Proceedings of the Atma Jaya International Symposium on Urban Health (AJSUH): Integrating Geriatric, Neurological, Metabolic, Mental Health, and Tropical Infection Care in Urban Populations Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic

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Chairman

Ferbian Milas Siswanto, Ph.D.

 

Editor in Chief

apt. Erna Wulandari, M.Sc., Ph.D

 

Board of Editors

1.             dr. Ian Pranandi, M.Bio (Biomedical) (Adv)

2.             Dr. dr. Veronika Maria Sidharta, M.Biomed

3.             Evi Ulina Margareta, S.Si., M.Si

 

 

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 Book synopsis

 

The Atma Jaya Symposium on Urban Health (AJSUH) 2025, themed “Integrating Geriatric, Neurological, Metabolic, Mental Health, and Tropical Infection Care in Urban Populations,” reflects the pressing need for interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing the complex health challenges of rapidly urbanizing societies. As urban populations grow and age, health systems are increasingly burdened by non-communicable diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, mental health issues, and persistent infectious threats. This symposium serves as a platform to explore innovative, evidence-based approaches that bridge clinical practice, biomedical research, and public health policy toward a unified vision of sustainable urban health.

The two-day symposium brings together experts and emerging scholars from diverse disciplines, including geriatric medicine, neurology, endocrinology, psychiatry, infectious diseases, and molecular biology. Through keynote lectures, oral presentations, and interactive discussions, participants will examine the biological, environmental, and social determinants that shape health outcomes in urban settings. The scientific sessions emphasize translational insights—linking molecular discoveries and clinical interventions to community-based strategies and digital innovations that improve access and equity in care delivery.

AJSUH 2025 highlights key intersections among metabolic, mental, and infectious diseases, as well as the role of aging and neurocognitive health in urban resilience. Topics span from microbiome–diet interactions and dementia prevention to air pollution, mental well-being, and metabolic risk among urban workers. The symposium also foregrounds the role of technology, community engagement, and culturally responsive care models in building integrated health systems for older and vulnerable populations.

Ultimately, AJSUH 2025 embodies Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia’s ongoing commitment to advancing research and education that promote healthy, inclusive, and sustainable cities. By fostering dialogue among scientists, clinicians, policymakers, and educators, the symposium aspires to inspire collaborative action—transforming the challenges of urbanization into opportunities for innovation and collective well-being.