Research Forum: Fighting childhood tuberculosis through research

You are all invited to attend the UP Manila-NIH Research Forum entitled, Fighting childhood tuberculosis through researchhosted by the Institute of Child Health and Human Development which will be held on 13 April 2018, Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the Centennial Conference Room, National Institutes of Health Building, 623 Pedro Gil St. Ermita, Manila.

Introduction:

Childhood tuberculosis has traditionally not been a public health priority. National TB programs, including its research agenda, have often focused on TB among adults. Knowledge gaps in childhood tuberculosis include addressing challenges in diagnosing TB in children, finding new treatment and preventive modalities suitable for children, formulating effective and practical TB management programs that are acceptable even to children.
 
Objective:
 
To present an overview of the status of completed and ongoing research projects on childhood tuberculosis:

  • Results of a surveillance for TB in a rural community in the country with focus on childhood TB
  • Effect of a smoking cessation intervention program for families of children diagnosed with TB
  • Diagnosis, treatment and management of pediatric tuberculosis in health emergencies and disasters

 Program:

8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 – 9:10 AM Welcome Remarks  Dr. Eva Maria C. Cutiongco – De la Paz Vice Chancellor for Research, and Executive Director, NIH
9:10 – 9:20 AM Introduction of Speakers Dr. Aida M. Salonga
9:20 – 9:35 AM Overview of childhood TB in the Philippines Dr. Anna Lena Lopez
9:35 – 9:55 AM Diagnosis and management of childhood tuberculosis in public health clinics in a rural area in the Philippines: results from a community surveillance Dr. Josephine Aldaba
9:55 – 10:10 AM Effect of a smoking cessation intervention program for families of children diagnosed with TB Dr. Benjamin P. Sablan
10:10 – 10:25 AM Diagnosis, treatment and management of pediatric tuberculosis in health emergencies and disasters Dr. Salvacion Gatchalian
10:25 – 10:55 AM  Panel Discussion/Open Forum Moderator: Dr. Michelle Ylade
10:55 – 11:00 AM Synthesis and Closing Remarks Dr. Ma. Esterlita Uy

Kindly disseminate this information to all your constituents and confirm the names of attendees to Mr. Daryl Byte Farrales at 5672054 or dpfarrales2@up.edu.ph.