Call for Proposals: 2022-2023 Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Research Program
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The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and Department of Health invites interested Filipino researchers to submit proposals under the 2022-2023 Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Research Agenda Program.
The following are the topics to be funded under this Call:
1. HTA of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines
2. Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence for the Prioritized HTA Topics
3. Economic and ELSHI evaluation of prioritized HTA Topics in the General Track or priority medicines for inclusion in the Philippine National Formulary which will be determined pending judgment on the clinical evidence
Filipinos with at least a Masterās Degree in a relevant field, have proven research competence / track record, and employed in universities/colleges, research agencies/institutes, hospitals, and other health related agencies are eligible to apply for the research grant. READMORE...
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4th PAMJE Convention
Register for the 4th PAMJE Convention now!
This March 16-17, 2023, the Philippine Association of Medical Journal Editors, the PAMJE is holding the 4th PAMJE Annual Convention with the theme: āNavigating a New Normal for Philippine Scientific Publicationsā A Continuum of Emerging and Re-emerging Issues in Scientific Publication. Register via theĀ https://bit.ly/3S2BLkhĀ until 13 March 2023.
The activity will discuss emerging and re-emerging issues in scholarly publication, provide updates in publication ethics and good practices, share local and international perspectives on scholarly publication and strengthen partnerships and networking among local journals.
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Investigating the Epidemiology of X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism (XDP)
X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism (XDP), or Lubag (meaning to twist) is a neurodegenerative disease that manifests in adult males originating from Panay Island in the Philippines. While the burden of the disease in the country may be low, the cost of lost opportunities and productivity can be devastating to the patients and their families.
In celebration of the 14th National Rare Disease Week (February 22-28), we highlight the DOST-PCHRD funded project under the Omic Technologies for Health (Omics) R&D Program, "Investigating the Epidemiology of the X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism (XDP)".
This project, headed by Dr. Eva Maria Cutiongco-de la Paz, Dr. Aloysius Domingo, and Dr. Ian Kim Tabios, aims to paint a comprehensive picture of the prevalence of the genetic cause of XDP by detecting an XDP-associated DNA variant from de-identified newborn screening cards. This study also aims to serve as a model for a more efficient conduct of future research using biobanked filter cards. Learn more about the XDP Project below.
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To know more about the Councilās 2023 Call for Proposals (for 2025 funding), follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/PCHRDCFPKit.
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Call for Participants: Capture the Heart in Health Research
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Submission of entries for CAPTURE THE HEART IN HEALTH RESEARCH: A PHOTOJOURNALISM CONTEST is now OPEN!
Who may join? The contest is open to all project leaders and members whose research is supported by the DOST-PCHRD from 2017 to 2023. Joining the contest is free of charge. Employees of PCHRD and members of their immediate family are not eligible to participate.
Entries for the photo contest should carry the theme: āHeaRT for the Filipino,ā highlighting how initiatives on health research can make a difference towards the lives of the Filipino people.
The photo entry should be taken within the period of February 28 - March 10, 2023.Researchers may participate in any of the two categories:
1. For Ongoing Projects. The photo may focus on the research team in action, an event led under the project, or related research activities. The entry should come with a one to three sentence description that highlights how the photo portrays a heart for the Filipino people.
2. For Completed Projects. The photo should highlight the outcome of the project conducted by the research team from 2017 - 2022. This should highlight research utilization, in any way applicable. The entry should come with a one to three sentence description that highlights how the photo portrays a heart for the Filipino people.
All entries should be sent via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. from February 28 - March 10, 2023. Each project is allowed to submit one (1) entry only. Participants should indicate the category and the project title in the subject line (Ongoing Project_Project Title).
Deadline of Submission: 10 March 2023, 5 P.M.
For the full contest guidelines and mechanics, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3KG0Kbz.
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