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Central Luzon Health Research Forum

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: 16 May 2017

Job Hiring - Project Assistant III

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: 08 March 2017

POSITION: PROJECT ASSISTANT III

DOST-III Regional Office

Contract of Service

Salary: PhP 24,781.20

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Health Related Courses

OTHERS: With good interpersonal skills

Of good moral character

With good oral and written communication skills

With IT background

Experience in research and project implementation is an advantage

DEADLINE OF APPLICATION: March 20, 2017

Qualified and interested applicants may apply personally and submit or send thru e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. the following requirements:

ü Updated resume with 2x2 ID picture

ü Transcript of records

ü Diploma

ü Certificate of eligibility or board results

ü Certificate of trainings

ü Letter of application (addressed to: JULIUS CAESAR V. SICAT, Ph.D.

Chairman, CLHRDC

DOST Regional Office No. 3, DM Government

Center, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

Central Luzon Health Research Forum - CALL FOR PAPERS

Details: Category: Call for Proposals; Published: 15 February 2017

The Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) is now accepting papers that are aligned with the following research areas namely: Health Technology Development, Health Financing, Health Service Delivery and Socio-Environmental Health Concerns.

The Oral Research Presentation and Poster Presentation are divided into two categories:

1) Professional

2) Student

SUBMISSIONS

The paper to be submitted for the Professional Category should be completed at least the year 2015; and 2016 for the student category.

Submit an extended abstract (1000 words) divided into five parts:

1) Introduction (including a brief and concise abstract

2) Objective

3) Methodology

4) Results and discussion

5) Conclusion

**Please include the title, headings and key words on the topic investigated

Also, if applicable, please attach research authorization/clearance/permit

-For studies which involved humans:

ü Ethics clearance

ü National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) permit, if applicable

-For studies which used biological materials where genetic manipulation is involved or introduction of exotic or imported plants, microorganisms or animals:

ü Biosafety permit

-For studies conducted on animals:

ü Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) authorization

-For studies which covered the protected areas of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR):

ü Gratuitous permit

Note: ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN PORTABLE DOCUMENT FORMAT (PDF) AND SEND TO: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

KEY DATES AND TIMELINE

ACTIVITIES	PROPOSED DATES	RESPONSIBLE
Deadline of submission of extended abstracts	March 15, 2017	Secretariat
Screening of submitted abstracts	March 17, 2017	CLHRDC-RUICC, DOH-RO3
Announcement of selected entries	March 20-24, 2017	CLHRDC-RUICC, DOH-RO3
Contest Proper	April 20-21, 2017	CLHRDC-RUICC, DOH-RO3
Announcement of winners	April 21, 2017	CLHRDC-RUICC, DOH-RO3

SCREENING

A selection committee specific to professional and student researches will be formed to evaluate submissions.
In consideration of the maximum number of researches that can participate in the oral research presentation, the committee will select from among the submissions the researches for the poster exhibit contest.
The selected participants of the oral research presentation and poster exhibit contest will be informed after the screening.

CLHRDC conducts Seminar on Project Management and Herbal Medicine Development

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: 07 December 2016

As part of its continuing efforts to improve the research capability of its member institutions, the Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium or CLHRDC recently held a seminar on project management at the DOST Region III conference room.

The seminar was aimed at providing researchers skills on how to manage a research project with particular emphasis on its financial aspect. Ms. Paula Jane De Leon of the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD-DOST) discussed the administrative requirements of a research grant and the responsibilities of a project manager that will contribute to the successful implementation of the project. Other resource persons included Dr. Jean Guillasper of the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology; Dr. Jacqueline Bagunu of Pampanga State Agricultural University and Dr. Reynaldo Bundalian, Jr. of the Angeles University Foundation who shared their best practices as project managers.

Also discussed during the seminar were the latest developments in the field of herbal medicine research. Mr. Paul Felipe Cruz, President of Herbanext Laboratories, Inc. was invited to talk on the topic in response to the growing number of research proposals related to drug discovery and development. Mr. Cruz shared his experience in establishing a certified natural products company. Through his talk, CLHRDC hopes that its members may also be encouraged to embark on a similar venture of developing herbal medicine and pursue it to eventual commercialization.

CLHRDC plans to conduct similar capacity building activities next year.

CLHRDC joins 10th PNHRS Week Celebration

Details: Category: Latest News; Published: 13 September 2016

The Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) had a fruitful participation in the 10^th annual celebration of the Philippine National Health Research System Week held on August 9-11, 2016 at Citystate Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Hosted by the MIMAROPA Health Research and Development Consortium (MHRDC), the 3-day celebration focused on the theme: “Research and Innovation for Health and the Environment”. It was highlighted by parallel and plenary sessions regarding innovation technologies in addressing climate change, science for safe water resources, use of information technology for health, ecosystem conservation, food protection and alternative functional foods, among others.

Aside from the fora, the event was also an avenue to recognize outstanding health researches by both students and professionals through oral and poster research presentation competitions.

CLHRDC submitted entries both in the professional and student research categories and were able to bring home distinguished awards and citations.

For the professional category, Prof. Mona Lisa B. Lacson from Angeles University Foundation bagged 3^rd place in the poster exhibit contest for the study entitled: “The Anti-hyperglycemic Properties of the Ethyl Acetate and Hexane Extracts from Kondol Leaves (Benincasa hispida Cogniaux)”. Ms. Mary Angel Javier of Tarlac State University also presented a study entitled: “Bioactive Constituents of Centrosema pubescens Benth. Inhibitory to Culex quinquefasciatus Larvae” for the oral research contest.

In the poster exhibit student category, Ms. Jaimie V. Rodriguez from Bataan Peninsula State University, presented as entry their study: “Filipino Adolescents’ Personality Factors as Predictors of Subjective Well-being Mediated by Self-Efficacy”.

Also, Angeles University Foundation – Ethics Review Board was awarded Level 3 accreditation by the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB), which permits them to review research proposals involving conduct of clinical trials.

With this annual event, CLHRDC once again proved itself to be a potent force in generating 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.