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HERDIN NEON system training conducted to EVHRDC member-agencies |
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Written by Ms. Mae Anne D. Reyes
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Wednesday, 04 January 2012 11:10 |
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The Eastern Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium (EVHRDC) sponsored a 1-day training on the HERDIN NEON system to representatives of its member institutions. The attendees were 13 participants, 9 from institutions of higher education and 4 from the Provincial Science and Technology Centers of DOST8. The training was held at the DOST8 Conference Room, Government Center, Palo, Leyte, last December 6, 2011. Two PCHRD staff who acted as trainors, namely: Mr. Joshua Ababa and Ms. Jovy Ann Casamerin.
The topics covered the history of the HERDIN where it started in 1987 as a mere database at PCHRD. Researchers had to call the PCHRD staff to inquire and access the information. This, then progressed to be static webpage in 1994, and in 1997 became a CD version, in 1999 computer system with data deployed to the institutions and regional offices and then in 2003 it became online interactive. Today in 2011, a new HERDIN 1.5 version was created with more features to browse the data in the system.
The HERDIN NEON system training consist of discussions on the hardware requirements to be able to host the database. Then the main database content were shown to the trainees which followed a hands-on operation of the system. A one-on-one consultation was also conducted to those who were interested to host their own HERDIN with the PCHRD HERDIN Administrator.
As a starter, the participants were given of CDs containing the HERDIN database available at PCHRD. They were also given promotional materials like brochures and posters to be used to promote to researchers and students the use of the HERDIN. (By Mae Anne D. Reyes, EVHRDC Coordinator) |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 January 2012 11:32 |
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EVHRDC staff attended RHRDC orientation |
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Written by Ms. Mae Anne D. Reyes
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Wednesday, 09 November 2011 09:27 |
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 The two EVHRDC staff (Ms. Mae Anne D. Reyes, Regional EVHRDC Coordinator and Ms. Juliet M. Aguirre, Project Staff) attended the RHRDC Orientation conducted last October 6-7, 2011 at the DOST Executive Lounge, DOST, Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila. The 17 Regional Health Research and Development Consortia were represented except for Region 5 because the recent typhoon currently damaging the region.
The orientation program was sponsored by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development which is also funding the operations of the 17 RHRDCs all over the nation. It was conceptualized by the Institution Development Division of the council to: (a) reinstate RHRDC's goals and functions in the light of the recent organizational and operational developments in PCHRD; (b) provide a clear and set guidelines for RHRDC project staff in relation to their duties and responsibilities as RHRDC secretariat; (c) communicate with and get commitment from all RHRDC project staff regarding PNHRS goals, objectives and priorities, as well as on plans for continual improvement; (4) ensure the smooth coordination between concerned PCHRD staff and the RHRDC project staff in the implementation of health R&D activities in the regions; and (5) strengthen the health research networks in the regions.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 November 2011 10:08 |
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Written by Ms. Mae Anne D. Reyes
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Monday, 05 April 2010 14:42 |
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The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology, with its thrust of developing and encouraging research activities, and in the interest of equity, organized the Regional Health Research and Development Consortia (RHRDC). In the year 1983, DOST8 together with the DOH8 organized the RHRDC8, however due to administrative problems became dormant for some time. It was only revitalized in the year 1994. Since then, the consortium became active in conducting researches and capability building activities. In the year 2002, the consortium adopted the name EVHRDC.
Like any other RHRDCs, EVHRDC became the structure through which PCHRD's Institution Development Programs were implemented and became the mechanism that encouraged and promoted health research activities in Region VIII. It should be able to formulate/disseminate the regional and national health agenda, develop/review research proposals (technical and ethical aspects), implement projects, disseminate research results, develop and manage databases of researches/researchers mobilize resources of member agencies (networking) and manage RHRDC/EVHRDC activities.
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Last Updated on Friday, 02 December 2011 08:43 |
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