Mataram, University of Mataram – The Academic Support Unit (UPA) of the Integrated Laboratory of the University of Mataram (Unram) held a Seminar and Hands-on Workshop for two days from 11-12 December 2024 in the Senate Conference Room, Unram Rectorate.

 

This event carries the theme “Food Safety Analysis in Halal Processed Products Using Real Time PCR and Digital PCR Technology”.

 

Head of Unram Integrated Laboratory UPA, Eka S. Prasedya, M.Sc., Ph.D. said that this activity aims to introduce the latest technology in halal food safety analysis to seminar participants.

 

“This seminar is a forum for sharing knowledge and experiences related to the development of PCR technology as a validation tool for halal food safety, especially in the era of industry 4.0,” he said.

 

In addition, Eka also explained about one of the leading innovations, the Uniport, a digital platform managed by Unram Integrated Laboratory UPA.

 

“Uniport is designed to support integrated laboratory management. Students and researchers can utilize features such as ordering laboratory use permits, setting practice schedules, and managing laboratory facilities. With this platform, we want to ensure that laboratories at Unram can be accessed more transparently and efficiently,” Eka said.

 

He added that this service covers various fields of laboratory research, including agriculture, forestry, animal science, marine science, biotechnology and molecular science, health science, and others. The Uniport platform can be accessed through http://uniport.unram.ac.id.

 

In line with this, Prof. Ir. Bambang Hari Kusumo, M.Agr.St., Ph.D. as the Rector of Unram appreciated the innovation of Uniport and the role of the Integrated Laboratory UPA in increasing the accessibility and efficiency of laboratory use.

 

“Unram Integrated Laboratory continues to show its commitment to support the progress of research and development of science in various fields. The presence of Uniport is clear evidence of how technology can be applied to support academic and research activities more effectively,” he said.

 

Prof. Bambang also emphasized the importance of innovation in advancing the quality of education at Unram.

 

Furthermore, drh. Dina Ferdianita, MM, Sales Manager of PT GeneCraft Labs, explained that PCR technology, both Real Time and Digital PCR, is an advanced method that can provide more precise results for authentication of halal products.

 

This seminar invited four speakers, including Prof. Ir. Sulaiman Ngongu Depamede, M.Biotech., Ph.D. with the seminar material “IC-LAMP” (Immunochromatography – Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification) for Halal Food Authentication; Prof. Dr. apt. Abdul Rohman, M.Si. as Head of the Center for Excellence in Science and Technology of the Institute for Halal Industry and System (PUI-PT IHIS) UGM, with material on “Validation and Verification of PCR Methods for Halal Authentication Analysis”.

 

Furthermore, the material presentation by Vicki Vania, S.Si, M.Eng., Sales Application Specialist, QIAGEN, explained about “Comparison between Digital PCR vs Real Time PCR Technology” and “Rotor Gene-Q and QIAcuity Digital PCR Application”. Then, Dr. Ismail Fanani, Manager Application Specialist, delivered about “Halal Testing workflow using Genecraft Labs Solution”.

 

With a variety of topics and speakers, this activity is expected to provide new insights and strengthen the capabilities of participants in applying advanced technology to support the competitive halal industry.