MAKASSAR – Another notable achievement has been attained by the academic community of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. A collaborative research team mentored by the Dean of FMHS Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), was selected as a finalist in the CDK Awards, held as part of the 7th National Congress and Annual Scientific Meeting of the Indonesian Society of Clinical Nutrition Physicians (PDGKI) 2026.

The collaborative team comprised Andi Sitti Nur Fatimah Madaeng, S.Ked. (Hasanuddin University), Ikhwandi Chandra Nugraha, S.Ked. (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar), Kartiwi, S.Ked. (Hasanuddin University), Norbertus Marcell Prayogi, S.Ked. (University of Lampung), and Thariq Muabbad, S.Ked. (Hasanuddin University).

The achievement was earned through a scientific article entitled “Mapping the Role of Bifidobacterium Supplementation in Adult Enteral Nutrition: A Systematic Review of Clinical and Mechanistic Evidence with Bibliometric Analysis.” The study explored the role of Bifidobacterium supplementation in adult enteral nutrition using a systematic review approach combined with bibliometric analysis to map the development of scientific evidence and identify emerging research trends in the field.

Being selected as a finalist for the CDK Awards highlights the quality of research conducted by the student team under the guidance of their academic mentor. The study represents an evidence-based contribution that is highly relevant to contemporary developments in clinical nutrition science. Beyond its academic significance, the findings are expected to serve as a valuable reference for the advancement of more effective, research-informed clinical nutrition practices.

Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), Dean of FMHS Unismuh Makassar, expressed her appreciation for the dedication and hard work demonstrated by all team members. She noted that the achievement reflects the strength of inter-university collaboration and a shared commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and competitiveness in scientific research.

This recognition as a finalist in a prestigious national scientific competition further reinforces FMHS Unismuh Makassar’s commitment to promoting research productivity, academic collaboration, and scholarly publication that contribute to the advancement of health sciences at both the national and international levels.

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Tim Kolaborasi Bimbingan Prof. Suryani As’ad Jadi Finalis CDK Awards pada Kongres Nasional PDGKI VII 2026

MAKASSAR – Prestasi membanggakan kembali diraih sivitas akademika Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. Tim kolaborasi riset yang didampingi oleh Dekan FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), berhasil menjadi finalis CDK Awards dalam rangka Kongres Nasional Perhimpunan Dokter Gizi Klinik Indonesia (PDGKI) VII dan Pertemuan Ilmiah Tahunan (PIT) PDGKI 2026.

Tim kolaborasi tersebut terdiri atas Andi Sitti Nur Fatimah Madaeng, S.Ked (Universitas Hasanuddin), Ikhwandi Chandra Nugraha, S.Ked (Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar), Kartiwi, S.Ked (Universitas Hasanuddin), Norbertus Marcell Prayogi, S.Ked (Universitas Lampung), dan Thariq Muabbad, S.Ked (Universitas Hasanuddin).

Keberhasilan ini diraih melalui artikel ilmiah berjudul “Mapping the Role of Bifidobacterium Supplementation in Adult Enteral Nutrition: A Systematic Review of Clinical and Mechanistic Evidence with Bibliometric Analysis.” Artikel tersebut mengkaji peran suplementasi Bifidobacterium dalam nutrisi enteral pada pasien dewasa melalui pendekatan systematic review yang dipadukan dengan analisis bibliometrik untuk memetakan perkembangan bukti ilmiah serta arah penelitian di bidang tersebut.

Masuknya karya ilmiah tersebut sebagai finalis CDK Awards menunjukkan kualitas penelitian mahasiswa dan dosen pembimbing dalam menghasilkan karya berbasis bukti (evidence-based research) yang relevan dengan perkembangan ilmu gizi klinik. Selain memberikan kontribusi akademik, penelitian ini juga diharapkan dapat menjadi referensi dalam pengembangan praktik nutrisi klinis yang lebih efektif dan berbasis penelitian mutakhir.

Dekan FKIK Unismuh Makassar, Prof. Dr. dr. Suryani As’ad, M.Sc., Sp.GK(K), menyampaikan apresiasi atas kerja keras dan dedikasi seluruh anggota tim. Menurutnya, capaian ini merupakan hasil kolaborasi yang kuat antara mahasiswa dari berbagai perguruan tinggi serta komitmen dalam mengembangkan budaya riset yang unggul dan kompetitif. Keberhasilan menjadi finalis pada ajang ilmiah nasional bergengsi ini semakin memperkuat komitmen FKIK Unismuh Makassar dalam mendorong produktivitas riset, kolaborasi akademik, dan publikasi ilmiah yang berdampak bagi pengembangan ilmu kesehatan di tingkat nasional maupun internasional.