With a theme: “Research and Innovation in the Pathway to Philippine Setting: Health Equity”, the Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI (RHRDC XI) once again gathered health and health-related enthusiasts in the region in a showcase of conducted health researches and latest trends with potential benefits in every Filipino. The annual Health R&D Expo gathered about 200 participants from the consortium’s member institutions to witness completed health researches in our local setting.
The 8th Health R&D Expo, was welcomed by Dr. Warlito C. Vicente, Chairperson of RHRDC XI by encouraging the participants on the essence of time in crafting a beneficial research. He further emphasized that while one is still young, they should enrich themselves in doing quality research. Moreover, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) which was represented by Ms. Carina L. Rebulanan, Chief of Institution Development Division, shared the message of their Executive Director expressing their outmost support on this initiative by the consortium and that the strong partnership between the consortium and the council will have the power to shape the health R&D and contribute in improving every individual’s quality of life. Furthermore, they encouraged everyone to take advantage of the information technology in sharing good researches to the community. Lastly, the Regional Director of DOST XI, Dr. Anthony C. Sales, CESO III, presented the on-going initiatives of the consortium and the DOST Davao Region Office such as the creation and Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI) ecosystems, workshop on creation of policy briefs from researchers conducted in the region and other works related to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals. He also stressed the role of SETI in the attainment of national development.
This year’s Health R&D Expo focus on educating the participants on topics such as “Translating Research for Improvement of Health” and “Drug Discovery.” Apart from that, the highlight of two-day activity is the Health Research Competition for Undergraduate and Graduate Creative Research categories. There were 12 entries for the Graduate Creative Research Category both for oral and poster competition and 23 entries for Undergraduate Research Category both for oral and poster competition. Winners of the competition received medals, cash prize and the chance to represent the region during the 13th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) week celebration in Cagayan de Oro City.
The Regional Health Research and Development Consortium XI is proud to continuously sustain eight fruitful years in strengthening the research culture of Davao Region and its neighboring regions. Below are the winners of the 8th Health R&D Expo:
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Oral Presentation – Undergraduate Category |
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1st Place |
Utilization of Mango Seed Kernel for the Development of Antimicrobial Films |
University of the Philippines Mindanao |
Mary Grace Kristine L. Alimpolos, Noreen Grace V. Fundador, Rovi Gem E. Villame and Juma Novie A. Alviola |
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2nd Place |
Effectiveness of Sports Kinect as an adjunct exercise for Physical Therapy in upper limb functional motor skill training of post stroke patients |
San Pedro College |
Harlyn Libby A. Tan, Novah Adrianne Z. Gavia, Mary Leonore G. Maghuyop, Eric Leroy A. Belo and Frances Krysteen M. Ledesma |
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3rd Place |
Larvicidal Effect of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles against Aedes aegypti |
San Pedro College |
Daniel Adrienne L. Dejolde, Aryssa Katherine B. Lagman, Princess Shanna Mae L. Bernan, Kristine Kate P. Bernardo, Maria Karen S. Duron, Khanna Francheska T. Echavez, Mary Rose Fernandez, Isabela Lucita R. Francisco, Faith Corinth T. Lim, and Herbert Kent Arthur T. Toling |
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Oral Presentation – Graduate Category |
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Institution |
Authors |
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1st Place |
Investigation of Possible Inhibitory Action of Philippine Crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) Serum on HIV-1 infectivity in-vitro to and After Attachment to human Peripheral Blood mononuclear cells |
University of the Immaculate Conception |
Alfredo Hinay, RMT, MSPH; Nelyn Mae Cadotdot, RMT, MSMT; and Marilou Tablizo, RPh |
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2nd Place |
Inhibition of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme by the Fractions of Onion Bulb (Allium cepa) and Shallot Bulb (Allium ascalonicum) Extracts |
Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. |
Celine Angelica Garcia, Khristy Joy Flores, Mikko Gamalo, Gezer Gandeza, Celine Angelica Garcia, Naomi Francise Garcia, Jenn Lori Gepaya, Maria Gerber, Shera Heart Go, Ore May Faith Gomez, Sarah Myza Katrina Guinta, Roanne Paula Herrero and Jo Anne Himagan |
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3rd Place |
Antifungal Activity of Katakataka (Bryophyllum pinnatum) Against Pure Culture of Candida albicans and Oral Candidiasis-Induced Mice |
Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. |
Clyde Vincent Pacatang, Ian Cezar Pangilan, Liane Rae Ivana Peñera, Ayeza Sheen Obenza, Al Sharif Omar, Nurshamin Aida Pahm, Bernard Pamaylaon, Maychel Panes, Miguel Lorenzo Pastoril, Risha-Ainne Pelayo and Paolo Ricardo Pepito |
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Poster Exhibit Competition – Undergraduate Category |
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Institution |
Authors |
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1st Place |
Isolation, Characterization and In-Vitro HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitory Activity of Pectin Powder from the Peel of Calamansi (Citrus microcarpa) |
University of the Immaculate Conception |
Via Angela Bulangis, Ecel Diane Jickain, Abigail Lacang and Kate Loraine Pineda |
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2nd Place |
Hematologic Profile of Pesticide-Exposed Farmers in Brgy. Tibal-og, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte |
University of the Immaculate Conception |
Meshane E. Bato-on, Arch Miguel V. Borneo, Angelica E. Cadorna, Patricia Kaye C. Estrada, Arvi Tzhaine A. Villanueva and Kimberly Marie S. Develos |
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3rd Place |
Phytochemical Detection of Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) Shoots and Blue Ternatea (Clitoria ternatea) Flowers |
Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. |
Sharon Jenny F. Te |
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Poster Exhibit Competition – Graduate Category |
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Institution |
Authors |
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1st Place |
Investigation of Possible Inhibitory Action of Philippine Crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) Serum on HIV-1 infectivity in-vitro to and After Attachment to human Peripheral Blood mononuclear cells |
University of the Immaculate Conception |
Alfredo Hinay, RMT, MSPH; Nelyn Mae Cadotdot, RMT, MSMT; and Marilou Tablizo, RPh |
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2nd Place |
Evaluation of the Anti-inflammatory Potential of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) and Pomelo (Citrus maxima) Leaf Extract through Lipoxygenase Inhibition with Emulsion-gel Preparation |
University of the Immaculate Conception |
Charity P. Redaniel |
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3rd Place |
Antifungal Activity of Katakataka (Bryophyllum pinnatum) Against Pure Culture of Candida albicans and Oral Candidiasis-Induced Mice |
Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. |
Clyde Vincent Pacatang, Ian Cezar Pangilan, Liane Rae Ivana Peñera, Ayeza Sheen Obenza, Al Sharif Omar, Nurshamin Aida Pahm, Bernard Pamaylaon, Maychel Panes, Miguel Lorenzo Pastoril, Risha-Ainne Pelayo and Paolo Ricardo Pepito |
-By MDMC
