Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) 's collaboration through the BioTUNE Consortium is a strategic effort that can drive the development of antibacterial biomedical scaffolds for health, benefiting both parties.
Inès Ben Hadj Kaddour, a PhD student from INSERM France, under the supervision of Dr. Philippe Lavalle and Dr. Engin Vrana, recently completed a one-month research placement (April–May 2024) in the laboratory of Prof. Drg. Ika Dewi Ana, M.Kes., Ph.D. at the Faculty of Dentistry, UGM.
During her time at UGM, Inès received direct guidance from Prof. Ika, who played a crucial role in deepening her understanding and skills, particularly in in vivo experiments using Zebrafish and the creation of calcium phosphate-based biomedical scaffolds.
This research collaboration provided Inès with a valuable opportunity to test antibacterial peptide coatings developed by INSERM on biomedic membranes developed at UGM, followed by a series of microbiological tests.
This cross-institutional research demonstrates great potential in creating safer and more effective medical device coating technologies, particularly biomedical scaffolds, while facilitating knowledge transfer between Europe and Indonesia. As the supervisor, Prof. Ika ensures that the research outcomes align with local needs and can be applied in developing future medical solutions.
This project supports the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 3, which focuses on health and well-being through the development of innovative antibacterial medical implants. Additionally, this collaboration strengthens SDG 17 by expanding global partnerships in biomaterials research and SDG 4 by enriching education and training for young researchers from various countries.
Authors: Tia & Pram
