A milestone in research: ASMPH Center for Research and Innovation honored at the University Scholarly Work Awards

The Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH), through its Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI), proudly marks a significant achievement in academic and scientific excellence during the 24th University Scholarly Work Awards held on 11 April 2025, at the Areté Loft.

This year’s ceremony celebrated the exceptional scholarly contributions of the Ateneo de Manila University community, and ASMPH emerged with two prestigious distinctions—underscoring the institution’s growing influence in research that addresses the most pressing public health challenges of our time.

Most Outstanding Research in Integral Ecology

The Special Scholarly Work Award for Most Outstanding Research in Integral Ecology was presented to the ACRI research team for their groundbreaking study, “Projecting Temperature-related Dengue Burden in the Philippines under Various Socioeconomic Pathway Scenarios.” The work exemplifies a critical intersection of climate science, public health, and policy foresight.

Congratulations to researchers Xerxes Seposo, Sary Valenzuela, Geminn Louis C. Apostol, Keith Alexus Wangkay, Percival Ethan Lao, and Anna Beatrice Enriquez for their exemplary interdisciplinary collaboration. Their research offers timely insights into how global temperature changes and socioeconomic factors could influence dengue burden in the country—an important step toward proactive disease prevention and climate resilience.

Read the publication here: Projecting Temperature-related Dengue Burden in the Philippines under Various Socioeconomic Pathway Scenarios

Greatest Improvement in Total Publications

ASMPH was also awarded School with Greatest Improvement in Total Publications, marking a 260% increase in scholarly output—from 10 publications in 2023 to 36 in 2024. This leap reflects ACRI’s commitment to fostering a vibrant research culture within the school, one that empowers faculty and students to contribute knowledge that transforms communities and strengthens health systems.

These awards are a testament to the dedication of the ASMPH community to generating research that is not only academically excellent but socially relevant. With a focus on interdisciplinary inquiry and evidence-based solutions, ACRI continues to lead the way in shaping the future of healthcare, both in the Philippines and beyond.

Congratulations to the following ASMPH authors who have contributed to this achievement:

Limuel Anthony B Abrogena

Geminn Louis C Apostol

Ma Bianca Carmela Aquino

Nina Linly D Capulong

Luis Miguel B Co

Rizza Victoria C Dagal

Ma Henrietta Teresa O de la Cruz

Alane Blythe C Dy

Angel Belle C Dy

Samantha Julia L Eala

Anna Beatrice Enriquez

Clarisse Joyce S Espiritu

Glenda Darlene Garcia

Anna Giselle Gibson

Reynan B Hernandez

Ma Lourdes D Jimenez

Sean Martin H La Torre

Percival Ethan Lao

Arianna Maever A Loreche

Mikhaela Francesca Marietta A. Malonzo

Julius R Migrino, Jr

Danielle A Morales

Veincent Christian R Pepito

Xerxes Seposo

Shannen Louise T So

Lourdes Bernadette Sumpaico-Tanchanco

Jenica Clarisse Y Sy

Sary Valenzuela

Keith Alexius Wangkay

Congratulations to the entire ACRI team! Continue being curious, inquisitive, and relentless in your pursuit of knowledge that makes a difference. Your work inspires a new generation of scholars and changemakers.