The UST Neuroscience Initiative The Neuroscience Initiative is a brainchild of the faculty and staff of the University of Santo Tomas Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, spearheaded by the then concurrent Department Chair for the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery and the UST Hospital, Dr. Simeon M. Marasigan.
AIMS
It aims to conceptualize and initiate worthwhile scientific venues primarily to enhance the interest of the Filipino physicians to the various subspecialties in Neurosciences and Behavioral Medicine.
It also aims to advance knowledge and research of the basic as well as clinical aspects of neurology and psychiatry throughout the Philippines.
Finally, it aims not only to consolidate the scientific ideas of physicians dealing with neurologic and psychiatric diseases but also to share these concepts via active interactions with highly esteemed authoritative colleagues and distinguished academics that are world renowned.