On Friday (1/11), the Tropical Biopharmaca Research Center (TropBRC) LRI-PGK IPB University hosted a visit from the Department of Aquatic Products, FPIK IPB University, and Kyushu University, Japan. The visiting delegation included Prof. Noriho Kamiya and Rizfi Fariz Pari from Kyushu University, along with Prof. Dr. Eng. Uju, S.Pi., M.Si., from IPB University. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen partnerships with research institutions, industry partners, and other educational organizations.

The delegation was welcomed by the Director of TropBRC, Prof. Dr. Mohamad Rafi, S.Si., M.Sc., accompanied by TropBRC researchers, apt. Dr. Siti Sadiah, M.Sc., and Prof. Dr. Eng. Vishnu Ananta Kusuma, S.T., M.T. During the meeting, Prof. Rafi outlined TropBRC’s comprehensive research activities, which span from upstream to downstream processes.