Local Roots, Lasting Impact.

Atipan Research is an independent research group working at the intersection of teleheath, health informatics, and community health in the Philippines — with a particular focus on populations that existing systems were not designed for.

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We study how health systems reach people and why they often don't. Across remote barangays, indigenous communities, and underserved urban communities, our work examines what telehealth can realistically deliver, how health data is collected and governed, and what it takes for digital health tools to work in the hands of people who need them most. Our research is field-grounded, multi-disciplinary, and oriented toward outputs that policymakers, community organizations, and clinicians can actually use.

Remote care delivery, access equity, and what "digital" actually means in communities with inconsistent connectivity
Clinical systems, electronic health records, and the infrastructure that makes or breaks patient care
Health research done with indigenous Filipino communities; not on them
Stigma, access, and the gap between available digital tools and the people they should reach

Our Featured Projects

Atipan Project

A telehealth program serving Filipino indigenous and underserved communities.

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MPA FishMApp

A tool that provides an easy interface for MPA data input and visualization.

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NOMHIR

A telepsychiatry initiative for Negros Occidental mental health patients.

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Our Featured Events

Iloilo International Informatics Conference

2026-06-19 to 21 ▪ 7:00 AM-5:00PM
A dynamic and engaging conference discussing the latest trends and advancements in informatics, biology, and digital health, offering a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration.

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Our events explore the latest developments in health informatics, biology, and digital health, creating space for shared learning and collaborative exchange across disciplines.