3rd PHREB National Conference: Thriving in the New Normal

The 3rd Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) National Conference will be hosted by PHREB, together with the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology, on November 9-10, 2021.

The 1 ½ day event, composed of 5 plenary sessions and 3 parallel sessions, will provide a platform for discussion and interaction among our stakeholders engaged in conducting biomedical and behavioral research on ethics review, intellectual property rights, indigenous peoples, and data privacy.

November 9, 2021 | Click here to register

PLENARY 1:

Research Ethics During the Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Recommendations for the New Normal Introduction

Experiences and Lessons from Chile, South Africa, India, and Ghana

PLENARY 2: Previews on the 2022 National Ethical Guidelines for Research

General Revisions, Social Research, and Online Platforms

PLENARY 3: Confronting Issues in Technical and Ethical Review

Parallel Sessions on November 9, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Parallel Session 1: Experiences in Ethical Review and Implementation of Clinical Trials

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Parallel Session 2: Intellectual Property Rights and Privacy of Indigenous Peoples

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Parallel Session 3: Clarifying Accreditation Requirements

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021 | Click here to register

PLENARY 4: COVID Vaccine Research and Ethics

Updates, Ethical Issues, and Implications of COVID-19 Variantes on Research on Vaccines

PLENARY 5: COVID-19 Research and Ethics

WHO Solidarity Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials on Local Herbal Medicine, and Real World Vaccine Effectiveness

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TIME	ACTIVITIES	SPEAKERS/MODERATORS
7:30 AM	Registration	Click here to register
8:30 AM	National Anthem/Doxology
8:40 AM	Opening Message	Dr. Jaime C. Montoya Executive Director, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development Executive Director
8:50 AM	PLENARY 1: Research Ethics During the Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Adjustments for the New Normal Experiences and Lessons From Chile Experiences and Lessons From South Africa Experiences and Lessons From India Experiences and Lessons From Ghana (Including Issues in Research with Children/Minors)	Dr. Jennyfer Ambe Safe Mother and Childhood Research, Nigeria Dr. Sofia Salas Ibarra Professor, Center of Bioethics, Faculty of Medicine, Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo Dr. Jantina De Vries Associate Professor, Department of Medicine of the University of Cape Town Dr. Roli Mathur Head, Indian Council for Medical Research Bioethics Unit, WHO Collaborating Centre for Strengthening Ethics in Biomedical Health Research Dr. Caesar Atuire Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and Classics University of Ghana, Lego
10:20 AM	Open Forum	Moderator: Dr. Ricardo M. Manalastas, Jr Chair, PHREB Committee on Information Dissemination, Training and Advocacy
10:40 AM	PLENARY 2: Previews on the 2022 National Ethical Guidelines for Research General Revisions Social Research Online Platforms	Dr. Ma. Salome N. Vios Chair, Ad hoc Committee on the Revision of the NEGHHR Dr. Ruben C. Mendoza Professor, Department of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University Dr. Edith Liane P. Alampay Professor, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
11:40 AM	Open Forum	Moderator: Dr. Clemen C. Aquino Member. Philippine Health Research Ethics Board
12:00 NN	Lunch Break
1:00 PM	PLENARY 3: Confronting Issues in Technical and Ethical Review	Discussant: Dr. Carl Abelardo T. Antonio Associate Professor, Department of Health Policy and Administration, UP College of Public Health Reactor: Dr. Fides Bernardo A. Bitanga Associate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Mariano Marcos State University
2:00 PM	Open Forum	Moderator: Dr. Marita V. T. Reyes Member, PHREB Committees
2:30 PM	Parallel Sessions Session 1: Experiences in Ethical Review and Implementation of Clinical Trials Open Forum Session 2: Intellectual Property Rights and Privacy of Indigenous Peoples Open Forum Session 3: Clarifying Accreditation Requirements Open Forum	Discussant: Mr. Phillip James P. Sayo, RPh President, Philippine Clinical Research Professionals Reactor: Prof. Edlyn B. Jimenez Coordinator, UP Manila Research Ethics Board Moderator: Dr. Gemma Balein Member, Philippine Health Research Ethics Board Discussant: Atty. Norberto M. Navarro Commissioner, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Reactor: Mr. Frederick C. Delfin University Research Associate, NSRI, University of the Philippines Diliman Moderator: Pastor Aldrin M. Peńamora Member, Philippine Health Research Ethics Board Discussant: Dr. Sonia E. Bongala Chair, PHREB Committee on Standards and Accreditation Reactor: Dr. Julie B. Otadoy Chair, University of San Carlos Research Ethics Committee Moderator: Dr. Rhodora C. Estacio Vice-Chair, PHREB Committee on Standards and Accreditation
4:00 PM	End of Day 1
Dr. Maria Minerva P. Calimag Member, National Ethics Committee Chair of Ceremonies

TIME	ACTIVITIES	SPEAKERS/MODERATORS
8:00 AM	Registration DOXOLOGY	Click here to register
8:30 AM	PLENARY 4: COVID Vaccine Research and Ethics Updates on Vaccine Research Implications of COVID-19 Variants on Research on Vaccines Ethical Issues in Vaccine Research	Dr. Nina G. Gloriani Chairperson, Vaccine Expert Panel Dr. Cynthia P. Saloma Director, Philippine Genome Center Dr. Jacinto Blas V. Mantaring, III Chair, UPM-Research Ethics Board, Single Joint Research Ethics Board, Philippine Health Research Ethics Network
9:30 AM	Open Forum	Moderator: Atty. Alberto T. Muyot Member, Philippine Health Research Ethics Board
10:00 AM	PLENARY 5: COVID-19 Research and Ethics WHO Solidarity Clinical Trials Clinical Trials on Local Herbal Medicine Real World Vaccine Effectiveness	Dr. Marissa M. Alejandria Director, Institute of Clinical Epidemiology, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila Dr. Cecilia C. Maramba-Lazarte Director, Institute of Herbal Medicine, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila Dr. Regina P. Berba Associate Professor, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
11:00 AM	Open Forum	Moderator: Dr. Alvin S. Concha Head of the Research Publication Office, Southern Philippine Medical Center (SPMC)
11:30 AM	Closing Remarks	Dr. Leonardo D. De Castro Chair, Philippine Health Research Ethics Board
Dr. Maria Minerva P. Calimag Member, National Ethics Committee Chair of Ceremonies

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