Medical researchers can now look forward to getting recognized for their work with the launch of the Geminiano T. de Ocampo Visionary Awards for Medical Research. Launched by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) last November 8, 2012 at the Hyatt Hotel Grand Casino, the award seeks to recognize clinician researchers who have created the vision for medical research in the country through their outstanding work in medical research. It also aims to recognize those who have pioneered the trail for medical innovations and health research development.
The award is given in honor of the national scientist in the field of Opthalmology and the father of modern Philippine ophthalmology Dr. Geminiano de Ocampo, who himself was a visionary man who realized the future of medicine in the country through his groundbreaking and pioneering efforts in clinical practice and in research.
Candidates can be nominated by individuals, scientific and technological societies, professional societies or association, research institutes, universities and colleges.
The Committee on Human Resource and Development of the Central Visayas Consortium for Health Research and Development chaired by Dr. Melfer R. Montoya conducted a “Forum on Challenges and Opportunities in Research” on January 31, 2013 at the Cebu Institute of Medicine Amphitheater 1. This activity was conducted to increase awareness and knowledge on health research.
All member institutions together with the University of Cebu and the University of San Jose Recoletos who applied for membership in the consortium were invited and encouraged to send 15 participants per institution.
Three competent speakers were invited to share their expertise in the field of health research. Dr. Asuncion M. Anden, the Director of the Department of Health Region VII, Dr. Alan B. Feranil, the Director of the University of San Carlos, Office of Population Studies Foundation and Dr. Frances E. Edillo, a faculty member of the Biology Department of the University of San Carlos. Due to other important commitments, Dr. Anden was represented by Dr. Crisol Tabarejo, Epidemiologist of the Department of Health Region VII.
Filipinos love sweets, and this is proven by our love for sweet delicacies ranging from rice cakes to preserved fruits and jams. However, Pinoys have large risk of contracting diabetes, with about 1.4 million Filipinos suffering from diabetes mellitus.
As such, artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes can be very appealing to people looking to cut their calories or control blood sugar. Studies have shown that artificial sweeteners can be bad for the health. But nature has provided more alternatives that can give us guilt- and worry-free indulgence to our favorite sweet treats.
The 2012 officers and Board of Directors of the Medical and Health Librarians Association of the Philippines (MAHLAP) presented a Plaque of Appreciation to the Central Visayas Consortium for Health Research and Development (CVCHRD) on February 27, 2013 at Hotel Elizabeth, Cebu City.
The Central Visayas Consortium for Health Research and Development recently conducted a CVCHRD logo contest that was open to any student, faculty, or staff of the different member institutions. Aside from being original, the main focus of the contest is for the logo to reflect the vision-mission of the consortium.
Nine logo entries coming from different member institutions were submitted for selection by the members of the Advisory Council.
Mrs. Emeline C. Baco, CRIU Chair
