UI researchers conducted dissemination of research results regarding lead exposure experienced by residents in five villages in Indonesia, namely Kadu Jaya Village (Tangerang), Cinangka Village (Bogor), Cinangneng Village (Bogor), Pesarean Village (Tegal), and Dupak Village (Surabaya). The dissemination, which was held on Wednesday at IMERI-Faculty of Medicine UI, aimed to spread information about the causes...Read More
In 2019, The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 7 out of 10 leading causes of death were noncommunicable diseases. Every year, it is estimated that 56.8 million people with chronic-progressive diseases require palliative care. Palliative care is a comprehensive approach to optimize the patients’ well-being suffering from severe illnesses, chronic illnesses, or terminal illnesses...Read More
As a follow-up to the 2023 Faculty of Dentistry University of Indonesia Charity Golf activities, the Faculty of Dentistry UI and Bank Tabungan Negara, LLC handed educational scholarships to seven dentistry students who passed the selection process. It was led by the Deputy Dean for Resources, Ventures, and General Administration, Drg. Kartini Sally, M.M. The...Read More
Modernization and technological revolution in the field of Medicinal Chemistry show the contribution of Computational Chemistry and Bioinformatics in designing various molecular structures of medicinal compounds. This supports innovation in synthetic molecular structure engineering to produce inventions in the form of new chemical compound entities that can be used for therapy. According to Prof. Dr....Read More
Infectious diseases often attack tropical countries, including Indonesia. The problem of infection in tropical countries is unique because the vectors (infection-carrying organisms) are generally insects such as mosquitoes and flies as well as nematodes (microorganisms) such as roundworms and pinworms. Vector breeding grounds are also greatly influenced by the hot climate throughout the year and...Read More
In the next 5-15 years, the population in Indonesia of productive age (16-64 years) will increase. In 2022, the population of productive age reached almost 70%, and it is predicted that in 2025, 2030, 2040 and 2045 the population of productive age will exceed the number in the previous year. With this demographic bonus, high...Read More
During adolescence, a person experiences a process of physical growth and development of reproductive organs which tends to increase,thus they need optimal nutrition. Unfortunately, they often have inappropriate eating patterns at that age, both in quantity and quality, resulting in nutritional problems such as anemia and Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED). Apart from that, teenagers must...Read More
Universitas Indonesia (UI) is ranked in the top 3 in Indonesia according to the QS Sustainability Ranking 2024. UI is also ranked =426 out of 1,403 universities in the world and ranked =89 out of 478 universities in Asia. The 2024 QS Sustainability Ranking is the second edition after previously being held in October 2022....Read More
As many as 60-70% of disaster victims are women and children based on BNPB data (2019), and the group of women who died during a disaster was 14 times greater than adult men. These conditions demonstrate gender inequality and pose a threat to women’s livelihoods, health and safety. The important role of women and marginalized...Read More
Culture is a milestone in national development. The government, through Law Number 5 Year 2017, seeks to promote culture which aims to strengthen national identity and preserve the nation’s cultural heritage. Cultural Advancement is an effort to increase cultural resilience and the contribution of Indonesian culture amidst world civilization through the Protection, Development, Utilization and...Read More