Around 200 world experts present in The 5th International Conference on Biological Science (ICBS) 2017, a conference held by Biology Faculty, from 15 to 16 of September 2017 at East Parck Hotel Yogyakarta. This biannual event is attended by participants from seven countries in the world such as Japan, Sweden, Germany, Netherland, Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Opening remarks has been delivered directly by Rector Prof. IR. Panut Mulyono, M. Eng., D. Eng.
“Biology has a significant contribution in the economic development. I hope that through this Conference, UGM can eventually expand new biology research and biological technologies that are beneficial to human life, “he said.
The Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Dr. Budi S. Daryono, M.Agr.Sc., conveys that the biological research has an important role in for better human life and sustainable development. Therefore, it is important to advance the field of biological science and build networks and share ideas as well as the results of research among scientists nationally and internationally.
The biological research must be done because it becomes a foundation for the application of various fields as a solution of the problems in the community. For example, to foster food security, prevent climate change, overcoming environmental pollution, and many more.
The Chairwoman of the Committee, Tuty Arisuryanti, Ph.d., delivered that this event brings a theme of “re-inventing the Prosperous Future through Biological Research”. The Conference is divided into eight topics, such as ecology and conservation, biosystematics, nano and biotechnology, biomaterial.
“Through this conference, we will open up great opportunities to share ideas and the results of research and build collaborative research in the future,” he explained.
This event is attended by the keyspeakers Prof. Dr. Keiko Natsuaki from Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan, Prof. Dr. Herman P. Spaink from Universiteit Leiden, The Netherland, Prof. Dr. Ingo Schubert from Leibinz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plan Research Germany, Professor Datin Dr. Maryati Mohamed, from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, and Darmawan Prasodjo, Ph.d., Office Of The Deputy President’s Staff I RI.
In that occasion, signing of MoU between the Faculty of Biology UGM and the Faculty of Science, Technology, and Human Development Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia has been done. The agreement is carried out in the field of education and research, including Student and Lecturer Exchange, research collaboration, and joint seminars.
In addition, the establishment of the research team was also carried out, which is collaborative team between Faculty of Biology UGM with Peat Restoration Agency. There is also the launching of model animal research i.e. zebra fish between the IBL Leiden and Faculty of Biology. (Humas UGM/Ika)
