In partnership with Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF), the Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) through the Research Utilization Committee (RUC), successfully conducted a regional-wide 2024 R1HRDC Research Conference on June 21, 2024 in the said university. With the theme, "Empowering Health Innovations: Uniting Minds, Ensuring Ethics, and Celebrating Excellence in Research". Keynote speaker in this momentous event is Dr. Jaime C. Montoya, Executive Director, of the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD).
Aside from the competing papers, the other 33 completed research papers submitted by the different member institutions were all advanced for the oral and poster presentations - Professional and Student categories (Competing and Non-competing) to also showcase and to give recognition to the efforts of those institutions who are REC non-accredited institutions. The following research papers were awarded as winners.
Oral Presentation – Professional Category |
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RANK |
TITLE |
PRESENTER/INVESTIGATOR |
INSTITUTION |
FIRST PLACE |
Effectiveness of Health Education to Improve Knowledge and Practices on Oral Health during Pregnancy: A Randomized Intervention Study |
Ms. Margie Doctolero & Ms. Melisa Aday |
Don Mariano Marcos State University |
SECOND PLACE |
A Three-Year Strategic Plan Toward Nursing Education Recovery |
Dr. Charliemane Bullalayao |
Northwestern University |
THIRD PLACE |
Phytochemical Analysis and Alternative Uses of Cresentia cujete (Miracle Plant) |
Dr. Corazon G. Pardo |
University of Northern Philippines |
Oral Presentation – Professional Category (Non-Competing) |
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RANK |
TITLE |
PRESENTER/INVESTIGATOR |
INSTITUTION |
BEST PAPER |
Dengue in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan: Insights and Perspectives from A Mathematical Model |
Prof. Joseph Tullao |
Urdaneta City University |
Oral Presentation – Student Category |
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RANK |
TITLE |
PRESENTER/INVESTIGATOR |
INSTITUTION |
FIRST PLACE |
In Vitro And In Vivo Blood Glucose Lowering Activity and Acute Oral Toxicity of Neonauclea bartlingii Var. cumingiana Leaf Extracts |
Ms. Eirenne Jem D. Soriano |
Mariano Marcos State University |
SECOND PLACE |
A Three-Year Strategic Plan Toward Nursing Education Recovery |
Ms. Merlie Joy H. Aguila |
University of Northern Philippines |
THIRD PLACE |
Antibacterial, Antioxidant Property and Histomorphological Effect of Pomacea canaliculata Slime and Bovine Milk on The Burn Injury-Induced Skin of Female ICR Mice |
Mr. John Lloyd Barandoc |
Mariano Marcos State University |
Oral Presentation – Student Category (Non-Competing) |
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RANK |
TITLE |
PRESENTER/INVESTIGATOR |
INSTITUTION |
BEST PAPER |
The Level of Knowledge and Demographics of Older Adults with Type II Diabetes: A Comparative Study |
Ms. Jhancy Ico |
University of Luzon |
Poster Presentation – Professional Category |
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RANK |
TITLE |
PRESENTER/INVESTIGATOR |
INSTITUTION |
FIRST PLACE |
A Quasi-Experimental Study on The Effectiveness of Health Education on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices About Scabies Among Barangay Health Workers in Dagupan City |
Ms. Stefanie Mae S. Belmes-Morales |
Lyceum Northwestern University |
SECOND PLACE |
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior of Freshmen and University Students |
Ms. Shiela Navasca |
Northwestern University |
THIRD PLACE |
Implementation of RA 11525 (Covid-19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021) in the Cities of Region 1 |
Ms. Florida Ursulom |
University of Northern Philippines |
Poster Presentation – Student Category |
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RANK |
TITLE |
PRESENTER/INVESTIGATOR |
INSTITUTION |
FIRST PLACE |
Synergistic Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Pasotes (Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants) And Alukon (Allaeanthus luzonicus (Blanco) Fern.-Vill) Hydroethanolic Leaf Extracts Against 2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl (Dpph) Radicals |
Mr. Jethro Miguel Alexzeb P. Sorizo |
University of Northern Philippines |
SECOND PLACE |
Healthy Garlic Options: Alliin Level Determination in Ilocos Garlic |
Mr. Marvin Jericho E. Cava |
Mariano Marcos State University |
THIRD PLACE |
Isolation And Identification of the Microbial Abundance Along the Padsan River |
Ms. Sheryl Anne Yadao & Ms. Althea Sevilleja |
Northwestern University |
Moreover, a lecture entitled, “Building Trust Through Ethics: The Vital Role of Accredited RECs in Research and Beyond” was also conducted by Prof. Ryan Dean Sucgang, Chairperson, REMB-1 Committee on Information Dissemination, Training, and Advocacy. Stressing in his lecture is the importance of the Review Ethics Committee in research.
The event was attended by 425 participants comprising of students and professionals from 24 different schools/universities, hospitals, and other government agencies.
