Convention Symposium Speakers

Meet the distinguished symposium speakers of the 47th PSMID Annual Convention.

Symposium Speakers

Cybele Lara Abad, MD

Cybele Lara Abad, MD

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Philippine Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Adults Living with HIV

Rosemarie Arciaga, MD

Rosemarie Arciaga, MD

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Strengthening the Shield: Launch of the Philippine EREID Guidelines

Karla Kristel Bañares, MD

Karla Kristel Bañares, MD

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Donor-Derived Infections: Risk Assessment and Screening in the Post-COVID Era

Alex Bello, MD

Alex Bello, MD

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Next-Gen Clinicians: Simulation and Digital Tools in Modern Clinical Training

Joseph Adrian Buensalido, MD

Joseph Adrian Buensalido, MD

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ID Considerations in the Era of Biologicals

Cyrus Cariño, MD

Cyrus Cariño, MD

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Mind and Medicine: Integrating Mental Health in HIV Care

John Noel Chan, MD

John Noel Chan, MD

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Improving Outcomes: POCUS for Timely Diagnosis of Thoracic and Lung Infections

Methee Chayakulkeeree, MD

Methee Chayakulkeeree, MD

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Endemic Fungal Infections in Southeast Asia: What Clinicians Need to Know

Mitzi Marie Chua, MD

Mitzi Marie Chua, MD

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Antifungal Stewardship in the Era of Resistance and Limited Therapeutic Options

Mari Rose De Los Reyes, MD

Mari Rose De Los Reyes, MD

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Tracking Resistance: What the Philippine Point Prevalence Survey Tells Us About Stewardship Gaps

Hazel Faye Docuyanan, MD

Hazel Faye Docuyanan, MD

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Dosing, Dialogue, and Data: Best Practices in Clinical Pharmacist-Led ASP Initiatives

Guinevere Dy-Agra, MD

Guinevere Dy-Agra, MD

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Tech-Savvy ID: How AI and Digital Skills Are Changing the Game

Natasha Ann Esteban-Ipac, MD

Natasha Ann Esteban-Ipac, MD

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ID in Transition: Tackling Infectious Diseases in the Adolescent Years

Mark John Festin, MD

Mark John Festin, MD

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Cutting-Edge Protection: Launch of the National Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guideline

Christian Francisco, MD

Christian Francisco, MD

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From Gene to Diagnosis: Advances in Molecular Detection of Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella and Hypervirulence Genes

Maria Rhona Gatpandan-Bergantin, MD

Maria Rhona Gatpandan-Bergantin, MD

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CMV 2025: Updates on Prophylaxis, Pre-emptive Therapy, and the Challenge of Drug Resistance

Arthur George Gonzales, MD

Arthur George Gonzales, MD

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The Hidden Burden: Frailty and Functional Decline in Ageing PLHIV

Nina Gloriani, MD

Nina Gloriani, MD

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Smarter Sampling: The Role of Non-Respiratory Specimens in TB Detection

Iris Thiele Isip-Tan, MD

Iris Thiele Isip-Tan, MD

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AI in Medical Education and Training

Marion Priscilla Kwek, MD

Marion Priscilla Kwek, MD

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Beyond the Drip: Practical Antimicrobial Stewardship with Non-IV Antibiotic Strategies

Evelina Lagamayo, MD

Evelina Lagamayo, MD

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Is Routine Fungal Screening using serologic in ICU Worth It in Low-Resource Settings?

Marie Carmela Lapitan, MD

Marie Carmela Lapitan, MD

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From Evidence to Action: Building Better Guidelines Through Systematic Reviews

Minette Claire Rosario, MD

Minette Claire Rosario, MD

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Decoding the Fever: A Diagnostic Algorithm for Fever of Unknown Origin in Post-Transplant Patients

Mary Rosary Santiago, MD

Mary Rosary Santiago, MD

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Redefining MDR-TB Care: Shorter, Safer, Smarter Regimens for the Filipino Patient

Rontgene Solante, MD

Rontgene Solante, MD

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Drip Decisions: Comparing Global and Local Approaches in Fluid Management in Dengue Care

Marietta Solante, MD

Marietta Solante, MD

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Tailoring the Cure: Optimizing Drug-Sensitive TB Therapy When First-Line Agents Fail

Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, MD

Abelaine Venida-Tablizo, MD

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Leprosy Unmasked: Advancing Clinical Diagnosis and Optimizing Treatment Strategies

Lorrie Suzette Urbano-Cruz, MD

Lorrie Suzette Urbano-Cruz, MD

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Rabies PEP and PrEP 2.0: Simplifying Schedules, Strengthening Protection

Jose Carlo Valencia, MD

Jose Carlo Valencia, MD

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Melioidosis Matters: Diagnosis, Pitfalls, and Public Health Implications

Michele Therese Yamamoto, MD

Michele Therese Yamamoto, MD

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Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections in Immunosuppressed Patients: A Rising Concern