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4/17/2026 12:00:00 AM

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: francisca.tjhay@atmajaya.ac.id



Biography

Francisca Tjhay – Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia

I am Francisca Tjhay, MD, M.Biomed., Ph.D.—a medical doctor, lecturer, and reproductive health researcher committed to bridging scientific discovery with public well-being. With a Ph.D. in Medical Science from Japan and decades of experience at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences - Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, I integrate rigorous academic research with public education.

My work focuses on reproductive health, adolescent sexual education, cancer biology, and community empowerment—ranging from publishing research on ovarian cancer stem cells to speaking at schools and churches across Jakarta. I do not just teach; I transform complex science into applicable knowledge.

Whether as a faculty member in the Department of Medical Biology, a lecturer, or an educator on reproductive health and sexually transmitted diseases, I bring clarity and scientific evidence. Recognized through various awards in teaching and research, I strive to be a trusted resource in women’s reproductive health, adolescent reproductive health, and preventive medicine.


1999 – Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta
2008 – Master of Biomedical Science (Reproductive Medicine), Udayana University, Bali
2015 – Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan

Reproductive Medicine
Cancer Biology
Adolescent Reproductive Health
Preventive Medicine

Gastrointestinal, Urinary, and Reproductive System
Hematopoietic and Reticuloendothelial System
Growth, Development, and Natural Aging
Research Methodology
Advanced Genetics – Master’s Program
Advanced Immunology – Master’s Program
Pharmaceutical Immunology
Biotechnology – Pharmacy
Basic Biomedical Science
Concepts of Immunopathology
Concepts of Neoplasia, Regeneration, and Degeneration Pathology
Clinical Skills and Clinical Reasoning
Mental Health and Behavioral Science
Genetics and Molecular Biology – Master’s Program
Basic Immunology – Master’s Program
Reproductive Medicine – Master’s Program
Human Anatomy and Physiology – Pharmacy

dr. Francisca Tjhay Ph.D., 2009, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Homosexuality
dr. Francisca Tjhay Ph.D., 2009, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in STIs
dr. Francisca Tjhay Ph.D., 2011, HPV Infection Risk
dr. Francisca Tjhay Ph.D., 2013, Cancer stem cells in ovarian cancer
dr. Francisca Tjhay Ph.D., 2014, CD44 variant and metastasis
dr. Francisca Tjhay Ph.D., 2015, Prognostic markers in ovarian cancer
2020 - Hemoglobin & fitness
2020 - Bone implant material
2020 - Sexual behavior students
2021 - Sexual knowledge & behavior
2022 - Tuberculosis knowledge
2022 - Anxiety & sleep quality

Recent Publications:
2023 - Growth Hormone effect on spermatogenesis
2023 - Physical activity & food intake
2023 - Quality of life in leukemia patients’ parents
2024 - Body image & premarital sexual behavior
2024 - Mg-6Zn-xHAp biocomposites study
2024 - Scientific poster (PIT PERKESWARI, Bali)
2025 - AI & Machine Learning in diagnostics
2025 - Micro-RNA and aging (The Conversation)
2025 - Community health awareness (HbA1c & TSH)
2025 - Overnutrition & blood pressure in adolescents
2026 - Menopause symptoms & insomnia