Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) and PT Caprifarmindo Laboratories have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the “Implementation of the Tridharma of Higher Education.” The agreement was signed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in the Plenary Meeting Room of Balai RUA, located on the fourth floor of UNAIR’s Management Office at the MERR-C Campus.
The signing ceremony was attended by UNAIR’s Rector, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, MT, Ak, CA, along with Prof. Dr. Ni Nyoman Tri Puspaningsih, M.Si, Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Community Development, and Prof. Maria Lucia Inge Lusida, dr., M.Kes., Ph.D., Sp.MK(K), Head of UNAIR’s Institute of Tropical Disease. Representing PT Caprifarmindo Laboratories was Director Riyadi Saputra, accompanied by key members of his executive team.
Commitment to strong partnership
During his address, Prof. Nasih highlighted that this agreement paves the way for a deeper collaboration between the two institutions. “We aim to support one another in conducting research that leads to innovative products beneficial to society. This partnership is not just an academic endeavor but also presents business opportunities for both parties,” he remarked.
He further emphasized the importance of PT Caprifarmindo
Laboratories identifying market opportunities that would facilitate vaccine production and commercialization. He noted that this collaboration would enhance the reputation of both UNAIR and PT Caprifarmindo Laboratories as key players in the field of animal vaccine development. “If the United States and the United Kingdom can create vaccines to address major health issues, Indonesia has the potential to do the same,” he asserted.
Meanwhile, Riyadi Saputra, Director of PT Caprifarmindo
Laboratories, described the partnership as a significant step forward for animal health in Indonesia. “The current outbreak of diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease among livestock is a pressing concern. We hope this collaboration will lead to breakthrough solutions for various animal health challenges,” he stated.
Echoing Prof. Nasih’s perspective, Saputra expressed confidence that this joint research initiative would yield meaningful results for Indonesia. He conveyed his pride in partnering with UNAIR on vaccine development and reaffirmed PT Caprifarmindo Laboratories’ long-term commitment to addressing critical animal health issues through innovative solutions.
Following the discussions, Prof. Nasih and Riyadi Saputra formally signed the MoU. The event concluded with a group photo session, capturing the significance of the partnership and the shared dedication to advancing veterinary health research and innovation in Indonesia.
