Student Activity
In this competition, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM was represented through “Theranova,” a collaborative inter-university team comprising students from Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Brawijaya, Universitas Andalas, and Universiti Malaya, alongside UGM. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM was represented by two students, Raditia Luki Ananta and Evelyn Hartono.
Under the supervision of Prof. Dr.rer.nat. apt. Adam Hermawan, M.Sc., Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM, the team presented their research entitled “Engineering of Chimeric Lipid Nanoparticles Functionalized with Di-Rhamnolipid for Selective Delivery of PGV-1 in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells.” This research focused on developing a drug delivery system based on chimeric lipid nanoparticle modeling. The key innovation lies in utilizing the biosurfactant di-rhamnolipid to enhance the selectivity and delivery efficiency of PGV-1, a promising small-molecule anticancer candidate, specifically targeting Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) cells. The chimeric lipid nanoparticle was engineered by integrating di-rhamnolipid to enable specific targeting of TNBC cells, which are known for their aggressive nature and lack of conventional therapeutic targets. This approach is expected to improve therapeutic precision while minimizing systemic side effects.
The BIOS 2025 competition was conducted through a rigorous selection process from August to November 2025. The stages included abstract submission, development of a project website as a research showcase platform, and fulfillment of defined project deliverables. In the final round, the Theranova Team presented their innovation before a panel of judges. Their strong conceptual framework, in-depth bioinformatics analysis, and robust methodological design were key factors contributing to their success in securing the bronze medal.
Raditia Luki Ananta, team leader of Theranova, stated, “We plan to continue this research in collaboration with Prof. Adam Hermawan and also with Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN) to develop a prototype ready for preclinical testing.” Evelyn Hartono added, “This collaboration with BRIN represents a strategic step to accelerate the translation of laboratory research into real clinical applications, particularly for TNBC therapy.” These statements reflect the team’s commitment to advancing impactful and translational scientific innovation.
This achievement represents a tangible contribution by academic communities in supporting the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations, particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Through innovation in TNBC therapy, this research aims to provide safer and more effective therapeutic solutions for breast cancer patients and contribute to reducing mortality from non-communicable diseases through advances in pharmaceutical technology (SDG 3). Furthermore, this accomplishment reflects the quality of higher education that integrates research-based learning and innovation. Participation in international competitions enables students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts, particularly in advanced bioinformatics and molecular biology (SDG 4). In addition, multidisciplinary collaboration across institutions, including UGM, UI, UB, Universitas Andalas, and Universiti Malaya, along with active mentorship from academic supervisors, demonstrates strong institutional synergy and serves as an example of strategic partnerships in generating innovations with broad societal impact (SDG 17).
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) sent 15 students on a non-credit Student Exchange and Visit Study program to four universities in three different countries
On Thursday, June 26th, 2025, PKMFEST Webinar was held as one of the work programs of Research Department Veterinary Science Community (VSC) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) UGM.
Wildlife Expedition is a collaborative activity between the Wildlife Study Group (KSSL) and the Veterinary Pecinta Alam Gadjah Mada (VETPAGMA) FVM UGM. The theme raised this year is “The Hidden Treasures of Mount Merapi: A Journey to Understand, Restore, and Protect Mount Merapi’s Nature.”
On June 4, 2025, the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a guest lecture featuring Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arifah Abdul Kadir from Universiti Putra Malaysia. This event, conducted online, marked the second guest lecture organized by the department, focusing on the emerging field of nanotoxicology.
FunVets #1 is one of the annual programs organized by the Pet Loving Study Group (KSHK) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM and is managed by the Department of Media and Design. This program aims to raise awareness about common animal welfare issues affecting companion animals through comic media, which is shared on KSHK’s Instagram and X accounts, as well as comic posters displayed on the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine's bulletin boards.
On May 31, 2025, The Student Press and Publishing Body (BPPM) from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine UGM organized a Theatrical Study entitled “Thriller Night”. This year's performance was led by Salsabila Khairunnisa as the production leader and directed by Alfarizqy Bayu Romadhoni, who is a young member of BPPM FVM UGM.
The Student Press and Publishing Body (BPPM) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada is a student organization engaged in journalism and theater. The Journalism division is one of the divisions in it that focuses on the pres.
Wildlife Study Group (Kelompok Studi Satwa Liar/KSSL) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) UGM has implemented the Primate Basic Medicine 2025 activity. The theme raised in this seminar and workshop activity is Primates Guardian: Preserving Primates Through Veterinary Approach.