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2012 CALL FOR MEMEBERSHIP |
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Written by BRMC
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Tuesday, 08 May 2012 09:01 |
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To strengthen the system of collaboration among health research institutions in Metro Manila, the Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium (MMHRDC) was established on February 13, 2009. It aims to develop and enhance capacity of institutions within and outside the region engaged and which has interest in health research, as a strategy to improve the health conditions of its people.
At present, the MMHRDC has a membership of twenty-five(25) health research institutions including the four (4) core agencies namely, CHED, DOH, DOST, and UPM-NIH.
With a view to expanding its outreach, the MMHRDC is inviting applications for membership from health research institutions in the Metro Manila area.
The following guidelines provide the rules and procedures that govern membership in the organization of the Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium.
I. Qualifications for and expansion of membership
Any public, private or non-government organizations in Metro Manila which has the intent, capability and resources to undertake health research or related development activities can become a member of the MMHRDC.
II. Requirements
- Letter of intent from the institution (applicant) signed by the head of the institution
- Endorsement from a founding member institution of the MMHRDC
- Accomplished survey form (see the website downloads section)
Application should be submitted to the MMHRDC Secretariat by email, fax, or mail to the address below:
MMHRDC Secretariat:
G/F National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila
623 Pedro Gil St., Ermita, Manila 1004
Telephone +63 2 5264349
Mobile +63 906 3065397
TeleFax +63 2 525-0395
Email:
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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IS ONGOING
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 09:13 |
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EXTENSION OF CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPERS |
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Written by BRMC
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Monday, 07 May 2012 16:12 |
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SMALL RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM 2012 FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS
Overview
The Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium (MMHRDC), in pursuit of promoting local research that can respond to the current health concerns in the Philippines, spearheads a research grant program that will provide funding support, as well as training and mentoring of young researchers.
Who can apply
Young researchers (45 y/o and below) from MMHRDC member-institutions without any publications in ISI or peer-reviewed non-ISI journals as primary authors are eligible.
What are the preferred research topics
Interested junior faculty/researchers are encouraged to submit concept proposals on research studies aligned to the priorities listed in the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) 2012-2016.
- Health Technology and Development - Diagnostics, Genomics/Molecular Technology, Functional Foods, Drug Discovery and Development, Hospital Equipment and Biomedical Devices , Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Health
- Health Financing- Financial Risk Protection
- Health Service Delivery - improving access to quality hospitals and health care facilities, improving provision of public health services
- Social and Environmental Health Concerns- Environmental and Climate Change, Health Social Sciences
(for more details on the NUHRA you may visit http://www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph/)
What will be provided in this program
Funding support of not more than Php200,000.00 plus capacity building and mentoring through training on research project/proposal development, research ethics and good clinical practice, data processing analysis and technical writing to publish study results will be provided.
What to submit
- concept paper, in not more than two pages, and should include project title, rationale/significance, objectives, methodology, expected output/s
- curriculum vitae of key investigators
- endorsement letter from the head of the member institution
How to submit
Submit papers and scanned documents to:
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Deadline for application
Extended until JUNE 1, 2012
For inquiries you may contact:
Ms. Brenda Ruth Cabral
MMHRDC Secretariat
National Institutes of Health
University of the Philippines Manila
623 Pedro Gil St., Ermita, Manila
Tel. No. 526-4349 or visit www.mmhrdc.healthresearch.ph. |
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Written by BRMC
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Monday, 07 May 2012 15:52 |
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In depth with the BIG C: A Research Forum on Cancer
The Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium hold it's 2nd Quarter Research Forum entitled “In depth with the BIG C: A Research Forum on Cancer” last May 4, 2012 at Gusaling Atienza, T.O.P. Room, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM).
The research forum started at 2:30 pm which was invocated by Ms. Perseveranda-Fe J. Otico, Member of the MMHRDC Research Utilization Committee and a Senior Environment Specialist at Environment Management Bureau. Welcoming Remarks was made by Neri S. Pescadera, PhD, Vice President for Academic Affairs of PLM.
Introduction of the speakers was done by Eufemia Collao, MD, Dean, College of Medicine of PLM.
Speakers of the said forum are Sonia Jacinto, PhD a professor from the Institute of Biology of University of the Philippines Diliman presented a research work entitled“Philippine Plants Showing Cytotoxic Activity to Selected Human Cancer Cell Lines”, Ma. Luisa Enriquez, PhD, Director form the College of Sciences, Center for Natural Sciences and Ecological Research of the De La Salle University Manila presented an ongoing research work entitled “Intratumoral heterogeneity of KRAS and P53 mutations Among Filipinos with Colorectal Cancer” and Eliza Raymundo,MD, DMM, FPUA who is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Urology, Department of Surgery of UP Manila - PGH presented a research work entitled “Prostate Cancer and the Filipino: Risk Assessment and the Screening Controversy”.
As part of a research forum, a Reactor from Philippine Cancer Society, Mr. Romeo Marcaida, RN, Patient Navigation Program Head of the said Society reacted to the presentations of the speakers.
Attendees of the said forum were researchers, professionals such as nurses, doctors and health practitioners and students who are currently taking up medicine. |
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