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IOP delegates represent UMak in the 30th FAPA Congress in South Korea

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Prof. Justine Marie A. Ocampo, Prof. Maria Fay Nenette M. Cariaga, Prof. Estela De Vera-Barasi in 30th Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) Congress in COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: UMak-IOP)

The Institute of Pharmacy (IOP) delegates represented the University of Makati (UMak) at the 30th Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA) Congress at COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea.

With the theme “Next Generation Pharmacists in Asia”, the event was participated by 2,000 participants from 24 countries in Asia. Among the delegates from UMak are IOP Dean, Prof. Maria Fay Nenette Cariaga; Institute Secretary, Asst. Prof. Estela De Vera-Barasi; and Academic and Internship Director, Asst. Prof. Justine Marie Ocampo.

The delegates had the opportunity to present faculty research and collaborative projects involving both faculty and students at the congress. Among the notable contributions were the following:

  • Research Title: Evaluation of Contemporary E-Prescription Systems in Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review
    Researchers: Sean Patrick Alfafara, Heidelyn Bulanon, Melody Cabalan, and Asst. Prof. Justine Marie A. Ocampo
    Section and Category: Medicines and Health Information, Poster Exhibition
  • Research Title: Intell Rx: An AI-Powered Mobile Health Application for Enhancing Medication Knowledge Among Geriatrics in District 1, Makati City, Philippines
    Reearchers: Althea Alquillera, Kim Javines, Felicity San Antonio, and Asst. Prof. Estela De Vera-Barasi
    Section and Category: Medicines and Health Information, Poster Exhibition

  • Research Title: Institutionalization of Telepharmacy Services in a Selected Private University in Pangasinan: Basis for Program Development
    Researcher: Asst. Prof. Justine Marie A. Ocampo
    Section and Category: Medicines and Health Information, Poster Exhibition
  • Research Title: Undergraduate Pharmacy Program Learning Outcomes and Transition to Hybrid Learning at a Local University in the Philippines
    Researcher: Prof. Maria Fay Nenette M. Cariaga
    Section and Category: Pharmacy Education, Poster Exhibition

The FAPA Congress serves as a platform for Asian pharmacists to discuss upcoming changes in the field and explore strategies for adapting to future environmental shifts.

Written by: Asst. Prof. Estela De Vera-Barasi