Yogyakarta, 9 November 2026 — The Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FK-KMK UGM), is hosting an international Visiting Professor & Guest Lecture programme today at the Tahir Building Auditorium, bringing together experts from the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Indonesia to exchange knowledge and explore innovations in post-stroke care.
Under the theme “Transforming Post-Stroke Care: Lessons from the UK and Vietnam,” the event highlights clinical challenges in managing post-stroke epilepsy and the growing potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to improve stroke care.
The first session features Prof. Arjune Sen, Professor of Global Epilepsy at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, who presents “Improving Post-stroke Epilepsy Care: From Challenges to Solutions.” His lecture focuses on the challenges of identifying and managing epilepsy following stroke and explores approaches to improving patient care.
Joining him is Dr. Cong Minh Tran, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, who delivers a lecture entitled “AI and Digital Innovation in Stroke Care: Lessons from UK–Vietnam Project.” The session explores experiences from international research collaboration and the potential applications of AI and digital innovation in stroke care.
The discussion is moderated by dr. Desin Pambudi Sejahtera, M.Sc., Sp.N., Subsp.E.N.K. (K), a neurologist at Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta.
The programme also features discussions on the Digital Twin Network for Stroke Care, an international collaborative initiative connecting institutions and researchers from the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The network aims to advance data-driven, patient-centred approaches to stroke care through research, clinical collaboration, and digital health innovation.
Beyond the morning lectures, today’s programme continues with the Kick-Off of the UGM Academic Hospital Living Lab, providing an opportunity to strengthen collaboration between academic institutions, healthcare providers, and international research partners.
This event forms part of the Visiting Professor Programme taking place from 9–11 November 2026, which includes academic discussions and hospital visits in Yogyakarta and Jakarta to explore future opportunities for collaborative research and innovation in stroke and epilepsy care.
Follow the event live:
- Date: Monday, 9 November 2026
- Venue: Auditorium, 1st Floor, Tahir Building, FK-KMK UGM
- Zoom: https://ugm.id/ZoomVPGL26
- YouTube: HPM FK UGM
Stay tuned for further updates from today’s discussions and international collaboration activities.
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