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The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) in cooperation with the GruppoMedica Inc. (GMI) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2014 DOST-PCHRD-GruppoMedica Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis in Herbal Medicine.
The Award is given to provide motivation for students to undertake relevant and innovative research works on herbal medicine that can lead to practical and/or commercial applications.
The search is open to all undergraduate students of Colleges of Pharmacy, Chemistry, Nursing and Arts and Sciences who have completed thesis projects on medicinal plants in the current school year. Nominations must be made by the student’s faculty adviser and should be endorsed by the Dean and the region-based Health Research and Development Consortium (RHRDC) to PCHRD. A maximum of three (3) thesis projects are allowed per school/college.
The GruppoMedica Inc. will be giving a cash prize of PhP 60,000 for the first prize winner (PhP 42,000 for the student, PhP 12,000 for the mentor and PhP 6,000 for the school), PhP 40,000 for the second prize winner (PhP 28,000 for the student, PhP 8,000 for the mentor and PhP 4,000 for the school), PhP 20,000 for the third prize winner (PhP 14,000 for the student, PhP 4,000 for the mentor and PhP 2,000 for the school).
Nominations may be submitted to the CLHRDC-DOST 3 on or before March 31, 2014. Copies of the guidelines and nomination forms are available at the PCHRD and PNHRS websites.
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The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the Outstanding Health Research Award (OHRA) for the year 2014.
The Award gives recognition to a research program or project that has demonstrated the link between research and practice through the utilization of research findings in the health delivery system.
Any health research program or project may be considered for the Award. Nominations will be done by any institution; members of consortium; scientific, technological and professional societies or associations; research institutes; universities and colleges; and individuals. Self-nomination is not allowed.
Two awards will be given: one for the biomedical research category and another one for the health services research category. A cash prize of PhP 500,000 and a trophy await the winners for each category.
Nominations may be submitted to the CLHRDC-DOST 3 on or before November 29, 2013. Copies of the guidelines and nomination forms are available at the PCHRD and PNHRS websites.
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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)
