Short Study Abroad Program Report
Full name of the applicant: Toshiaki Kato
School, Department (Division), Program and Grade: Molecular Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics, Kobe University
Graduate School of Medicine, doctoral program, 3rd YearFirst, this program was supported by Kobe University and other organizations. So, I want to say thank this program forgiving me good opportunities. In the 3 months, my main activities were researches about anti-virus substances andparticipation in class. And, I could deepen exchanges with students and staff of University of Indonesia. The report is about
my main activities during short study abroad program.

< Identification of Anti-Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Substances >Place: Institute for Human Virus and Cancer Biology, University of Indonesia Faculty of Medicine (IHVCB-UI)
Date: 5th January 2013 ~ 1st February 2013
Supervisor: Chie Aoki, PhD (Kobe University)
Activities: I screened for anti-HCV compound candidates from plants traditionally used in many different parts ofIndonesia, and checked cytotoxicity of compounds. And, I presented my research results and discusswith collaborators at progress meeting (Fig.1). This experience is the first time in my life using
culture cells and virus. So, it’s good opportunity for me to know other experiment andlaboratories.

(Fig.1) Presentation at Progress Meeting(Fig.2) IHVCB-UI Members< Student Scientific Meeting, Preparation for Meeting >Place: University of Indonesia Faculty of Medicine
Date: 29th January 2013 ~ 31th January 2013
Activities: I attended the workshop that named Student Scientific Meeting. The workshop was conducted by students from
Kobe University, University of Indonesia and Osaka University. First 2 days, we discussed about role
allotment, time schedule and others, and practice to our presentation. On the day of workshop, I presented myresearch and moderated the 3rd session.

(Fig.3) Presenters of Student Scientific Meeting< Class: Food and Safety >Place: The South East Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Food and Nutrition (SEAMEORECFON), University of Indonesia Faculty of Medicine
Date: 4th February 2013 ~ 15th February 2013
Supervisor: Ingrid S. Surono, MD, MSc (SEAMEO RECFON), Dwi Nastiti Iswarawanti, MSc (SEAMEO RECFON),
OthersActivities: I attended “Food and Safety” class that was arranged by SEAMEO RECFON. The main topic is prevention offood poisoning. In the class, we have some discussions and presentations. So, I could feel that my English
skill has been improved (Fig.4). And, I could learn about food sanitation problems and prediction in Indonesia.

(Fig.4) Presentation about food sanitation(Fig.5) Teachers and Students of “Food and Safety” class< Identification of Anti-Dengue Virus Substances >Place: Department of Microbiology, University of Indonesia Faculty of Medicine (Micro-UI), IHVCB-UI
Date: 25th February 2013 ~ 7th April 2013
Supervisor: Beti Ernawati, PhD (Micro-UI), Chie Aoki, PhD (Kobe University)
Activities: I optimized experimental conditions for screening anti-dengue virus compound candidates with Micro-UI
members. And, I screened for anti-dengue virus compound candidates from plants traditionally used in manydifferent parts of Indonesia, and checked cytotoxicity of compounds. Finally, my supervisor Beti Ernawati,
PhD presented my research results at progress meeting, and we discuss with collaborators at progress meeting(Fig.6).

(Fig.6) Participants of Progress Report(Fig.7) Micro-UI members

In this program, I had not only as above statement, but also had opportunities to experience Indonesia customs and others.
And, I could make some friends trying to improve our life. Opportunities and friends in this program will become mylivelihood for future my career as a researcher. Thanks again for give me good opportunities.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This program was supported by Education of Global Medical and Health Science Leaders in the Coming Generation inCooperation and Collaboration with ASEAN Countries, Kobe University, University of Indonesia Faculty of Medicine,
SATREP and SEAMEO RECFON.