Pioneering a Health Revolution: CVHRDC to Navigate the future of Health Research

In gathering the brightest minds in health research, the 2023 Annual Health Research of the Cagayan Valley Health Research and Development Consortium unfolded with the theme: "Revolutionizing Healthcare through Research: Harnessing the Power of Technology for Smarter Health and Sustainable Communities" held recently in Cauayan City, Isabela aimed to propel the R&D agenda in the region, to leverage productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability while working towards the ultimate goal of achieving health resiliency in Cagayan Valley.

The event kicked off with an inspiring array of plenary sessions, where experts from various fields particularly the presentations of SMART City and the Artificial Intelligence, with resource speaker DOST Smart and Sustainable Program Coordinator, Ms. Raquel B. Santos and Professor III Mr. Billy Javier, tackled the presentations respectively aiming to point out what are the sessions’ benefit the health research in the country.

Open forums, a hallmark of the consortium, provided an interactive platform for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to engage in dynamic discussions.

A standout feature of this year's program was the digital poster research contest, which showcased the innovative work of both professionals and students.
The entries spanned a wide array of topics, from public health interventions to molecular breakthroughs where Samuel Levine L. Soliven of Saint Mary’s University in the student category and Florischel Mae Wanya of Cagayan State University In the professional category bagged 1st place.
The oral research paper presentations, categorized for both professionals and students, offered a deeper dive into specific research projects, championed by Dr. Roland Joseph Tan of Southern Isabela Medical Center in the professional category and Princess Kate A. Viernes of Quirino State University in student category.
One of the highlights of the event, the 3-minute pitch to policymakers’ competition infused an element of excitement and urgency wherein Ms. Jinette Lilian Carreon of Region II Trauma Medical Center named as champion of the said contest.
The ideas and collaborations sparked during the consortium continue to shape the trajectory of Health R&D in Cagayan Valley. With a shared commitment to health resiliency in collaboration with the DOST, the region stands with pride to navigate the future challenges of healthcare, with innovation, collaboration, and a vision for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow.
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