Countless efforts has been done to exterminate mankind greatest killer, mosquito and diseases that came along with it. Professor Adi Utarini’s Eliminate Dengue Project had a different approach, instead of removing it, she’s breeding it. But the sophisticated bioengineering is only half of the battle, as she has to face the public disapproval that came out of ignorance.
Formerly as the Vice Dean for Research, community service and collaboration at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada (2012-2016), she has been active in strengthening institutional programs to improve research atmosphere and international journal publications. Her research focuses on dengue control, public private mix in Tuberculosis control, and health care quality improvement. She is also currently the Project Leader for Eliminate Dengue Project-Yogyakarta (2013-2019), funded by Tahija Foundation, Indonesia. In her spare time, she plays classical music on piano and classical rock on keyboard with the SKE Band Reborn. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx