More than 80 participants from 13 universities and 12 countries shared their professional experiences in person and online at the VI. Symposium of Young Researchers on Pharmaceutical Technology, Biotechnology and Regulatory Science. The opening ceremony was held in the 3D centre of the University.
The Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs of the University of Szeged opened its 6th Symposium of Young Researchers in the IKIKK’s (Centre of Excellence for Interdisciplinary Research, Development and Innovation of the University of Szeged) 3D Centre. The President of the 3-day long symposium was Prof. Dr. Ildikó Csóka, the Head of the Organising Committee was Luca Éva Uhljar.
Among the participants, there were PhD students from Hungary, interns of Stipendium Hungaricum from all over the world, and PhD students and researchers from doctoral schools of partner universities – in total, more than 80 researchers from 13 universities and 12 countries.
Prof. Dr. Piroska Révész, professor emeritus of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs greeted the participants in the name of the Scientific Committee on 24th January. In her opening address, she told that the Institute organized 5 successful symposia in the past and they wish the event to become a tradition. The aim of the 6th symposium is unceasingly to grow familiar with the works of Hungarian and international PhD students and that these students shall learn the basic principles of presentation and scientific discourse. The acquisition of these skills is essential to mobility programs, conferences, publications and, later, to defending one’s doctoral thesis.
- The symposium provides an excellent opportunity for students to receive feedback on their theses, thus improving the quality of their papers and increasing their skills to present their ideas in front of a professional audience. Furthermore, it provides an outstanding chance to expand one’s social network and to acquire invaluable professional relations – said Prof. Dr. Judit Hohmann, professor of the University’s Department of Pharmacognosy (Faculty of Pharmacy).
Prof. Dr. István Zupkó, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, emphasized that the symposium is one of the main events of the faculty as the most excellent researchers and professors of the future make their appearance here bringing exciting topics into the discourse.
The opening ceremony was followed by a plenary session. Dr. Zsolt Geretovszky, the Professional Supervisor of the 3D Centre gave a presentation on the basic principles of 3D printing and its potential use in Pharmacology and Pharmacy. He talked about what can be 3D printed and how, including different printing techniques. He explained that certain techniques are already used for printing medicines.
Dr. Zoltán Veréb, Head of the Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Pharmacology Laboratory (Department of Dermatology and Allergology) talked about how it is possible now to print liver cells for researchers to test medicines on, and how some laboratories already use 3D printed constructs for dermatological testing and to imitate how cancerous stems react to treatment.
After the plenary session, the participants attended a guided tour to get to know the functioning of the centre.
The event consisted of 8 sessions with 27 oral and 14 flash presentations for which the Faculty of Pharmacy’s building in Eötvös utca served as a venue. The closing ceremony was held on 26th January.
- The quality of your life will be determined by the quality of your contribution. When you work to improve the lives of others, your life improves automatically – Prof. Dr. Ildikó Csóka, Head of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs started her address with a Kurek Ashley quote. As President of the symposium, she thanked the Organizing Committee for their work and for the first-rate program. She also emphasized that all participants are working for improving the quality of life of the patients as that is the ultimate objective behind all endeavour.
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