EduAsiaNews, Jakarta – Rector of Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta (UPNVJ), Prof. Dr. Anter Venus, M.A., Comm., welcomed Prof. Dr. Michael K. H. Ling from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) at the Rector’s Meeting Room on Monday, July 27, 2026.
The meeting marked another step in strengthening international academic relations while exploring opportunities for collaboration in research, scientific publications, and human resource development. Prof. Michael’s visit also coincided with the Adjunct Professor Academic Series 2026, organized by the UPNVJ Faculty of Medicine on July 27–28, 2026.
During the discussion, the Rector and Prof. Michael emphasized the importance of building academic partnerships that extend beyond seminars. Both institutions expressed their commitment to expanding collaboration through joint research projects, collaborative research grant proposals, publications in internationally reputable journals, and the exchange of expertise and knowledge.
Prof. Anter Venus welcomed the visit of the Universiti Putra Malaysia scholar, describing it as a strategic opportunity for UPNVJ to broaden its global academic network while enhancing the quality of its research and scientific publication activities.
According to the Rector, the internationalization of higher education should be realized through programs that generate measurable academic impact. The presence of visiting professors is expected to encourage UPNVJ lecturers and researchers to establish international professional networks, conduct cross-border research, and produce scientific work that benefits society.
Prof. Michael specializes in developmental neurogenetics, neurogenetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. During his stay at UPNVJ, he participated in a series of academic activities covering organoid technology and stem cells in regenerative medicine, research proposal development, scientific article writing, and applications of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology.
Prof. Michael emphasized that international collaboration is essential to advancing health research. He noted that the complexity of modern healthcare challenges requires multidisciplinary and multi-institutional collaboration to ensure robust research methodologies and broader scientific impact.
Through direct engagement with international academics, UPNVJ lecturers and researchers gained valuable opportunities to deepen their understanding of emerging scientific developments, strengthen their research methodologies, and develop competitive research ideas. The meeting also served as a platform to explore concrete forms of collaboration between UPNVJ and Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Following the meeting with the Rector, the Adjunct Professor Academic Series 2026 continued with a National Scientific Seminar entitled Introduction to Organoid Models and Stem Cell in Regenerative Medicine. The seminar was conducted in a hybrid format, bringing together lecturers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and students from various institutions.
The first day’s agenda also featured a Writing Proposal Training session, providing faculty members with guidance on developing research concepts, identifying research novelty, preparing systematic research proposals, and formulating strategies for securing national and international research funding.
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the program continued with a Review Article Writing Session and a PCR Masterclass, covering scientific review article preparation, primer design, conventional PCR techniques, and the application of real-time PCR in biomedical research.
The meeting between the UPNVJ Rector and Prof. Michael reaffirmed the university’s commitment to fostering an open, collaborative, and globally oriented academic ecosystem. Through partnerships with leading international universities, UPNVJ aims not only to strengthen its institutional reputation but also to generate research and innovation that contribute to advances in medical science and improvements in public health. (www.upnvj.ac.id)
