The Master’s Program in Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held an Open Thesis Defense as part of the academic requirements for completing a master’s degree. The event featured Firna Fauziatul Karimah, who presented her research entitled “Biosynthesis Study of Conjugated Linoleic Acid in Lacticaseibacillus paracasei M014 and Pediococcus pentosaceus M103 Derived from Ettawa Crossbred Goat.”
The open defense took place on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM (WIB), located at the 3rd Floor Biotechnology Lecture Room, Graduate School UGM, and was also accessible online via Zoom Meeting. This event was open to the public, serving as a platform for disseminating research findings and fostering academic discussion among students, scholars, and the wider community.
Through this open defense, the Master’s Program in Biotechnology UGM continues to promote innovative research, particularly in the field of microbial biotechnology with potential applications in health and food sectors.