DOST PCHRD

29/05/2026

READ: DOST-backed innovation ‘Aghamiya’ secures trademark for locally developed 3D-bioprinted skin technology | 🔗:bit.ly/PR_AghamiyaTM

GalenX achieved a key commercialization milestone after securing the trademark registration for “Aghamiya,” a locally developed three-dimensional (3D) bioprinted human skin equivalent (HSE) technology. The development of the HSE was completed with support from the Department of Science and Technology.

29/05/2026

LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!

Applications are closing soon for the MS in Molecular Medicine Program. Take this opportunity to advance your career in health research before the May 31, 2026 application deadline.

Don’t ghost your future ✨

📌 Visit SLMC website for application process slmc-cm.edu.ph/admissions/molecular-medicine
📌 Get endorsed to DOST-PCHRD for a scholarship

Deadline is fast approaching - don't let this be your 'sayang' moment.

28/05/2026

Alam mo bang malaki ang ibinaba ng mga kaso ng hepatitis B sa bansa sa mula noong taong 2000?

Ano nga ba ang papel ng siyensya sa pagkontrol ng pagkalat ng mga sakit na kinakaharap ng mga Pilipino? Narito sina Ms. Chona Fernandez-Patalen mula sa Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) at si Mr. Noel Palaypayon mula sa Department of Health (DOH) para ibahagi ang kanilang kaalaman tungkol dito.

Pakinggan natin ang mga eksperto. Pakinggan natin what science says.

Abangan ang susunod na episode ng Science Says, para sa mas marami pang kaalaman tungkol sa kalusugan base sa siyensya. 🔬

28/05/2026

𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒔! 📣

Registration for the 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 has been 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 until 31 May 2026! ✍️📚

The 𝐏𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐃 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬’ 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (PSS) invites you to join this 𝐡𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 on 𝟗–𝟏𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Manila and via Zoom Conference.

▪Registration is complimentary
▪Priority slots for PSS Members
▪Confirmation emails will be sent to selected participants

Register here: bit.ly/PSSTWP2_Reg. See you! 💙

27/05/2026

Are you a mental health researcher in need of RRL on mental health in the Philippines? We’ve got you covered! 🧠📚

Skip the endless scrolling and streamline your literature review. The Bibliography of Mental Health Research in the Philippines is now ✨ available✨!

Implemented by the De La Salle University-Social Development Research Center (DLSU-SDRC) and supported by the DOST-PCHRD under its Brain and Mental Health R&D Program, this resource is built to support students, academics, and policymakers in accelerating local mental health research.

🔍 What’s next? These compiled results will soon form part of the upcoming Mental Health Information System (MHIS) being developed by the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH), and will continue to be improved once the system is fully up and running!

Access the file now. Scan the QR code in the photo or visit: bit.ly/Bibliography-Mental-Health-Research

26/05/2026

Congratulations to Herbanext Lab, University of St. La Salle (USLS), and University of San Agustin for winning the KATHA Award under the Functional Foods, Health Foods, and Alternative Foods Category at IFEX Philippines for “MungGo!”, an innovative low-purine munggo product designed for individuals with uric acid concerns.

Supported by the DOST NICER (Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D) Program and monitored by the DOST-PCHRD, the SPC-FUEL for Health initiative (Sugarcane, Pulses, and Cacao Products from Functional Food Innovations to Enhance Life) aims to uplift communities through nutrition. Specifically, Project 2: PULSES focuses on the processing and utilization of Lagundi and local legumes using simple and economical strategies.

Also featured during the exhibit was the TÁ TEA Series, another innovation under the PULSES project.

A proud example of research and innovation transforming local food resources into healthier options for Filipinos.

22/05/2026

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION!

We are calling for quotations for the following projects. For more bid opportunities, visit: https://www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph/bid_opportunities/

22/05/2026

IN PHOTOS: HERDIN @ the Philippine Society for Reproductive Medicine Midyear Convention 2026

The Health Research and Development Information Network or HERDIN participated in the PSRM Midyear Convention 2026 on May 19, 2026 at Sta. Rosa, Nuvali.

The PSRM is a partner of HERDIN in providing access to health research information related to reproductive health and medicine through the Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

21/05/2026

🚨 LAST DAY TO REGISTER! 🚨

𝐇𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐠 𝐦𝐨 𝐧𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐮𝐰𝐢 𝐬𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚… 👻

The 𝐏𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐃 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬' 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (PSS) invites you to join the 𝐡𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 on 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 happening on 𝟗–𝟏𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Manila and via Zoom Conference.

🕛 Registration closes TOMORROW, 𝟐𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲)!

📌 Register here: bit.ly/PSSTWP2_Reg
📌 Registration is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!

Please note that applications are open to PSS Members only. Selected participants will receive a confirmation email.

𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒆: 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒈-𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒂 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 🧟‍♂️

The 𝐏𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐃 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬' 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 (PSS) invites you to join the 𝐡𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 about 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, on 𝟗-𝟏𝟎 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Manila and Zoom Conference.

Interested? 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 (bit.ly/PSSTWP2_Reg) until 𝟐𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲). Registration is 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲.

Please note that applications to participate in this workshop are open to PSS Members only. A confirmation email will be sent to the selected participants.

See you!