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 Ecology & 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 Research Center (ITSRC) 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 ITSRC 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. ITSRC 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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ITSRC–UNRAM Successfully Conducts “TRAINING Seaweed-Based Nutrition for Sustainable Communities” in Seriwe
Seriwe, East Lombok, Indonesia – 7 June 2026 – The TRAINING Seaweed-Based Nutrition for Sustainable Communities was successfully conducted in Seriwe, East Lombok, on 7 June 2026, bringing together 37 participants from the local community and related academics stakeholder. The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the nutritional benefits of seaweed and its potential […]
Indonesia–Australia Collaboration Strengthens Seaweed Innovation and the Blue Economy in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)
TSRC at Universitas Mataram participated in CONNECT! #12, a forum that brought together government representatives, academics, industry leaders, and international partners to discuss innovation and downstream development in the blue economy sector. During the event, ITSRC presented its Indonesia–Australia collaborative research on the utilization of tropical seaweeds as a sustainable source of nutraceuticals, supporting […]
FAO and the University of Mataram Facilitate a National Workshop on Strengthening Indonesia’s Seaweed Value Chain and Downstream Development
ITSRC University of Mataram, ARLI, FAO, Bappenas, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, and the Coordinating Ministry for Food Convene to Shape the Future of Indonesia’s Seaweed Sector The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the International Tropical Seaweed Research Center (ITSRC) of the University of Mataram […]
ITSRC UNRAM Researcher Invited as Delegate and Speaker at APEC Seaweed Forum in Lima, Peru
Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara — Dr. Eka S. Prasedya, a researcher from the International Tropical Seaweed Research Center (ITSRC), University of Mataram, was officially invited as an Indonesian delegate and speaker at the international symposium entitled “Potential of Farming Seaweed for Human Consumption in APEC Emergent Economies”, organized by the Technological Institute of Production (ITP) […]