17 December 2025
Sunaryo S.Kom
USU PHARMACY PR — The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), proudly announced the achievement of three of its outstanding lecturers who have secured funding from the Indonesian Collaborative Research Program (Riset Kolaborasi Indonesia/RKI) Equity DAPT LPDP for the 2025–2026 period. This strategic program is designed to strengthen national research collaboration. The achievement was attained by Dwi Lestari P., S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., Apt.; Dr. Denny Satria, S.Farm., M.Si., Apt.; and Prof. Dr. Sumaiyah, S.Si., M.Si., Apt., who successfully passed a rigorous and highly competitive selection process involving researchers from leading universities across Indonesia.
This achievement is part of LPDP’s effort to encourage the development of relevant and impactful research. The RKI Equity DAPT Program is designed to strengthen university research capacity through collaboration among universities, research institutions, and strategic partners. In this context, the success of the USU Faculty of Pharmacy lecturers demonstrates that the quality of research and academic competence within the faculty continues to experience significant improvement.
The research to be conducted during the 2025–2026 period focuses on developing innovations in the fields of pharmacy and health. Through this program, researchers are expected to generate scientific solutions that address community needs and strengthen Indonesia’s position in scientific development. The research is not only oriented toward scientific publications but is also directed toward producing tangible impacts that can be sustainably implemented in practice.
These research activities will be carried out through a collaborative mechanism, in which funding recipients will work together with various partner institutions in accordance with program requirements. This approach enables the exchange of expertise, the strengthening of scientific networks, and the creation of a more robust research ecosystem. It also reinforces the position of the USU Faculty of Pharmacy as part of a center for scientific development that is excellent and adaptive to modern research advancements.
Within the academic environment, this achievement is a source of pride for the USU Faculty of Pharmacy. It illustrates how the institution’s commitment to supporting a strong research culture has produced concrete results. The entire process—from internal faculty support and lecturer capacity building to the utilization of laboratory facilities—has played a crucial role in securing this prestigious funding.
Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: Research conducted by USU Faculty of Pharmacy lecturers directly contributes to improving health quality through innovations in medicines, therapies, and healthcare services.
SDG 4 – Quality Education: Increased research productivity enriches learning processes, promotes research-based curricula, and strengthens academic capacity.
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: This program supports the development of innovation ecosystems, strengthens research networks, and encourages collaborations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: RKI represents a concrete effort to strengthen national research partnerships, which serve as an essential foundation for accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals.
The USU Faculty of Pharmacy hopes that this achievement will serve as a strong foundation for expanding research contributions in the pharmaceutical field, enhancing academic competitiveness, and strengthening national and international collaborative networks. With a sustained spirit of innovation and dedication, the faculty is optimistic that this success will deliver significant benefits for society, the healthcare sector, and the advancement of scientific knowledge in the future.
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