About PNBMEC

Background

Biomedical Engineering is now recognized as one of the fastest-growing fields in the country and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) has been supporting initiatives on developing safe, affordable, innovative local technologies. Currently, the Council has funded more than ten technologies from proof of concept up to commercialization activities, particularly in the area of prosthetics, respiratory support systems, rehabilitation devices, and minimally invasive surgical equipment.  These innovations are also aligned with the priority areas identified by the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA).

To highlight the abovementioned initiatives, PNBMEC was conceived to bring together various stakeholders, experts in the fields of engineering and medical sciences, industry partners, government agency representatives and solution providers to share knowledge and encourage discussions on the latest developments including emerging challenges faced in the advancement of the Biomedical Engineering sector, specifically at the local setting.

 

Objectives

  1. To provide a venue for information exchange between researchers and experts in the field of biomedical engineering;
  2. To showcase latest technologies developed locally by research partners;
  3. To identify possible areas of collaboration between the research community, industry and other stakeholders; and
  4. To recommend strategies to initiate a research-based biomedical industry in the country

 

Expected Output

  1. Streamline processes on biomedical research based from the learnings from the conference.
  2. Develop research partnerships.

Call for Papers

Overview

The 1st Philippine National Biomedical Engineering Conference (PNBMEC 2020) invites researchers, industry practitioners, and policy makers in the fields of engineering and medical sciences, to participate by attending, networking with leading figures of the field, and submitting original research contributions for publishing. The theme for this year is “EMERGE: Engineering and Medical Research Geared Towards Enhancing Filipino Healthcare”. The conference is organized by De La Salle University  – Institute of Biomedical Engineering & Health Technologies (DLSU-IBEHT) with support from Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research Development (DOST-PCHRD).

 

Date and Venue

January 30-31, 2020 | Hotel Jen Manila
March 18, 2020 | Philippine International Convention Center

 

Registration

Online

Fees

  • The conference and paper registration is free of charge! Yes, it’s free!

 

Important Dates

CONFERENCE

Febuary 12, 2020
January 30, 2020		 Deadline of Full Papers Submission
Febuary 26, 2020
February 15, 2020		 Notification of Acceptance
March 06, 2020 Deadline for submission of Final (Camera-Ready) Papers
March 12, 2020 Deadline of Accepted Paper Registration
March 18, 2020 1st PNBMEC 2020

Submission Guidelines

  • All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
  • All papers should be prepared in English and carefully checked for correct grammar. Figures should be of high quality.
  • Authors should electronically submit full paper in PDF usually limited to 6 pages, however exceptions are considered in the merit of quality of the articles.
  • Submission Format:
  • Submission Website:
    • The first page of the paper must contain the title, names and affiliation of authors, email address, and four keyword/phrases. Please identify the corresponding author giving full contact information including email address at bit.ly/pnbmec2020_submission.

 

NOTE:

You must create an Easychair Account in order to submit the paper.

 

Proceedings

  • Each paper submitted shall be reviewed by independent referees and the final acceptance for publication of the submitted article is based on a majority vote of referees.
  • Once the reviewing process is complete, the contact author of each paper will be notified of the result by e-mail.
  • The authors are required to follow the reviews in order to improve their paper before their final submission.
  • All accepted Final Papers will be published in the proceedings, under an ISSN reference and abstracts posted online.

 

Conference Presentation

  • Instructions for preparation of presentation will be sent together with acceptance notifications.
  • For each submission, at least one author is expected to attend the Conference. Presenting authors must register for the Conference.
  • Only those submissions for which a presenting author has registered by the registration deadline will be scheduled for presentation and included in the Conference Program.

 

Organizing Committee

  • General Chair: Prof. Nilo T. Bugtai, PhD
  • Organizing Chair: Engr. Michael Manguerra, MSc
  • Secretariat: Engr. Joshua Hernandez
  • Programme: Ms. Mitch Pacis, MSc
  • Logistics: Mr. Edwin Subido, MSc
  • Review: Mr. Francisco Munsayac III, MSc
  • Publicity: Engr. Kimberly Vicmudo
  • Finance: Ms. Nikka Taniegra

Program

To be announced

 

Miss Danica Mitch Pacis and Mr. Edwin Subido Jr.
MASTERS OF CEREMONY

Contact Information

For more details, please contact:

 

Engr. Joshua R. Hernandez
Secretariat, 1st Philippine National Biomedical Engineering Conference 2020
Project Development Officer, PADAYON Project
Institute of Biomedical Engineering & Health Technologies (IBEHT)
De La Salle University
Phone: +632 5244611 Local 239
Mobile: +63 906 8484314
Email: [email protected]

 

Prof. Nilo T. Bugtai, PhD
General Chair, 1st Philippine National Biomedical Engineering Conference 2020
Director, Institute of Biomedical Engineering & Health Technologies (IBEHT)
Full Professor, Manufacturing Engineering and Management (MEM)
De La Salle University
2401 Taft Avenue, Manila 0922, Philippines
Phone No: +632 5244611 Local 239
Mobile: +63 995 7105544
Email: [email protected]

 

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