{"id":5072,"date":"2025-04-16T16:01:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T13:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tdmu.edu.ua\/science\/?p=5072"},"modified":"2025-04-16T16:04:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T13:04:31","slug":"participation-of-tnmu-delegation-in-the-20th-recoop-bridges-in-life-sciences-conference-prague-czech-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tdmu.edu.ua\/science\/en\/participation-of-tnmu-delegation-in-the-20th-recoop-bridges-in-life-sciences-conference-prague-czech-republic\/","title":{"rendered":"Participation of TNMU Delegation in the 20th RECOOP Bridges in Life Sciences Conference (Prague, Czech Republic)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The annual RECOOP HST Association conference, the \u201c20th RECOOP Bridges in Life Sciences Conference,\u201d<\/strong> held in early April 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic, gathered experts from the United States, Hungary, Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The delegation from I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University<\/strong> included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Postgraduate students:<\/strong> Anastasiia Voitovych (Department of Medical Biochemistry) and Mykhailo Buchynskyi (Department of Microbiology, Virology and Immunology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rector, Prof. Mykhailo Korda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Oksana Shevchuk<\/strong> (Department of Pharmacology with Clinical Pharmacology, Head of the Scientific Project Management Department)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Olena Venher<\/strong> (Head of Psychiatry, Narcology and Medical Psychology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assoc. Prof. Kateryna Kozak<\/strong> (Department of Pediatrics No. 2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assoc. Prof. Taras Piatkovskyi<\/strong> (Department of Microbiology, Virology and Immunology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assoc. Prof. Halyna Loi<\/strong> (Department of Pharmacology with Clinical Pharmacology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asst. Prof. Olha Liuta<\/strong> (Department of Psychiatry, Narcology and Medical Psychology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This year\u2019s milestone 20th conference<\/strong> was held for the first time under the leadership of Dr. Robert Gaspar<\/strong>, President of the RECOOP HST Association since 2024. The previous 19 conferences were organized and led by Dr. Sandor G. Vari<\/strong>, the visionary founder of the Association. In his opening keynote \u201cMy algorithm at Cedars-RECOOP: 35, 25, 20, and 10\u201d<\/em>, Dr. Vari reflected on the achievements and development of the RECOOP network. TNMU has been a member of the RECOOP HST Association since October 2019, actively engaging in international collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conference covered ten research areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Neurodegenerative Diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Infections and Immunology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cedars\u2013RECOOP Research Centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Reproductive Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Medical Imaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Translational Medical Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Clinical Research: Oncology, Quality of Life, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Drug Development and Effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cardiovascular Diseases & Metabolic Disorders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nanomedicine and Safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    In the Infections and Immunology<\/em> section chaired by Prof. Shubhada Bopegamage<\/strong> and Prof. Andras Guttman<\/strong>, TNMU researchers presented the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Taras Piatkovskyi:<\/strong> \u201cActivity of aqueous ozone against multiresistant isolates and its impact on antibiotic sensitivity in surgical patients\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Kateryna Kozak:<\/strong> \u201cGenetic variations and inflammatory biomarkers in pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infection\u201d<\/em>, based on RECOOP Grant #030 Fusion Grant 2022\u20132023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Prof. Olena Venher<\/strong> and Asst. Prof. Olha Liuta<\/strong> gave a presentation \u201cComprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of combatants with nonpsychotic mental disorders\u201d<\/em>, highlighting urgent mental health issues among Ukrainian veterans. The talk sparked wide discussion and emphasized the need for further study in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Prof. Oksana Shevchuk<\/strong> presented \u201cAcellular Dermal Matrices in Perspective of Treatment of Chronic Wound: Dry or Wet?\u201d<\/em>, which gained significant interest for its evidence-based approach to chronic wound care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In the Drug Development and Effects<\/em> section, Assoc. Prof. Halyna Loi<\/strong> opened the session with her report \u201cMetformin improves functions of lymphatic endothelium stressed by 5-fluorouracil\u201d<\/em>, presenting original findings and outlining future research directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      TNMU representatives not only showcased their scientific achievements but were also invited to chair sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Rector Prof. Mykhailo Korda<\/strong> chaired the session \u201cCardiovascular Diseases & Metabolic Disorders\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Prof. Oksana Shevchuk<\/strong>, Vice-President of the RECOOP HST Association since 2024, chaired the sessions \u201cCedars \u2013 RECOOP Research Centers (CRRCs)\u201d<\/em> and \u201cTranslational Medical Research (TMR)\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Young TNMU researchers also demonstrated a high level of scientific rigor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Anastasiia Voitovych:<\/strong> \u201cPotential role of ESM-1, VCAM-1 as markers of endothelial dysfunction in post-COVID-19 patients depending on the comorbidity\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Mykhailo Buchynskyi:<\/strong> \u201cThe role of host genetics in modulating COVID-19 response to Paxlovid treatment\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      The 20th General Assembly Meeting<\/strong> of the RECOOP HST Association was held during the conference with participation limited to invited representatives. TNMU was represented by Prof. Mykhailo Korda<\/strong> and Prof. Oksana Shevchuk<\/strong>, with the results later shared with all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In addition to TNMU, the conference hosted scientists from leading Ukrainian research institutes and universities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n