The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada recently organized a Molecular Docking Training with Dr. Mohamad Saifur Rohman as the training facilitator. The training took place from August 23 to September 4, 2021. There were a total of 9 topics covered during the training, including: Protein structure (basic concept), Protein Structure Prediction (basic concept), Modelling: Homology (Modeller), Ab Initio Modelling: trROSETTA, Molecular Visualization (PyMol), Molecular Docking: basic concept, AutoDock Tools and AutoDock Vina, iBABEL and LigPlus, and Protein-protein Docking (HADDOCK). The event was attended by Intan Ria Neliana, S.Pd., M.Biotech. from the Integrated Laboratory and Technology Innovation Center of Jember University. This activity supports SDGs 2, 3 and 4. Helping to improve food safety and nutrition, promoting healthy living and with this training also helps broaden horizons with good education. read more

[CALL FOR PAPERS]
The Biotechnology Study Center, Gadjah Mada University, invites researchers to submit their research manuscripts for the 7th Biotechnology National Seminar, which will be held virtually on October 23, 2021.

This seminar will focus on the theme “Biotechnology for Climate Change and Global Warming Mitigation.” The research topics that can be submitted cover a wide range, including Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biomedicine, Health and Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Technology, and more. The themes will be categorized into major groups: Health, Industry, Agriculture, and Environment. read more

Written by: Khesara Sastrin Prasita Negara

One Health Collaborating Center Universitas Gadjah Mada (OHCC UGM) under The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada was holding the Komodo Summer Course since 2019. Komodo and Wildlife One Health Summer Course (KWOHSC) which took place for two weeks, 5 July-16 July 2021 was successfully held. The summer course this year was held virtually comparing to the previous 2019 Komodo Summer Course that was held offline in Labuan Bajo when visited Komodo National Park due to the COVID-19 pandemic. read more

RUBIS International Workshop on the Resilience of Rubber-based Agroforestry Systems in the Context of Global Change is organized by a consortium of CIRAD, IRRI, and UGM; under the umbrella of the RUBIS (RUbber agroforestry Breeding Initiative for Smallholders) project. This international workshop was held on April 5^th – 9^th 2021 and aims to bring together key scientific actors to deliver a complete inventory of all studies on rubber-based agroforestry systems and to define a comprehensive typology of this system to provide new directions in the development of rubber-based agroforestry systems that are more efficient and resilient to global changes. read more

Monitoring antimicrobial resistance in agroecosystems (MAMRA) is a collaboration between The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia and Resistomap Oy, Finland. The use of antimicrobial agents in humans and animals has been shown to cause AMR outbreaks and threaten global health. Few studies have focused on the impact of antimicrobial use on livestock. This project aims to monitor and characterize the abundance and distribution of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) on farms. This activity is aligned with efforts to promote healthy living for life in accordance with SDG 3. read more