In the celebration of the Regional Science and Technology week celebration of the DOST ROV last July 25-27, 2016 at the La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center, the Bicol Consortium for Health Research and Development in cooperation with the DOST V, spearheaded a Forum on Health and Food Safety last July 26, 2016, 1:00 -5:00 in the afternoon at the Sicily/ Milan Hall. The said forum was participated by 40 participants mainly composed of researchers and representatives from public and private agencies, SUC’s, HEI’s and members of the consortium.
The objective of the said forum is to increase awareness of the health and health-related researchers on topics on food safety standards and increasing chances of these researchers to write more fundable proposals for funding agencies.
The lady of ceremony, Ms. Rina Llenaresas started the forum with an invocation followed by the Philippine National Anthem. To welcome the guests and participant, Prof. Michael Montealegre , BCHRD Director delivered his welcome remarks. Speakers of the said forum were Prof. Ida Francia H. Revale, director of Bicol University- Regional Center for Food Safety and Quality Standards (BU-RCFSQA) who discussed food safety standards and Dr. Lilibeth A. Cajuday, faculty-researcher of Bicol University College of Science and has one (1) completed research funded by PCHRD and one (1) newly-approved research.
Prof. Revale started the discussion with the recall on the definition of terms related to food safety and food safety standards. She further explained the do’s and don’t’s for preparing, storing and consumption of food. Dr. Cajuday, explained the cycle of proposal from the preparation, writing, submission, review, revision, endorsement until its approval. She cited as an example her completed research with BCHRD which built her patience and confidence in writing researches. She encouraged the participants to write and submit health and health-related proposals to BCHRD for possible funding.
After the discussions of the two (2) speakers, Dr. Pilita Lucena, Senior Science Research Specialist from DOST V acted as moderator for the open forum. Questions from the audience were directed to the two (2) speakers. Inquiries and clarifications from the participants were answered by the speakers.
To formally close the program, Dr. Ma.Teresa G. De Alban gave her insightful and encouraging words of wisdom to the participants.
A faculty from Bicol University College of Science (BUCS), Michael V. Montealegre has been designated as the new Director of the Bicol Consortium for Health Research and Development (BCHRD) by President and Chairperson Dr. Arnulfo M. Mascariñas.
Montealegre is a licensed chemist and currently teaches chemistry subjects in BUCS. He finished a degree in Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) in 2001 and completed his master’s degree in chemistry at University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) in 2015.
He served as chairman of Department of Chemistry, BUCS from 2007 to 2008.. He was also designated as the Special Technical Assistant at BU-CHED Zonal Research Center from 2009 to 2011 and was appointed as the Assistant Director of Bicol University Research and Development Center (BURDC) from 2013 to 2015.
The new director has also been engaged in research for the past years and he won as 2008 CHED Best Regional HEI Research Program Award for the research entitled “Sorsogon Bay Resource Management and Development Program”
Montealegre would be the second consortium director of BCHRD after the term of Dr. Alma S. Banua. (KBC/BCHRD)
By: Rina R. Llenaresas
The DOST V, in cooperation with the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) and the 3 regional consortia namely BCHRD, BCARRD and BCIEERRD conducted the DOST- Bicol Regional Inventions and Exhibits (BRICE) at the Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC), Nabua Camarines Sur on September 7-9, 2015 with the theme, “ Philippines: A Science-Nation Innovating and Inventing for Global Competitiveness”. Various activities and contests were held showcasing Bicolano inventions, utility models, industrial designs and professional /student researches both in private individuals and organizations. The event was designed to enhance awareness and interest in the S&T innovations, promotion and advocacy.
As part of the advocacy campaign, the BCHRD and BCARRD organized the Joint BCARRD and BCHRD Stakeholders Forum at the CSPC Academic Building 2, Function Room on September 9, 2015, whose objective is to increase awareness of participants on issues and policies on health, invention and research.
The forum was started with an introduction of the 2 consortia thru an audio-visual presentation that presented the VMGO and salient activities and services of the two consortia. The highlight of the activity were the lectures shared on: 1) Intellectual Property Policy by Dir. Tomas B. Briñas, DOST V Director and BCARRD Chairperson; 2) Invention Development by Dr. George Colorado, CHED V Director; 3) Ethics Review/ SOP and Requirement by Dr. Sandy C. Lasa, BCHRD-ERC Chairperson and National Dengue Vector Program-Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue (NDVSP-ABKP) Ms. Leah Dyn Bellen, the DOST V NDVSP-ABKP Coordinator. A total of 65 stakeholders were present who took active participation during the open forum. In the closing of the activity Dr. Alma Banua, Director of the BCHRD, encouraged the inventors and researchers to continue to come up with new knowledge and inventions that will address the health needs of the Bicolanos.
Author: Ma. Concepcion M. Maceres
This year, the Philippines hosted the Global Forum on Research and Innovation for Health, with the help of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Health (DOH), in partnership between the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) and Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED). It was held at the Philippine International Convention Center Manila, Philippines on August 24-27, 2015.
The target of the Forum was to identify solutions to the world’s unmet health needs through research and innovation. In particular, it aimed to provide a platform and an opportunity for low- and middle-income countries to define the global health research agenda, present solutions and partners for action.
Over 4,000 stakeholder from the government, business, non-profit, international organizations, academic and research institutions and social entrepreneurs from different countries actively participated. There were 70 sessions that highlighted the importance of giving health solutions by building strategies through partnerships in innovation and research. Six (6) subthemes focused on Social Accountability, Increasing Investment, Country-driven Capacity Building, Food and Nutrition Safety and Security, Health in Megacities, and Disaster Risk Reduction. Aside from the sessions, there were competition on film festival, global health debates, and IT4Health and photo exhibits on varied global health issues and health intervention.
The Region V delegates to the forum was comprised of BCHRD and Philippine Nurses’ Association (PNA). Dr. Alma S. Banua, BCHRD Director led the R V delegates, who were as follows: Dr. Ma. Teresa G. de Alban- CHED (chair of RICUC), Dr. Marilou D. Tino- USANT (chair of CBC), Dr. Pilita O. Lucena- DOST (Vice Chair-RICUC), Dr. Jensy S. Ong- BMC (Vice Chair-R & D), Prof. Ida Francia H. Revale- BU (Vice Chair- ERC); committee members, Fr. Herbert M. Canar, BRTTH (ERC), Dr. Lilibeth Tubalinal- CSU (RICUC), Dr. Alvin Sario- AUL (RICUC), Dr. Marlyn Daguno- BRTTH (R&D), Dr. Aurora Daluro- DOH, (ERC) and and Ma. Concepcion M. Maceres, ERC Secretary. Likewise present were researchers of BCHRD- Prof. Ofelia E. Tam- PSU and Prof. Dennis B. Gogola- BU and Dr. Lilibeth Cajuday- BU; faculty members of member agencies of BCHRD- Dr. Annie Baylon- AUL, Dr. Pamela Sorra-AUL, Dr. Ray Ortega-USANT, Dr. Erlinda Basilla- PSU, Kuh Paterno-PSU, Jocelyn Serrano- BU, Dr. Jean Ibo-BU, Brigida Lobete-BU and PNA delegates - Prof. Alilie Gaduena (SBC), Dr. Nera Galan-BU, Prof. Nelsa Malong-DWCL, Prof. Roanne Morano-BU, and Dr. Maria Bernardita Palacio- BU.
Region V Participants of Global Forum on Research and Innovation for Health with Dr. Jaime Montoya, Director of PCHRD
A. HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY
1. Improvement of Maternal Health and Nutrition
a. Assessment of the health status of women
b. Assessment of the KAPs of women in their Perinatal Period
c. Effectiveness of IEC materials on maternal health care
d. Evaluation of the maternal health service delivery
2. Improvement of Child Health and Nutrition
a. Assessment of the Health Status of Children
b. Assessment of Feeding Programs in Day Care Centers (3 -6 y/o)
c. Infant Feeding Program
d. Review and Analysis of the Existing BEmONC/ CEmONC in terms of Facilities, human resource expertise, usage and usefulness
e. Compliance with EPI
f. Evaluation of the Family Planning Program
B. HEALTH DEVELOPMENT
1. Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases
a. Mental Health
b. Lifestyle Diseases (diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases)
c. Trauma and Injuries
2. Prevention of Communicable Diseases
a. STI & HIV
b. TUBERCULOSIS (MDR)
3. Herbal in Various Forms
a. Inventory of Herbal Plants in the Bicol Region(including pictures, location, parts of the plants used, common names and uses)
b. Preparation and Utilization of Indigenous Herbs for Common Illnesses
c. Dosage forms of herbal medicine
4. Functional Foods
a. Beneficial/Potential hazards of the following: Malunggay, Ginger, Garlic, Yakon,
Cassava and Siling Labuyo
C. SOCIO- ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS
1. Environment and Climate Change
a. Health effects of Climate Change among Vulnerable Groups (Elderly & Children)
Ø Community Development
1. Health and sanitary Practices Among residents of resettlement Areas
2. Health Preparedness and Capabilities during Emergencies
Ø Waste Management
1. Level of Implementation of Local Ordinances on Waste Management
2. Hospital Waste Management
D. HEALTH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Ø Technology Development
1. Techno Verification on _______for health use.
2. Utilization and Production of Yakon Chips as Dietary Food Supplement
Ø Knowledge Management
1. Adoption of Health Data Base System in the Bicol Region
2. Surveillance of Reported Infectious Diseases
E. HEALTH FINANCING
INVITATION FOR NOMINATION
Keio University Medical Science Fund is now accepting nominations for the Keio Medical Science Prize 2015. Established in 1996, Keio University annually awards the Keio Medical Science Prize to recognize researchers who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of medicine or life sciences.
Keio Medical Science Prize 2015
Criteria
· Nominee must have a breakthrough in the fields of medicine and life sciences, and/or related fields.
· Nominee must have an outstanding contribution to basic and clinical medicine.
Selection
13 selection committee members and over 60 specialists from various fields, within and outside Keio University, will select laureates through rigorous review process.
Eligibility
Nominees must be currently active in their field of research, and be expected to make future contributions to the field.
Prize
Each laureate receives a certificate of merit, medal and a monetary award of 10 million yen.
Nomination
· Individuals are limited to one nomination each.
· Institutions or organizations may make as many nomination as they can.
· In case of multiple nominations, nominations are limited to One nominee per research theme.
Note: A nomination should be for one researcher. Keio University does not accept nominations for groups.
Nomination Materials
· Nomination form (*can be downloaded from http://www.ms-fund.keio.ac.jp/prize/)
· Nominee’s curriculum vitae
· Nominee’s bibliography
· Copy of major publications (maximum of 5, each major publication must be a separate PDF file.)
Please send all materials listed above in separate PDF format files via email to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by post to:
Office of the Keio University Medical Science Fund
35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
Online nomination is also available at http://www.ms-fund.keio.ac.jp/prize/index.html
Deadline
Nominations for 2015 must reach the Office of the Keio University Medical Science Fund by March 10, 2015.
For more information, visit http://www.ms-fund.keio.ac.jp/prize/index.html
The Information and Education Campaign (IEC) of Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Balik Scientist Program (BSP) and other Human Resource Development Programs was hosted in the Bicol Region by the BCHRD on September 25, 2014 at Bicol University College of Nursing Function Hall, Legazpi City.
The activity was facilitated by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) and Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) as part of the DOST’s celebration of the National Science and Technology Week, with the theme “Philippines: A Science Nation Meeting Global Challenges” which aimed to disseminate information on available DOST human resource development programs that would capacitate research institutions and universities, towards building a “Science Nation”.
Its objective is to strengthen the scientific and technological human resources of academic, public and private institutions in order to accelerate the flow of technologies and stimulates the development of new strategically important technologies that are vital to national development and progress.
The resource speakers were Ma.Belen Balbuena of PCHRD and Glenda Sacbibit of PCIERD who shared the Programs offered and the financial assistance provided, who are qualified to apply/avail the BSP, process for application, obligations and responsibilities of the parties (BSP and applicant). For more information you may access http://bsp.dost.gov.ph
The activity was participated by the BCHRD and the PCIERD members, faculty members and staff from health agencies of Region V. DOST director Tomas Briñas was represented by Dr. Pilita Lucena for the opening remarks, while Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya , SUC President IV and Chairperson of BCHRD, had delivered the closing remarks.
November 28, 2014 marks an important event in research and development in Region V. For the first time the Three (3) Bicol consortia namely: (1) Agricultural Resources Research and Development; (2) Industry and Energy Research and Development; and, (3) Health Research and Development holds one of the biggest events in the region, collaborated in undertaking the 2ndRegional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights (RSRDH) that was held at Bicol University College of Nursing, Function Hall, Legazpi City.
Its objective of the activity was to provide a platform for the different stakeholders in Research& Development in the region:to interact, share best practices, information and current trends in R&D that shall contribute tothe research-based solutions to problems in fisheries, forestry, education and health agriculture,aquatic, industry and energy and in health.
One of the highlights of the activity was the research presentation, both in oral and poster exhibit. That comprised of two categories: Student and Professional (R & D research and Graduate Studies).
Listed below are the BCHRD winners in the different categories.
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STUDENT CATEGORY |
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Title |
Researcher/s |
Agency |
Rank |
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Wound Healing Effect of Papaitan (Tinosporacrispa L. Miers) Stem to Alloxan Induced Diabetic Male Albino Mice |
Ryan O. Arcueno Jingerlyn B. Retumban Joycelyn E. Echano |
BUCN |
1st |
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Potential Neurobehavioral Activity of Colocasiaesculenta (Araceae) Aqueous Corm Extract in Pentylenetetrazole-Induced Epilepsy |
Meibel A. Abilgos Razzel R. Orgaya |
BUCS |
2nd |
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Efficacy of Banana Stem Extract (Musa acuminata) on Ethylene Glycol Induced Urolythiasis in Male Wistar Rats (Rattusnorvegicus) |
Mikka M. Requejo Bernaflor N. Pielago Carmela R. Rodolfo |
BUCN |
3rd |
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PROFESSIONAL- FACULTY RESEARCHER CATEGORY |
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Title |
Researcher/s |
Agency |
Rank |
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Improvement of Fishers Along Nutritional Beliefs and Practices |
Fe B. Caño Maria Teresa C. Madrilejos Joanah C. Octavo |
BUTC |
1st |
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Fish Processing Practices in Sagñay, Camarines Sur: Its Implication to Food Safety, Sanitation and Hygiene |
Hedeliza B. Asuzano Emmanuel E. Asuzano |
PSU |
2nd |
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Knowledge and Practices of Clients, Health Care Providers (HCP) and Local Government Units (LGU) on Tuberculosis and Tuberculosis-Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (TB-DOTS) |
Alma S. Banua Richard L. Bartolata Jean Anette S. Ibo |
BUCN |
3rd |
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PROFESSIONAL – GRADUATE STUDIES CATEGORY |
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Title |
Researcher/s |
Agency |
Rank |
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A Culturally-congruent Sexuality Education Content for Adolescents in Legazpi City |
Ma. Elma L. Mirandilla |
BUESC |
1st |
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Readiness of the Secondary Hospitals at Fifth District of Camarines Sur on the Use Electronic Medical Recording System |
Rodel A. Saño |
CSPC |
2nd |
The winners of the student and professional faculty category shall be the entries of the BCHRD to the Philippine National Health Research System Conference in 2015.
The 14th Forum for Ethics Review Committees in the Asia and Western Pacific (FERCAP) International Conference and 1st Philippine Health Research Ethics Board National Conference 2014 was held last November 23 – 26, 2014 at Tagaytay Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City.With the theme, “Embedding Ethics in National Health Research Systems,” the conference highlighted the initiatives towards institutionalization of ethics within national systems and harmonization of good practices across the Asia Pacific region.
The objectives of the conference were to: (1) describe concepts, best practices, and initiatives towards embedding ethics in national health research systems; (2) highlight the use of a systems approach at the international, national and institutional levels to promote ethics in research among various research stakeholders; (3) identify gaps, facilitators and barriers to good ethical infrastructures; (4) suggest options and future directions of national research systems to maintain the highest ethical and scientific standards in health research; and, (5) develop relevant models of partnership and alliance building in ethical research that promotes empowerment of stakeholders within context of diverse Asian cultures and pluralistic socio-political systems.
The resource speakers were from international and national health authorities, ethics committees, researchers, academic institutions, and pharmaceutical industry. Among the topics discussed were: (1) Challenges and Issues in Health Research Regulations; (2) Empowerment of Research Participants; (3) Effective Governance in Health Research; (4) Models of Health Research Systems; (5) Role of Community Representatives in Research Ethics; (6) Conflict of Interests in Health Research; (7) Indicators of Ethical Health Research Systems; and (8) 2013 Helsinki and Health Research System.
The conference was attended by various sectors and disciplines involved in health research, mainly from Asia and the Western Pacific region. Among them were the delegates from BCHRD, namely Prof. Sandy Lasa of Universidad de Sta. Isabel, ERC Chair and two (2) ERC members- Dr. Aurora Daluro of the Department of Health and Dr. Richard Bartolata of the Bicol University. Likewise with the BCHRD participants were Ma. Theresa de Alban of the Commission on Higher EducationR5 and Prof. Dennis Gogola of Bicol University,
The conference contributed in increasing the participants’ awareness on the various ethical models and practices utilized to improve multidisciplinary health research systems.
BCHRD WELCOMES NICCDH AS NEW MEMBER OF THE CONSORTIUM
The primary objective of BCHRD is to institute/strengthen the system of collaboration in Bicol to develop and enhance the capacity of research institutions within the region which have interest and engage in health and related researches, as a strategy to improve the health conditions of the Bicolanos.
Aligned to the objective is the approval of the membership of having expressed their intent to be joined the consortium. he Regional Health Research Coordinating Council, the consortium's policy making body had approved the membership the NICCDH during RHRCC Meeting this March 20, 2014. As a new member they we be a part of the training offered by the consortium and are to submit proposals aligned with the research agenda of the region.
PROJECT MONITORING UNDERTAKEN BY BCHRD
The 1st quarterly monitoring project monitoring of the research “Characterization And Toxicological Evaluation of Guyabano (Annona muricata) Leaves Extract” by Prof. Dennis Gogola and Carina Orden of Bicol University Tabaco Campus was undertaken by BCHRD on May 2014. The project monitoring were done by Ms. Marie Jeanne Berroya, Regional Director for Region5, Dr. Alma Banua the consortium director and Mr. Franco Velasco, Project Assistant of the consortium.
The purpose of the monitoring is to ensure that project implementation is in accordance with what is stipulated in the Memorandum of Agreement and to resolve problem/s arising thereto if any. It includes 1.) Field visit to Bicol University Tabaco Campus, and 2) Review of the technical progress reports submitted by the proponent.
The researchers presented the accomplishments during the 1st quarter, together with the problems encountered in the implementation of the project. A number of recommendations were forwarded that focused on the facilities for the experimental animals, seeking approval of the research from the Institutional Care and Animal Use Committee and the need for additional financial resources for the cages of the experimental animals.
Dean Plutomeo Nieves of BUTC who is an active researcher himself supported the recommendations in particular the provision of financial assistance to the project.
