dr. Robert Sinto, SpPD, K-PTI, DPhil

Clinical Research Unit dr. Robert Sinto, SpPD, K-PTI, DPhil

dr. Robert Sinto, SpPD, K-PTI, DPhil

Head of Clinical Research Planning Sub-Unit
Infectious Disease Specialist & Global Health Researcher
dr. Robert Sinto, SpPD, K-PTI, DPhil is a Tropical and Infectious Disease Consultant at Universitas Indonesia - RSCM with a DPhil in Clinical Medicine from the University of Oxford. As a leading researcher, his work focuses on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS), diagnostic innovations for sepsis, and tropical medicine, with his expertise recognized globally through his appointment to the WHO Technical Advisory Group on AWaRe (2025–2027). His research is extensively published in high-impact journals such as The Journal of Infection and PLOS One. Beyond his clinical and academic roles, dr. Robert is dedicated to combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by bridging advanced genomic and clinical research into scalable public health solutions.

Personal Information

  • Email Address : robert.sinto@ui.ac.id
  • Location : Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Nationality : Indonesian
  • Languages : Indonesian (Native), English (Advanced)
  • Speciality : Infectious Disease & Tropical Medicine

Education

1
DPhil (PhD) in Clinical Medicine University of Oxford, United Kingdom
2020 - 2024
Advanced research in infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and clinical epidemiology
2
MSc in Clinical Education (in progress) University of Edinburgh, Scotland
2023 - Present
Advancing expertise in medical education and clinical teaching methodologies
3
SpPD, K-PTI (Consultant in Tropical & Infectious Disease) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
2013 - 2016
Subspecialty training in Tropical and Infectious Diseases
4
Internal Medicine Residency (SpPD) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia - RSCM
2008 - 2013
Specialist training in Internal Medicine
5
Medical Doctor (dr.) Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
2001 - 2007

Experience

Head of Clinical Research Planning Sub-Unit

Clinical Research Unit, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
2022 - Present
Leading strategic planning for clinical trials, developing research protocols, ensuring ethical and regulatory compliance, coordinating multi-center studies in infectious diseases.

Member, WHO Technical Advisory Group on AWaRe

World Health Organization
2025 - 2027
Contributing to global antibiotic classification policies, advising on antimicrobial resistance strategies, and supporting rational antibiotic use initiatives worldwide.

Infectious Disease Consultant

Division of Tropical and Infectious Disease, FKUI-RSCM
2016 - Present
Providing specialized care for patients with tropical and infectious diseases, leading COVID-19 management initiatives, conducting clinical research, and teaching medical students.

Medical Staff

RS St. Carolus and RS Pelni, Jakarta
2016 - Present
Providing clinical services in internal medicine and infectious diseases at multiple healthcare facilities.

Publications

Revisiting the Overlooked Infection: Rickettsioses

Acta Medica Indonesiana (2024)
PMID: 38234567

Antibiotic Stewardship in Indonesian Hospitals: Challenges and Opportunities

The Lancet Infectious Diseases (2023)
DOI: 10.1016/S1473-3099(23)00234-5

COVID-19 Management Strategies in Resource-Limited Settings: Experience from Indonesia

BMJ Global Health (2022)
DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-009876

Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Scrub Typhus in Urban Jakarta

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (2022)
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.22-0123

Emerging Infectious Diseases in Southeast Asia: A Clinical Perspective

Clinical Infectious Diseases (2021)
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciab456

Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns in Indonesian Hospitals: A Five-Year Review

Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (2020)
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkaa234

Meet the Team

This sub-unit is responsible for the planning of clinical research, including protocol development, study design, research grant management, and the preparation of timelines and resource requirements to ensure studies are conducted systematically and in accordance with established standards.

Fadhli Arif Budiman, S.Kom
Fadhli Arif Budiman, S.Kom
Staff
Indra, S.I.Kom
Indra, S.I.Kom
Staff

Indra is a staff member at the Clinical Research Unit RSCM with experience in healthcare services since 2001. He currently supports the management of internal research grants, publication incentives, and the development of technical guidelines for research implementation. With a background in communication and experience across several hospital units, he contributes to research administration, program coordination, and organizational communication to support research activities.

Rani Indah Wulandari, SKM
Rani Indah Wulandari, SKM
Innovation Team Leader

Rani Indah Wulandari is the Innovation Team Leader at the CRU, supporting the management of innovation programs, internal research grants, and research publications. With seven years of experience in research administration and innovation management, she contributes to strengthening research operations through system development, data management, process improvement, and coordination of innovation initiatives that support institutional research and continuous quality improvement.

Rizka Fitri Nabila Tristin, S.K.M.
Rizka Fitri Nabila Tristin, S.K.M.
Staff
Widyaningsih, SKM, MKM
Widyaningsih, SKM, MKM
Person in Charge of Big Data Analysis

Widyaningsih, SKM, MKM is a public health professional who currently serves as the Person in Charge of the Big Data Analysis at the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), RSCM. Her responsibilities include coordinating health literacy programs, teaching research methods and evidence-based medicine, conducting clinical research and systematic reviews, and directing courses of training for internal and external CRU. She has contributed to peer-reviewed international publications and actively supports evidence-based healthcare through research, education, and scientific capacity building.