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Call for Papers for Presentation in the 1st Multidisciplinary Research Forum

Researches on science and health and other related fields are invited for presentation on the 1^st Multidisciplinary Research Forum which will be held on March 06, 2014. The Research Presentation is open to all the member-institutions of the Health Research and Development Consortium Region IV-A (HRDCR IV-A). Staff and faculty members of research institutes, medical and paramedical schools, hospitals and other health related agencies may submit entries to HRDCR IV-A on/or before January 27, 2014. Submitted research project can be those studies funded by the Philippine National Health Research System (PCHRD-DOST; DOH; CHED and UP Manila); the member-institutions of HRDCR IV-A and/or other local and international funding institutions.

The mechanics are as follows:

1. There will be a plenary session for the presentation of the qualified research projects.

2. Review and evaluation of all submitted entries will be facilitated by HRDCR IV-A. Technical review and evaluation will be composed of content and methodology experts.

3. A total of five (5) completed papers will be selected for presentation. Qualified research projects will be selected based on the following set of criteria:

3.1 Technically and ethically sound;

3.2 Research results provided new ideas/knowledge.

3.3 The output, outcome and the impact of the study have relevant contribution to society and economy.

4. For the screening process, a copy of the completed paper including abstracts shall be submitted to HRDCR IV-A. Please follow the format below:

4. 1. Font and Size: Times New Roman, 12 point

4. 2. Title Centered, bold, upper case

4. 3. Authors: centered, sentence case. Kindly indicate affiliation, address, and email address. The name of the presenting author should be underlined.

4. 4. Body of abstract: justified

5. Research papers which were not considered for oral presentation may qualify in the Poster Exhibit. A total of ten (10) completed researches will be selected.

A. POSTER EXHIBIT GUIDELINES

CONTENT

1.1. The poster should include the following identifying information:
- 1.1.a. Name or title of research or project
- 1.1.b. Complete institution or author address
- 1.1.c. Telephone or contact numbers or email

1.2. It should give a brief description of the research in layman’s language
1.3. It should cite reasons why such project was developed or why the study was conducted; the study’s potential benefits in terms of its impact on health and quality of life, science or technology contributions or socio-economic benefits.
1.4. The poster may exhibit the highlight of the study in picture or colored presentation (not smaller than 16”x20”)
1.5. Graphical and other appropriate presentations may also be included.

2. FORM

2.1. One poster panel will be allowed per entry.
2.2. Poster size should be 2 feet width by 5 feet height. Use of tarpaulin is recommended.

NOTE: Notice of acceptance will be sent on January 31, 2014. Registration is FREE.

For further inquiries and submission of entries, you may contact Ms. Reinachell T. Dacdac, HRDCR IV-A Staff at (046) 481-8000 local 4000 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Call for Nominations for the 2014 Gruppo Medica Award

The Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) in cooperation with the Gruppo Medica Inc. (GMI) and Health Research and Development Consortium Region IV-A (HRDCR IV-A) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2014 DOST-PCHRD- Gruppo Medica Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis in Herbal Medicine.

The Award is given to provide motivation for students, with the technical guidance of their faculty adviser, to view undergraduate thesis as an excellent opportunity to contribute to national interest. The Award recognizes relevant and innovative research works on herbal medicine that can lead to practical and/or commercial applications.

The search is open to all undergraduate students of Colleges of Pharmacy, Chemistry, Nursing and Arts and Sciences who have completed their thesis projects on medicinal plants in the current school year. Nominations must be made by the students’ faculty adviser and should be endorsed by the Dean and the region-based Health Research and Development Consortium (RHRDC) to PCHRD. A maximum of three (3) thesis projects are allowed per school/college.

The Gruppo Medica Inc. will be giving a cash prize of P 60,000 for the first prize winner (P42,00 for the student, P12,000 for the mentor and P 6,000 for the school), P 40,000 for the second prize winner ( P28,000 for the student, P8,000 for the mentor and P4,000 for the school) and P 20,000 for the third prize winner ( P14,000 for the student, P4,000 for the mentor and P2,000 for the school).

Deadline for submission of nominations to the consortium is on March 31, 2014. The nominees will be reviewed and short-listed by the consortium. The short-listed nominees will be submitted to PCHRD not later than April 11, 2014. A copy of the guidelines including the nomination form can be downloaded at http://region4a.healthresearch.ph, downloads section, Awards and Recognitions/2014 DOST-PCHRD- Gruppo Medica Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis in Herbal Medicine.

For inquiries and submission of nomination forms, you may contact Ms. Reinachell T. Dacdac, HRDCR IV-A Staff at (046) 481-8000 local 4000, c/o De La Salle Health Sciences Institute, Rm. 6301 3/F, De La Salle Angelo King Medical Research Center, Gov. D, Mangubat Ave., Dasmarinas City, Cavite, 4114.