Follow the journey of Medika Karya Airlangga (MKA) innovation, product by product. Each innovation below is presented as one section, with its active years in the title. Click a section to reveal the chronological sub-timeline — every milestone lists the funding source and the real research outcomes: products, prototypes, patents, copyrights and scientific publications.
Web-based clinical decision-support for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
A web-based clinical decision-support application that standardizes the management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in line with Indonesia's National Clinical Practice Guidelines. BiliNorm grew out of the 2019–2020 Ministry of Health-funded implementation project and is now used for national service audit.
View 6 milestonesFunding: Ministry of Health (Badan Litbangkes) — Rp 190.979.000
First year of the national implementation project.
Funding: FK UNAIR — Penelitian Mitra Kolaborasi — Rp 100.000.000
Implementation of a smartphone-based decision-support tool in East Java.
Funding: Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia
The module became part of the national guideline framework.
Funding: Ministry of Health (Badan Litbangkes) — Rp 236.000.000
Second year of national implementation.
Funding: —
Supporting publication reviewing existing guidelines in Indonesia.
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In collaboration with IDAI Jakarta and BPJS Kesehatan.
| Type | Title | ID Number | Date | Status | Implementation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hak Cipta | BiliNorm | EC00202040823 |
2020 | Recorded | - |
Smart phototherapy nesting system — from research to commercial device
AirBiliNest is a smart phototherapy system using therapeutic blue light to reduce bilirubin levels in neonates. It started in 2017 with preliminary studies, evolved through generations MKA-01, MKA-02 (portable), and MKA-03 (stationary), and now holds a distribution permit from Kemenkes RI. It has been funded by 18 grants from 2017 to 2026.
View 19 milestonesFunding: RKAT FK UNAIR — Rp 50.000.000
Preliminary study on variation in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia management in Indonesia.
Funding: UPPM FK — Rp 25.000.000
Analysis of phototherapy effectiveness in low-resource settings.
Funding: LPI UNAIR — Rp 40.000.000
Analysis of radiation intensity decline across phototherapy devices.
Funding: RKAT FK UNAIR — Rp 50.000.000
Multicenter study (Indonesia, Netherlands, Norway) on smartphone-based screening.
Funding: LPI UNAIR — Rp 40.000.000
Early detection of hyperbilirubinemia by primary-care pediatricians.
Funding: — — Rp 50.000.000
Adherence study among midwives, general practitioners, and pediatricians.
Funding: — — Rp 50.000.000
Study on current phototherapy practice across Java.
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Study on transcutaneous bilirubin prediction in preterm neonates.
Funding: — — Rp 50.000.000
Preliminary study on pediatric residents' knowledge.
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Diagnostic study of portable point-of-care bilirubin measurement.
Funding: LPDP — Pra-Start-Up BRIN — Rp 250.000.000
Pre-start-up funding to prepare AirBiliNest for commercialization.
Funding: KEMENRISTEK DIKTI — Matching Fund Kedaireka — Rp 131.536.000
Matching Fund to develop AirBiliNest as a portable phototherapy device.
Funding: LPPM UNAIR — International Research Collaboration Top 100 — Rp 90.000.000
International research collaboration funding.
Funding: FK UNAIR — Pengmas LPPM UNAIR — Rp 50.000.000
Dissemination and training at RSUD Aji Batara Agung Dewa Sakti, Samboja.
Funding: BPBRIN UNAIR — Project Based Learning — Rp 45.170.000
Product development ready for commercialization.
Funding: HILIRISET — SINERGI Program 2025 — Rp 170.855.000
Priority research downstreaming: third-generation device development.
Funding: BPBRIN UNAIR — Project Based Learning — Rp 186.135.000
Downstreaming support for AirBiliNest.
Funding: HILIRISET — SINERGI Program 2026 — Rp 290.193.000
Second-year downstreaming for commercialization.
Funding: LPDP — Top Tier — Rp 250.000.000
Top-tier research funding from LPDP.
| Type | Title | ID Number | Date | Status | Implementation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hak Paten | Smart Phototherapy System Airlangga Bilirubin Nesting (AirBiliNest) | P00202102166 |
24 March 2021 | Terdaftar | AirBiliNest Teknologi Lama |
| Hak Paten | Sistem Fototerapi Portabel Berbasis Teknologi Pintar untuk Penanganan Penyakit Kuning pada Bayi | P00202412661 |
08 November 2024 | Terdaftar | AirBiliNest MKA-02 Portable |
| Hak Paten | Penanganan Penyakit Kuning Secara Intensif pada Bayi Menggunakan Sistem Fototerapi Stasioner Berbasis Teknologi Pintar | P00202500138 |
07 January 2025 | Terdaftar | AirBiliNest MKA-03 Stationary |
| Hak Merek | AirBiliNest | DID2022035302 |
23 May 2022 | Terdaftar (Granted) | Merek AirBiliNest |
| Hak Merek | Smart Phototherapy System AirBiliNest Application | DID2025019893 |
04 March 2025 | Tercatat | Logo Merek Aplikasi AirBiliNest |
| Hak Cipta | Buku Manual Operasi AirBiliNest MKA-01 | EC00202458530 |
30 May 2024 | Tercatat | Buku Manual MKA-01 |
| Hak Cipta | Smart Phototherapy System AirBiliNest Application | EC00202508555 |
09 January 2025 | Tercatat | Software Aplikasi AirBiliNest |
| Hak Cipta | Web Platform AirBiliNest | — |
— | Belum Submit | — |
| Hak Cipta | Buku Referensi Desain Teknis AirBiliNest MKA-03 Stasioner Fototerapi | — |
— | Belum Submit | — |
Filtered-sunlight phototherapy for low-resource settings
AirBiliSun is a filtered-sunlight phototherapy device that removes ultraviolet and infrared radiation, giving a safer, low-cost, and sustainable option for neonatal jaundice care. It has been piloted across 45 community health centers in Banyuwangi Regency.
View 3 milestonesFunding: Matching Fund Program
Filtered-sunlight phototherapy concept and prototype developed.
Funding: Matching Fund Program
Dissemination and training at RSUD Aji Batara Agung Dewa Sakti, Samboja.
Funding: Internal Universitas Airlangga — Rp 33.713.125
Pilot to widen access to neonatal jaundice care, a response to restricted inpatient care.
| Type | Title | ID Number | Date | Status | Implementation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paten Sederhana | Program Komputer PhotoinMeter : Program untuk Pengukuran Intensitas Lampu Fototerapi | S00202208587 |
2022 | Under Substantive Examination | - |
Machine-learning device for phototherapy irradiance measurement
Photoinmeter is a machine-learning-supported device that measures the irradiance delivered by phototherapy lamps, helping clinicians verify that treatment is effective. It supports quality assurance in neonatal phototherapy.
View 4 milestonesFunding: —
Published study on phototherapy device performance in a tertiary health facility.
Funding: —
Diagnostic properties of a portable point-of-care device.
Funding: To be confirmed
Patent registered and under substantive examination.
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Copyright for the instructional video on phototherapy intensity measurement.
| Type | Title | ID Number | Date | Status | Implementation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hak Cipta | Program Komputer PhotoinMeter : Program untuk Pengukuran Intensitas Lampu Fototerapi | EC00202113212 |
2020 | Recorded | - |
| Hak Cipta | Video Pengukuran Intensitas Lampu Fototerapi dengan Alat Photoinmeter | EC002024226712 |
2024 | Recorded | - |
Smartphone app for non-invasive neonatal jaundice screening
BiliBrain.ID is a smartphone-based application for rapid, non-invasive screening of neonatal jaundice. It estimates bilirubin from skin colour captured by the phone camera.
View 1 milestoneFunding: To be confirmed
Smartphone application for non-invasive bilirubin estimation.
Transcutaneous bilirubin measurement device
AirBiliSense is a transcutaneous bilirubin measurement device for rapid, non-invasive neonatal jaundice screening. Measurements can be taken from the forehead or chest and monitored through a smartphone interface.
View 1 milestoneFunding: To be confirmed
Transcutaneous bilirubin measurement with smartphone monitoring.
Smart clinical app for neonatal nutrition calculation
NeoNutrical.ID is a smart clinical application designed to calculate parenteral and enteral nutritional requirements for neonates more effectively and efficiently, in accordance with clinical guidelines.
View 1 milestoneFunding: To be confirmed
Smart clinical app for neonatal nutritional requirements.