Taniawati Supali

A pioneer in the effort to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) in Indonesia, Taniawati Supali founded the Filariasis Center in 2010 to train microscopists in diagnosis at all levels of healthcare, from primary care to provincial levels. Over the past 25 years, her research collaborations with Leiden University Medical Center and Washington University, supported by funding from the Gates Foundation, the WHO, and the European Union, have resulted in over 80 international publications and mentored a new generation of scientists.

For his contributions to research and scientific publications, he has received 17 awards. Among these recognitions are the 2022 Bosscha Medal from Leiden–Delft–Erasmus Universities and the 2025 Sarwono Award from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).