MAKASSAR — The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) of Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar has once again achieved a notable accomplishment, as several of its lecturers have successfully secured funding from various national programs for the 2026 implementation year. This achievement was announced through an official pamphlet highlighting the recipients of research and community service grants.

The leadership and academic community of FMHS extended their congratulations to the lecturers who received funding under the Research Program, Community Service Program, Impactful Consortium Research Program, and the Nusantara Arts Innovation Program. This funding is part of government support facilitated through the BIMA platform (Research and Community Service Information System).

One of the grant recipients is Dr. dr. Sitti Musalirah, Sp.KK., FINSDV, FAADV, a lecturer in the Medical Education Study Program. She received funding under the Regular Fundamental Research scheme for her study on the characterization of subclinical leprosy based on molecular detection of Mycobacterium leprae and immune biomarkers among household contacts.

In addition, Apt. Zakiah Tahir, S.Farm., M.Kes., a lecturer in the Pharmacy Study Program, was also awarded funding under the same scheme. Her research focuses on the isolation and characterization of antifungal compounds from kluwak (Pangium edule) leaves, as well as the investigation of CYP51 inhibition through ergosterol quantification and molecular dynamics simulation approaches.

From the Nursing Study Program, Harmawati, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., obtained funding under the Community Partnership Empowerment scheme. Her project centers on empowering the community in Kaballangang Village through the processing of salak-based food products to improve nutritional status and local economic development.

Meanwhile, Dr. Lismayana Hamsur, M.Si., a lecturer in the Medical Education Study Program, successfully secured two grants under the Regular Fundamental Research and Community Partnership Empowerment schemes. Her research includes the study of the protective effects of kasumba turate (Carthamus tinctorius) on immune suppression and cellular toxicity, as well as the replication of strengthening the role of integrated health posts (posyandu) in diabetes screening and infection prevention in Tamarunang Subdistrict, Gowa. This achievement is expected to further enhance FMHS’s contribution to scientific advancement and community empowerment.

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Dosen FKIK Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar Raih Pendanaan Nasional 2026, Perkuat Riset dan Pengabdian Masyarakat

MAKASSAR — Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar kembali menorehkan prestasi membanggakan melalui keberhasilan sejumlah dosennya meraih pendanaan pada berbagai program nasional tahun pelaksanaan 2026. Capaian ini diumumkan melalui pamflet resmi yang menampilkan para penerima hibah penelitian dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat.

Pimpinan dan civitas akademika FKIK menyampaikan ucapan selamat dan sukses kepada para dosen penerima pendanaan Program Penelitian, Program Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat, Program Riset Konsorsium Unggulan Berdampak, serta Program Inovasi Seni Nusantara. Pendanaan ini merupakan bagian dari dukungan pemerintah melalui platform BIMA (Basis Informasi Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat).

Salah satu penerima pendanaan adalah Dr. dr. Sitti Musalirah, Sp.KK., FINSDV, FAADV, dosen Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter. Ia memperoleh hibah pada skema Penelitian Fundamental Reguler dengan judul penelitian terkait karakterisasi kusta subklinis berbasis deteksi molekuler Mycobacterium leprae dan biomarker imun pada narakontak serumah.

Selain itu, Apt. Zakiah Tahir, S.Farm., M.Kes., dosen Program Studi Farmasi, juga meraih pendanaan pada skema yang sama. Penelitiannya berfokus pada isolasi dan karakterisasi senyawa antifungal daun kluwak (Pangium edule), serta kajian penghambatan CYP51 melalui pendekatan kuantifikasi ergosterol dan simulasi molecular dynamics.

Dari Program Studi Keperawatan, Harmawati, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., memperoleh hibah pada skema Pemberdayaan Kemitraan Masyarakat. Penelitian yang diusung mengangkat tema pemberdayaan masyarakat Desa Kaballangang melalui pengolahan kudapan salak untuk meningkatkan gizi dan ekonomi lokal.

Sementara itu, Dr. Lismayana Hamsur, M.Si., dosen Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter, berhasil meraih dua pendanaan sekaligus, yakni pada skema Penelitian Fundamental Reguler dan Pemberdayaan Kemitraan Masyarakat. Penelitiannya mencakup kajian efek protektif kasumba turate terhadap supresi imun dan toksisitas seluler, serta replikasi penguatan peran posyandu dalam skrining diabetes dan pencegahan infeksi di Kelurahan Tamarunang, Gowa. Prestasi ini diharapkan semakin memperkuat kontribusi FKIK dalam pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan pemberdayaan masyarakat.