Arniel Romero is a pastor from Malabon, a densely populated city in the Metropolitan Manila area of the Philippines. As in other major cities, illegal drugs have plagued Malabon, affecting the health and safety of residents. In 2015, the problem hit home…
Global pandemic expert Dennis Carroll has been appointed URC’s Senior Advisor for Global Health Security and URC Global Advisory Board member. “Dennis’s depth and breadth of experience will greatly enhance URC’s global health security capabilities and response,” said Suellen Estrin, URC Chair…
Lorna Banaag Siute is a community facilitator in charge of five districts or barangays in Quezon City, where she and her colleagues counsel persons who use drugs (PWUDs). She has been doing this challenging work for four years – persevering because she finds fulfillment…
URC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Carlos Cuéllar, MD, MPH, as URC’s Executive Vice President, effective May 4, 2020. “Dr. Cuéllar brings to URC extensive experience working in challenging situations and a track record of success in the areas…
Global development leader Earl Gast has been appointed the new President of University Research Co., LLC (URC). With 30 years of experience in government and private industry, Gast is a talented professional with proven expertise in the public and private sector leading…
While the Philippines has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, the country is challenged by a high burden of both communicable and non-communicable disease and an emerging substance abuse problem. URC is pleased to play a key…
