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Call for Undergraduate Thesis on Herbal Medicine- 2012 PCHRD Gruppo Medica Award PDF Print E-mail
Written by Leah Mayol   

The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) of the Department of Science and Technology is now calling for undergraduate thesis on herbal medicine for the 2012 DOST-PCHRD Gruppo Medica Award.

Purpose

The DOST-PCHRD Gruppo Medica Award gives recognition to relevant and innovative research work on herbal medicine undertaken by undergraduate students. The Award emphasizes research that can lead to practical and/or commercial applications. The Award expects to provide the motivation for students with the technical guidance of their faculty advisers, to view undergraduate thesis not merely as an academic exercise, but as an excellent opportunity to contribute to national interests.

Nomination Procedure

1. Who can participate

The Award is open to all undergraduate students of Colleges of Pharmacy, Chemistry and Arts and Sciences who have completed thesis projects on medicinal plants. The projects must be completed within the current school year.

2. Who can nominate

Nominations must be made by the students' faculty adviser and should be endorsed to PCHRD by the College Dean. Each school/college can endorse a maximum of three (3) thesis projects.

3. How to nominate

Nominations should be made in a prescribed nomination form (see downloads section). A copy of the completed thesis report should be submitted together with the nomination form. The form must be stamped with the college seal.

Selection Criteria

The criteria for the selection include the following:

1. Relevance (20%)

  • Addresses a nationwide health problem or top 10 causes of morbidity or mortality
  • Scientifically validates that the plant drug material is effective and safe to use
  • Adds information to what is already known in the literature
  • Contributes to the promotion of proper and wide use of Philippine medicinal plants

2. Potential for practical application or commercialization of results (30%)

  • The herbal medicine is less costly than commercial preparations. Projected cost of the drug product is competitive with available drug in the market
  • Commercial use of the plant material will not contribute to the destruction of the plant and is environmentally friendly
  • Plant material is readily available and easy to propagate
  • Results of the study showed continuity of previous researches such that practical application is evaluated further
  • Research has the potential for present and future utilization by health service

3. Creativity and originality of research work (20%)

  • The research process design is new and innovative
  • A new and effective drug product is reported
  • A novel bioactive plant constituent has been identified chemically and pharmacology
  • A novel use of the plant material is advanced

4. Scientific quality (30%)

  • Experimental design is scientifically sound and valid for the objectives formulated
  • Presentation of results is clear and concise
  • Review of literature is extensive and updated
  • Report is well-written and convincing

Timetable of Activities

Dissemination - March to April

Deadline of submission to PCHRD - April 20, 2012

Screening - May

Presentation of Finalists to the Committee and final deliberation - June

Announcement of winners - August

Cut-off Points for the Award

First Prize - 90 and above

Second Prize - 85 - 89.99

Third Prize - 80 - 84.99

Cash Award

The cash award will be divided into three levels:

First Prize - P 60,000 = P 42,000 for the student, 12,000 for the mentor and 6,000 for the school

Second Prize - P 40,000 = P 28,000 for the student, 8,000 for the mentor and 4,000 for the school

Third Prize - P 20,000 = P 14,000 for the student, 4,000 for the mentor and 2,000 for the school

Each awardee will also receive a certificate of merit and recognition.
 
RHRDC XI attends 1st National Medical Writing and Review Workshop PDF Print E-mail
Written by Leah Mayol   

Two (2) representatives from RHRDC XI were sent to Cebu City on January 19-20, 2012 to attend the National Medical Writing and Review Workshop. The consortium was represented by Ms. Ludivina M. Porticos, Chairman of the Human Resource Development Committee and Dr. Melinda C. Tagle, Convenor of the Traditional Medicine Research Program of RHRDC XI.

The writing and review workshop was organized by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) in collaboration with Philippine Association of Medical Journal Editors (PAMJE) and Asia Pacific Association of Medical Journal Editors (APAME). The speakers of the training were both local and international.

In his introduction, Prof. Jose F. Lapeña, Editor-in-Chief of the Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and President of the Philippine Association of Medical Journal Editors (PAMJE) stressed that one of the reasons why scientific journal publishing is weak in the country is because the quality of the articles being submitted for publication does not meet the editorial standards of medical journals. The Nationa Medical Writing and Review Workshop was designed to help and guide health researchers in writing articles for medical journals.

Among the topics that were discussed during the workshop were basics of writing scientific articles, its principles and guidelines, effective presentation of statistical results, tables and illustrations, writing a case report and technical note. Participants were also taught on the roles and responsibilities of editors and reviewers, editorial office workflow, dealing with editor's and reviewer's comments, peer review processes, journal requirements, ethical guidelines in scientific writing and reporting and the criteria of case reports for medical journal publications.
 
10 New Proposals Shortlisted for 2012 Funding PDF Print E-mail
Written by Leah Mayol   

The Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI (RHRDC XI) is pleased to announce the following shortlisted proposals for 2012 funding:

1. Urine Output Increasing Activity of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica ) in Pre Hypertensive Individuals (Marjorie Faye Nierra, et.al, DMSFI)

2. Status of Private Midwives' Birthing Clinics in Davao City (Dr. Eden Wales, et.al, CHD-Davao Region)

3. The Effect of Sechium edule Leaf Extract as an Adjunct Therapy in the Lowering of Uric Acid Levels in Allopurinol-treated Hyperuricemic Individuals (Marcus Albert P. Belen, et.al, DMSFI)

4. A Clinical Trial on the Effects of Euphorbia hirta (Tawa-tawa) on the Hematologic Profiles of Patients with Dengue Fever (Edmar Aseberos, et.al, DMSFI)

5. Phytochemical Screening, Safety and Efficacy Studies of Pure Citrofortunella microcrapa (Kalamansi) Fruit Extract (Soyuz Foods, Inc. & UIC)

6. The Efficacy of Moringa oleifera Seed Extract as an Adjunct Therapy to Simvastatin on the Serum Lipid Profile of Hyperlipidemic Patients Aged 40-60 in Barangay B-19, Davao City (Myles Clement Ababon, et.al, DMSFI)

7. A Clinical Trial on the Efficacy of Lemongrass ( Cymbopogon citrates Stapf. ) on Diabetes Type II Patients (Chris Anthony G. Limen, et.al, DMSFI)

8. A Database of the Antioxidant Potential  of Local Edible Medicinal Plants, Fruits, Vegetables and Spices (Dr. Dulce M. Flores, UPMin)

9. A Comparative Study on the Effect of Calabash ( Crescentia cujete ) Decoction and Metformin on the Blood Sugar Levels of Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Southern Philippines Medical Center (Marbella Loradel Calio, et.al, DMSFI)

10. Ethnobotanical, Acute Toxicity and Phytochemical Screening of Mindanao Indigenous Plants (Sonia S. Morales, et.al, UIC)

In addition to the ten (10) shortlisted proposals, two (2) capsule research proposals will be endorsed for funding to the Davao Region Industry Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development Consortium (DRIEERDC), a local R&D consortia under the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD):

1. Utilization of Pogostemon cablin Linne for the Propagation, Extraction, and Product Development of Patchouli oil (Donald A. Velasco, SPC and Sheldon Jay Silva - UIC)

2. Comparative Study on the Heavy Metal Levels and Microbial Load of Locally Manufactured and Imported Five Leading Food Supplement Capsules in Davao City (Marie Azeneth A. Josol, UIC)

A total of twenty-nine (29) capsule research proposals from the member institutions of the consortium were submitted in response to the Call for Proposal last August 2011. The preliminary screening of proposals was done by the members of the Executive Management Committee of RHRDC XI and representatives from the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD). Those shortlisted proposals will be advised to proceed to full blown proposal for ethical and technical review. 

 
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