Research Group Profile
Research Group Profile: Diagnosis and Therapy of Fungal Infection
Group Information
- Group Name: Diagnosis and Therapy of Fungal Infection
- Research Focus: Advanced diagnostic methods and therapeutic approaches for fungal infections, with a focus on invasive mycoses, antifungal resistance, and opportunistic fungal pathogens.
Team Members
Coordinator
- Name: Dr. Dra. Conny Riana Tjampakasari, M.S
- Title/Credentials: Doctor, Master of Science
- Email: conny.riana@ui.ac.id
- Phone: +62 21 316 0491
Members
- Dra. Ika Ningsih, M.Biomed
- Title/Credentials: Master in Biomedical Sciences
- Specialization: Biomedical Microbiology and Natural Product Antifungals
- Email: ika.ningsih@ui.ac.id
- Prof. Dr. dr. Yeva Rosana, MS, SpMK (K)
- Title/Credentials: Professor, Doctor, Master of Science, Clinical Microbiology Specialist (Consultant)
- Specialization: Clinical Mycology, Invasive Fungal Diseases (Candidiasis), and Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Email: yeva.rosana@ui.ac.id
- Prof. Dr. dr. Mardiastuti H Wahid, MSc, SpMK (K)
- Title/Credentials: Professor, Doctor, Master of Science, Clinical Microbiology Specialist (Consultant)
- Specialization: Clinical Bacteriology and Mycobacteriology (Tuberculosis/Fungal Co-infections)
- Email: mardiastutiw@yahoo.com
Research Areas
- Fungal diagnostics (Molecular and Serological)
- Antifungal therapy and resistance mechanisms
- Mycology research (Invasive Candidiasis, Pneumocystis, Dermatophytes)
- Development of natural antifungal agents
Current Projects
- National Guidelines for Invasive Candidiasis
- Duration: 2023 - 2024
- Funding: Indonesian Pulmonary Mycoses Centre (IPMC) / Professional Societies
- Brief description: Development of the first national consensus and clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of invasive candidiasis in Indonesia.
- Antifungal Potential of Moringa oleifera against Candida albicans
- Duration: 2023 - 2025
- Funding: Universitas Indonesia / Domestic Research Grant
- Brief description: Investigation of the efficacy of Moringa oleifera leaf extracts as a natural antiseptic and antifungal agent against pathogenic Candida species.
- Molecular Detection of Opportunistic Fungi in Immunocompromised Patients
- Duration: 2022 - Present
- Funding: Departmental/Faculty Grant
- Brief description: Surveillance and molecular characterization of opportunistic fungi, including Pneumocystis jirovecii, in HIV/AIDS and other immunocompromised patient populations.
Recent Publications
Tjampakasari, C.R., Kiranasari, A., & Baswara, R.M.K. (2025). Potential of Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) Leaf Extract as an Antiseptic against Candida albicans using Percentage Kill Test. Majalah Obat Tradisional, 30(2), 211-217. Google Scholar
Rozaliyani, A., … Rosana, Y., et al. (2024). Expert Panel Recommendations on the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Invasive Candidiasis in Indonesia. Acta Medica Indonesiana, 56(2). PubMed
Tjampakasari, C.R., et al. (2024). Infeksi Bakteri Langka Chromobacterium violaceum Pada Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD). Kesehatan Kreatif: Jurnal Riset Kesehatan Inovatif, 6(1), 1-14. Google Scholar
Gultom, D.A., Rosana, Y., et al. (2024). Development of multiplex-PCR assay for rapid detection and identification of azithromycin resistance mutations. Medical Journal of Indonesia. MJI
Collaborations
- Domestic: Indonesian Pulmonary Mycoses Centre (IPMC), RSUPN Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo, Indonesian Society of Clinical Microbiology (PAMKI)
- International: Asia Fungal Working Group (AFWG), GAFFI (Global Action For Fungal Infections)
Resources & Facilities
- Mycology Laboratory: Specialized facilities for fungal culture, identification, and antifungal susceptibility testing.
- Molecular Diagnostic Unit: Equipment for PCR and molecular detection of fungal pathogens.
Contact Information
- Office Location: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Jl. Pegangsaan Timur No. 16, Jakarta Pusat 10320
- Office Phone: +62 21 316 0491
- Group Email: mikrobiologi-fku@ui.ac.id
- Website: https://research.fk.ui.ac.id/krl/kr/profil_kr/43/332