Knowledge upgrade in vaccine science: EHI participation in Masterclass: Updates on Vaccine Science in Singapore, October 11-13, 2023

Our last encounter with SARS-CoV 2 showed how crucial it is to be prepared to tackle such an unpredictable emergence of disease. Time, particularly, is rather one pivotal factor that we did not really have during our battle, as the genetic mutation could occur almost instantly, which unfortunately has caused us many griefs.  One way… Continue reading Knowledge upgrade in vaccine science: EHI participation in Masterclass: Updates on Vaccine Science in Singapore, October 11-13, 2023

Community Health Examination on Vector-borne Diseases in the Sebatik Island, a Border Island in the Northern Kalimantan of Indonesia

Into the Field: Community Health Examination on Vector-borne Diseases in the Sebatik Island, a Border Island in the Northern Kalimantan of Indonesia In the field of infectious disease management, surveillance is of paramount importance, particularly when dealing with diseases transmitted by vectors and emerging infections. Surveillance involves the systematic and vigilant monitoring of diseases, enabling… Continue reading Community Health Examination on Vector-borne Diseases in the Sebatik Island, a Border Island in the Northern Kalimantan of Indonesia

EHI Sharing User Insights on Single-cell RNA Sequencing during Focus Group Discussion at BRIN

In an event titled “Introduction to Single-Cell Sequencing: Focus Group Discussion,” hosted by 10x Genomics Singapore and PT Pandu Biosains, the Exeins Health Initiative (EHI) was honored to share its pioneering experience as the first users of single-cell RNA sequencing on the 10x Genomics platform in Indonesia.    During the FGD at National Research and… Continue reading EHI Sharing User Insights on Single-cell RNA Sequencing during Focus Group Discussion at BRIN

Navigating the Abundance of Data in Omics and Bioinformatics

The rise of bioinformatics represents a transformative convergence of biology, computer science, and data analytics, ushering in a new era of scientific discovery and medical advancement. This multidisciplinary field has become indispensable in the era of genomics and proteomics, where vast amounts of biological data are generated daily. Therefore, our young scientists at EHI partook… Continue reading Navigating the Abundance of Data in Omics and Bioinformatics

Malaria Genotyping Training using In-House MiSeq at Balai Besar Teknik Kesehatan Lingkungan dan Pengendalian Penyakit (BBTKLPP), Jakarta

Exeins Health Initiative and PT Pandu Biosains recently conducted a training at Balai Besar Teknik Kesehatan Lingkungan dan Pengendalian Penyakit (BBTKLPP) Jakarta on 4th–5th October 2023. The training’s objective was to perform amplicon sequencing of malaria genes, enabling high-throughput genotyping results compared to conventional PCR genotyping methods. On the first day, BBTKLPP Jakarta staffs were given presentations… Continue reading Malaria Genotyping Training using In-House MiSeq at Balai Besar Teknik Kesehatan Lingkungan dan Pengendalian Penyakit (BBTKLPP), Jakarta