PAMET Bulacan

PAMET Bulacan Chapter

PAMET Bulacan
17th PAMET Northern Luzon Regional Conference
Evolving Healthcare: The Medical Technologist Innovative Contrivance

Face-to-Face: The Greenery Bulacan, Baliwag City, Bulacan
Online: PAMET Virtual Platform
July 12-13, 2024
pamet17thnlrc.convention.ph
Message from the Chapter President

Welcome to the 17th PAMET Northern Luzon Regional Conference with the Theme “Evolving Health Care: The Medical Technologists’ Innovative Contrivance” to be held on July 12-13, 2024 at the Greenery Baliuag, located at the heart of our province which is known for its historical heritage, rich culture, and diverse industries: the province of Bulacan. It is an honor to welcome you all and together let us delve to the innovative contrivances at present and the trends that will lead us to the future of medical technology.

The sector of healthcare continues to evolve because of the confluences of various factors including technological advancements, emerging health challenges, continuous policy evaluation and revisions. With the advent of technology, Innovation in medical technology is revolutionizing healthcare, virtual consultations have become widespread, providing access to care for patients in remote areas. Artificial Intelligence and Telemedicine as well as Integrated Care Models is now being used for diagnostics, predictive analytics, personalized medicine, and automating routine tasks, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of healthcare delivery.

The key trends and developments shaping the future of healthcare: pose a great challenge to each and every medical technologist to be always updated with the latest innovations and at the same time hone their skills to be at par with the global standards while staying to be humble in serving our fellowmen.

The future of healthcare is envisioned to be more personalized, technology-driven, and patient-centric. Thus, our topics are aligned and focused on this path. Let us explore and enjoy this Regional Conference and together, hand in hand, let us face the future with confidence!

God Bless PAMET!

Yours Truly,

Rhia I. Aragon, RMT, MSMLS
President, PAMET-Bulacan Chapter

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
as of July 11, 2024
Time Activity / Title Speaker
DAY 1 | JULY 12, 2024
10:00 AM‐ 12:00 PM Chapters Meeting
7:00AM ‐ 8:00AM Registration
8:00AM ‐ 9:00 AM Pre‐Convention Lecture 1:
Selection and Application of Biosafety Cabinet in Diagnostics and Research Laboratories
Bing D. Mesa, RMT, RN
9:00 AM ‐ 10:00AM Pre‐Convention Lecture 2:
Mastering Accuracy and Precision: The Art and Science of Controls and Calibrators in the Hematology Laboratory
Mark Raymund G. Nava, RMT, MPA, MSMT, CBP, IFBA (PC)
10:0 AM ‐ 11:00 AM Pre‐Convention Lecture 3:
From Bench to Bedside: Applications of Genomics in Infectious Diseases
John Mark Velasco, MD, MPH, MSc (Clinical Trials), DTM&H
11:00 AM ‐ 12:00 AM Pre‐Convention Lecture 4:
Real Talk on Cyber Security: How Important is Your Personal Data?
Joseph B. Sarsoza
12:00 NN - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00PM ‐ 3:00 PM Opening Ceremony
3:00PM ‐ 4:00PM Plenary Session 1:
High‐Impact Laboratory Leadership: Its Evolving Roles in Quality Health Care
Ronaldo E. Puno. RMT, MBA‐H, CBP, IFBA PC
4:00PM ‐ 5:00PM Plenary Session 2:
Innovations in the Diagnosis and Management of Parasitic Protozoans in Human Healthcare with Emphasis in Philippine Settings
Kathyleen S. Nogrado, MSPH, PhD
5:00 PM ‐6:00 PM Plenary Session 3:
Helminthic Parasites: Evolution and Innovations in the Diagnosis and Management in the Philippines
Maria Luz B. Belleza, RMT, DAP&E, MSPH
6:00 PM ‐ 7:00 PM Break
7:00PM ‐ 10:00PM Fellowship Night
DAY 2 | JULY 13, 2024
7:00AM ‐ 8:00AM Registration
Holy Mass
8:00AM ‐ 9:00AM Plenary Session 4:
Bridging Science and Spirituality between Public Health and Community Faith
Rev. Fr. Joseph Franz Dizon
9:00AM ‐ 10:00 AM Plenary Session 5:
Prioritization of Health Care in the Allocation of National Funds
Hon. Augustina Dominique "Ditse Tina" Pancho
10:00 AM ‐ 11:00 AM Plenary Session 6:
Laboratories in the Crosshairs: Virtual Threats in the Virtual Realm
Oliver Shane Dumaoal, RMT, MSMT, CBO, IFBA PC
11:00 AM ‐ 12:00 PM Plenary Session 7:
Upholding Ethical Standards in Medical Technology Practice: An Overview of the New Code of Ethics for Medical Technology Professionals in the Philippines
Razel L. Kawano, MSc., DrPH
12:00 PM‐1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00PM ‐ 2:00PM Plenary Session 8:
Enhancing Cancer Diagnosis with ATR‐FTIR Spectroscopy and Artificial Intelligence
Pia Marie SP. Albano, PhD
2:00PM ‐ 3:00PM Plenary Session 9:
Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Laboratory Medicine: It’s Uniqueness, Beginning and Mission‐oriented Innovation
Angeli Joana Robillos RMT, MD, DPSP
3:00 PM ‐ 4:00 PM Plenary Session 10:
The Neuroscience of Criminal Behavior: Understanding the Role of the Brain in Criminal Activity
Filipinas Francisco Papa, RMT, ACFEI, IABPA
4:00 PM ‐ 5:00 PM Plenary Session 11:
Empowering Medical Technologists : The Digital Age of Laboratory Automation
Rommel F. Saceda, RMT, MBA
5:00PM ‐ 6:00PM Closing Ceremony