The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) had proven its award-winning research papers once again at the recently concluded 17th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week Celebration spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) which hosted by the CARAGA Health Research and Development Consortium (CHRDC) held at Almont Inland Resort, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte on August 13-16, 2024.
This week long celebration started with Pre-Conference from August 13-14, 2024 which highlighted the following activities: (1)3-Minutes Pitch Competition, (2) Poster Research Presentation (Student and Professional Category), (3) Oral Research Paper Presentation (Student and Professional Category), (4) Consortium Poster Competition, (5) CIDTA-Training of Trainors (by invitation), (6) Meeting Sessions of different committees and secretariat (by invitation). Said activities were attended/participated by R1HRDC members and qualified presenters. Meanwhile, the Main-Conference took place on August 15-16, 2024 consists of plenary sessions, fellowship night, launching of the NUHRA 2023-2028, awarding of certificates of accredited REC/ERC (online), and awarding of winners from different competitions.
The Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC) continued its legacy in providing and creating award-winning quality health research as follows:
| AWARD | NAME/INSTITUTION | RESEARCH TITLE |
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1st PLACE Research Poster Presentation(Student Category) |
MS. CLAIRE S. OMILES Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University |
Development of Reprolearn to Provide Reproductive Health Among Adolescents in Agoo, La Union |
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2nd PLACE Oral Research Paper Presentation(Student Category) |
MS. EIRENNE JEM D. SORIANO Mariano Marcos State University |
In-vitro and In-vivo Blood Glucose Lowering Activity and Acute Oral Toxicity of Neonauclea bartiingii var. cumingiana Leaf Extract |
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2nd PLACE Oral Research Paper Presentation(Professional Category) |
DR. CHERYLL DIDI NELLIE N. OBRA Mariano Marcos State University |
Prevalence and Influencing Risk Factors of Health Conditions Among Tobacco Farmers in Ilocos Norte |
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4th Runner Up Rampa Kultura |
DR. HILARION MARAMBA JR. ERC-R1HRDC Chairman |
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| NATIONAL QUALIFIERS | ||
| 3-Minute Pitch to Policymakers Competition |
Dr. Marvin F. Munar Treatment and Rehabilitation Center-La Union |
PAG MAY OA, OK! |
| Consortium Poster Competition |
Mr. Ariel Bacani Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation |
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These awards and achievements of R1HRDC are in special recognition of the undeniable leadership of Dr. Maria Lourdes K. Otayza and the endless support of the members for continuing the quest to achieve quality health research in the country.
