Yogyakarta, July 14, 2025 — The Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, Graduate School, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), successfully held a workshop titled OMERO–GammaPath Implementation: Enhancing Image Management and Analysis for Teaching and Research in Biology and Biotechnology on Monday, July 14, 2025. This activity was part of the implementation of the Transnational Education (TNE) Project supported by the British Council, in collaboration with the School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee.
The workshop featured two keynote speakers: Prof. Jason Swedlow from the School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, and Dr. Ery Kus Dwianingsih, Ph.D., from the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, UGM. Around 45 participants attended, including faculty members, researchers, and students from various faculties at UGM such as Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, and other disciplines actively utilizing imaging data in research and teaching.
The event was officially opened by Dr. Tri Rini Nuringtyas, Head of the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, who emphasized the importance of integrated image data management to support modern research and evidence-based teaching. She also expressed her hope that this workshop would open wider opportunities for cross-faculty collaboration and strengthen international networking through the TNE program.
In the first session, Prof. Jason Swedlow presented an introduction to OMERO for biotechnology research, including practical examples and a short live demonstration on how to access and operate the platform. In the next session, Dr. Ery Kus Dwianingsih, Ph.D., shared her experiences on best practices for implementing OMERO in teaching and pathology workshops, providing practical insights for academic application.
The workshop concluded with the presentation of souvenirs as a token of appreciation from the Biotechnology Study Program to both speakers, followed by a group photo session. After the main event, an in-depth discussion was held to explore future strategic steps, including opportunities for joint research in proteomics, peptide design, and bioimaging, as well as plans to further integrate these initiatives within the TNE Project framework with the School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee.
This workshop is expected to strengthen UGM’s capacity in image data management and analysis, expand OMERO’s application across various faculties, and further enhance