The UGM Faculty of Biology has partnered with PT Konimex to develop a DNA extraction kit using magnetic nanoparticle technology, specially designed to meet the research and industrial needs of the domestic market.
Dean of the UGM Faculty of Biology, Professor Budi Daryono, who serves as the lead researcher, stated that the team is currently conducting product validation tests, while Konimex is contributing insights related to mass production, quality control, and marketing strategies.
According to Professor Daryono, the kit is designed to offer high efficiency and effectiveness in the DNA extraction process and utilize local raw materials and engineered nanoparticle technology tailored to the needs of the national market.
“This DNA extraction kit is intended as a practical and affordable solution for domestic research and industrial purposes, while also reducing reliance on imported products,” said Professor Daryono in a statement to reporters on Wednesday (May 7).
Professor Daryono mentioned that the kit developed by UGM and PT Konimex will soon enter its finalization stage, followed by quality testing, with an official public launch targeted for 2026.
“This collaboration is a tangible example of synergy between universities and industry in supporting national programs on technological self-reliance and local innovation,” he added.
Professor Daryono hopes that the downstream results of this research innovation will lead to mass production and expanded distribution of the kit, targeting educational laboratories, academic research, and the health and agricultural industries as its primary users.
Azra Belva Naprilian, a research team member who was directly involved in the research and development process, shared that they have conducted field trials and optimized the kit’s performance across various types of biological samples.
“I’m grateful that we, as students, were given the opportunity to be part of this project,” he said.
Meanwhile, Berlian Prima, the Research and Production Manager at PT Konimex, expressed hope that the collaboration would result in a globally competitive local product while strengthening Indonesia’s resilience in the field of biotechnology.
Author: Lazuardi Choiri
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Afifudin Baliya