Medan, October 22, 2026 – The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) conducted a collaborative visit to the Medan Veterinary Center on Thursday (October 22, 2026). The visit was led by the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, USU, Prof. Khairunnisa, S.Si., M.Pharm., Ph.D., Apt., accompanied by the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Internationalization, Dr. apt. Henny Sri Wahyuni, S.Farm., M.Si.
The Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, USU, Prof. Khairunnisa, together with Dr. apt. Henny Sri Wahyuni, encouraged stronger collaboration with the Medan Veterinary Center through research cooperation, sample testing facilities, and opportunities for the Center's staff to serve as practitioner lecturers in the Veterinary Pharmacy course at the Faculty of Pharmacy, USU. This synergy is expected to enrich students' knowledge and practical experience, strengthen cross-disciplinary collaboration, and promote research and innovation in the fields of pharmacy and veterinary science that benefit society.
This visit was a strategic step toward strengthening institutional relations while exploring opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and scientific development. Through this meeting, the Faculty of Pharmacy, USU seeks to build synergy with the Medan Veterinary Center in supporting the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tridharma Perguruan Tinggi) and expanding sustainable partnership networks.
The Faculty of Pharmacy, USU remains committed to improving the quality of education, research, and community service by strengthening cooperation with various institutions. The visit to the Medan Veterinary Center is one of its efforts to promote productive collaboration, broaden academic perspectives, and generate tangible contributions to scientific development.
This activity aligns with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) through support for scientific development in the health sector, SDG 4 (Quality Education) through strengthening academic and research capacity, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through the development of strategic inter-institutional partnerships. Through this visit, the Faculty of Pharmacy, USU hopes to establish productive research partnerships with the Medan Veterinary Center, generate high-quality scientific outputs, and strengthen the contribution of multidisciplinary research to scientific development and societal well-being.