SEMARANG – Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, successfully organized an International Seminar and Workshop entitled “Environmental Exposure and Associated Health Effects” on July 28–29, 2025.
Understanding the complex relationship between environmental exposure and its impact on human health requires multidisciplinary collaboration, robust scientific evidence, and effective translation into public health policies. In this context, the exchange of knowledge and capacity-building among researchers, health professionals, policymakers, and environmental practitioners is more important than ever.
To address these challenges, the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, held an international seminar and workshop entitled “Environmental Exposure and Associated Health Effects.” This event aimed to provide a platform for scientific dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaborative networking on the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in environmental health. The seminar and workshop brought together experts from various disciplines—including environmental science, epidemiology, toxicology, public health, and clinical medicine—to share insights and foster cross-sector collaboration.
The list of speakers and facilitators is as follows:
- Megumi Yamamoto, Ph.D. (National Institute for Minamata Disease, Japan)
- Athira Nandakumar, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Kagoshima University, Japan)
- Mei Shin Tan, B.Sc. (Nippon Instruments Corporation)
- Eka Djatnika Nugraha, S.Si., M.Hs., Ph.D. (National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia)
- Ancah Caesarina N.M., M.D., Ph.D., FISPH, FISCM (Faculty of Medicine, University of Jember)
- Hasnawati Amqam, Dr.PH., S.KM., M.Sc. (Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University)
- Muflihatul Muniroh, M.D., M.Si.Med., Ph.D. (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro)
- Besari Adi Pramono, M.D., M.Si.Med, Sp.OG (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro)
- Saekhol Bakri, M.D., MPH, Ph.D. (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro)
- Yora Nindita, M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro)
- Astika Widy Utomo, M.D., M.Sc., Sp.FM (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro)
- Ainun Rahmasari Gumay, M.D., M.Si.Med. (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro)
- Pulong Wijang Pralampita, M.D., Ph.D. (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro)
- Arwinda Nugraheni, S.KM., M.Epid. (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro)
The outcomes of this event are expected to contribute significantly to the development of regional and global strategies for addressing environmental health risks, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where communities often face greater vulnerability due to limited resources and infrastructure.(*)
