Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation

30/11/2025

Safe Play: Choosing Toxic-Free, Age-Appropriate Toys This Christmas ✨🎁

Holiday shopping is here—but with so many toys on the shelves, how do we know which ones are safe, age-appropriate, and developmentally supportive? From toxic chemicals to overstimulating gadgets and choking hazards, the wrong toy can put children at risk.

Join CURA: Conversations on Care, Health, and Healing this Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7PM on Radyo Katipunan 87.9 FM, with hosts Dr. Tippy Tanchanco and Dr. Gelo Apostol, featuring two experts in child safety and development:

🌿 Manny Calonzo — Environmental health advocate; former President of the EcoWaste Coalition; current Chemical Safety Campaigner; former Co-Chair of the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN); part of the global team pushing for lead paint elimination.

🧠🧸 Dr. Angel Dy, MD, MBA — Child Neurodevelopment Specialist, early childhood development expert, Certified DIR Practitioner, and Assistant Professor at the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health with 13+ years of clinical experience.

Together, they’ll break down how to spot hidden toxins, what makes a toy truly age-appropriate, and how careful toy selection can support healthy child development—especially during the Christmas rush.

💡 Give gifts that help kids grow, learn, and play safely.

📻 Tune in via Radyo Katipunan 87.9 FM
👉 Safe toys, safer children, happier Christmas.

27/11/2025

Expanding our research horizons! 🌍🔬

We were privileged to host Dr. Pedro Castelo-Branco from the University of Algarve, Portugal—a world-class expert in cancer epigenetics. From insightful lectures to collaborative discussions, his visit has opened exciting new pathways for research partnerships and student exchanges between our institutions.

Here's to advancing science together!

Learn more: https://www.ateneo.edu/news/2025/11/acri-hosts-university-algarves-dr-pedro-castelo-branco-landmark-research-exchange

22/11/2025

Pedia Flu 101: What Every Parent Needs to Know This Season 🌧️🩺

Flu season hits children harder—and earlier—than most adults realize. From high fevers to rapid spread in schools, knowing the signs and acting fast can make all the difference.

Join CURA: Conversations on Care, Health, and Healing this Monday, November 24, 2025, at 7PM on Radyo Katipunan 87.9 FM, with hosts Dr. Tippy Tanchanco and Dr. Gelo Apostol, featuring Dr. Francesca Denise Monica G. Layug-Dionglay, MD, MBA, DPPS—General Pediatrician.

With her background in general pediatrics, research, and developmental care, Dr. Layug-Dionglay will break down how the flu affects children, what symptoms parents should watch for, when to seek care, and how to protect kids through prevention and early treatment.

💡 Let’s keep kids safe, healthy, and flu-free—this season and beyond.

📻 Tune in via Radyo Katipunan 87.9 FM
👉 Because smart prevention starts with informed parents.

16/11/2025

The Teen Brain Unplugged: Sleep, Anxiety, and Screens 🌙📱

Between school demands, constant connectivity, and rising stress, today’s teens are caught in a cycle that leaves them exhausted—mentally and physically. But with the right guidance and habits, sleep can become their strongest tool for focus, mood, performance, and resilience.

Join CURA: Conversations on Care, Health, and Healing this Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7PM on Radyo Katipunan 87.9 FM, with hosts Dr. Tippy Tanchanco and Dr. Gelo Apostol, featuring Dr. Erlinda Susana S. Cuisia-Cruz—Pediatrician, Adolescent Medicine Specialist, and Head of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center.

Dr. Cuisia-Cruz will help us understand why teens experience natural sleep delays, how sleep acts as “brain clean-up,” why it boosts memory and performance, and how small routines—especially around screen time—can reduce anxiety and support healthier days.

💡 Learn simple, practical ways to help teens stress less, sleep smarter, and live better.

📻 Tune in via Radyo Katipunan 87.9 FM
👉 Because a well-rested teen is a stronger, calmer, clearer-thinking teen.

12/11/2025

[𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒]

The 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 “𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬” set on 𝟐𝟗-𝟑𝟎 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is now accepting abstract submissions until 𝟐𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Papers related to One Health and Zoonoses that focus on any of the following thematic areas will be prioritized:

• Strengthening Zoonotic Disease Preparedness, Surveillance, and Response

• Promoting Antimicrobial Stewardship and Environmental Health

• Integrating One Health in Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security

• Enabling Policy, Governance, Financing for Sustainable One Health Systems

• Sectoral Disciplinary Intersections for One Health Communication, Collaboration, and Stakeholders Engagement

With support from the Pandemic Fund, the conference is organized by the Philippine One Health University Network (PHILOHUN) together with the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Bureau of Animal Industry, National University MOA, and Philippine American Academy of Science & Engineering (PAASE).

Submit your abstracts by scanning the QR Code below or access through this link: https://forms.gle/VcPdgYkZwt55DUtc6

For more information contact us through: philohconference@gmail.com

09/11/2025

105 pledges strong! 💪🩵

During “Lead-free Ka Na Ba?! Safe Today, Strong Tomorrow!”, 105 members of our ASMPH community took the pledge to live lead-free and advocate for safer environments for all.

Each signature represents one more voice pushing for awareness, accountability, and a healthier tomorrow — proof that small actions do add up to big change. 🌍💙

08/11/2025

What better way to go lead-free than with smiles, laughter, and learning? 💙

Our “Lead-free Ka Na Ba?! Safe Today, Strong Tomorrow!” photobooth captured the fun side of advocacy — with students testing their everyday items, striking a pose, and pledging for a safer, lead-free future.

Because protecting our health and environment doesn’t have to be boring — it starts with awareness, community, and action. 🌍✨

07/11/2025

Our event, “Lead-free Ka Na Ba?! Safe Today, Strong Tomorrow!”, turned the ASMPH lobby into a hub of learning, testing, and advocacy. Students and faculty brought in their everyday items for lead testing using XRF technology, discovered surprising insights about hidden lead sources, and pledged to make safer, more informed choices.

Beyond the fun and interactive booth, this initiative amplified a crucial message — there’s no safe level of lead exposure. Together, we proved that awareness, action, and community engagement can spark real change toward a safer, stronger tomorrow. 🌍💙

05/11/2025

Asthma affects millions—but with the right knowledge and care, every breath can be a little easier. 🌿

Join CURA: Conversations on Care, Health, and Healing this Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7PM on Radyo Katipunan 87.9 FM, with hosts Dr. Tippy Tanchanco and Dr. Gelo Apostol, featuring Dr. Michelle Joy De Vera—Allergist-Immunologist and Director of the Institute of Personalized Molecular Medicine at The Medical City.

With her extensive expertise in allergy and immunology, Dr. De Vera will shed light on the science behind asthma—its triggers, treatments, and the latest innovations helping patients live fuller, more active lives.

💡 Learn practical ways to manage asthma and protect your lungs—for yourself and your loved ones.

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👉 Because every breath counts.

04/11/2025

🧬 UPCOMING LECTURE — NOVEMBER 6!

Join us again for another insightful session with Dr. Pedro Castelo-Branco, Oxford-trained molecular biologist, Associate Professor at the University of the Algarve, and President of the Algarve Clinical Academic Center.

This time, he’ll explore Non-mutational Epigenetic Reprogramming — uncovering how changes in gene expression can drive disease without altering DNA sequences, and what this means for future cancer therapies.

📅 November 6, 2025 | 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 FH 302, Ateneo de Manila University, QC

📸 Scan the QR code in the post to join via Zoom!

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/BYZnPxa3uueyvuZd8

💬 Questions? Email us at research.asmph@ateneo.edu

03/11/2025

📣 HAPPENING TOMORROW!

Join us for a special lecture on Cancer Epigenetics and Clinical Applications with Dr. Pedro Castelo-Branco — an Oxford-trained molecular biologist, Associate Professor at the University of the Algarve, and President of the Algarve Clinical Academic Center.

Discover how cutting-edge epigenetic research is transforming the way we understand and treat cancer.

📅 Tomorrow, November 4 | 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 5th Lecture Hall, ASMPH

📸 Scan the QR code in the post to join via Zoom!

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/YW1VLc3Cq4H5dXt46

💬 Questions? Email us at research.asmph@ateneo.edu

02/11/2025

Tune in tomorrow!

Autism is more than a diagnosis—it’s a diverse way of experiencing and connecting with the world. 🌈

Join CURA: Conversations on Care, Health, and Healing next Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7PM on Radyo Katipunan 87.9 FM, with hosts Dr. Tippy Tanchanco and Dr. Gelo Apostol, featuring Mikayla Anya A. Santiago—Psychology student at the Ateneo de Manila University and longtime volunteer of the Autism Society of the Philippines (Marikina Chapter).

With years of experience supporting persons with autism and their families, Mikayla will share insights on inclusion, advocacy, and the importance of understanding autism through compassion and community.

💡 Let’s learn how we can build a more inclusive world—one that celebrates neurodiversity and empowers every individual to thrive.

📻 Tune in via Radyo Katipunan 87.9 FM
👉 Because awareness is the first step toward acceptance and action.