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About Research Week

The De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) Research Week is our premier annual event celebrating the spirit of inquiry, innovation, and academic excellence within our institution.


Under the theme "Expanding Horizons, Strengthening Research Excellence," this week-long celebration brings together faculty, students, researchers, and industry professionals to share groundbreaking research, foster collaboration, and advance knowledge in medical and health sciences.


Join us from January 12-23, 2026 at the De La Salle-Villarosa Function Room, De La Salle Angelo King Medical Research Center for five days of inspiring presentations, innovative research showcases, and meaningful academic discourse.


Showcase of cutting-edge research from faculty and students

Research Presentations

Connect with peers, mentors, and industry professionals

Networking

Awards and recognition for outstanding research contributions

Recognition

Event Schedule

Day 1 - Jan. 12, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Mass and Blessing of Research Hub and Research Services Admin Office and Laboratories

Villarosa Hall, AKMRC

Opening Ceremonies (Opening of Research Exhibit; THE LASALLIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH LAUNCHING)

Villarosa Hall, AKMRC

Evidence in Action: Mentoring and Coaching for Systematic Review

Villarosa Hall, AKMRC

Day 2 - Jan. 13, 2026 (Tuesday)

DLSMHSI Faculty Research Forum (Combined Undergrad & Medical Faculty + SHSSHS) Interdepartmental Research Pitch for Collaboration - with PCHRD Representative

Villarosa Hall, AKMRC

Day 3 - Jan. 14, 2026 (Wednesday)

DLSMHSI Resident's Research Contest (AM: Case Study & PM: Descriptive & Analytical Research) + With Fellows' Research Presentation

Villarosa Hall AKMRC

Day 4 - Jan. 15, 2026 (Thursday)

Al Horizons in Health Research and Innovation

Villarosa Hall, AKMRC

CONVERGENCE: A Celebration of Lasallian Research Excellence and Partnership

Villarosa Hall, AKMRC

Day 5 - JAN. 21, 2026 (Wednesday)

Good Laboratory Practice Seminar

Villarosa Hall, AKMRC

Day 6 - JAN. 23, 2026 (Friday)

DLSMHSI Student Research Contest (Combined Undergrad & Medical Students + SHSSHS + SAS)

Library Auditorium

Featured Speakers

Dr. Raul V. Destura, MD, MBA, FPSMID
University of Philippines National Institute of Health

Expanding Horizons in Biomedical and Health Research: Advancing  Discovery and Innovation



Dr. Darren Venturina, MD, MPH
Department of Health

Keynote speaker from the Department of Health, bringing expertise in public health policy and medical research initiatives

Dr. Rodel Jonathan Vitor
Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines

Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines



Dr. Feorillo A. Demeterio III
Executive Director, DLSU Manila

Executive Director, Research and Grants Management Office, DLSU Manila



Mr. Ray Albert E. La Rosa, CRS.
Innovation Officer, DLSMHSI

Innovation Officer, Heartnovation Hub, Research Support and Development, Research Services, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute

JBI Fellows
De La Salle Committee on Evidence Synthesis

Dr. Celso P. Pagatpatan, Jr.
Ms. Diana Dalisay A. Orolfo, RPh, MPH
Mr. Michael Justin S. Valles, RN, MAN, PhDNc

Join Us For Research Week 2025

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our premier research celebration. Registration is free for DLSMHSI community members.

Access to all presentations and workshops

Networking opportunities

Certificate of participation

Research materials and resources

REGISTRATION

Contact Us

Contact Information

Location

De La Salle-Villarosa Function Room
De La Salle Angelo King Medical Research Center
De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute,

City of Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines

Phone

(046) 481-8000 local 4000

E-mail

research-dp@dlsmhsi.edu.ph
vcresearch@dlsmhsi.edu.ph