Ain Sokhna, Egypt | October 21, 2026
The fifth day of the 3rd International Scientific Conference: One Health 2026, held at the Stella Di Mare Grand Hotel in Ain Sokhna, Egypt, featured active participation from students and faculty members of the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). Organized by Badr University in Cairo (BUC), the conference brought together academics, researchers, and students from various countries to strengthen the One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
During the Emerging Voices session, six UGM students from Indonesia presented their research topics alongside students from Leipzig University, Germany, and Badr University in Cairo, Egypt. The UGM student presenters included Natasyabrina (class of 2024), who discussed microplastics and heavy metal contamination in Indonesian coastal waters; Salma Farah Yumna (class of 2023), who presented on viruses affecting chili pepper plants; Amarthya Aulia Vadela (class of 2024), who addressed anthrax; Aditya Ilham Alim (class of 2024), who explored the potential of endophytic fungi in combating antimicrobial resistance; Muhammad Humam Rafi’i (class of 2024), who discussed African swine fever in babirusas in Sulawesi; and Nauval Rajwa Raysendra (class of 2023), who highlighted the potential applications of bacteriophages in biotechnology.
UGM faculty members also contributed to the scientific discussions. Dr. Sukirno presented on insect diversity and its relevance to One Health, while Dr. Dwi Sendi Priyono discussed the application of wildlife DNA forensics in supporting One Health initiatives in Indonesia during the Synergies & Systems session. Meanwhile, Prof. Budi Setiadi Daryono participated as a panelist in Panel Discussion 2: Innovations in One Health Training, contributing perspectives on the development of innovative approaches to One Health education and training.
This international academic engagement supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through the advancement of integrated One Health approaches, SDG 4 (Quality Education) through student engagement and academic training, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)through cross-border and interuniversity collaboration.
The participation of UGM students and faculty members is expected to further strengthen international academic networks, promote interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, and empower the next generation of scientists to become key contributors to the advancement of One Health initiatives in Indonesia.
