From Monday to Wednesday, September 26th to October 5th, 2022, The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada organized a Protein Electrophoresis and Western Blot Training. The participants included members from the Integrated Research and Testing Institute, namely:

1. Puspa Hening, S.Pd., M.Biotech.
2. Dhela Aprilyandha Roshitafandi.

The training began with an introductory presentation delivered by Dr. Yekti Asih Purwestri, S.Si., M.Si., who is also the Head of The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada. Following this, practical sessions were conducted in the Biochemistry Laboratory under the guidance of our laboratory technician, Mrs. Arsiyah. read more

Sleman, July 28, 2022. Healthy food is the key to healthy growth and development, especially in children during their growth period. Nutritional intake is not only obtained at home but also often from the environment, including schools. A survey conducted by BPOM in 2010 stated that more than 70% of food poisoning incidents from snacks occurred among elementary school students. The selection of safe foods and snacks for children is crucial to prevent similar incidents from recurring within the school environment. read more

Monday, July 4, 2022, a total of 9 students from SMK N 2 Depok officially began their Field Work Practice (Praktek Kerja Lapangan or PKL) at The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada. The PKL Students’ initiation was marked by a welcoming speech from the Head of The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada, Dr. Yekti Asih Purwestri, S.Si., M.Si. She expressed that the presence of PKL students at The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada has a positive impact and is mutually beneficial, similar to a symbiotic mutualism relationship. read more

Monday, June 27, 2022, the Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada welcomed Prof. Pascal Montoro, who is the Principal Investigator for the Research Collaboration titled “Rubber Agroforestry Breeding Initiative for Smallholders” between UGM and CIRAD (Centre de Cooperation Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Developpement).

The ongoing coordination is expected to yield beneficial and improved outcomes for the future. This activity is in line with the 17th SDG on partnership for the goals. read more

Monday, May 30, 2022, The farewell event for the PKL (internship) students from SMKN 2 Depok was held in the meeting room of The Research Center of Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada. The event was attended by the Head of The Research Center of Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada, the Head of the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, the supervising teacher for the PKL students, the staff of The Research Center of Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada, and the PKL students from SMKN 2 Depok.

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