Local health researches, both by students and professionals, were recognized in the recently concluded 10th Philippine National Health Research System Week Celebration in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan last August 10-11, 2016.
MHRDC Executives award Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Joener Bangero, 1st Place winner, Student Research Presentation, during the Awarding and Closing Ceremonies of the 10th PNHRS Week Celebration in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. | Photo by Athena Verdey - DOST MIMAROPA |
The study, “Efficacy of the Mosquito Repellent Spray of the Crude Extract from the Leaves of Alpinia elegans (Tagbak) against Aedes aegypti” presented by Giselle Padilla of the Our Lady of Fatima University bagged the 1st place award in the 2016 DOST-PCHRD-Gruppo Medica Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis in Herbal Medicine.
Student-researchers from the Western Visayas State University (WVSU) – College of Medicine earned 1st place during the Student Research Competition for their study on the positive effects of bee venom in reducing colon cancer cells. WVSU – College of Medicine also bagged the 1st prize in the poster category for the study, “In Vitro Evaluation of Anti-Staphylococcal, Anti-Cervical Adenocarcinoma, and Anti-Hepatocellular Carcinoma Activities of Aqueous, Butanol, and Chloroform Fractions of Durian (Durio zibethinus) Ring Methanolic Extracts.”
The study “Detection and Sequential Enrichment of Glycopeptides and Phosphopeptides as Cancer Biomarkers by Functionalized NH2/ZIC HILIC-type Magnetic Nanoprobes” by Dr. Rey Capangpangan of Caraga State University was declared the 1st prize winner for the Professional Research Competition. Researchers from Saint Mary’s University and University of the Philippines - Manila won 2nd and 3rd prizes, respectively. The University of Immaculate Concepcion - Davao city was named 1st prize winner for the study on the HIV-1 inhibiting properties of Mentha cordifolia Opiz Buffer Crude extract.
The Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium won 1st place in the Best Consortium Poster Competition.
Here is the complete list of winners awarded during the 10th PNHRS Closing Ceremonies last August 11, 2016:
2016 DOST-PCHRD-GRUPPO MEDICA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE THESIS IN HERBAL MEDICINE |
PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH COMPETITION |
STUDENT RESEARCH COMPETITION |
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Paper Presentation |
Poster Presentation |
Paper Presentation |
Poster Presentation |
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1st Place: Efficacy of the Mosquito Repellent Spray of the Crude Extract from the Leaves of Alpinia elegans (Tagbak) against Aedes aegypti Giselle P. Padilla, FA. Quetua, SJA. Tapaoan, KD Tropicales, and JT Yambao Our Lady of Fatima University |
1st Place: Detection and Sequential Enrichment of Glycopeptides and Phosphopeptides as Cancer Biomarkers by Functionalized NH2/ZIC HILIC-type Magnetic Nanoprobes Dr. Rey Capangpangan Caraga State University, CARAGA |
1st Place: Screening of Mentha cordifolia Opiz Buffer Crude Extract as a Putative HIV-1 Post-translational Protease Inhibitor Alfredo A. Hinay Jr., Lilen Dorothy C. Sarol Medical Laboratory Science Program, University of Immaculate Conception, Davao City |
1st Place: In Vitro Cytotoxic Effects of Bee (Apis mellifera) Venom in HCT116 Colon Cancer Cell Lines Joener Bangero, DK Calise, LJ dela Pena, F Delos Reyes, E Documento, V Durana, AK Faculin, PKM Ong, RL Pueblo, NA Roldan Western Visayas State University – College of Medicine |
1st Place: In Vitro Evaluation of Anti-Staphylococcal, Anti-Cervical Adenocarcinoma, and Anti-Hepatocellular Carcinoma Activities of Aqueous, Butanol, and Chloroform Fractions of Durian (Durio zibethinus) Ring Methanolic Extracts Noel C. Salvoza, AS Alonzo, RKD Ba-aco, N. Bacalango, JV Bacallan, XH Cardos, GG Garibay, JB Javier, BCE Pescasiosa Western Visayas State University – College of Medicine |
2nd Place: Characterization, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activity Screening of Fucoidan from Bal-Balulang (Hydroclathrus clathratus) Gene Rhode F. Pantig (presentor), KJE. Manalon, PPS Laggui, DCL Guantia, PL Cortez, and RS Balane Centro Escolar University |
2nd Place: Isolation of the Cytotoxic, Angiogenic, and Antitumor Compounds from Trichaleurina celebica Claribel Matias Saint Mary’s University – Nueva Vizcaya |
2nd Place: The Efficacy and Safety of Spirulina Supplementation in the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Preschool age Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial Ma. Rosita S. Quitola Department of Pediatrics, Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center |
2nd Place: Tomato Paste Lycopene as an Anticoagulant ME Ramos, J Zamuco, A Alcantara, CS Casusi, MA Reyes, AG Dela Cruz, JE Matias, D Miguel, EJ Narciso, and E Oda Saint Louis University – Baguio City |
2nd Place: Isolation and In Vitro Characterization of Adipose Derived Stem Cells From Rattus norvegicus Berkenhout (Rodentia: Muridae) Norman Quilantang, VM Ybanez, C Pulvera, R Bacabac, and F Edillo University of San Carlos- Talamban Campus |
3rd Place: Antifungal Cream from the Volatile Oil of the Leaves of Mayana (Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br.) Marielle Jian C. Aspa , CMM Arguelles, and MCM Amatorio University of Perpetual Help-Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University |
3rd Place: Factors Contributing to Maternal Deaths in a Referral Hospital in a Philippine Province: A Modified Three-Delay Model Dr. Amiel Nazer Bermudez University of the Philippines – Manila |
3rd Place: The Anti-hyperglycemic Properties of the Ethyl Acetate, and Hexane Extracts from Kondol Leaves (Benincasa hispida Cogniaux) Bella G. Panlilio, MB Lacson, CA Arbotante, CS Bacani, Carmela B. de Leon, JV Villanueva, E. Gutierrez-Ariola, and NC Tunguilut Angeles University Foundation & Pampanga State Agricultural University |
3rd Place: Screening for Intestinal Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Alipinia galanga against Acetic-acid Induced Colitis in Mice (Mus muculus) Diomerl Edward Baldo and Jocelyn Serrano Bicol University |
3rd Place: The Effect of Iodized and Sea Salt Used as Control Agents for Mosquito Larvae in the Top Four Barangays in Cagayan de Oro City with Highest Dengue Incidence Mark Archibald D. Balindong, AD Beltran, KK Caballes, AC Cabugwason and GSS Lescano Liceo de Cagayan University |
BEST CONSORTIUM POSTER Western Visayas Health Research and Development and Consortium |