The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) spearheaded by the Research Utilization Committee (RUC), successfully conducted the 2022 R1HRDC Research Conference with the theme “People-Centered Health Research Towards National Recovery and Resiliency” last June 24, 2022, via Zoom Platform, despite challenges. The activity aimed in providing a platform for students and professionals to disseminate the results of their research as well as to recognize and give awards for their work. The online event was attended by more than 100 participants from the different member institutions of R1HRDC.
The highlight of the conference is the oral competition under the professional and student category. Prior to the said event, a call for the submission of finished research papers by the member institutions was conducted. The submitted research entries were thoroughly reviewed and shortlisted based on the criteria set by RUC.
The following research entries were declared as winners of the oral research presentation under the student and professional category.
Student Category
Rank |
Research Title |
Presenter/ Project Leader |
Institution |
1st Place |
Brine Shrimp Toxicity and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Psychotria Luzoniensis Leaf Methanol Crude Extract and Its Hexane and Aqueous Enriched Fractions |
Ms. Geraldine Joy G. Corpuz et.al |
Mariano Marcos State University |
2nd Place |
Formulation and Evaluation of Oregano (Origanum Vulgare), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus), and Karimbuaya (Euphorbia Neriifolia Linn.) Polyherbal Antibacterial Bar Soap |
Ms. Norianne S. Bolibol et.al |
Mariano Marcos State University |
3rd Place |
Anti-Inflammatory Activity of the Crude Extract and Solvent Fractions of Bilagot (Schismatoglottis Merrillii) Leaves Using Carrageenan Induced Paw Edema in ICR Mice |
Ms. Lyzandra Vali Dumlao et.al |
Mariano Marcos State University |
Professional Category
Rank |
Research Title |
Presenter/ Project Leader |
Institution |
1st Place |
Journeys of the Hands That Care: Experiences of Medical Frontliners During the Covid 19 Pandemic |
Mr. Mark Christian Arizala |
University Of Northern Philippines (UNP) |
2nd Place |
Mental Health Status of Outpatients in the Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Center of Dagupan City During The Covid-19 Pandemic |
Dr. Ulysses Cabatbat |
Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DTRC) |
3rd Place |
Knowledge, Traditional Practices, and Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Respiratory Ailments Among Ilocano Farmers |
Dr. Corazon Pardo |
University Of Northern Philippines (UNP) |
The said winners received certificate, cash prize from the consortium, and a chance to compete at the national level – Philippine National Health Research System Week Celebration on August 8-12, 2022.
Congratulations to all the presenters and winners.
