Source: Untar Public Relations
Universitas Tarumanagara (Untar) and Soeharto Heerdjan Hospital are exploring opportunities to develop clinical research that brings together academic expertise and healthcare needs. The potential collaboration was discussed during a meeting between the two institutions at Untar Campus I, Monday (28/9/2026).
The meeting involved the Faculty of Medicine (FK), Faculty of Psychology (FPsi), and the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) of Soeharto Heerdjan Hospital. The meeting was a reciprocal visit and a follow-up to Untar’s visit to Soeharto Heerdjan Hospital on June 3, 2026.
Untar Vice Rector Assoc. Prof. Sri Tiatri, S.Psi., M.Si., Ph.D., Psikolog said the meeting provided an opportunity for both institutions to identify their respective research potential while expanding research networks.
“This visit provides an opportunity for Untar and Soeharto Heerdjan Hospital to learn more about each other’s research potential and explore opportunities for collaboration that can be developed together,” she said.
During the meeting, the CRU team introduced its role and services in supporting the implementation of clinical research. Both parties also discussed research needs within Untar and several potential areas for collaboration.
Director of Soeharto Heerdjan Hospital dr. R. Soeko W. Nindito D., MARS said the CRU can support the implementation of clinical research while creating opportunities for collaboration with higher education institutions.
“Through this visit, we aim to introduce the role of the CRU in supporting clinical research while exploring forms of collaboration that align with the research needs and potential at Untar,” he said.
Kepala Clinical Research Unit Ns. Neng Esti Winahayu, M.Kep., Sp.KepJ. menambahkan, kolaborasi dapat dikembangkan melalui pemetaan kebutuhan penelitian dan peningkatan kapasitas peneliti.
“We hope this meeting will help identify research needs and potential areas that can be developed together, including efforts to support researchers in becoming better prepared to conduct clinical research,” Esti said.
The initiative opens opportunities for clinical research development, researcher capacity building, and stronger research networks between hospitals and higher education institutions. The collaboration is expected not only to strengthen the capacities of both institutions but also to produce research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and benefits the community. (VC/YS)