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Thursday, January 26 2023, ITD Universitas Airlangga was visited by the CDC USA. at this event, started by remarks and opening remarks from the Chancellor of Airlangga University, Prof. Dr. Moh. Nasih, SE., MT., Ak and also the Vice Chancellor for Research, Communication, Community Development Prof. Dr. Dra. Ni Nyoman Tri Puspaningsih. M.Sc. Furthermore, a presentation was made by showing the ITD video profile and also presenting research activities and developments by the chairman of the institution, Prof. Maria Inge Lucida, Ph.D.,. In his presentation, the USA CDC attracted interest in information related to developments in ITD related to the world of research in the health sector. From this, interesting discussions emerged such as the methods used, the tools, the sources and the results of their development. In the discussion, additional information was also provided from the Vice Chancellor for International & Information Digitization Prof. dr. Muhammad Mifthahussurur. M.Kes., Sp.PD-KGEH., Ph.D., FIINASIM because he is also one of the senior researchers at ITD in the field of H. Pylori. After the discussion was carried out a joint visit to the Avian Infleunza Lab in the Whole Sample Genome test section, they were happy to discuss the use of the method and its practice during the presentation from ITD researchers. full of hope, cooperation can be increased which in the future can affect the quality of research and development of science in the field of health to foreign countries.

The Institute of Tropical Disease received visits from representatives of the Japanese Consulate General and Kanzai Medical University. The representative from the Consul General is Mr. Ishii Yutaka as Deputy Consul General of Japan Surabaya and Prof. Toshimasa Nishiyama, MD & DMSc as professor and chairman of Kanzai Medical University. They were welcomed by the chairman Prof. Maria Inge Lusida, Ph.D., Deputy ITD Prof. Fedik Abdul Rantam, Prof. Soetjipto, Prof. Kazufumi Shimizu, Prof. Sri Subekti and representative researchers from the Dengue, Entomology and Avian Influenza laboratories. In this meeting, an introduction was made to each institution starting from Kanzai Medical University which was continued by ITD UNAIR presentations. In this case, Prof. Toshimasa Nishiyama, MD & DMSc explained what things are owned and all the activities that exist at Kanzai Medical University, he also explained that they would be open to giving students the opportunity to take part in a 4-year doctoral scholarship program there. Not only that, he also explained about the research and collaboration that had been carried out by Kanzai Medical University. From this explanation, parties from ITD UNAIR were very interested in considering and deciding on future collaboration. The hope is that ITD UNAIR can collaborate with more foreign parties to be able to develop the world of research, especially in the world of health for all foreign countries in the future.

January 19, 2023, the Tropical Disease Institute received a visit from the Airlangga University Faculty of Medicine student organization (CIMSA). This visit consisted of foreign students from the Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais Brazil and the Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, this visit saw activities in several laboratories such as Human Genetics, Avian Influenza, Natural Products (NPMRD), and gastroenterology. it is hoped that this visit will be able to share information related to activities, collaboration, and research that is being developed at the Institute for Tropical Diseases which can later become an attraction for foreign researchers so that collaboration can be created later.

Universitas Airlangga held an archive exhibition of Covid-19 pandemic at Surabaya Alun-Alun Youth Center on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. The exhibition presents archives of policy documents, photos and videos that describe UNAIR’s efforts to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, facilities and innovations made during the pandemic. UNAIR Secretary Dr Koko Srimulyo Drs MSi said that the Covid-19 pandemic archive exhibition aims to store documentation of Covid-19 handling in Indonesia. So that future generations can study and deal with similar outbreaks better. Koko also hopes that there will be a Covid-19 museum in Indonesia to collect and store better documentation of Covid-19 in Indonesia. He said that the Covid-19 archive exhibition was a trigger for UNAIR to build a museum about Covid. “Because in Indonesia there is no museum about Covid. Perhaps the idea of ​​a museum about Covid is the first in Indonesia. The Indonesian government should build a museum about Covid-19 like this,” he said. Meanwhile, UNAIR Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Community Development, Prof Dr Ni Nyoman Tri Puspaningsih MSi said that in the exhibition showcased three kinds of archives: Covid-19 handling at the forefront, treatment of infected people, and the handling of the deceased as a result of Covid-19. “So I think that all archiving activities are complete, from the beginning to the end, from those who have recovered to those who cannot be saved. And awards, photos, and videos,” she said. Prof Nyoman also explained that UNAIR had sent 1,225,000 doses of Inavac vaccine to the Ministry of Health, which were ready for use for adults. However, they are still waiting for BPOM examination. “Now every batch of vaccine products is checked by BPOM, even though they have received an EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) it does not mean they are distributed immediately. But it is checked again so that unwanted residue does not occur, if it is safe, it is distributed,” she said. Prof Nyoman added that the Inavac vaccine was ready to be distributed to 34 provinces. She hopes that East Java will get some of the vaccine doses. (*) Author: Muhammad Mu’afa Rahman Editor: Binti Q. Masruroh Source : news.unair.ac.id

Prof. Maria Inge Lusida, the Head of the Institute of Tropical Diseases Universitas Airlangga, welcomed the arrival of the Consul General of Japan in Surabaya, Mr. TAKEYAMA Kenichi, at the Institute of Tropical Diseases MEER C Campus UNAIR on Monday, December 12, 2022. The visit was made to strengthen the relationship between the Japanese Consul General and Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR). The leadership had a discussion regarding health problems in Indonesia, especially in East Java. UNAIR’s collaboration with the Japanese Consul General has been established for a long time, as seen in international publications and partnerships with universities in Japan, including Kobe University. One of the collaborations supported the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Prof. Fedik Abdul Rantam explained that the established collaboration is expected not only in joint publications for academic purposes but also for mutual needs. Two years ago, Covid-19 began to spread, and vaccine production began to be intensified, including the Merah Putih vaccine. The vaccine development involves various parties from the government, six universities, and research institutes. The challenge we are currently experiencing is that the government is urging imported products to be replaced with our technology. “I am very happy when Mr. Takeyama visited, this is a win-win solution through the cooperation with the Japanese government. It is the result of cooperation between the governments of Indonesia and Japan,” he added. Furthermore, Prof. Fedik added that we had designed a vaccine model for a new disease. It is expected to be able to replace the imported one, as 30-50% must be made from Indonesia. In the end, Prof. Fedik hopes for a close relationship, working with universities in Japan that have the potential for further collaboration. One of them is for the diagnostic of dengue fever. Author: Satrio Dwi Naryo Editor: Khefti Al Mawalia Source: news.unair.ac.id

The Institute for Tropical Diseases, Universitas Airlangga, received a visit from researchers of the Research Center for Climate and Atmosphere (PRIMA) of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) on Thursday, 01 December 2022. This visit was intended to discuss tropical diseases and climate change and the possibility of collaborating with ITD Unair. This activity supports research conducted by PRIMA researchers on Projections of Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases and Their Impact on Health Due to Land Use Change in the New National Capital. This visit was received by Laura Navika Yamani, S.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Head of Human Resources, and Marcellino Rudyanto, Drs., Apt., Msi., Ph.D., as the Head of Research Board of the Institute of Tropical Disease (ITD) Universitas Airlangga. In addition, this activity was also attended by researchers from the Dengue Laboratory and Malaria Laboratory. Researchers from PRIMA introduced related fields of research conducted. They also discussed climate change with several researchers because several diseases, such as malaria and dengue, are affected if climate change occurs. Hopefully, this meeting can create collaboration to conduct joint research.

Institute of Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, received a visit from students of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Putra Malaysia (UPM) on Monday, 28 November 2022. This visit was part of a comparative study regarding various research and facilities at ITD Unair. This visit was welcomed by Saadun, S. Sos, as the Head of ITD Unair Administration. This visit was attended by 20 students from UPM, one accompanying lecturer from UPM, one from FKM Unair, and three FKM UNAIR ambassadors. Zayyin Dinana, drh, Heni Puspitasari, drh., M.Si, and Yulyasri C. Saragi S.Kom, as a team from ITD Unair, participated in accompanying this visit. During this visit, UPM students visited the Dengue and BSL-3 Laboratory and discussed research conducted at ITD Unair.

Institute of Tropical Disease Universitas Airlangga received a visit from the University of Lampung on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. This visit was within the Comparative Study in Research Capacity Development Project ADB-Unila HETI. The Institute of Tropical Diseases secretary, Prof. Dr. Fedik Abdul Rantam welcomed this visit. Representatives from the University of Lampung visited six laboratories at LPT, namely the Leprosy Laboratory, Influenza Laboratory, Human Genetic Laboratory, Dengue Laboratory, and Tuberculosis Laboratory. This activity discussed some of the research and collaboration in the Laboratory.

The red and white vaccine research team, Institute of Tropical Diseases, Universitas Airlangga, won an award from the Ministry of Health in the category “Winner of the Nation’s Work Award (Inventor) in the Field of Pharmacy and Medical Devices in 2022.” The award was handed over at the opening of the 58th HKN Exhibition at ICE BSD, Tangerang, on Thursday (11/3/2022). Prof. Dr. dr. Fedik Abdul Rantam, the head of the red and white vaccine research team, acceptance of this award. This award is a form of appreciation from the Ministry of Health to the Red and White Vaccine Research Team, who have been and continue to assist the government in building the Indonesian health system, especially regarding the prevention of COVID-19 to realize a healthier Indonesia. The Red and White Vaccine, or Inavac vaccine, is made by the nation’s work that has received a distribution permit from the Indonesian Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM). Hopefully, the awards can motivate and encourage the Red and White Vaccine Research Team to continue working and supporting health programs and policies in Indonesia.

Tropical Disease Diagnostic Center (TDDC), Institute of Tropical Disease (ITD) Universitas Airlangga successfully held the Workshop on The 4th Molecular Update PCR, SDS-PAGE, and ELISA for Research Application. This workshop was held for three days, 1-3 November 2022. This activity was opened by the chairman of ITD, Prof. Maria Inge Lusida, dr. M.Kes., Ph.D., Sp.MK(K) and chairman of the committee Alicia Margaretta Widya, dr. M.Ked. Klin., Sp. MK. Around 20 people participated in this activity. The activity on the first day of Tuesday (1/11/2022) was presenting material on molecular biological methods (PCR) by Prof. Retno Handajani, dr., MS., Ph.D., in the 2nd Floor Main Meeting Room, LPT Unair. In addition, on the first day, hands-on were also conducted on DNA extraction and PCR, as well as electrophoresis. Hands-on in the laboratory was guided by Teguh Hari Sucipto, S.Si., M, Si and Nur Syamsiatul Fajar, S.Si. The activity on the second day of Wednesday (2/11/2022), the presentation of material on ELISA by Prof. Dr. Suwarno, drh., M.Si and continued with hands-on at the Leprosy Laboratory guided by Iswahyudi, S.KM., M.Kes. On the last day of the workshop, Thursday (3/11/2022), Dr. Ali Rohman, M.Si, gave material related to SDS-PAGE. In addition, on the previous day, hands-on was also held at the TDDC Laboratory guided by Radita Yuniar A., ​​S.Si and Mamik Damayanti., S.Pd., M.Si. Hopefully, the knowledge conveyed can support the development of health sciences, including research and diagnostics, in the future.