Universitas Gadjah Mada, PT Stem Cell and Cancer Research Indonesia, and Yayasan Agung Putra Ibrahim (YAPI) signed a memorandum of understanding on higher education tri-dharma cooperation, provision of medical services, clinical trials, and the development of stem cell research and technology on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the UGM Leadership Meeting Room.
The MoU was signed by UGM Rector Professor Ova Emilia and Chair of YAPI Professor Agung Putra.
During the signing, Rector Emilia expressed her full support for this collaboration in the development of research on stem cell treatments and cancer therapy.
“With the existing support, we as academics, through teaching and research, will be able to further accelerate the progress of stem cell and cancer research,” the rector said.
Additionally, she expressed her hope that this collaboration could develop knowledge and produce products that can be utilized in the field.
She believes that through this cooperation, all involved parties can develop products and innovations that will benefit many.
“It is not just limited to laboratory research, but something that can be downstreamed and practiced in services,” she stated.
According to her, there are many further cooperation opportunities that can be explored between both parties, such as advanced education for human resource development and the creation of innovative products tailored to field needs, especially in stem cell technology development.
She hoped that the development of stem cell technology could address the nation’s strategic health issues.
Meanwhile, Professor Putra mentioned that the research outcomes from this collaboration can be commercialized and benefit both parties.
Collaborative research can produce innovative products that offer solutions to the challenges in developing treatment methods in the country.
“It is our collective responsibility to ensure that this country becomes self-reliant and less dependent on foreign products while beginning to use domestic products,” he said.
Author: Leony
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