VISION
A dynamic & responsive regional health research community working for the attainment of national and global health goals.
MISSION
To generate and use knowledge, innovation, technology, products and services in promoting the health and well being of every Filipino by creating an ethical and enabling environment for health researches in Region 1.
FUNCTIONS:
The R1HRDC was established to link together health researchers and institutions to facilitate health research activities attuned to local, regional, national, and global health needs. It shall also assists the PCHRD to establish mechanisms that would strengthen health research capacities, and encourage resource sharing between and among institutions in Region 1.
OBJECTIVE
The primary objective of the Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) is to strengthen the system of collaboration in region 1 to develop and enhance capacity of institutions within the region engaged and which has interest in health research, as a strategy to improve the health conditions of its people.
Specifically, the consortium aims to:
- identify priority regional health problems for research;
- implement priority research programs and projects that are ethically compliant;
- establish mechanisms for human resource research capacity strengthening;
- provide mechanisms for coordinating Research and Development (R&D) activities in the region;
- encourage resource sharing among institutions for mutual development; and
- develop mechanisms and implement strategies to ensure long-term viability of the consortium.
