Memorandum of Understanding between DIGM and KIBI Signed in Münster
The German-Indonesian Society for Medicine (DIGM) is honored to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indonesian Consortium of Biomedical Sciences (KIBI) on October 13th, 2025, in Münster, Germany.
This agreement marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration aimed at promoting scientific exchange, joint research initiatives, training programs, and academic mobility between both organizations.
DIGM expresses its sincere appreciation to all who contributed to this meaningful event — in particular to Prof. Ralph Lellé for his musical accompaniment, Dr. Volker Hasse from the Rotary e-Club Münster International for his technical support enabling the hybrid ceremony, and Prof. Antoinette am Zehnhoff-Dinnesen for her dedicated organization and preparation.
Docent Prof. (PL) Matthias zu Schwarzburg
President, German-Indonesian Society for Medicine (DIGM)
Program of the Ceremony
Memorandum of Understanding
between the German-Indonesian Society for Medicine
and the Indonesian Consortium of Biomedical Sciences
Monday, 13th October 2025
Grotemeyer-Zimmer, Zwei-Löwen-Club,
Am Kanonengraben 9, 48151 Münster
(Times in CEST)
12:00pm Reception
12:30pm Greeting Guests Attending Online and in Person by Prof. Dr. med.
Antoinette am Zehnhoff-Dinnesen and Dipl.-Math. Dr. rer. pol. Volker Hasse
12:40pm Welcome Address by Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Prof. (PL) Matthias Prinz zu
Schwarzburg, President of DIGM
12:45pm Welcome Address by Prof. Dr. med. Rasjid Soeparwata, President of
Indonesian Section of DIGM
12:50pm Presentation of DIGM by Prof. Dr. med. Antoinette am Zehnhoff-Dinnesen,
Vice-President of DIGM
01:00pm Presentation of KIBI and Staff Research Profile by Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dra.
Asmarinah, M.S., President of KIBI
01:15pm Signing of MoU by DIGM and KIBI Presidents and Photos
01:30pm Lunch
Attendants of the Ceremony for the Signing of the
Memorandum of Understanding
between the German-Indonesian Society of Medicine
and the Indonesian Consortium of Biomedical Sciences
Monday, 13th October 2025, Grotemeyer-Zimmer, Zwei-Löwen-Club, Am Kanonengraben 9, 48151 Münster
Attendants in Person
Docent Prof. (PL) Matthias Prinz zu Schwarzburg, President of DIGM
Professor Rasjid Soeparwata, President of the Indonesian Section of DIGM
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Dra. Asmarinah, M.S., President of KIBI
Dr. Siti Khaerunnisa, Treasurer of KIBI
Dr. Elke Williamson, Representative and Faculty Director of Medical Faculty University Münster
Professor Antoinette am Zehnhoff-Dinnesen, Vice President of DIGM
Professor Sigler, Director of Clinic for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine – Pediatric Cardiology, University Hospital Münster, UKM, Board Member of DIGM
Professor Ralph Lellé, former Director of the Gynaecological Cancer Centre, UKM, Board Member of DIGM
Andrea Bockey
Professor Barbara Kahl, Institute of Medical Microbiology, UKM
Professor Michael Zitzmann, Department of Clinical and Surgical Andrology, Centre of Reproductive Medicine and Andrology (CeRA), UKM
Dr. Wilma Heim, Past-Governor Rotary District 1870
Dr. Volker Hasse, HC Managementberatung
Dr. Vincenz Hofbauer, Head of Staff UKM International of the Medical Director (12:45pm)
Martina Hofer, International Office University Münster
Attendants online
Attaché Annisa Fitria, Head of Section Science and Technology German Embassy in Jakarta
Dr. Guido Schnieders, Director of DAAD Regional Office for Indonesia Malaysia in Jakarta
dr. Ika Dewi Mayangsari, Sp.THT-KL (K)
Head of the ENT Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Board Member DIGM Indonesia
Prof. Cimi Ilmiawati MD PhD,
Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang, West Sumatra, KIBI Board Member
Dr. Nur Arfian PhD, Coordinator of Research in Department of Anatomy and Head of Master Program in Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, KIBI Board Member
Prof. Dr. dr. Loeki Enggar Fitri, Professor of Clinical Parasitology, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, KIBI Board Member
Mas Rizky A.A Syamsunarno, Department of Biomedical Sciences Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran, KIBI Board Member
Nicole Neptun, Office Manager DIGM
KIBI Profile
September 2025
Staff Research Profile from KIBI member
October 2025
Photos MoU Signing 13th October 2025
Reception with Piano Music by DIGM Board Member Prof. Ralph Lellé in the Zwei-Löwen-Club Münster
Reception with Piano Music by DIGM Board Member Prof. Ralph Lellé in the Zwei-Löwen-Club Münster
From left to right: Dr. Anisa Khaerunnisa, Treasurer of KIBI; Prof. Barbara Kahl, Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Münster UKM; Prof. Ralph Lellé, former Director of the Gynaecological Cancer Centre, UKM, Board Member of DIGM; Prof. Asmarinah, KIBI President; Dr. Elke Williamson, Representative of Deanery and Faculty Director of Medical Faculty University Münster; Docent Prof. (PL) Matthias Prinz zu Schwarzburg, DIGM President; Prof. Antoinette am Zehnhoff-Dinnesen, DIGM Vice President; Martina Hofer, International Office University Münster; Dr. Volker Hasse, HC Managementberatung; Wilma Heim, Past-Governor Rotary District 1870; Prof. Matthias Sigler, Director of Clinic for Pediatric Cardiology, UKM, Board Member of DIGM; Prof. Michael Zitzmann, Department of Clinical and Surgical Andrology, Centre of Reproductive Medicine and Andrology (CeRA), UKM; Prof. Rasjid Soeparwata, President of DIGM Indonesia; Andrea Bockey
KIBI President Prof. Asmarinah signing the MoU
KIBI President Prof. Asmarinah signing the MoU
DIGM President Docent Prof. (Pl) Matthias Prinz zu Schwarzburg signing the MoU
DIGM President Docent Prof. (Pl) Matthias Prinz zu Schwarzburg signing the MoU
Applause by the attendants after Signing of the MoU
Applause by the attendants after Signing of the MoU
