RESEARCH AREA
Marine Biomedicine
The study of marine organisms and their compounds for developing medical treatments, pharmaceuticals, and health-related applications.
Marine Biotechnology
The application of biotechnology in marine environments to develop products such as biofuels, enzymes, and pharmaceuticals, as well as improving aquaculture and environmental sustainability.
Marine Biodiversity
The variety of life in marine ecosystems, including species, habitats, and genetic diversity, which is essential for ecological balance and ocean health.
Marine Ecoloy & Climate Change
The study of marine ecosystems and their responses to climate change, including rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and habitat loss.
Marine Microbiology
The study of microorganisms in marine environments, including their roles in biogeochemical cycles, ecosystem health, and potential industrial or medical applications.
ABOUT US
The University of Mataram International Tropical Seaweed Center (ITSC) is the new name of the University of Mataram Center for Marine Biorefinery (UMCMB), which was previously known as the Bioscience and Biotechnology Research Center (PUBB) established in 2018. In 2024, PUBB was renamed UMCMB to emphasize research on the conservation and utilization of marine resources. Continuing its evolution and growing focus on tropical seaweed, in 2025 UMCMB was renamed ITSC to better represent its specialization and global collaboration vision.
While ITSC acknowledges the broad potential of marine biota, its research is primarily centered on seaweed, aligning with its vision to become a nationally and internationally competitive center of excellence in science and technology. ITSC conducts seaweed-based research and innovation grounded in bioscience, biotechnology, and multi-omics approaches, contributing to food security, health, and a sustainable blue economy through the development of high-value bioproducts, the strengthening of marine-based industries, and the advancement of knowledge and technology for the sustainable management of marine resources.
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Indonesia Launches International Seaweed Research Center in Ekas Bay, East Lombok
East Lombok — The Vice Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Stella Christie, emphasized the importance of strengthening Indonesia’s seaweed research as part of the national strategy and the transformation of the coastal economy. She delivered the statement during the groundbreaking ceremony of the International Tropical Seaweed Research Center (ITSRC) in West Nusa […]
Indonesian and UK scientists meet in Jakarta and Lombok to ensure increased resilience of seaweed sector
An international team of scientists made the case for Indonesia to further safeguard its crucial seaweed industry during two workshops involving over 100 representatives of the country’s government, seaweed industry and NGOs last week in Jakarta and Lombok. Researchers from the GlobalSeaweed-PROTECT programme explained how the adoption of a Progressive Management Pathway for Improving Biosecurity for Seaweed (PMP/AB-Seaweed) would provide further protection […]
UNRAM–ITSC Participates in Collaborative Workshop in the Philippines
Tacloban, Philippines – A research team from the University of Mataram–International Tropical Seaweed Center (UNRAM–ITSC), together with GlobalSeaweed-PROTECT partners, has successfully completed a collaborative workshop focused on technology transfer for coastal communities. The event, held in Tacloban, Philippines, served as a platform for two-way knowledge exchange between academics, local government, NGOs, and coastal community groups. […]
Kick-Off Meeting of KONEKSI-BRIN LPDP 2025
Kick-Off Meeting of KONEKSI BRIN: Commercialising Cultivated Tropical and Temperate Seaweeds as a Sustainable Source of Nutraceuticals or Health and Nutrition” was successfully held on September 8–12, 2025, at Jayakarta Hotel, organized by the International Tropical Seaweed Center, University of Mataram. The meeting was attended by the KONEKSI research team, BRIN researchers, Vice Rector for […]