Semarang, March 7, 2025 – Diponegoro University (Undip) once again held a Visiting Professor (Online) activity as part of the World Class University program with the theme “The Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Mammary Epithelial Cell Homeostasis in Dairy Cows and Anti-ER Stress Activity of Natural Products.” This event was held through the Zoom platform.
In this activity, Prof. Sinichi Yonekura from the Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University, Nagano, Japan was the main speaker. Prof. Yonekura discussed the role of endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER stress) on the homeostasis of mammary epithelial cells in dairy cows, as well as the anti-stress activity of ER from natural products. This knowledge has great potential for the development of livestock health, especially in improving the welfare of dairy cows.
This event was hosted by Prof. Agung Purnomoadi, the moderator who provided direction and managed the course of the discussion. Prof. Purnomoadi enthusiastically invited participants to actively discuss with the speakers about topics that are very relevant to the development of animal science and animal health.
Prof. Sugiharto, Dean of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Diponegoro University, gave a positive response to this activity. In his remarks, Prof. Sugiharto revealed that events like this are very important to expand scientific insights and strengthen international relations, especially in the field of animal husbandry and physiology.
Prof. Sutaryo, Head of the Doctoral of Animal Science Study Program, who also acted as the host organizer, expressed his appreciation for the implementation of this event. According to him, the Visiting Professor program is an important step for Undip to continue to improve the quality of education and research, as well as support the vision of Diponegoro University as a world-class university.
Attended by many enthusiastic participants, this event is expected to make a significant contribution to developing science and technology in the field of animal husbandry, especially in efforts to improve the health of dairy cattle through a scientific approach based on cellular stress and natural products.
