Central Luzon Health Research Forum - CALL FOR PAPERS
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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
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ACTIVITIES |
PROPOSED DATES |
RESPONSIBLE |
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Deadline of submission of extended abstracts |
March 15, 2017 |
Secretariat |
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Screening of submitted abstracts |
March 17, 2017 |
CLHRDC-RUICC, DOH-RO3 |
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Announcement of selected entries |
March 20-24, 2017 |
CLHRDC-RUICC, DOH-RO3 |
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Contest Proper |
April 20-21, 2017 |
CLHRDC-RUICC, DOH-RO3 |
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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
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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
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The Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) had a fruitful participation in the 10th 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 3rd 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.
CLHRDC Delegates with the Chairman and Regional Director of DOST-III, Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat
Call for application
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The Novartis Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp) is a pioneering annual biotechnology seminar for entrepreneurial, postgraduate students in science or business who are interested in pursuing a career in biotechnology.
Themed "Cultivating health innovations for sustainable countrywide development", the Local BioCamp will be held on July 15, 2016 at the SGV Hall, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City. At the end of the Local BioCamp, two students will be selected based on academic excellence and professional focus to represent the Philippines in the International BioCamp, which will be held from August 28 to August 31, 2016 at the Novartis Campus in Basel, Switzerland. In the Philippines, Novartis works with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Council for Health Research and Development Department of Science and Technology in organizing the Local BioCamp.
To register for the Local and International BioCamp, visit http://novartis.com.ph/careers/biocamp/biocamp.html and download the PDF application form. After completing the application form, save and e-mail it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Deadline for application to the International BioCamp is 5:00 PM, July 05, 2016. Only complete applications will be considered. Selected students will be informed via e-mail.
For more information about the 2016 Novartis BioCamp, please visit www.novartis.com.ph or www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph. You may also call Mr. J. Cecil Barrameda at (0917) 325-9549 or Mr. Renz Carlos B. So at (02) 837 7537
