible for funding assistance under the RRF, research proposals must be be aligned with the 2011-2016 Research Priorities of the PCHRD. Ten (10) proposals will be selected and endorsed to PCHRD after the regional evaluation. The priority areas are:
1. Drug Discovery and Development:
Discovery of new drugs from natural substances (herbal and marine/terrestrial sources) which can be developed up to the pre-clinical stage for common infectious diseases and lifestyle-related disorders.
(PCHRD commissioned Dr. Kenneth Hartigan-Go for the preparation of a roadmap for drug discovery and development )
2. Development of Diagnostic kits for Priority Diseases:
Development of diagnostic tests (point of care and confirmatory) for priority infectious and lifestyle-related diseases for the early detection and/or prediction of disease and mortality, utilizing existing technologies that are off-patient or lapsed technology and/or novel technology.
(dengue and dengue-like illnesses; MDR/XTR TB; drug-resistant malaria; influenza-like illnesses leptospirosis; sepsis; myocardial infarction; colorectal cancer; stroke, diabetes mellitus; and breast cancers )
3. Genomic and Molecular Technology:
Use of information in the human genome in the design of vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostic devices or products.
(e.g. biomarkers for early detection of diseases and target markers for treatment; personalized medicine; adult stem cells; biologics)
4. ICT for Health:
Development of user-friendly ICT solutions to accelerate the gathering and processing of health-related information for policy making and to deliver quality health care services.
(e.g. Public health surveillance/health intelligence systems; telehealth services and systems; interface for ICT-enabled devices)
5. Hospital Equipment and Biomedical Devices:
Development of affordable, safe and reliable hospital equipment and biomedical devices. (e.g. ventilator/respirator; prosthesis; minimally-invasive surgery and rehabilitation equipment and e=instruments using optics and robotics)
The capsule proposal should contain the following information to be considered for evaluation:
- Project Information:
- Project Title
- Project Leader and Researchers (include field of expertise)
- Lead Institution
- Cooperating Institution
- Significance of the Proposal
- Brief Literature Review
- Project Objectives
- Brief Methodology
- Estimated budgetary requirements
You may also visit the PCHRD website to view the list of pipeline, on-going and completed projects that are funded by PCHRD-DOST: http://www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph/index.php/list-of-r-d-projects.
We look forward to your favorable response to our call for proposals. Thank you!
Please submit your capsule proposals to:
CENTRAL LUZON HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM
c/o Department of Science & Technology Regional Office No. III
DM Government Center, Barangay Maimpis
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Deadline for the submission of capsule proposals:
June 15, 2013
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The Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium had a fruitful participation in the 6th annual celebration of the Philippine National Health Research Systems Week held on August 8-10, 2012 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila. The 3-day celebration focused on the theme: “Sustaining Research Partnerships for Better Health”, and was highlighted by research paper presentations, poster exhibits and consortia contests.
CLHRDC submitted entries both in the professional and student research categories and were able to bring home distinguished awards and citations, including the following:
| 3rd place |
Research Competition (Student Category)
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Ana Paula Catacutan Tarlac State University |
Semi-Empirical Study on the Structural Stability of α—α, α—β, and β—β Furan Block-Pyrrole Copolymer Models |
| Runner-up |
Research Competition (Student Category)
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Mharpee T. Gonzales Tarlac State University |
Free radical Scavenging Activity of Ethanol, Hexane, and Ethyl-Acetate Extracts from the leaves of Maguey (Agave America Linn) using DPPH Assay |
In the professional category, Erwin C. Mina of Tarlac State University, presented his paper on “Chemical and Anti-Tubercular Screening on the Leaves of Jathropa Multifida Linn”.
An entry in the Poster Exhibit Contest (Professional Category) submitted by Mabel Rialubin Ebalo of Ramon Magsaysay Technological University entitled “Implementation of Healthcare Waste Segregation among Government Hospitals in Zambales” won runner-up honors. The following entries were also submitted by other member-institutions in the Student Category:
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Alfred G. Jones & Rey Kevin Q. Garcia Angeles University Foundation
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A Determination of the Presence of Heavy Metals in Selected Herbal Plants Procured in Quiapo, Manila vis-à-vis their Toxic Effects To Cells Using Brine Shrimp Bio-Assay |
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Joed T. Ticse & Paul Emmanuel L. Yambao Angeles University Foundation
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A Cross-sectional Study on the Association of the Socio-demographic status and Lifestyle Practices with the Level of Cognitive Functioning Among the Senior Citizens of Angeles City, Philippines |
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Anne Branzuela Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
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Bioassay Guided Fractionation and Identification of Terpenoid Compounds from Sesbania Glandiflora as Hypoglycemic Agent |
With each staging of this annual event, CLHRDC is proving 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.
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The National Higher Education Research Agenda (NHERA) encourages higher education institutions in the Philippines to lead in the conduct of discipline-based, policy-oriented, technology-directed, and innovative researches that are locally responsive and globally competitive. Salient findings of the faculty members' research work are expected to be disseminated in international conferences/ fora.
A CLHRDC member-institution, La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP) through its Research and Development Office, organizes an International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Innovations (ICIRI) with a theme " Promoting Interdisciplinary Research in Higher Education: Pushing the Frontiers of Knowledge beyond Borders". This conference will be held at the BARCie International Center, a hotel of LCUP in Malolos Bulacan on 4-6 December 2012.
Abstract submissions are invited for oral presentation at the Conference. To submit an abstract, please visit http://jes-lcup.com/abstract-submission.asp. The detailed call for papers for the 2012 ICIRI is available for download under the Downloads Section of this site or at http://jes-lcup.com/iciri.asp .
