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Samantha Eala and University of Melbourne team wins the the Indo-Pacific Global Health Case Competition
The Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation is proud to share that Samantha Eala together with her team won the Indo-Pacific Global Health Case Competition held on September 9. Samantha, an ACRI Junior Research Fellow, Master of Public Health student at the University of Melbourne, and Australia Awards scholar, clinched first place in this formidable challenge, which attracts bright minds from universities across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. The focus of this year's competition was to develop actionable strategies to address malaria in Papua New Guinea. Participating teams were given two weeks to craft their solutions and had the opportunity to present their ideas in a 20-minute session to a panel comprised of renowned professionals and academics from the public health sector across the region. The event was organised by the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and supported by the University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences. It was notably the largest to date, with 28 teams from five countries and more than 150 participants.
By Samantha Eala
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Environmental Health
ACRI, RTI looks into the Health Security Policy Landscape in the Philippines
The Philippines faces significant health security challenges due to its vulnerability to natural disasters, frequent disease outbreaks, and the unique demands of its devolved health system. To address these pressing issues, the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Research and Innovation teamed up with RTI International to assess the country’s health security policies. The project set out to map existing policies, identify overlaps and gaps, and propose practical recommendations to strengthen the nation’s ability to respond to health threats. It also sought to align national policies with global standards such as the International Health Regulations (IHR).
By Percival Lao
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Special Topics
Detoxification Made Easy: Dr. Rolando Balburias’ Expert Approach at the 2nd Asian Functional Medicine Conference
Unlock the secrets of effective detoxification with Dr. Rolando Balburias at the 2nd ASMPH Functional Medicine Conference! His practical session "Detoxification Made Easy" cuts through the complexity to deliver a clear, systematic approach to supporting your body's natural cleansing processes. Learn to confidently guide patients through the entire detoxification journey with evidence-based tools and techniques that deliver real results. To know more about the other speakers, please visit: https://go.ateneo.edu/FMConference-program #ASMPH2025
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Environmental Health
EcoWaste, ACRI Advocates for Safer Holiday Celebrations with "Iwas Paputoxic" Campaign
The EcoWaste Coalition, in partnership with the Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation's (ACRI) Environmental Health Flagship Program, launched "Iwas Paputoxic," a two-part community initiative aimed at promoting safer holiday celebrations as Christmas and New Year approached.
By Anna Beatrice Enriquez
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Special Topics
The ASMPH 2nd Asian Functional Medicine Conference 2025
Join us on April 4-5, 2025, at the Ateneo Rockwell Campus Auditorium for an insightful journey into the future of Functional Medicine. Explore cutting-edge topics like Personalized Omics, Mind-Body Medicine, Environmental Toxicity, and Digital Health—all designed to revolutionize holistic healing. Plus, earn 12 PRC and 13 PMA CPD units for Medicine!
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Mental Health
Mental Health Science Academe and Research Task Force Consensus Statements and Recommendations
This infographic presents a summary of the propositions and recommendations of the Mental Health Science Academe and Research (MHSAR) Task Force to the Philippine Council for Mental Health (PCMH) in order to mainstream mental health in the educational system particularly higher educational institutions (HEIs).
By ACRI Mental Health Science Program
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Environmental Health
From Climate Crisis to Action: ASPMH forum explores health implications and research directions
The Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI), in collaboration with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the City University of New York (CUNY), and the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), hosted a forum titled “Climate Change, Health, and Infectious Diseases: Implications to Research and Practice” on December 3, 2024, at the Chung Te Auditorium, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City. The event explored the complex interconnections between climate change and health, with a particular focus on infectious diseases, while providing participants with insights into conducting qualitative interviews with vulnerable populations.
By Marianne Bongcac
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Health Systems
iPRIME Study team pilots learning modules for primary care providers in remote rural Philippines
The iPrime project extends the impact of its research findings by piloting innovative primary care learning modules in the municipality of Bobon, Northern Samar.
By Dr. Sophia C. Caranay-Narag, Madeline Mae A. Ong
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Launch of “Countering COVID-19: Cases in Crisis Response"
The Ateneo de Manila University Press and the Ateneo Professional Schools are pleased to announce the launch of “Countering COVID-19: Cases in Crisis Response” on July 15, 2021, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PHT).
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Mental Health
ACRI Conducts Nutrition Focused Physical Examination Training to Advance Autism Research
ACRI conducted Nutrition Focused Physical Examination Training on June 18, 2025, as part of an autism research project comparing children with ASD to their peers. Led by Dr. Maria Christina Kristin S. Reyes, the training equipped researchers and student assistants with hands-on skills to conduct NFPE with children aged 5-9. The peer practicum component built clinical team capacity to accurately administer assessments for the research protocol.
By Patricia Burigsay