PAMET Bulacan Chapter

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

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