Professor Istriyati, a distinguished faculty member of the UGM Faculty of Biology (Biology UGM), passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 11:30 PM WIB at the age of 78. A final tribute was given by family, university leaders, colleagues, and friends at the UGM Balairung on Monday afternoon (Jun. 3).
“We, the family, express our gratitude to the university leaders, colleagues, and others who accompanied her during her life. If there were any unpleasant words or actions, we apologize sincerely,” said Agus Iskandar, representing the family.
The Dean of Biology UGM, Professor Budi Setiadi Daryono, expressed deep condolences over Professor Istriyati’s passing. According to the dean, Professor Istriyati’s dedication and service to UGM will always be valuable.
During her lifetime, Professor Istriyati was a member of the academic senate of Biology UGM and the head of the animal development structure laboratory.
“Her knowledge has been widely used in animal husbandry, particularly in understanding the development of diseases in livestock. We, the entire Biology UGM family, extend our condolences and pray that her good deeds are accepted and she gets the best spot by Allah,” the dean said.
The Chair of the UGM Board of Professors, Professor Mohammad Maksum Machfoedz, described the late professor as generous. According to Professor Machfoedz, Professor Istriyati’s death is a loss to the academic world, but the knowledge she left behind will always be beneficial.
“Professor Istriyati was known as a kind person who did not hesitate to share her knowledge. Many people and students have used her knowledge. It is her continuous charitable act,” he said.
Professor Machfoedz shared that Professor Istriyati was known for her compassion and willingness to share knowledge. Faculty and students remember her warmth and generosity as a Biology UGM lecturer.
Professor Istriyati was appointed a professor at UGM in 2011. She specializes in histology, a branch of biology that studies the detailed structure of cells and tissues. In her speech “Histology in Applied Biology,” Professor Istriyati highlighted the importance of histology in researching wound healing processes, particularly in livestock.
At that time, she explained her interest in the great potential of natural materials from Indonesia in wound healing.
In her speech, Professor Istriyati also explained that histology is closely related to the existence of secondary metabolites in living organisms. Secondary metabolites are non-essential compounds for the growth of certain organisms.
They have hormonal, spermicidal, and anti-proliferative activities and can induce apoptosis and cytotoxicity, treating diseases in humans or animals. This contribution is very significant for the development of histology in animals.
Author: Tasya
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
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