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: dhet173; Regional Updates; 02 September 2013; Hits: 6285

PNoy signs PNHRS Law

Republic Act 10532, also known as the Philippine National Health Research System Act of 2013 was signed into law by President Noynoy Aquino last May 7, 2013. The law seeks to institutionalize the Philippine Naional Health Research System to improve the quality of life of the Filipino people through health research and development activities.

The joint effort of the DOST-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) and the Department of Health through the memorandum initiated in 2003 have provided avenues for health research development in the country. With the 17 regional health research and development consortia all over the Philippines, a more apt and strong collaboration among the academe, health care providers, medical institutions, government agencies and local government units is sought.

Under the new law, the PNHRS shall be comprised of a governing council whose chairmen are the secretaries of the Department of Science and Technology and Department of Health. Members are the chairman of the Commission on Higher Education, the chancellor of thd University of the Philippines-Manila, the Executive Director of the National Nutrition Council, Director of the Philippine Council fir Health Research and Development and five representatives from the private sector.

"The establishment of the PNHRS has become necessary to ensure that the Filipinos will reap the immediate benefits of health research study being conducted in the country, " says Dr. Jaime Montoya, Executive Director of the PCHRD, in his presentation of the PNHRS Law during the 7th PNHRS Week celebration in Laoag, Ilocos Norte last August 7-9, 2013.

Dr. Montoya added that the passing of the PNHRS into law will facilitate faster conduct of studies with increased collaboraion without having to worry about changing administrations.

Originally posted at http://www.caragahealthresearch.org/2013/08/pnoy-signs-pnhrs-law.html

Date Monday, August 19, 2013

: Carla P. Sandiego; Regional Updates; 02 September 2013; Hits: 4897

MHRDC conducts Ethics Training

SNAPSHOT WITH THE EXPERTS. The participants of the MHRDC Training on Basic Ethics in Research Concerning Human subjects with Dr. Angeles Tan-Alora (seated third from left) and Prof. Peter A. Sy (seated third from right). | 04 APRIL 2013

Last April 3-4, 2013, the MIMAROPA Health Research and Development Consortium (MHRDC) held its Training on Basic Ethics in Research Concerning Human Subjects at the CHED Conference Room, HEDC Bldg., C.P. Garcia Avenue, Quezon City.

Twenty-two health and social researchers from MIMAROPA State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and other member-agencies participated on this two-day event led by research experts and trainers from the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board. Dr. Angeles Tan-Alora and Prof. Peter Sy discussed on the ethical guidelines and methodologies in research. Dr. Alora mainly tackled the concepts governing ethical research endeavours. She cited that researchers that are physically and ethically qualified should do researches with human subjects. Having an institution-based Ethics Review Committee will help in determining a researcher's ethical readiness. In addition, Prof. Sy's lectures were on the on the person and social aspects of it. He pointed out that while a clinical research can be beneficial to men, the method by which the output be obtained should also be considered. Clinical trials can pose harm on its research subjects, may it be tested to human or an animal subject. Both speakers were centering on the idea that researchers should consider the saying “Do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you”, also known as the golden rule, in the conduct of their studies.

The training also aimed to guide the participating institutions in creating their own Ethics Board which will act as a guiding body in their organization come conducting researches, especially those concerning human. Once organized, a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Training will follow to help their Ethics Board draft their procedures manual.

Originally posted at http://region4b.healthresearch.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23:mhrdc-conducts-ethics-training&catid=1:latest-news

Date Thursday, 29 August 2013 02:18

: CVHRDC administrator; Regional Updates; 02 September 2013; Hits: 8987

“Explore people centered approach for programs, initiatives” -Sec. Montejo

“When we use people-centered approach in our programs and initiatives, we show people that they are important, that they are the lifeblood of everything that we do. We show them that we are here, all partners in the health research community, to produce meaningful solutions to improve their lives” read Dr. Amelia P. Guevarra,, DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development, the supposed speech of Secretary Mario G. Montejo on the opening ceremonies of the 7th Philippine National Health Research Systems Week at Plaza del Norte, Ilocos Norte, August 7-9.

This year’s celebration was themed “People at the Center of Health and Health Research”thus the relation of what Sec. Montejo said in his speech on becoming people centered. He further elaborated that the people-centered approach focused on “listening to people, respecting them, allowing them to make informed decisions, and involving them in crafting realistic and meaningful policies and actions”. Sec. Montejo stressed that the country is assured with better and more efficient health care delivery and services and also prompt and appropriate response to Filipinos needs. It was also mentioned that the Philippines will be hosting the Global Forum for Health Research in 2015.

According to Dr. Ma. Lourdes K. Otayza, Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium chair, the said celebration was aimed for the different stakeholders in health to interact, share information, voice concerns, and contribute research-based solutions to health problems.

The three-day event featured activities on Indigenous People’s Health, National Peer Review and health system shapers seminars, plenary sessions, Consortia staff meeting, research paper oral and poster exhibit competition for student and professional categories and fellowship night. The delegates were a blend of employees, teachers, students, and key officials from various health and research institutions belonging to the different regions in the Philippines.

Originally posted at http://region2.healthresearch.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35:explore-people-centered-approach-for-programs-initiatives-sec-montejo&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=6

Date Tuesday, 27 August 2013 09:40

: Dr. Alma Sorrera-Banua, Director, BCHRD; Regional Updates; 02 September 2013; Hits: 4337

BCHRD TAKING STEPS TO ACHIEVE ITS VISION

The vision of BCHRD is to conduct health and health-related researches responsive to the needs of the Bicolanos towards improved quality of life. Several strategies are being undertaken for the actualization of the vision. These are as follows: 1) Conduct proposal writeshop, 2) Technical & ethical review 3) Submit proposals for funding; other strategies are underway such as the conduct approved proposals.

Four research proposals were submitted for funding to different funding agencies. Three were submitted to the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development and one to BU Research and Development Center. A summary of the status of the said research protocols is show below.

Meanwhile Dennis B. Gogola of BUTC will be signing the Memorandum of Agreement between PCHRD and BUTC, for the utilization of the research fund allocated for the research “Characterization and Toxicological Evaluation of Guyabano (Annona muricata, L.) Leaf Extract”

The BCHRD is presently into a multidisciplinary research proposal that will focus on the Promotion of Maternal Health of Bicolanos: Bicol Women’s Health Research and Development Program so as to be able to submit to PCHRD additional protocols for funding. This activity will involve the different member-agencies of the consortium. The 2^nd phase was held on August 19-20, 2013 at the University of Anthony, Iriga City.

Originally posted at http://region5.healthresearch.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27:bchrd-taking-steps-to-achieve-its-vision&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=6

Date Sunday, 25 August 2013 14:32

: CLHRDC Administrator; Regional Updates; 02 September 2013; Hits: 4529

CLHRDC Joins 7th PNHRS Week Celebration

The Central Luzon Health Research and Development Consortium (CLHRDC) had a fruitful participation in the 7^th 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 1^st 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 1^st place in the Poster Exhibit Contest (Student Category)

Originally posted at http://region3.healthresearch.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27:clhrdc-joins-7th-pnhrs-week-celebration&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=6

Date Thursday, 22 August 2013 02:15

: Leslie Pearl M. Cancio; Regional Updates; 02 September 2013; Hits: 6796

Intensifying Health Research towards a SMARTER Philippines

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” This famous quote of Albert Einstein was a simple reminder of the Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI (RHRDC XI) Chairperson Dr. Warlito C. Vicente to the aspiring young researchers during the opening day of the 3rd Health R&D Expo conducted last July 29-30, 2013 at the Grand Pilipinas Ballroom, Grand Regal Hotel, Lanang, Davao City.

Now on its 3rd year, with the theme “Intensifying Health Research towards a SMARTER Philippines”, this annual event continues to become an arena for young researchers, faculties, hospitals and other health-related institutions to showcase the health researches they have conducted. There are two competitions carried out both for the Undergraduate and Graduate and Creative Research Category. These are the Poster Exhibit Competition and Oral Health Research Competition.

The exhibit and the competition was formally opened by the RHRDC XI Chairperson Dr. Warlito C. Vicente, DOST XI Regional Director and RHRDC XI Regional Coordinator Dr. Anthony C. Sales, RHRDC XI Research Information and Utilization Committee (RIUC) chairperson Dr. Victoria T. Lupase and the rest of the RIUC members who have spearheaded the event.

During the 1st day, Dr. Anthony C. Sales presented the activities, programs and services of RHRDC XI. He highlighted the funding support offered for proposals that are related to the consortium’s 4 research priority areas namely: Environment and Climate Change, Infectious Disease, Maternal and Child Health and Traditional Medicine.

This was then followed by the lecture of Dr. Warlito C. Vicente on Research: Conceptualization to Commercialization. His research on Tamanu oil and its effect on wounds and skin infections was his example on bringing the research to commercialization. He also reiterated the marketing aspect of research as this area is often forgotten by researchers.

On the second day, the event was graced by Dr. Graciela G. Gonzaga, professor and former dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Santo Tomas, who did a lecture on Phases of Drug Development.
It was then followed by Dr. Lauro T. Gonzales, RX Box2 Project Manager, National Telehealth Center who conducted a lecture on the Health Information System (e-Health) in the Philippines.

A total of 37 entries were received in all categories. The winners were awarded with a medal and a corresponding cash prize. Dr. Victoria T. Lupase, RHRDC XI-RIUC Chairperson, expressed that the consortium plans to compile all researches and publish it into one compendium.

Originally posted at http://region11.healthresearch.ph/index.php/9-latest-news/39-intensifying-health-research-towards-a-smarter-philippines

Date Monday, 19 August 2013

: Putlih Adzra T. Pautong; Regional Updates; 02 September 2013; Hits: 5053

MSU research enters the list of poster exhibit contest finalists

PAOAY, ILOCOS NORTE -- The sub-project entitled “Assessment of Maternal and Child Health Care Services Delivery to Internally Displaced Persons in Eastern Maguindanao” by Prof. Rowena B. Caro of Mindanao State University – Maguindanao and Dr. Carmelita G. Hansel, Ms. Husna Dimapalao, and Mr. Camar Ameril of Mindanao State University – Marawi City qualified in the 7^th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week Celebration’s Poster Exhibit Contest (Professional Category), opened on August 8, 2013 at Plaza del Norte Convention Center, as a regional entry of the ARMM Health Research Consortium (AHRC).

Initially, submissions were reviewed, short-listed, and endorsed to PCHRD by each of the respective consortium. Only six (6) among total submissions were selected for the oral paper presentation and another set as poster contest entries. A total of 11 researches coming from 8 out of the 17 regional consortia composed the list. Certificates and cash prizes were given to the finalists and winner during the awarding ceremonies the following day.

The study by Ms. Caro et al is a sub-project of the Pfizer PEER in Health funded program entitled “Assessment of Maternal and Child Health Care Services Delivery to Internally Displaced Persons in the ARMM”, which covers both Eastern and Western Maguindanao and Districts 1 and 2 of Lanao del Sur.

Originally posted at http://armm.healthresearch.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25:msu-research-enters-the-list-of-poster-exhibit-contest-finalists&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=6

Date Monday, 19 August 2013 16:29

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