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WVSU MDs attend collab meet on X-linked Dystonia of Panay

Representatives of West Visayas State University (WVSU) were invited to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, MA, USA to attend the Collaborative Meeting on X-linked Dystonia of Panay (XDP) from October 20-23, 2024.
 
The WVSU delegates were Dr. Celina Gellada, Vice President for Medical and Allied Sciences; Dr. Dave Endel Gelito III, Medical Center Chief of WVSU Medical Center (WVSUMC); Dr. Joel Advincula, Chair of Neurology Section; Dr. Marcos Bito-onon, Chief Medical Professional Staff; and Dr. Anatalia Nina Tayo, Medical Specialist in Neurology section.
 
The delegation visit aims to establish clinical, scientific, and research cooperation, and to promote the development of scientific and technological cooperation in health that covers areas of interest on the principle of equality and mutual benefit.
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WVSU secures 3rd place, best startup logo in regional pitching competition

Team Mobilitee from West Visayas State University (WVSU) earned third place and won Best Startup Logo at the Philippine Startup Challenge 9 – Regional Pitching Competition for Western Visayas, held October 21, 2024 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel.

 

Organized by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Office VI’s ICT Industry Development Bureau, the event showcased the innovative ideas and technical skills of young entrepreneurs in the region.

 

Team Mobilitee, composed of 4th-year BS Computer Science students Kyle E. Billones (CEO), Alecxander Jamille Andaya (CTO), and Shayne B. Yanson (CMO), with mentor Mr. Mark Joseph J. Solidarios, presented “Access Assis,” a startup that enhances electric wheelchairs with brain-computer interface (BCI) technology and added assistance modules.

 

Other WVSU teams also excelled, with Team ILLagaw, Team Hydroq, and Team Visayan Voyagers placing in the Top 10 out of 70 startup entries.

 

Text by Nana Bretaña, PAMCO Intern

Photo from IIDB DICT-Region 6