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Dr. Leni Merdawati has been a dedicated lecturer in the Department of Medical-Surgical and Emergency Nursing at Universitas Andalas since 2005, specializing in Medical-Surgical Nursing and Palliative Care. As a pioneer in cancer patient navigation, she plays a crucial role in advancing patient care and mentoring future nursing professionals. An accomplished author, Dr. Merdawati has published several books that enhance nursing education, oncology care, and healthcare communication. Additionally, she contributes to the academic community as a peer reviewer for prominent international journals, further shaping the oncology and palliative nursing field.

Focus and Expertise

• Primary Areas of Expertise:
• Oncology Nursing (particularly breast cancer care and survivorship)
• Palliative and End-of-Life Care
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Psychosocial Oncology and Cancer Patient Navigation
• Nursing Education and Blended Learning Approaches
• Leadership Positions:
• Chairman of Technology Transfer Officer, Universitas Andalas since 2025
• Chairman of the Faculty Quality Control Committee, Universitas Andalas (2024–2029)
• Member of the Faculty and University Senate, Universitas Andalas (2016–2020)
• Chairman of the Medical Surgical and Emergency Department, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Andalas (2015 – 2019)

Educational background

Dr. Leni Merdawati holds a Diploma in Nursing from Akademi Keperawatan RSUD Bengkulu (1997–2000), a Bachelor of Nursing from Universitas Andalas (2001–2003), and a Master of Nursing from Universitas Andalas (2010–2012). She further advanced her expertise with a Doctorate in Nursing from Taipei Medical University (2020–2024), graduating with highest distinction. Her academic journey reflects her dedication to nursing education, clinical practice, and research in oncology nursing, palliative care, and psychosocial oncology.

Role and affiliations:

• Lecturer in the Medical-Surgical and Emergency Nursing Department at Universitas Andalas since 2005.
• Active member of international organizations: Oncology Nurse Society (Korea), Asian Pacific Hospice Nurse (Singapore), and Oncology Nurse Indonesian Association (HIMPONI).

Research Interest:

• Oncology Nursing
• Palliative Care
• Psychosocial Oncology
• Cancer Patient Navigation
• Blended Learning in Nursing Education