IPB Develops Biomaterials Research Program
To commemorate the 50th Dies Natalis IPB (IPB Anniversary), Directorate of Strategic Studies and Agricultural Policies of IPB organized the National Workshop on "Initation of Biomaterials Research and Development in Indonesia", held at IPB International Convention Center, Bogor, on 23 August 2013.
During the meeting, the Organizing Committee coincidely declared the establishment of the Biomaterials Society of Indonesia (MBI). The establishment wasdeclared by researchers of IPB, Prof. Ki AgusDahlan, where it was stated that the Biomaterials Society of Indonesia (MBI) is a not-for-profit professional organization and is independent, and is not affiliated with any political parties. The association was established for the advancement of biomaterials science and technology, for the betterment of Indonesia. It is based on Pancasila as state ideology, and comply with applicable laws in Indonesia.The mission of MBI is to develop the science and technology of biomaterials to encourage national production for the benefit of society through the cooperation of the researchers, practitioners and observers of biomaterials, as well as to be policy maker for Biometerials recommendations.
Biomaterials play very important role especially in the application of human and veterinary medicines, particularly to heal the fracture. At present, Indonesia has to import the Biomaterials products for its medical needs as we have not been able to produce biomaterial yet. Therefore, supports of all parties are required to develop and produce our own Biomaterials products.
Vice-Rector for Research and Cooperation, Prof. Dr.AnasMiftahFauzi in the opening remarks stated the reasons why IPB organized this workshop. Prof. Anas said that IPB does not only consisted of the Faculty of Agriculture, but also the Department of Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Technology, and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine as well. Thus, Biomaterials Technology has been developed at IPB.
Researchers of UI, UGM, UNTIRTA, YARSI, RSCM, PERTAMINA, BAKTI YUDA, BATAN and other participants attended the event. The keynote speakers were delegates from Laval University, Canada, and the UniversitatMedizin Berlin, Germany.(Wied).
