Global collaboration in clinical research is needed to address global health problems and provide evidence-based solutions. Many challenges are faced in conducting multinational research, such as differences in regulations and ethics in each country, differences in the medical system, and differences in policies. These challenges affect the scope of research and have potential impacts on the development of health care services, the health economy, and society.
The University of Indonesia (UI) and the National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM), Japan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in early December 2021, which among other things is expected to provide solutions in overcoming global health problems. In addition, this collaboration aims to explore the possibility of developing various research programs and other collaborations, such as exchange students, staff, and researchers.
In addition, developing and actively participating in the Academic Research Organization (ARO) Alliance for ASEAN & East Asia (ARISE) as a forum to increase networking in the field of clinical research. The collaboration between UI and NCGH also includes the exchange of human resources, the exchange of the latest information through holding joint conferences, symposia, or other scientific meetings on topics of common interest, as well as exploring the possibility of developing other research programs.
The two institutions agreed to improve the capabilities of clinical researchers, especially those from the Faculty of Medicine (FM) Universitas Indonesia. The signing of the MoU was carried out on a desk to desk basis between the UI Chancellor Prof. Ari Kuncoro, SE, MA, Ph.D., and President of NCGH Dr. Norihiro Kokudo, MD., Ph.D.
The Dean of FMUI, Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, SpPD-KGEH, MMB said, “This is a good opportunity to take part in the Multi-Regional Clinical Trial (MRCT) by NCGM in collaboration with ARISE. We hope that through this event, we will not only be able to build a foundation for ARISE and have fruitful discussions, but also that all institutions that join this event can open up opportunities for collaboration and further elaborative projects. We can’t wait to hear more insights and ideas from everyone here in person.”
The signing ceremony of the collaboration between UI and NCGM was held online in early December 2021, which was attended by the Dean of FMUI and the other Dean’s Office.