Researchers from Universitas YARSI’s Informatics Engineering study program made a remarkable appearance at the prestigious UK-Indonesia Health Genomics Forum 2025 held in London, United Kingdom. A delegation from Universitas YARSI and PANDU (Perhimpunan Ahli Nutrigenomik Indonesia), led by Chandra Prasetyo Utomo, showcased SenusaBio—a groundbreaking web-based application designed to assist in the analysis of inherited genetic disorders. This innovative platform represents the first and only locally developed genomic analysis tool in Indonesia, created by a team of bioinformaticians, researchers, and AI engineers who recognized the critical need for genomic solutions tailored to Indonesian populations. SenusaBio was developed under the Hibah Hilirisasi Dikti (Higher Education Downstream Grant) through the Industry Invitation Scheme 2025, demonstrating successful collaboration between academia and industry to transform research into practical applications. The forum provided an invaluable platform for YARSI researchers to present their innovation to international healthcare practitioners and industry professionals, positioning Indonesian genomic research on the global stage and opening opportunities for international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and potential partnerships that can accelerate the development and deployment of precision medicine solutions in Indonesia.
This achievement directly supports multiple Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 on Good Health and Well-being and SDG 9 on Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. SenusaBio addresses critical healthcare challenges by improving access to genetic disorder analysis, which is essential for early diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, and genetic counselling services often unavailable or inaccessible in many parts of Indonesia due to high costs and limited local expertise. By developing locally relevant genomic tools that understand Indonesian genetic diversity and disease patterns, the platform has the potential to significantly impact healthcare equity by redefining genomic access and transforming lives across the archipelago. This innovation also supports SDG 4 on Quality Education by demonstrating that Universitas YARSI’s Informatics Engineering students are not merely learning AI or coding, but are breaking new ground by putting Indonesia’s voices, cultures, and challenges on the international stage and involving themselves in world-class research with real impact. Furthermore, the project aligns with SDG 17 on Partnerships for the Goals through successful collaboration between university researchers, industry partners, and government funding agencies. By showcasing Indonesian innovation at an international forum, Universitas YARSI contributes to building the nation’s scientific reputation, attracting investment in health technology, and demonstrating that Indonesia can be a producer—not just a consumer—of cutting-edge medical technology, ultimately advancing the country’s journey toward becoming a high-income nation with world-class healthcare capabilities.
