Daejeon, South Korea – July 25, 2025
Dr. Dela Ayu Lestari, S.Pt., M.Si., a lecturer and researcher in the field of animal genetics, represented Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) as one of the active participants in the prestigious international conference, the 40th International Society of Animal Genetics (ISAG) 2025, held from July 20–25, 2025, at the Daejeon Convention Center, South Korea.
This year’s conference carried the theme “Genome to Phenome for New Challenges”, highlighting the growing importance of translating genomic data into meaningful phenotypic insights, both in academic and livestock industry settings. ISAG 2025 was attended by hundreds of participants from around the world, including academics, researchers, and professionals from animal genetics-related industries.
During the event, Dr. Dela presented her research and team under the sub-theme “Domestic Animal Sequencing and Annotation”, contributing valuable insights to the ongoing efforts in genomic mapping of local livestock. Her work supports the development of genetic databases essential for breeding programs and the conservation of animal genetic resources.
In addition to scientific sessions and research presentations, ISAG 2025 also hosted several supporting activities, including a dedicated “Networking Event for Early Career Scientists”. This forum provided an opportunity for young scientists to build international collaborations, strengthen research networks, and explore career development opportunities in the field of animal genetics.
A major highlight of this year’s conference was the growing focus on long-read sequencing technology, which is emerging as a leading trend and future standard in high-precision genetic studies—particularly in complex genome analysis and gene annotation.
Dr. Dela’s participation in this international forum was part of UNDIP’s World Class University (WCU) program, particularly under the International Academic Networking (IAN) initiative. This engagement reflects UNDIP’s and Indonesia’s active contribution to the global advancement of animal genetics research. Beyond academic enrichment, her involvement is expected to foster broader international collaborations and joint publications in the future.
