Roy Rillera Marzo

MD, MPH, FRSPH, CEMBA, PGCTM, GCDE

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I am deeply humbled to be ranked No. 6 in the ASEAN Region in Epidemiology & Public Health. This recognition reminds me that if you stay true to your purpose and keep moving forward, every small step eventually leads to something meaningful. #ADScientificIndex

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Pleased to share the publication of our new book, Intersections of Culture, Economy, and Sustainability in Global Food Systems with IGI. Grateful to all authors, reviewers, and contributors for advancing knowledge on sustainable and resilient global food systems.

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I have been invited by Pustaka Negeri Sarawak to discuss the topic: “Aligning Knowledge Institutions with PCDS and SDG for Sustainable Communities.”
I shared insights from my experiences in higher education, public health, sustainability, and international collaboration.😉

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Special Collection on “Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Health Systems, Services, and Policy Innovation.”
🔗 Full call for papers: https://t.co/8TfcNSwDTj

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Congratulations to Edison Ricket on his appointment as Regional Manager of State Library Miri. 📚
Also great to connect with David Hazell and team on strengthening academia–industry partnerships.
#curtinmalaysia #pustaka #collaboration

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So apparently this is my “AI version.” I might keep him — he looks productive 😆🌍
The older adults reflect my advocacy for dignity, inclusion, and meaningful ageing. The WHO emblem symbolizes commitment to global health leadership, equity, and stronger health systems. 🌍❤️‍🩹

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A heartwarming surprise to receive a holiday greeting from the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Kuala Lumpur.
Maraming salamat, Hon. Roussel R. Reyes, for the thoughtful message and for embodying the Filipino spirit of unity and collective solidarity. 🇵🇭

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Dialogue with leaders from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, based in Seattle, USA —the globally recognized authority behind the Global Burden of Disease study, on advancing ASEAN-wide collaboration in health metrics, data science, and evidence-informed policy.💐

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Grateful to receive the High Impact Researcher Award 2025 at the Curtin University Malaysia.
High-impact research is never an individual journey — it is built through teamwork, mentorship, international collaboration, and a shared commitment.
Cheers to the next breakthrough!

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Excited to share our upcoming book:
Public Health and Pandemic Management: A Research Companion
This volume brings global experts together on pandemic preparedness, response governance, and resilient health systems — bridging research, policy, and practice.
#PublicHealth

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📘 Closing Jan 2026 strong:
3 Q1 research papers + 1 book chapter published.😉
🔹 Chronic respiratory diseases in Asia
🔹 Drug use disorders worldwide
🔹 Air pollution & child mortality in India (Archives of Public Health)
🔹 Telehealth & digital health in Asia-Pacific

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Proud to share our systematic review in Archives of Women’s Mental Health.
COVID-19 exposed and amplified intimate partner violence ( IPV). Risk remains higher post-pandemic, demanding urgent, coordinated public health action.
🔗 https://t.co/vbgg9LZmKF
#WomensMentalHealth

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@drjeromekim1 Congratulations Dr. Kim🎉💐

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@drjeromekim1 Congratulations, Dr Jerome—IVI’s leadership in advancing vaccine equity is truly inspiring. 💐

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Honoured to receive RM95,000 (₱1.2M) from PUSTAKA Negeri Sarawak for our project on enhancing SDG2030 awareness among primary & secondary school students in Miri. Starts Jan 2026—investing in our children is investing in our future. #CurtinMalaysia #SDG4 #SDGInnovation

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RM24M grant approved! I’m appointed PI (Malaysia) for IRN BR28712263 (2025–2027 creating an AI-enabled system to train teachers for gifted children in Kazakhstan.Funded at KZT 3 Billion (≈ RM24M; USD5.6M). Grateful and ready to deliver impact.
#GiftedEducation #CurtinMalaysia

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Thrilled to share our Curtin Malaysia × KPJ Healthcare Univ team has won the KPJHURGS 2025 grant (RM186,585). Project: AI-enabled biomarker analysis for early heart-disease detection. PhD Opportunity - please contact [email protected]. Thanks.

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🌏 Meet Our Speakers | GlobeSync: Community Research & Sustainability Conference 2025
🗓️ 3–5 Dec 2025 | 📍 Curtin University Malaysia & Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club, Sarawak
🎓 Earn 20 CPD points | 🧾 HRDC claimable https://t.co/JtwGNIcSWr

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🚀 The wait is over! Honored to be named in the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists 2025 🌍
📊 My worldwide standing:
• General & Internal Medicine: Top 0.49% | #10 🇲🇾 | #2 Borneo
• Clinical Medicine: Top 1.2%
• Microbiology: Top 1.5%
🙏 Legacy of sacrifice, teamwork & faith.

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As Conference Chair, I invite you to GlobeSync 2025 (3–5 Dec, Miri): From Evidence to Legacy. HRD Corp claimable | CPD points available.
Register: https://t.co/j4QVQLkLxl
#GLOBESYNC2025 #Sustainability #PublicHealth #SDGs #ResearchToAction #CurtinMalaysia