Makassar — The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, once again held an international academic event entitled Talkshow Celebes 2025, featuring a distinguished guest lecturer from Malaysia, Prof. Dr. Cheng Hwee Ming. The event took place at the Unismuh Auditorium, 2nd Floor, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, corresponding to 17 Jumadil Awal 1447 H.

Attended by lecturers, students, and invited guests, Prof. Cheng delivered a unique and insightful lecture titled “A Giraffe in KIDneyland: Short and Long Term Blood Pressure Homeostasis.” The presentation explored the physiological mechanisms regulating blood pressure in both short and long terms, presented through a creative yet scientific approach.

In his welcoming remarks, Dr. Andi Weri Sompa, M.Kes., Sp.N(K), Vice Dean I of FMHS Unismuh Makassar, expressed his deep appreciation for the presence of the international speaker. “This event not only broadens the horizons of our medical students but also strengthens the global academic atmosphere within FMHS Unismuh Makassar. We hope this experience will inspire our students to learn directly from experts who have made significant contributions to the field of physiology,” he said.

Meanwhile, Prof. Cheng emphasized the importance of understanding blood pressure physiology as a foundation for evidence-based clinical practice. “The study of blood pressure regulation is not just about numbers, but about understanding how the body maintains balance under different physiological conditions,” he remarked. He further highlighted that a comprehensive grasp of homeostasis enables future physicians to think critically and integratively in analyzing patient conditions.

The talkshow was part of FMHS Unismuh Makassar’s ongoing internationalization efforts, aiming to expand academic collaborations with institutions worldwide. Such activities are designed to provide students and lecturers with opportunities to engage with global scholars, enriching their perspectives in medicine and health sciences.

Through the successful organization of Talkshow Celebes 2025, FMHS Unismuh Makassar reaffirms its commitment to becoming a leading center of medical education in Eastern Indonesia—anchored in Islamic values and driven by a spirit of international collaboration.

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Eksplorasi Fisiologi Unik di Talkshow Celebes 2025: Prof. Cheng Jelaskan Rahasia Homeostasis Tekanan Darah

Makassar — Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar kembali menggelar kegiatan internasional bertajuk Talkshow Celebes 2025, menghadirkan narasumber ternama dari Malaysia, Prof. Dr. Cheng Hwee Ming. Acara ini berlangsung di Balai Sidang Unismuh Lt. 2 pada Sabtu, 8 November 2025, bertepatan dengan 17 Jumadil Awal 1447 H.

Dalam kegiatan yang dihadiri oleh dosen, mahasiswa, serta tamu undangan ini, Prof. Cheng membawakan materi dengan tema unik, “A Giraffe in KIDneyland: Short and Long Term Blood Pressure Homeostasis.” Tema tersebut mengulas mekanisme fisiologis dalam pengaturan tekanan darah, baik jangka pendek maupun panjang, dengan pendekatan kreatif dan ilmiah.

Wakil Dekan I FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Dr. dr. Andi Weri Sompa, M.Kes., Sp.N(K), dalam sambutan pembukaannya menyampaikan apresiasi atas kehadiran narasumber internasional tersebut. “Kegiatan ini tidak hanya menambah wawasan mahasiswa kedokteran, tetapi juga memperkuat atmosfer akademik global di FKIK Unismuh Makassar. Kami berharap mahasiswa dapat belajar langsung dari pakar yang telah berkontribusi besar dalam bidang fisiologi,” ujarnya.

Sementara itu, Prof. Cheng dalam pemaparannya menekankan pentingnya pemahaman fisiologi tekanan darah untuk menunjang praktik klinis yang berbasis ilmiah. “The study of blood pressure regulation is not just about numbers, but about understanding how the body maintains balance under different physiological conditions,” katanya. Ia juga menambahkan bahwa memahami konsep homeostasis membantu calon dokter berpikir kritis dan integratif dalam menganalisis kondisi pasien.

Talkshow ini menjadi bagian dari upaya internasionalisasi FKIK Unismuh Makassar yang terus memperluas jejaring akademik dengan berbagai institusi pendidikan di dunia. Kegiatan semacam ini diharapkan menjadi wadah bagi mahasiswa dan dosen untuk berinteraksi dengan ilmuwan global, memperkaya perspektif dalam bidang kedokteran dan kesehatan.

Dengan terselenggaranya Talkshow Celebes 2025, FKIK Unismuh Makassar menegaskan komitmennya untuk menjadi pusat pendidikan kedokteran yang unggul di kawasan timur Indonesia, berlandaskan nilai-nilai Islami dan semangat kolaborasi internasional.