Special Lectures

Meet the distinguished special lecture speakers of the 47th PSMID Annual Convention.

Special Lectures

Gina Samaan, PhD

Gina Samaan, PhD

26th ELPIDIO L. GAMBOA MEMORIAL LECTURE

Pandemic Preparedness and Real-Time Response: Bridging through One Health Strategies

Raul V. Destura, MD

Raul V. Destura, MD

5th DR. BIENVENIDO D. ALORA MEMORIAL LECTURE

Decoding Pathogens: The Future of Infectious Disease Control Through Precision Genomics

Bryan Albert T. Lim, MD

Bryan Albert T. Lim, MD

Debate Speaker

PRO: Doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: Promise or Pitfall for the Philippines?

Regina P. Berba, MD

Regina P. Berba, MD

Debate Speaker

PROS: Doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: Promise or Pitfall for the Philippines?

Edsel Maurice T. Salvaña, MD

Edsel Maurice T. Salvaña, MD

Debate Speaker

CON: Doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: Promise or Pitfall for the Philippines?

Jan Jorge Francisco, MD

Jan Jorge Francisco, MD

Debate Speaker

CON: Doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: Promise or Pitfall for the Philippines?

Grace C. Paguia, MD

Grace C. Paguia, MD

Pre-Convention Speaker

Protein Dosing in Septic ICU Patients: How Much is Too Much

Marianna Ramona Sy-Quia Sioson, MD

Marianna Ramona Sy-Quia Sioson, MD

Pre-Convention Speaker

Micronutrients and Immunonutrition: Role of Selenium, Glutamine, and Omega-3s in Sepsis

Maricar M. Esculto-Khan, MD

Maricar M. Esculto-Khan, MD

Pre-Convention Speaker

Beyond the Pill: Addressing Socio-behavioral Barriers to PrEP Uptake and Adherence in Key Populations

Carmenchu Marie E. Villavicencio, MD

Carmenchu Marie E. Villavicencio, MD

Pre-Convention Speaker

Cracks in the Shield: Understanding HIV Seroconversion on PrEP

Katerina T. Leyritana, MD

Katerina T. Leyritana, MD

Pre-Convention Speaker

Know in Private: The Promise and Practice of HIV Self-Testing in the Philippines

Maria Nicolette M. Alabado, MD

Maria Nicolette M. Alabado, MD

QuizMac

QuizMac: The Dr. Noel Macalalad Memorial Bug Buster Challenge

Karl Vincent P. Abalajon, MD

Karl Vincent P. Abalajon, MD

ID Fellow Speaker

Cracking the Code: A Hands-On Approach to MDRO Outbreak Investigation

Janelle R. Gagelonia, MD

Janelle R. Gagelonia, MD

ID Fellow Speaker

The Power of Prevention: IPC Bundles in Action

Roldanita O. Mata, MD

Roldanita O. Mata, MD

ID Fellow Speaker

The Invisible Battlefield: Environmental Cleaning in Infection Control

Pepito E. De La Peña, MD

Pepito E. De La Peña, MD

IM Track Speaker

The New Frontier in Diabetic Foot Care: Innovations That Save Limbs and Lives

Evalyn A. Roxas, MD

Evalyn A. Roxas, MD

IM Track Speaker

Targeted Treatment: Next-Gen Approaches to UTI and ASB in Diabetes

Jemelyn U. Garcia, MD

Jemelyn U. Garcia, MD

IM Track Speaker

The Hidden Cost of Glycemic Control: ID Insights on SGLT-2 Therapy