Construction of Bio Safety Level 3 Laboratory Has Been Started in Unpad

[unpad.ac.id, 20/7/2018] Universitas Padjadjaran started construction of Bio Safety Level 3 Laboratory (BSL-3) in the area of ​​Central Laboratory Building of Jatinangor Campus on Friday (20/7). This construction uses funds from Islamic Development Bank (IDB) of IDR 30, 677 Billion.

Rector of Universitas Padjadjaran Prof. Tri Hanggono Achmad was laying the first stone of Bio Safety Level 3 (BSL-3) Laboratory construction in the Central Laboratory of Unpad Campus, Jatinangor, on Friday (20/7). (Photo: Tedi Yusup) *

The beginning of the laboratory construction was marked by the first stone laying ceremony by the Rector of Universitas Padjadjaran Prof. Tri Hanggono Achmad, Secretary of the Directorate General of Learning and Student Affairs Kemenristekdikti Prof. Dr. Rina Indiastuti, Head of Unpad Central Laboratory Prof. Unang Supratman, M.S., and all the guests and leaders of Unpad.

Chairman of Project Management Unit (PMU) of IDB Unpad Prof. Benny Joy said the construction of BSL-3 Laboratory is a continuation of the construction of 18 buildings and lecture facilities at the Jatinangor Campus through funds from IDB, since 2014. After its finishing in the mid of 2017, this construction resulted in a high level of efficiency.

“IDB is pleased to extend this project of course in a certain time limit,” said Prof. Benny.

This efficiency fund was decided to be allocated to build the structure as well as to provide its various facilities and infrastructures. PT. Amarta acting as the project contractor is encouraged to finish it in December 2018.

On that occasion the Rector said, the construction of BSL-3 Laboratory is a mark of appreciation for Unpad. “(Based on meetings at the National Planning Agency) It is rare that projects were funded by foreign aid can be completed on time. Through Prof. Benny and his team, the IDB Project in Unpad can be completed on time, “he said.

The decision to build BSL-3 Laboratory was based on the lack of number of this type of laboratory in Indonesia even in the global level. This laboratory has a high standard in specification and Unpad is committed to keep it well maintained.

Furthermore, the Rector said that BSL-3 Laboratory will support research activities conducted in Central Laboratory of Unpad. Although research activities at the Central Laboratory focused on herbal fields, the Rector encourages scientific integration between herbal research and BSL-3 Laboratory activities.

“Talking about BSL-3 Lab., it is usually associated with infectious materials. Thus, this is our challenge to utilize our natural potential to overcome it,” said Rector.

Seeing this potential, the Rector expected this BSL-3 Lab. facility will increase the leverage of the academic performance and international publications as well as open a wider cooperation among faculties and external institutions.

Meanwhile, Prof. Rina Indiastuti expected the construction of this laboratory will provide benefits in accordance with the planned. Later the laboratory and other 18 buildings will be evaluated on its achievement of benefits.

“The benefit and impact must be in accordance with the proposal, which was to improve the quality of education of Unpad,” said Prof. Rina.

This Professor of Faculty of Economics and Business of Unpad also said that the provision of laboratory support facilities must be at least in accordance with the National Standards of Higher Education (SNPT) in Indonesia and She hoped that the development of this Lab. can be completed one month before the target set. *

 

Report by Arief Maulana | Translated by dfa

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