Yogyakarta, August 29, 2025 – The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed an academic visit from Prof. Joel Tyndall, a professor in computational drug design and discovery from the University of Otago, New Zealand. His visit to the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM was marked by a guest lecture, scientific discussions, and the exploration of research collaborations to strengthen international partnerships in pharmaceutical sciences.
As an academic with profound expertise in virtual screening, structural biology, and drug development for inflammatory diseases, cancer, and infectious pathogens (including bacteria, fungi, and viruses), Prof. Tyndall shared cutting-edge methodologies currently being developed in global research. The visit was not only aimed at delivering the latest insights but also at fostering academic exchange and joint research initiatives between the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM and the University of Otago.
Through this activity, the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM seeks to strengthen sustainable academic collaboration with the University of Otago, particularly in the fields of drug design, antimicrobial resistance, and cancer therapy. Furthermore, the guest lecture is expected to enhance the capacity of Pharmacy UGM researchers and students in mastering techniques such as virtual screening, molecular modeling, and experimental validation.
Beyond serving as a scientific forum, Prof. Tyndall’s visit was also intended to deepen networking between Indonesia and New Zealand. The academic discussions and interactions provided opportunities for building long-term partnerships in pharmaceutical education and research, aligning with the Faculty of Pharmacy UGM’s commitment to fostering drug discovery innovation and strengthening global collaboration.
This event also contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Quality Education (SDG 4) through the advancement of higher education quality, Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3) through research contributions in drug discovery, and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17) by strengthening international collaboration in pharmaceutical sciences.
