The Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FK USU), through the Research Collaboration Center Universitas Sumatera Utara–SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (RCC USU–SDGHI), held the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of RCC USU–SDGHI Research Projects for Periods 1 and 2 on Friday (July 31, 2026), at the 4th Floor Hall of FK USU. The activity was attended by Principal Investigators (PIs) who received RCC Pilot Grants as part of efforts to monitor research progress and ensure that project outputs meet the established targets.
The activity was opened by the Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Internationalization of FK USU, Prof. Dr. dr. Dina Keumala Sari, M.Gizi, Sp.GK, Subsp.PK. Also in attendance were members of the RCC USU–SDGHI team, dr. Inke Nadia Diniyanti Lubis, PGDip PID, FAAET, M.Ked(Ped), Sp.A., Ph.D. and Dr. rer. medic., dr. M. Ichwan, M.Sc., Sp.KKLP., Subsp.FOMC, as well as RCC USU–SDGHI Coordinator dr. Fauzi Budi Satria, MPH, Ph.D., who provided guidance and feedback throughout the monitoring and evaluation process. The collaboration between FK USU and SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute represents an implementation of SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strengthened international partnerships in research capacity building and health innovation.
During the activity, each PI presented a research progress report for approximately 10 minutes based on the established progress report form. In addition to the presentations, researchers provided updates on IRB/Ethical Clearance status, capacity-building activities, guest lectures, international staff mobility, publication targets, research status, target journals, dissemination activities, challenges encountered, and follow-up plans. Regular monitoring and capacity building for researchers contribute to SDG 4 (Quality Education) by strengthening academic competencies, fostering a research culture, and improving the quality of research outputs to meet international standards.
The monitoring and evaluation activity aimed to assess the progress of each research project while providing researchers with constructive feedback to ensure that their studies remain on schedule and produce high-quality outputs. Participants included recipients of the RCC USU–SDGHI Research Grants from Sessions 1 and 2, representing various disciplines within FK USU. The research projects are expected to generate innovations and evidence-based recommendations that can contribute to improving public healthcare services. This aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), which focuses on improving health outcomes through innovative and sustainable health research.
Through this activity, RCC USU–SDGHI reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovative and globally competitive collaborative research. Continuous mentoring and monitoring are expected to enhance the quality of scientific publications, strengthen international research networks, and generate innovations with tangible benefits for society. By continuously strengthening synergy among researchers, institutions, and international partners, FK USU remains committed to fostering high-quality research that contributes meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge and health development in Indonesia.