The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) will celebrate its 34^th anniversary celebration on 17 March 2016 at New World Makati Hotel.

With the theme “Going Global: Increasing International Partnerships in Research and Innovation for Health,” the event will highlight globalization of research and innovation for health and the growing interest for international research collaborations. Likewise, the celebration will serve as a platform for stakeholders to discuss ways to make international research collaborations more effective and efficient through greater cooperation and pooling of resources between countries and institutions.

Expected to grace the event are Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario Montejo, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Janette Loreto-Garin, and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chair Patricia Licuanan. Dr. M. Jamal Deen, Royal Society of Canada Academy of Science President, will deliver the keynote address.

Aside from a panel discussion on “International Partnerships: Learnings, Best Practices and the Way Forward,” a signing of memorandum of understanding between DOST and DOH on Health Regulations for Biomedical Devices and Equipment will also be held. Topics such as Dengue, Biomedical Devices and DOST Intellectual Property Policies will also be tackled during the afternoon parallel sessions.

PCHRD is the national coordinating and monitoring agency for health research and innovation in the country. Since 1982, the Council continues to lead and direct advocacies for stronger health research culture in the country and mobilize resources to generate knowledge, technologies and innovations.

For inquiries and further information about the event, please contact Ms. Ully Carticiano-Garcia at 837-7534 or ucgarcia@pchrd.dost.gov.ph.