Sustainable development research practices in Philippine biomedical device innovation: A case for th
Full Text: 4th DLSU Innovation and Technology Fair Proceedings
Authors: Nilo Bugtai, Paul Dominick Baniqued, Winny Paredes, Michael Manguerra, Aira Patrice Ong, Arlyn Rascano, Renann Baldovino, Alexander Abad, and Jade Dungao
Abstract:
This paper describes the sustainable development research practices under the biomedical devices innovation category. De La Salle University’s (DLSU) Agapay Project, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), aims to develop an upper limb robotic exoskeleton for stroke and injured patients. This project is a multi-phase collaboration of various academic, industry, and government institutions promoting health research and innovation in the country. The implementation of this project is not without challenge as the research group aims to promote sustainable and environmentally-responsible practices. Among the methods to attain sustainability discussed in this paper include compliance with university and government protocols, research ethics considerations, proper use of resources, and waste management. The project follows the triple bottom line framework for sustainability to ensure a positive social, environmental, and economical research impact. Based on this, criteria on sustainable research was proposed to evaluate proposals in the field. Finally, this framework shall serve as a guide in future biomedical devices research not only in the university but in other institutions.
Published in: Proceedings of the 4th DLSU Innovation and Technology Fair, Volume 1 Series 2
Date of Conference: 24-25 Nov. 2016
Page(s): 1 - 8
ISSN: 2545-921X
Conference Location : Manila, Philippines
Publisher: DLSU
