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Here's what you missed during the 9th Health R&D Expo

It has been nine successful years of celebrating and sharing health research results to partner institutions and health enthusiasts. The 9^th Health R&D Expo, an annual activity spearheaded by the Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI (RHRDC XI), was conducted on October 3 to 4, 2019 at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City. The health R&D expo is a venue to educate participants on completed and innovative health researches for utilization in Davao Region and in the Philippines.

This year, topics such as Biodiversity and Natural Products in Mindanao, Qualitative Research, and Sustainable Development Goals were conferred during the plenary sessions. Simultaneous oral and poster competitions for graduate and undergraduate categories were also the highlights of the R&D Expo. All of these plenaries were in line with this year’s theme: Achieving SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being through Research and Innovation. The theme is part of the contribution of a bigger spectrum which is achieving the health-related sustainable development goals (SDGs) by the year 2030.

RHRDC XI will continue to strengthen the research culture and capacitate its member institutions to harness new knowledge, innovations and technologies in improving the health conditions of the people in Mindanao.

Below are the winners of the 9th Health R&D Expo

UNDERGRAD – ORAL RESEARCH CATEGORY: QUANTITATIVE/MIXED METHODOLOGY
1^st	Bioassay Guided Isolation of Anti-lung Cancer Compounds from the Leaves of DDHP-2095	Marlon Enano, Chazin Diamona, Adrian Almeria, Shem Gempesaw Jr., Aleyla De Cadiz, Joel Hassan Tolentino	University of the Philippines Mindanao
2^nd	Evaluation of Pectin from Unripe Cardaba Banana (Musa acuminata x balbisiana) Peels as Potential Pharmaceutical Emulsifying Agent	Lhaila Jenikka Abao, Shiela Marie Dalis, Cristine Malvar, Dianne Grace Rodrigo and Mary Nicole Tabuyoc	University of the Immaculate Conception
3^rd	Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) Pod Husk Extract and Evaluation of their Antimicrobial Activities	Zairel Crish Sarillana, Noreen Grace Fundador, Erwin Oliver Fundador	University of the Philippines Mindanao

UINDERGRAD – POSTER EXHIBIT
1^st	Optimization of Used Cooking Oil for the Production of Biodiesel	Jeanne Nicci Orcena, Karla Justine Letada, Gwyn Cuajotor, Nicole Angelada, Ralph Adrian Aligway	Tagum Doctors College, Inc.
2^nd	Detection of Vancomycin- Resistant Enterococcus spp. in Chicken Intestine and Gizzard from Selected Public Markets of Davao City	Kimberly Marie Develos	University of the Immaculate Conception
3^rd	HIV 1-Protease Inhibitory Activity of Guyabano (Annona muricata) leaf extract: A Potential Treatment for HIV/AIDS	Ivan Jake Banate, Andrea Camille Aguinaldo, Ian Joshua Basalo,Maria Olive Cansino, John Christopher Garbosa, Sheryn Kate Pagco, Ella Mae Pardilla, Diane Patricia Quisido, and Reina Angeleigh Tenebro	San Pedro College

GRAD – ORAL RESEARCH CATEGORY: QUANTITATIVE/MIXED METHODOLOGY
1^st	Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis L.) Crude Leaf Extract as Putative HIV-1 Protease Inhibitor, an In Vitro Study	Elisha Margarette Ganade, Carlos Bernard Gempesaw, Angelo Giducos, Lloyd Joshua Go, Chrisel Kaye Godoy, Allisa Mae Goneda, Mae Lannie Isabelle Gonzales, Jasper Ralph Granada, Jolina Marie Guerra, Czarlyne Gupeteo, Maryam Hassan, Aya Imaizumi, Rhael Quai Javelona, Sitti Norah Kanda and Rondyl Kiamko	Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.
2^nd	Bacterial Species Associated with Ectoparasites of Companion Animals in a San Pedro College Adopted Community: BAsis for Possible Ectoparasite Eradication Program	Elsa May Baron	San Pedro College
3^rd	Pulmonary Function of Public Market Retailers Chronically Exposed to Fruit Ripening Agent (Calcium Carbide) in Davao City	Pel, P.G., Ordaneza, I., Amil, I., Arafol, G. II, Bajao, H., Barroquillo, S.,Buniel, R.V., Canda, J.T., Coching, K.T., De Leon, L., Firmacion, A.D., Gotero, C.L., Jala, P., Lipaygo, M., Megriño, N.K., Ocon, K.R., Pepito, S.L.,Quico, K.F., Remillete, D., Sebumpan, J.M., Stephenson, T.J., Veroy, K.M.	Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.

GRAD – ORAL RESEARCH CATEGORY: QUALITATIVE METHODOLOGY
1^st	Women and 'Madness' in Peasant Communities in North Cotabato, Mindanao	Kenette Jean Millondaga, Dr. Alvin Concha, Atty. Augusto Gatmaytan, PhD.	University of the Philippines Mindanao
2^nd	The Academe's Role in the Community-based Rehabilitation and Aftercare Program (CBRAP)	Nelca Stephany Umblero-Amatong	University of Immaculate Conception
3^rd	A Phenomenological Inquiry on Food Intake of UIC Athletes: Basis for the Development of the General Nutrition Awareness Evaluation Tool	Hannah Pareja	University of Immaculate Conception

GRAD – POSTER EXHIBIT
1^st	Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis L.) Crude Leaf Extract as Putative HIV-1 Protease Inhibitor, an In Vitro Study	Elisha Margarette Ganade, Carlos Bernard Gempesaw, Angelo Giducos, Lloyd Joshua Go, Chrisel Kaye Godoy, Allisa Mae Goneda, Mae Lannie Isabelle Gonzales, Jasper Ralph Granada, Jolina Marie Guerra, Czarlyne Gupeteo, Maryam Hassan, Aya Imaizumi, Rhael Quai Javelona, Sitti Norah Kanda and Rondyl Kiamko	Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.
2^nd	Effects of Asparagus officinalis L. on Fasting Blood Glucose and Uric Acid Level in Metformin-treated Type 2 Diabetic Individuals of Davao City	Hong, H.I., Inot, K.L., Iraji, N., Jalipa, R. III, Jaranilla, J.J., Jocson, J.V., Juban, K.J., Kasan, R., King, A., Labaco, R.M., Lagrimas, L., Lagurin, D.V., Lao, J., Lapitan, H.	Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.
3^rd	Bacterial Species Associated with Ectoparasites of Companion Animals in a San Pedro College Adopted Community: BAsis for Possible Ectoparasite Eradication Program	Elsa May Baron	San Pedro College