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Oath taking of new UPMAS officers. Chancellor Manuel Agulto swears in the new officers of the UP Medical Alumni Society (UPMAS) on 16 March 2012. They are, from left, Dr. Roland Capito, Dean Alberto Roxas, Dr. Eva Cutiongo-dela Paz, Dr. Antoinette Habana, Dr. Lilibeth Genuino, Dr. Florencio Pineda, Dr. Gerardo Legaspi (President), Dr. Eugenio Picazo, Dr. Benito Reverente, Dr. Martin dela Rosa, Dr. Elmar Perez, Dr. Godofreda Dalmacion, Dr. Ma. Victoria Abesamis, Dr. Noel Juban, Dr. Stephanie Cagayan and Dr. Angelica Cecilia Tomas.
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Induction of new members of the UP Honor Society of Nursing. Chancellor Manuel Agulto congratulates the new members of the UP Honor Society of Nursing (UPHSN) who were inducted on 14 March 2012 at the UPM College of Nursing. Formed in 2010, UPHSN is part of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing’s wide network of 496 chapters in 86 countries that apply knowledge, scholarship, and service in different settings to improve the health of the people.
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First Nursing Development Coloquium. Ms. Kathleen Fritsch, WHO Regional Adviser on Nursing, shares her insights on the new roles, paths, and challenges facing nurses today during the 1st Nursing Development Coloquium held at the UP Manila College of Nursing on 14 March 2012. At the said forum attended by nursing leaders in the country, UPHSN members and UPCN students, Prof. Vanessa Manila discussed the topic “Paving the Way for Advanced Nursing Practice in the Philippines.”
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UPCM Student Convocation. Dr. Raul Destura, 2012 TOYM Awardee and director, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPM National Institutes of Health, shares with UP College of Medicine student achievers his own experiences and insights on how to be the holistic medical student. The program held on 20 March 2012 paid tribute to UPCM students who excelled both in academics and in extra-curricular endeavors.
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Sharing best practices in surgical operations via live teleconference. Surgeons from UP Manila and the VietDuct University in Hanoi shared best surgical practices via a live teleconference held on 28 March 2012. The two teams performed two different laparoscopic operations for the benefit of Filipino and Vietnamese audiences composed mainly of medical professors and students.
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UPM Scholars Convocation 2012. At the Scholars Convocation held on 24 February 2012, UPM Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Director, 2011 TOYM awardee and Balik-Scientist, Dr. Raul Destura, shared with UP Manila’s scholars how he balances life as a clinician and researcher. He also related his research team’s experiences in developing a cheaper and faster dengue diagnostic kit lamp.
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1st National Behavioral Sciences Conference (25 Feb. 2012 / Buenafe Auditorium, UPCM). Around 350 participants (students, teachers) attended this national confab organized by De La Salle University, University of Sto. Tomas, and UP Manila (with the latter as host). Kabataan Partylist Representative Raymond “Mong” Palatino, the keynote speaker, told the participants "to popularize the theoretical tools you are using in the academe so that other social institutions like the media can be effective agents of enlightenment and not disinformation... The academe must not insulate itself from the real world; it must aim to change the world.”
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Consultants, residents, and interns of the PGH Section of Dermatology - Dept. of Medicine pose with a large-scale version of the book cover, Atlas of Philippine Dermatology. The book was launched on 15 February 2012 at the Buenafe Auditorium, Calderon Hall (UP College of Medicine bldg.)
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Dr. Jaime Montoya, Executive Director of the PCHRD, delivers a lecture on the best ways to transform TB research for advocacy work at the "14th NIH Anniversary, 10th University Science & Technology Week, and 3rd Metro Manila Health Research & Development Consortium" which was held from 22-23 February 2012, Hyatt Hotel Manila.
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Group photo of participants to the 3rd Newborn Screening Workshop. Newborn screening experts and top officials of Asia-Pacific countries pose with top officials of UP Manila and Newborn Screening Reference Center after a lovely dinner at the EDSA Shangri-La on Feb. 25, 2012. NSRC was the host of the dinner as well as of the two-day workshop which ended the following day. The workshop, the third held among AsPac countries, discussed advances and consolidated efforts on newborn screening as well as identified problems and strategies in attaining each country's respective goals. The Philippines is the lead country in helping developing nations push forward newborn screening in the Asia Pacific region. This 3rd workshop, held at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, was participated in by the following countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Mongolia.
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PAGKALMA's Empowerment Through Mobility 2012. Wheelchair donors and UPM top officials pose with members of the Pagkalinga sa Kalusugan ng Mamamayan (PAGKALMA), the socio-civic arm of the Phi Kappa Mu Fraternity and the Phi Lambda Delta Sorority, at the back Quezon Hall of UP Diliman last Feb. 25, 2012. It was right after PAGKALMA distributed 1,100 free wheelchairs to indigent patients through its “Empowerment Through Mobility Project”, now on its 5th year.
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Dr. Sumana Barua (Bangladesh), an alumnus of the UP School of Health Sciences in Palo, Leyte, was appointed as Team Leader of the World Health Organization’s Global Leprosy Programme last 20 December 2011. Prior to his promotion, Dr. Barua was Regional Advisor and Regional Focal Person for the Leprosy Elimination Program of the WHO South-East Asia Region, with headquarters in New Delhi, India. Dr Barua has a PhD in International Health Policy and Planning from the University of Tokyo. Before becoming a Doctor in Medicine from the University of the Philippines in 1989, Dr Barua obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health from the same University. In 1999 he gained a Masters in Public Health from the University of Tokyo.
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Visit of University of Houston. Chancellor Manuel Agulto shakes hands with University of Houston (UH) Vice Chancellor for International Programs Jerald Strickland and thanks the UH delegation after an exploratory meeting on a possible academic partnership between the two universities.
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Global Call to Action: Preventing Cancer to Save Lives. Chancellor Manuel Agulto leads the “Pinning Ceremony” with Global Call to Action 2012 Chair and former PGH Cancer Institute Chair Dr. Cecilia Llave before the symposium that served as prelude to the nation’s observance of World Cancer Day on 4 February 2012. At the said symposium, leaders of government entities, the academe, nongovernmental organizations, civic societies, civic industries, and health organizations, support groups, health workers, cancer patients, the private sector and media converged to share experiences and best practices, create opportunities for networking and partnership, and affirm that fighting cancer is a global and multi-sectoral priority.
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PHILIPPINE GENOME CENTER launched! The Philippine Genome Center (PGC) was launched last Nov. 28, 2011, at Makati Shangr-La Hotel. It was established by the University of the Philippines to lead genome research in the country. The Center will focus on Health; Agriculture; Biodiversity for drug discovery and bio-energy; Forensics and Ethnicity; and, Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues associated with genomics research. To support genomic research within the University and in other academic/ government/ private industries, the Center will establish core facilities for DNA Sequencing, Bioinformatics, and Biobanking. The Executive Director of the PGC is Dr. Carmencita Padilla. The website is www.pgc.up.edu.ph. (In the picture, UP President Alfredo Pascual receives a glass plaque from DOST Secretary Mario Montejo to mark the symbolic launch of the Center, while Dr. Padilla talked of its immediate directions.)
| WHEN: | May 4, 2012 / 2:00pm to 5:00 pm |
| WHERE: | Gusaling Atienza, 1st floor, TOP Room, Pamantasan Lungsod ng Maynila |
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| WHEN: | 10 May 2012 |
| WHERE: | Audio-Visual Room, 2nd Floor, College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP) bldg., UP Manila campus, Taft Avenue (beside the College of Pharmacy) |
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| WHEN: | 25 April 2012 / 9:30 a.m. |
| WHERE: | Chancellor's Board Room, 8th Floor, Philippine General Hospital |
| WHEN: | 20 April 2012, 07:00 AM |
| WHERE: | PICC Plenary Hall |
The event will be broadcast via the Internet. Watch it here.
- UP Manila Multidisciplinary Research Grant for P1,000,000 each per year for 3 years
- UP Manila Young Researcher Grant for P200,000 each per year
- UP Manila Student Researcher Grant for P40,000 each
- UP Manila Special Research Grant
To All Deans, Directors and Faculty Members: Pursuant to the University Vice President for Academic Affairs Memorandum No. OVPPA 2012-31, the University of the Philippines Manila Committee on Scientific Productivity System will still be accepting applications to the UP Scientific Productivity System (UP SPS) for CY 2012. The details of the application process (including the application form) are found on this link: http://ovpaa.up.edu.ph/proto2/app/index-static.php?p=9, for your information and dissemination. The deadline for submission to the UP System has been extended to April 30, 2012.
The application documents must be submitted not later than April 18, 2012 to:
Dr. Vicente Y. Belizario, Jr.
Chair of the UPM Committee on Scientific Productivity System
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
G/F NIH Building, 623 Pedro Gil. St., Ermita, Manila
For other concerns and inquiries, you may contact JC Remulla at 526-4346.
| WHEN: | 17 April 2012 / 2:00 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Philamlife Auditorium, U.N. Avenue, Manila |
PARTICULARS: Keynote Speaker is Michael L. Tan, PhD (Dean, College of Social Sciences & Philosophy, UP Diliman)
| WHEN: | 17 April 2012 / 9:00 a.m. |
| WHERE: | UPCD Auditorium |
PARTICULARS: Keynote Speaker is Dr. Josette T. Biyo (Executive Director, Philippine Science High School)
| WHEN: | 18 April 2012 / 7:00 am |
| WHERE: | UP Film Center (beside University Theater), Magsaysay Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City |
PARTICULARS: Keynote Speaker is Dr. Jaime C. Montoya (Executive Director of the Philippine Council on Health Research & Development, DOST)
| WHEN: | 19 April 2012 / 9:00 a.m. |
| WHERE: | PGH Science Hall, 3rd Floor, Central Block bldg., Philippine General Hospital |
PARTICULARS: Keynote Speaker is Dr. Paulo Ma. N. Pagkatipunan (Director, UPCM Postgraduate Institute of Medicine / PGH Department of Ophthalmology)
| WHEN: | 23-24 April 2012 / 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| WHERE: | UPMASA-PGH Science Hall |
PARTICULARS: Annual joint project of the UP College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital. Office in charge is that of the PGH Deputy Director for Health Operations
| WHEN: | 27 April 2012 / 9:00 a.m. |
| WHERE: | Archbishop Cipriano V. Urgel Hall, Palo, Leyte |
PARTICULARS: The Keynote Speaker is Dr. Salvador Isidro B. Destura (Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, College of Public Health)
| WHEN: | 24 April 2012 / 9:00 a.m. |
| WHERE: | BSLR-East, UPCM grounds |
PARTICULARS: Sponsored by the Research Implementation & Development Office (RIDO) and the Learning Unit VII (Internship) Committee of the UP College of Medicine and the Philippine General Hospital
Memorandum No. CMBA-2012-053 dated 02 April 2012 from the Office of the Chancellor declares the suspension of office work effective 12 nn, Wednesday, 4 April 2012.
The memorandum also states that the PGH Director will issue separate directive for the guidance of hospital personnel.
Memorandum No. CMBA-2012-053 dated 02 April 2012 from the Office of the Chancellor declares the suspension of office work effective 12 nn, Wednesday, 4 April 2012.
The memorandum also states that the PGH Director will issue separate directive for the guidance of hospital personnel.
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For more information, please visit http://excell.csc.gov.ph/cscweb/mc.html
| WHEN: | 31 March 2012 / 5:00 PM (DEADLINE for submission of nominations) |
| WHERE: | UPAA office, Ang Bahay ng Alumni (UP Diliman) |
For more information, visit www.upalumni.ph OR click here to download UPAA Circular and Awards Guidelines
| WHEN: | 2-4 April 2012 |
| WHERE: | UP Manila National Telehealth Center |
For more information, please visit http://one.telehealth.ph/beta/seminarstrainings/eht/
| WHEN: | 7-9 May 2012 |
| WHERE: | NTTC-HP Auditorium |
For more information, please contact Ms. Patrozenda E. Del Rosario, NTTC-HP Administrative Officer, 521-0899/526-4259
| WHEN: | 10-11 May 2012 |
| WHERE: | NTTC-HP Auditorium |
For more information, please contact Ms. Patrozenda E. Del Rosario, NTTC-HP Administrative Officer, 521-0899/526-4259
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| WHEN: | various |
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For more information, please contact The Secretariat of UPM‐NIH Research Management and Development Office at +632 2 5264349 or 5284041; via email: nih.animaltraining@gmail.com. Download overview.
| WHEN: | various |
| WHERE: | various |
For more information, please contact Allan D. Corpuz, MD (Chief Resident-09228875566 pgh.im.chiefresident@gmail.com) & Michael D. San Juan, MD (Executive Officer- 09228042699, pgh.im.xo@gmail.com) Download schedule.
| WHAT: | Lupus Club (Lay lectures for patients with SLE) | WHEN: | Every first saturday of the month, 9-11AM |
| WHERE: | Medicine Audio-visual Room (AVR), back of wards 1 and 3 |
| WHAT: | Abakada ng Rayuma (Lay lectures for patients with arthritis) | WHEN: | Every fourth thursday of the month, 1-130PM |
| WHERE: | Out-Patient Department outside Room 120 |
| WHAT: | Rheuma-Ortho-Rehab conferences | WHEN: | Every third wednesday of the month, 12nn to 130PM |
| WHERE: | Dept. of Orthopedics Conference Room |
| WHAT: | Basic Rheumatology Lectures | WHEN: | Every monday, 9-11AM |
| WHERE: | Section of Rheumatology office, back of ward 1 |
For more details, please contact Dr. Geraldine Racaza (doctor@racaza.com) Chief Fellow, Section of Rheumatology.
| WHEN: | 31 March 2012 (8:30-9:30 pm) |
| WHERE: | wherever you are--turn off lights for 1 hour |
For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/wwf.philippines, www.twitter.com/wwf_philippines, www.wwf.org.ph/earthhour.
| WHEN: | --no date-- |
| WHERE: | All campuses |
DOWNLOADABLE FILES: UP Balik PhD Recruitment Program, UP Balik PhD Flow Chart, OVPAA-BPhD Form 8.0 Application Form (Word). For more information, please contact oc@post.upm.edu.ph (Office of the Chancellor of UP Manila)/ chancellor@post.upm.edu.ph (Chancellor Manuel B. Agulto's email) This is part of the UP Expanded Modernization Program approved in the 1275th BOR meeting on 24 November 2011. This program is one of UP's initiatives to increase and strengthen its faculty by inviting Filipinos with PhDs based abroad to come home to UP and serve the country.
| WHEN: | --no date-- |
| WHERE: | All campuses |
DOWNLOADABLE FILES: UP-OVPAA Visiting Professor Program, UP-OVPAA Application Form (Word). For more information, please contact contact oc@post.upm.edu.ph (Office of the Chancellor of UP Manila)/ chancellor@post.upm.edu.ph (Chancellor Manuel B. Agulto's email). This is part of the UP Expanded Modernization Program approved in the 1275th BOR meeting on 24 November 2011.
| WHEN: | Every Saturday, 12 NN |
| WHERE: | Pahinungod Manila Office |
For more details, kindly contact: UGNAYAN NG PAHINUNGOD MANILA Mezzanine Flr., Philippine General Complex, Taft Ave., Manila 1000 Tel 526.69.51 / Telefax 526.69.50
Launched last Nov. 28, 2011, at Rizal Ballroom A, Makati Shangr-La Hotel, the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) was established by the University of the Philippines to lead genome research in the country. The Center will focus on Health; Agriculture; Biodiversity for drug discovery and bio-energy; Forensics and Ethnicity; and, Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues associated with genomics research. To support genomic research within the University and in other academic/government/private industries, the Center will establish core facilities for DNA Sequencing, Bioinformatics, and Biobanking. The Executive Director of the PGC is Dr. Carmencita Padilla. The website is www.pgc.up.edu.ph.
"New UP President Alfredo E. Pascual embodies leadership that UP Manila welcomes like a fresh wind of change in a critical time of our history. His battlecry for a great university translates from our slogan of UP as a research university that is globally competitive as much as it is nationally relevant."
Johna Pauline Mandac, 1st year Intarmed student, is chosen as one of BPI’s annual winners.
Chancellor Manuel B. Agulto regrets the confusion caused by certain statements he made that were published in the UP Manila Newsletter September 2011 issue and the Philippine Collegian October 6, 2011 issue.
Dr. Manuel Agulto, director of the Institute of Ophthalmology, was elected by the UP Board of Regents as 8th chancellor of UP Manila at its meeting on 29 September 2011. He will succeed Chancellor Ramon Arcadio whose term will end on 31 October 2011.
| WHEN: | May 15-17, 2012 |
| WHERE: | UP Manila, Ermita, Manila |
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Dr. Lydia Leonardo (Chair, Organizing Committee of Fifth ACTMP) at Email: 5thactmp@gmail.com / Tel# (632) 5235929 / Fax# (632) 5255885, 5211394 / web: www.5thactmp.weebly.com
Inauguration of the ORTOLL Primary Reproductive Health Care Center -- 13 Dec. 2011 / PGH Compound
More than half of those who took the licensure examination for chemists this month passed the test, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) said yesterday.
For the past eight years, most countries in the world have been reporting a steady decrease in HIV/AIDS infection but the Philippines and six other nations have been recording an upward trend, a researcher from the University of the Philippines said.
During the seasons of love and giving, more people try to kill themselves using toxic substances, a poison expert from the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) College of Medicine said Friday.
After the excellent performance of UPCM and SHS-Palo in the physicians' board exam, the University is proud to announce that both the UP College Nursing and the UP School of Health Sciences-Leyte earned high marks in the July 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination.
Eight graduates from the UP College of Medicine made it to the Top Ten of the August 2011 Physician (Complete, Finals and Finals with Prelims) Licensure Examination given by the Board of Medicine this August 2011.
The Office of the UPM Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and the University Library (UL) are developing a database of published and unpublished completed medical and health researches.
