Dr. Muhammad Bayu Sasongko, MD, has been officially inaugurated as a full professor in ophthalmic health sciences at the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing.
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Dr. Dimas Adhi Pradana, a distinguished lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Islamic University of Indonesia, has achieved a significant milestone by completing his doctoral program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). His journey culminated in a successful defense of his dissertation on the “Influence of Genetic Variation […].
Higher education institutions emerge as pivotal players in the dynamic landscape of health policies and practices, wielding strategic influence in promoting and integrating evidence-based approaches. The onset of the pandemic has upheaved established norms, catalyzing transformative shifts and a heightened focus on using evidence. To navigate this terrain effectively, there is a pressing need for […].
Stroke stands as a global behemoth, claiming lives with relentless precision and contributing significantly to mortality rates in Indonesia.
Faculty members from the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing recently made a compelling case at the Global Forum on Bioethics in Research held in Montreux, Switzerland, on Nov.
The Center for Tropical Medicine at the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing hosted a seminar centered around Wolbachia-infused mosquitoes on Thursday, Nov.
Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara (IKN), nestled in the Penajam Paser Utara and Kutai Kartanegara regencies of East Kalimantan, emerges as a treasure trove of biodiversity. It encompasses a mosaic of ecosystems, from tropical rainforests to aquatic realms, providing sanctuaries for diverse life forms.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) inaugurated the promotion of Dr. Titi Savitri Prihatiningsih, MD, to a professor of medical education and bioethics on Tuesday, November 28, at the UGM Senate Hall.
Among the 2,163 graduates at the UGM bachelor’s and applied bachelor’s degree graduation in November 2023 were 72 from the 3T (frontier, outermost, and underdeveloped) regions.
Made in Indonesia, for Indonesia: Professor Jarir At Thobari Unveils UGM-Developed Rotavirus Vaccine
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a professorial promotion ceremony for Professor Jarir At Thobari of the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing at the UGM Senate Hall on Tuesday, November 28.
A total of 88 students, consisting of 43 UGM students and 45 international students, participated in a summer course organized by UGM from November 6 to 17. The chosen theme for the summer course on precision medicine aims to introduce future healthcare professionals to the importance of treating patients using specific patient data, including genetic […].
Two UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing lecturers were invited as speakers at the annual Fete de La Science with the theme Sports Science, organized by IFI Yogyakarta on November 22, 2023. Fete de La Science is an annual French scientific and cultural event that takes ten days in October in France and […].
Professor Adi Utarini, the lead researcher at the World Mosquito Program (WMP) Yogyakarta, emphasized that the research on Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes has received recognition and support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI).
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer’s are diseases with increasing prevalence as age advances. It is predicted that the number of Alzheimer’s patients in Indonesia will reach 3,999,285 people by 2050.
Yogyakarta has become the first city in Indonesia to implement Wolbachia-infected mosquito technology to control dengue fever (DF). Since the inception of this program in 2016, the number of DF cases in Yogyakarta has gradually decreased, reaching its lowest point in 2023 at 67 cases.
UGM students have developed an early detection tool for stunting based on artificial intelligence (AI). The stunting detection tool, named Electronic Stunting Detection System (ESDS), is designed to be integrated with an information system and a smartphone application.
According to the International Diabetes Federation (2021), Indonesia ranks second with the highest number of hyperglycemia sufferers, reaching 19.5 million.
A UGM team won a gold medal at the 2023 Grand Jamboree-International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition held in Paris, France, from November 2 to 5, 2023.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received the National Work Award in the Researcher category on the 2023 National Health Day. This award further complements the National Work Awards that UGM has received in previous years, solidifying UGM’s presence as a university excelling in the innovation of health tools. The Ministry of Health presented the award during […].
Dean of the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Professor Yodi Mahendradhata, became a member of the Indonesian delegation at the seventh meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) on pandemic preparedness and response organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) from November 6 to 10 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Universitas Gadjah Mada and the Central Kalimantan Provincial Government have forged cooperation in education, research, and community service. At least 12 cooperation agreements were signed by department heads within the Central Kalimantan Provincial Government and Vice Deans from the UGM Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Forestry, Faculty of Animal Science, […].
Minister of Public Works and Housing Basuki Hadimuljono recently attended his daughter’s graduation ceremony at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).
Andrologist from the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Dr. Dicky Moch Rizal, MD, was promoted to a full professorship on Thursday (October 26), where he delivered an inaugural lecture entitled “Physiology of the Reproductive System as a Window to Men’s Health Information.” Professor Rizal emphasized that a man’s physical health significantly affects […].
An interesting situation unfolded during the farewell and gathering of postgraduate program graduates at the UGM Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing on Wednesday (October 25).
The prevalence of chronic kidney failure (CKF) in Indonesia is quite alarming.
Disaster management systems have become the primary focus in various countries following COVID-19.
A group of students from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has uncovered the remarkable benefits of binahong leaves as a potential therapy for acute kidney injury. This research project, led by Zhafira Mafaz and involving her colleagues Astia Anelia, Zahira Shofa, Fadhil Maulana, and Iffah Zakiya Yasmin, is part of the Student Creativity Program in the […].
A UGM student team conducted a social project to serve the community at the Bina Siwi Orphanage in Yogyakarta. The team sought to change the inclusive perspective of children with disabilities by creating a space for expression through dance and music.
Five UGM students in the Student Creativity Program have developed an all-in-one herbal-based healthcare application to strengthen family health resilience after the pandemic. The application, named Herbacare, can detect the nearest TCAM (traditional, complementary alternative medicine) service providers and enables appointments with physicians, medical specialists, and traditional healthcare experts.
Indonesia has been recognized as one of the most generous countries. In 2022, Indonesia was once again ranked the most generous country in the world by the Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index.