The International Pharmaceutical Research Center (IPRC) serves as a platform for students and pharmaceutical researchers worldwide, aiming to explore potentials and develop their research capabilities. IPRC 2023 adopted the theme “Recent Developments in Digital Technology in Pharmaceutical Science and Practice.” The event took place from November 30 to December 3, 2023. Student delegates from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Bhakti Kencana University, namely Rieztya Aliza Gunawan, a second-year student, and Muhammad Firmansyah, a fourth-year student, accompanied by the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. Apt. Patonah, M.Sc., and Vice Rector I, Dr. Apt. Yani Mulyani, M.Sc., attended the 5th IPRC conference held in Malaysia.
On December 1, 2023, the Bhakti Kencana University delegates attended the IPRC Conference at Cyberjaya University, which featured research presentations from several pharmacy professors, including Professor Kenji Ohe from Fukuoka University, Japan. He presented his research titled “The Promises of Personalized Medicine in Cancer Therapy,” motivated by the high incidence of cancer in Japan. Following this, each student delegate presented their research findings in both poster and oral formats. Rieztya Aliza presented her poster on “Social Media Exposure as a Mediator in Increasing Public Awareness Regarding the Danger of Medicine Waste,” addressing the lack of public attention and knowledge in Indonesia regarding pharmaceutical waste management. Additionally, Dr. Apt. Patonah M. Sc., the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, also presented his research titled “Unlocking Nature’s Potential: Natural Compounds as Agents for Metabolic Syndrome, with a Focus on Arterial Stiffness as a Non-Invasive Biomarker of Cardiovascular Risk.”
The student delegates expressed their impressions of the event, stating, “The programs established by the Faculty of Pharmacy, Bhakti Kencana University, through international collaborations, provide the best support to facilitate students to explore potentials, innovate, and enhance competitiveness. As students of Bhakti Kencana University’s pharmacy program, we are proud and grateful to be in such a supportive educational environment, where we are given opportunities to fly to Malaysia and expand educational relations.”
