The Graduate Program in Biotechnology at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada is pleased to share the successful completion of a research internship by Ika R. Sutejo, a student of the Master’s Program in Biotechnology. The seven-week internship took place from 15 September to 31 October 2025 at the Laboratory of Functional Genomics and Medicines, Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan.

During the research stay, Ika worked on the evaluation of gene expression related to epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) using a triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) spheroid model. The internship provided hands-on training in advanced cancer research techniques and direct interaction with a collaborative international research environment. The experience enriched her academic and research skills, particularly in functional genomics and disease modeling.

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The Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Biotechnology, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Research Center for Biotechnology UGM, IPB University, and the Tropical Biopharmaca Research Center (Trop BRC) IPB University, successfully held the National Seminar on Integrative Biotechnology and Metabolomics: Innovations for a More Sustainable World on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Auditorium of the Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta.

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The Master’s Program in Biotechnology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully held a general lecture as part of the Good Research Practice course, featuring a distinguished international speaker, Prof. Teruna J. Siahaan from the Kansas University, USA.

The lecture took place online via Zoom Meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, October 22–23, 2025, from 8:00 PM until completion, and was attended by all Master’s students of the UGM Biotechnology Program.

On the first day, Prof. Siahaan presented a lecture titled “Research Exploration and Translation: From Bench to Products”, exploring the pathway from fundamental research to innovative biotechnological applications and products.

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Yogyakarta, 16 October 2025 — The Biotechnology Study Program, Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a guest lecture for the Biotechnology Career course, featuring Prof. Thorunn Helgason, Head of the School of Biological Sciences and Chair in Ecology at The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

The event took place in the lecture room, 3rd floor of the PAU Biotechnology Building, and was attended by postgraduate students of the Biotechnology Study Program.

During the first session, Prof. Helgason introduced The University of Edinburgh, one of the world’s leading research universities. She provided insights into opportunities for pursuing doctoral (PhD) studies, various scholarship schemes, and the academic and research disciplines available at the university. The session offered valuable information about the UK higher education system and practical advice for students aspiring to continue their studies and research abroad.

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Yogyakarta, September 29, 2025 — The Biotechnology Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada organized a public lecture on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 14:00 to 15:30 WIB, at the Graduate School Auditorium, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

The event featured Prof. Mahmood Ahmed, Head of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Dundee, United Kingdom, who served as the keynote speaker and delivered a presentation on the topic: “The Role of Drug Discovery in Developing Therapeutics.”

This lecture aimed to provide valuable insights into the crucial role of drug discovery in advancing modern therapeutics. Through Prof. Ahmed’s presentation, participants gained a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in developing new drug compounds, as well as the contribution of medicinal chemistry to global health.

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Yogyakarta, September 26, 2025 – The Master Program in Biotechnology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a guest lecture entitled “Career in Biotechnology” featuring Dr. Desi Utami, S.P., M.Env., Ph.D. from the Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM. The event took place on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM (WIB) at the 3rd Floor Lecture Room, PAU Biotechnology UGM.

Dr. Desi Utami, an alumna of the University of Queensland, Australia, has extensive research and academic experience in biotechnology and microbiology. In this session, she shared insights on her academic journey and highlighted various career opportunities in biotechnology, both in research and industry sectors.

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Yogyakarta, September 26, 2025 – The Master’s Program in Biotechnology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a guest lecture featuring two distinguished Ph.D alumni from Duke University, USA. The event took place on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at the 3rd Floor, Master’s Program in Biotechnology, UGM.

The first speaker, Khairunnisa Mentari Semesta, Ph.D, presented “From Science to Strategy: from PhD to Strategy Consulting in Biopharma”. She is currently working at L.E.K, New York US, focusing on strategic consulting in the biopharma industry.

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The Master’s Program in Biotechnology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) participated in the inaugural lecture and new student orientation organized by UGM Graduate School, held on September 15–16, 2025, at the Graduate School Auditorium.

The first day, Monday, September 15, 2025, began with a Public Lecture titled “Transformation Towards Indonesia with Excellent Human Resources” delivered by Prof. Dr. Ir. Djagal Wiseso Marseno, M.Agr., moderated by Prof. Dr. Sri Rum Giyarsih, S.Si., M.Si.

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Yogyakarta, September 13, 2025 – The Master Program of Biotechnology, Universitas Gadjah Mada successfully held a series of welcoming activities for the 2025 cohort of new students. The program consisted of the inaugural lecture on Friday, August 15, 2025, and BioFusion 2025 on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Ledok Sambi Ecopark, Kaliurang, Yogyakarta. The event was attended by students from the 2025 and 2024 cohorts, as well as representatives from the 2023 cohort.

BioFusion 2025 began with a briefing and gathering at PAU Biotechnology. A total of 35 new students joined, accompanied by organizing committee members from the 2024 cohort, and traveled together by bus to Ledok Sambi Ecopark.

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The Research Center in Biotechnology in collaboration with the Study Program in Biotechnology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, was organizing a workshop entitled “Zero Coding: Bacteria Whole Genome Analysis Made Easy”. The event took place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 09.00 to 12.00 WIB at the 3rd Floor Lecture Room, PAU Building, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

The workshop featured Jacob Wu, Global Business Manager of Genomics Biosci & Tech, who delivered a session on practical approaches to bacterial genome analysis that require no programming skills (zero coding).

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