On 8 April 2026, the 8th International Scientific-Practical Conference “Raising a Resilient Generation: Strengthening Children’s and Young People’s Resilience to Environmental Influences and Psychoactive Substance Use” will take place at the Vilnius University Medical Science Centre.

In continuation of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the commitments adopted at the Seventh Ministerial Conference of the WHO European Environment and Health Process, and taking into account the priority areas defined in the WHO European Region’s Child and Adolescent Health Strategy 2026–2030 “A Healthy Start for a Healthy Life”, approved at the 75th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, this year’s conference aims to address commercial determinants affecting the health of children and young people.

The conference will focus on the risks associated with psychoactive substance use, children’s and youth nutrition, and the impact of the digital environment.

The conference is organised by the Faculty of Medicine of Vilnius University in cooperation with the World Health Organization Country Office in Lithuania, the Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol Control Department, the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania, and the Lithuanian Non-Formal Education Agency.

PROGRAMME

Time: 8 April 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Vilnius University Medical Science Centre, Žaliųjų Ežerų St. 2, Vilnius.

Registration link here.

Participants who are unable to attend in person will have the opportunity to join remotely. A participation link will be sent after registration.

The conference is intended for representatives of municipal administrations and public health bureaus, professionals from the education, research and healthcare sectors, as well as students, youth representatives, and anyone interested in issues related to children’s and adolescents’ environmental health and the prevention of psychoactive substance use.

The conference will be held in English and Lithuanian, with interpretation provided.

Participation in the conference is free of charge, live streaming available here. 

Contact persons:

Dr Justina Račaitė,  
Dr Rūta Maceinaitė-Žandarė,  

We invite you to lectures that will address issues relevant to the transgender community, ranging from best practices in healthcare and mental health support to the global struggle for equal rights.

Lecture “Best Practices for Transgender Inclusive Healthcare“
Date: April 15, 2026, 3.00-5.00 PM
Venue: D1-16.1, VU Medical Science Centre, Žaliųjų Ežerų str. 2, Vilnius, Lithuania
Live via Ms Teams

Lecture “Hostile Climates, Strong Communities: Understanding and Supporting Transgender Mental Health“
Date: April 16, 2026, 11.00-12.30 PM
Venue: 302 a., VU Faculty of Philosophy, Universiteto str. 9, Vilnius, Lithuania
Live via Ms Teams

Lecture “The Global Fight for Transgender Equality: How We Got Here and Where We're Going?“
Date: April 16, 2026, 3.00-4.30 PM
Venue: J. Kovalevskio a., VU Faculty of Philosophy, Universiteto str. 5, Vilnius, Lithuania (How to find - here)
Live via Ms Teams

Lectures will be held by Ben Greene. He is a transgender advocate and educator who has spoken internationally on topics surrounding transgender inclusion. After coming out at 15 in a small town, Ben has devoted his career to spreading empathy, education, and storytelling around the trans experience internationally. Whether it's for NASA, Johnson & Johnson, or over 140 PFLAG (A U.S.-based organization supporting LGBTQ+ people and their families) chapters, Ben leads with joy. He is the author of the popular substack “Good Queer News,” as well as the book “My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy Centered Approach to Support.” He is a fierce advocate for transgender youth, regularly speaking in their defense at the Missouri State Capitol.

Meet Ben Greene in this special video where he briefly introduces the topics he will cover in his lectures.

 Contacts for inquires: Faculty of Medicine - assoc. prof. Rūta Vosyliūtė , Faculty of Philosophy - assoc. prof. Lina Šumskaitė 

Baltic-American Dialogue Program “Critical Conversation Series on Transgender Inclusion" implemented by the public institution “Mothers for LGBTQ+ Children” (VšĮ Mamos už LGBTQplius vaikus), funded by the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation (BAFF). For more information about BAFF scholarships and speaker support, visit www.balticamericanfreedomfoundation.org

We are happy to invite you to an international scientific and practical conference on the future of sports science. The conference will bring together sports and health professionals as well as the academic community from Lithuania and abroad. During the event, the latest insights in health, rehabilitation, biomedicine, sports science, psychology, and physical education will be presented, along with their practical applications. We will discuss public health promotion and elite sports challenges, injury prevention, training and nutrition specifics, as well as psychological and recreational aspects. Experts from Lithuania, South Africa, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Poland will share their national experiences. The event will serve as a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, innovation development, and international cooperation, aiming to strengthen public health and enhance the role of sports science in modern society.

Date: April 10, 2026
Venue: Medical Science Centre, Žaliųjų Ežerų str. 2, Vilnius, Lithuania. It will also be possible to join the conference remotely.

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

The aim of the conference is to promote a holistic approach to athlete health by integrating physical, psychological and social dimensions, and to present the latest developments, challenges and evidence‑based solutions in biomedical, health and sports sciences to health and sports professionals as well as the academic community.

Target audience: medicine physicians; physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists and occupational therapists; laboratory medicine specialists, family physicians and dietitians; public health and nursing professionals, general practice nurses; medical biologists, geneticists and psychologists; sports coaches and other sports professionals, physical education teachers, and the academic community (researchers and students).

REGISTRATION
Registration for the conference is mandatory and must be completed online by filling out the registration form and registering in the VU MVG system. Conference fee includes: Admission to all conference sessions; coffee breaks and lunch on conference days; electronic certificate of attendance issued by Vilnius University (7 hours).

The registration flat fee – 25€
For residents and students – 10€
For speakers and members of the Lithuanian Society of Human Genetics – free of charge.
The registration fee should be paid via bank transfer to the Lithuanian Society of Human Genetics (more information upon registration). 

Contact for inquiries: conference coordinator Dr. V. Ginevičienė, 

The TBnet consortium, together with the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, is organizing ’’TBnet Academy 2026’’, an international course for students, fellows, doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career clinicians with a strong interest in tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria.

Date: 31 May – 3 June, 2026
Venue: Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Science Center, Žaliųjų Ežerų st. 2, Vilnius, Lithuania

TBnet Academy is a wonderful opportunity to be in contact with your peers from different geographic regions of Europe and to learn about the latest developments in the fields of tuberculosis and NTM-infections from experienced colleagues.

More information and training program

After a successful launch last year, the 2nd International Vilnius Neuroscience Conference for Young Researchers will bring together young investigators in clinical neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, neuroscience, and related fields to present their work, connect with peers, and learn from invited speakers.

Date: April 17-18, 2026
Venue: Main Auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine (203), M. K. Čiurlionio g. 21, Vilnius, Lithuania

SPEAKERS and PROGRAMME

Alongside invited lectures, a major part of the conference will feature presentations by undergraduate and graduate students, resident doctors, and young researchers. Separate sessions will be held in neurology, neurosurgery, toxicology, psychiatry, and neuroscience. Prizes will be awarded to the best speakers.

We invite you to submit abstracts, register, and join a live interdisciplinary discussion with specialists in the field of neuroscience!

Abstract submission. Deadline for abstract submission - February 22, 2026
Regiastration. Regsitration deadline: March 15, 2026 (presenters), March 31, 2026 (non-presenters). Registration fee: 20 EUR

The fee is payable via bank transfer to the Lithuanian Neurologists‘ Association. Please send a copy of the transfer confirmation to .
Recipient Name: Lietuvos neurologų asociacija
Recipient Bank: Swedbank AB
SWIFT: HABALT22
Account number: LT397300010077592564

The conference is organised by the Lithuanian Association of Neurologists, the Lithuanian Society of Epileptology and the Lithuanian Stroke Association.

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Email for inquiries: Kristijonas Puteikis,

The two-day international conference will focus on RWD infrastructure, accessibility, quality and advanced use cases, highlighting how real-world data can support better healthcare decision-making, reimbursement processes, and policy development.

Date: May 14-15, 2026
Place: Medical Science Centre, Žaliųjų Ežerų g. 2, Vilnius, Lithuania

Programme

Why attend?

• Gain insight into available real-world data sources in the Baltic States and Europe
• Learn how RWD is used in reimbursement, regulatory and policy decisions across the EU
• Explore advanced and innovative RWD uses in healthcare and pharmaceutical research
• Strengthen cross-border collaboration – find colleagues for your new project 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
Abstract contributions are invited from academia, regulatory bodies, policymakers, patient organisations, and industry, covering methodological, applied, and policy-oriented work related to real-world data and real-world evidence, including but not limited to:

• Use of RWD in regulatory, reimbursement, and policy decision-making
• Health data infrastructure, governance and access
• Real-world evidence for assessment of medicines and health technologies
• Drug utilisation studies and rational use of medicines
• Patient- centered outcomes and equity in healthcare
• Cross-border data use and international collaboration
• Practical case studies using registries, claim data, or electronic healthcare records

Submissions are not limited to the Baltic States and may address European or global initiatives, as well as broader applications of real-world data in healthcare systems.

Abstarct submission form, deadline - 23 April 2026.

REGISTRATION

Conference fee
Early bird (before 15 April):

• Standard/ Industry – 400 EUR*
• Clinical Practitioners/ Government/ Academia/ Non-profit – 100 EUR
• Full time Bachelor/ Master students – 30 EUR

Regular (after 15 April):

• Standard/ Industry – 550 EUR
• Clinical Practitioners/ Government/ Academia/ Non-profit - 200 EUR
• Full time Bachelor/ Master students – 50 EUR

 *Groups of three or more from the same organisation may contact to enquire about discounted tickets.

We would like to inform you that the diploma awarding ceremonies for the 2026 graduates of the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine will take place at the Church of St. Johns (Šv. Jono g. 12, Vilnius). The Faculty of Medicine diplomas will be awarded in five separate ceremonies:

• June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM – for graduates of the integrated Medicine and Dentistry study programmes conducted in English, and for graduates of the Master’s in Systems Biology programme;
• June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM – for graduates of the integrated Medicine and Dentistry study programmes conducted in Lithuanian, and the integrated Pharmacy study programme;
• June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM – for Bachelor’s graduates of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Nursing, and Public Health study programmes;
• June 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM – for Master’s graduates of the Advanced Nursing Practice, Medical Biology, Medical Genetics, Art Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Public Health study programmes;
• June 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM – for residents receiving their certificates.

Considering the nature of the event, we kindly invite you to attend in formal or festive attire and wearing Vilnius University insignia.
There is no tradition of wearing academic gowns among students of the Faculty of Medicine. However, VU has a long-standing and proud tradition of wearing student caps, which we encourage you to wear for this special occasion.

You can purchase a student cap at the Vilnius University merchandise store located at Šv. Jono St. 12, Vilnius (entrance from Pilies St.), online, or during the diploma ceremonies in the University’s Grand Courtyard (card payments only).

If you have any questions, please contact us at

We would like to inform you that the diploma awarding ceremonies for the 2026 graduates of the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine will take place at the Church of St. Johns (Šv. Jono g. 12, Vilnius). The Faculty of Medicine diplomas will be awarded in five separate ceremonies:

• June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM – for graduates of the integrated Medicine and Dentistry study programmes conducted in English, and for graduates of the Master’s in Systems Biology programme;
• June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM – for graduates of the integrated Medicine and Dentistry study programmes conducted in Lithuanian, and the integrated Pharmacy study programme;
• June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM – for Bachelor’s graduates of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Nursing, and Public Health study programmes;
• June 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM – for Master’s graduates of the Advanced Nursing Practice, Medical Biology, Medical Genetics, Art Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Public Health study programmes;
• June 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM – for residents receiving their certificates.

Considering the nature of the event, we kindly invite you to attend in formal or festive attire and wearing Vilnius University insignia.
There is no tradition of wearing academic gowns among students of the Faculty of Medicine. However, VU has a long-standing and proud tradition of wearing student caps, which we encourage you to wear for this special occasion.

You can purchase a student cap at the Vilnius University merchandise store located at Šv. Jono St. 12, Vilnius (entrance from Pilies St.), online, or during the diploma ceremonies in the University’s Grand Courtyard (card payments only).

If you have any questions, please contact us at

We would like to inform you that the diploma awarding ceremonies for the 2026 graduates of the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine will take place at the Church of St. Johns (Šv. Jono g. 12, Vilnius). The Faculty of Medicine diplomas will be awarded in five separate ceremonies:

• June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM – for graduates of the integrated Medicine and Dentistry study programmes conducted in English, and for graduates of the Master’s in Systems Biology programme;
• June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM – for graduates of the integrated Medicine and Dentistry study programmes conducted in Lithuanian, and the integrated Pharmacy study programme;
• June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM – for Bachelor’s graduates of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Nursing, and Public Health study programmes;
• June 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM – for Master’s graduates of the Advanced Nursing Practice, Medical Biology, Medical Genetics, Art Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Public Health study programmes;
• June 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM – for residents receiving their certificates.

Considering the nature of the event, we kindly invite you to attend in formal or festive attire and wearing Vilnius University insignia.
There is no tradition of wearing academic gowns among students of the Faculty of Medicine. However, VU has a long-standing and proud tradition of wearing student caps, which we encourage you to wear for this special occasion.

You can purchase a student cap at the Vilnius University merchandise store located at Šv. Jono St. 12, Vilnius (entrance from Pilies St.), online, or during the diploma ceremonies in the University’s Grand Courtyard (card payments only).

If you have any questions, please contact us at

We would like to inform you that the diploma awarding ceremonies for the 2026 graduates of the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine will take place at the Church of St. Johns (Šv. Jono g. 12, Vilnius). The Faculty of Medicine diplomas will be awarded in five separate ceremonies:

• June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM – for graduates of the integrated Medicine and Dentistry study programmes conducted in English, and for graduates of the Master’s in Systems Biology programme;
• June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM – for graduates of the integrated Medicine and Dentistry study programmes conducted in Lithuanian, and the integrated Pharmacy study programme;
• June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM – for Bachelor’s graduates of the Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Nursing, and Public Health study programmes;
• June 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM – for Master’s graduates of the Advanced Nursing Practice, Medical Biology, Medical Genetics, Art Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Public Health study programmes;
• June 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM – for residents receiving their certificates.

Considering the nature of the event, we kindly invite you to attend in formal or festive attire and wearing Vilnius University insignia.
There is no tradition of wearing academic gowns among students of the Faculty of Medicine. However, VU has a long-standing and proud tradition of wearing student caps, which we encourage you to wear for this special occasion.

You can purchase a student cap at the Vilnius University merchandise store located at Šv. Jono St. 12, Vilnius (entrance from Pilies St.), online, or during the diploma ceremonies in the University’s Grand Courtyard (card payments only).

If you have any questions, please contact us at

The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), together with Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, and partners, are organizing a postgraduate course ’’Optimising Management of Tuberculosis and Mycobacterial Infections with Genomic Approaches’’  which is intended for mycobacteriology experts with a good background knowledge on conventional phenotypic testing and molecular-based diagnostic and young clinicians in training managing mycobacterial infections.

Date: September 9-11, 2025

Venue: Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Science Center, Žaliųjų Ežerų st. 2, Vilnius, Lithuania

The Course objectives:

• Give an overview of the existing technologies and platforms to implement whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS)
• Provide an update on what we can expect in the next two years in term of end-to end solutions and accessibility
• Discuss the role of genotypic and phenotypic drug susceptibility testing considering current WHO recommendation for the management of drug-resistant tuberculosis
• Provide an update for the interpretation of genomic data for clinical management of drug-resistant tuberculosis and epidemiological analyses / contact tracing
• Discuss the laboratory reporting of molecular data
• Facilitate the discussion between microbiologists, molecular biologists, and clinicians on real life cases and on suitable diagnostic algorithms including NGS technology
• Provide an update on the use of WGS for the management of infections by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)

For more information about the course, please visit the official website: link. 

The seminar "Preserving Anatomies: Current Perspectives on the Restoration of Potted Remains" will take place on June 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Faculty of Medicine of Vilnius University.

The seminar will be led by Dr. Giovanni Magno and Dr. Lara Endrizzi, representatives of the Museum Center of the University of Padua.

The Museum Centre of the University of Padua brings together eleven museums and eighteen historical collections, working closely together to preserve a rich historical, scientific and artistic heritage for research purposes. Recently, much attention has been paid to the conservation and restoration of biological specimens – dating from the 18th century to the present day. The seminar will present innovative solutions aimed at standardizing conservation protocols for exhibits, improving their preservation and public accessibility. This collaborative approach not only ensures the protection of historical collections, but also revives their educational and scientific potential.

The event will take place in the main auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine (203), Čiurlionio g. 21.

The Faculty of Medicine of Vilnius University is organising the 77th Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine Student Research (SRN) Network Conference in 2025 and invites you to participate.

This is a unique opportunity for faculty students, academics, and administrative staff to engage in discussions, share experiences, listen to the most exciting presentations by students and lecturers, get involved in scientific research, and establish valuable connections.

During this conference, students will present research conducted in scientific groups in collaboration with Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine (VU MF) researchers, as well as findings from interesting clinical cases and various analyses. Presentations will be delivered by students from the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine—winners of the first places in SRN sections.

Plenary Conference Date & Time: May 16, 2025, 1 p.m.

Venue: Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Science Center, Conference Hall D1-16.1, Žaliųjų Ežerų g. 2, Vilnius. 

Attention! The Abstract book of the Students Research Conference 2025 has now been published. You can find it here.

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SRN Section Presentations: April 28-May 9, 2025 (inclusive).

Presentation Section Guidelines:

• A section can be formed if it includes at least 8 prepared papers.
• If fewer than 8 papers are prepared in a group, several groups will be combined into a joint section.
• Please inform us about the formed sections by April 25, 2025, via email at .

Thesis Requirements:

• Final submission deadline: April 15, 2024.
• Submission method: Coordinators should send all group members’ theses in a single MS Word document via email to .
• Word limit: Up to 300 words.

Thesis Structure:

• Title
• Author(s): (indicate name, surname, and year of study)
• Supervisor(s): (indicate position and/or academic title and/or scientific degree*, name, surname, and faculty department)

Note! The order of supervisor credentials should be as follows: First, the position or academic title (e.g., Prof., Assoc. Prof.), followed by the scientific degree (e.g., Habil. Dr., Dr.).

Thesis Templates can be found here.

For inquiries, please contact:

Urtė Žakarytė
Mobile: +370 612 01272
E-mail: 

Join us for a presentation by Dr. Artur Yakimovich, a group leader at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), Germany: Novel Machine Learning Approaches to Study Infection and Disease through Biomedical Images

Date and time: 25th September at 11:00

VU Faculty of Medicine and Life Science Center are organizing the international conference "Translational Research: Bridging Gaps, Improving Lives" to celebrate the opening of the new VU MF Center for Medical Research. Scientists and healthcare professionals from all disciplines working towards improving health outcomes are invited to the event.

Date: October 4, 2024
Venue: Center for Medical Research, Zaliuju ezeru str. 2, Vilnius
Partners: Eureka Institute for Translational Medicine, Future Biomedicine Foundation
Endoresed by: Junior Academy of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, Lithuanian Junior Doctors Association

Despite the growing number of advances in many scientific fields, only a small fraction of these discoveries eventually translate into clinical practice and improved health. The "translation" of scientific knowledge from the laboratory (bench) to patient's bedside is a complex journey, requiring close collaboration between fundamental biomedical sciences and clinician researchers.

Translational research offers an opportunity to bridge the 'valleys of death' between basic and clinical science and to bridge the gap between scientists and healthcare professionals in different fields.

This first event dedicated to translational research will feature keynote lectures by researchers, educators, and leaders from the world's leading translational research institutions.

During the event, you will also have the opportunity to be one of the first to see the VU MF Center for Medical Research and take part in a dynamic translational ideas pitch session.

Whether you are an academic, a healthcare professional, an early career researcher or a policy maker, this conference will provide invaluable insights into how translational science can shape the future of healthcare and improve people's lives.

ATTENTION! REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT HAS BEEN SUSPENDED AS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS HAS BEEN REACHED.

CHECK THE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME HERE

Are you working on a research project translating knowledge from bench to bedside (or back)?

Does your project involve personalized medicine approaches or multidisciplinary collaboration aiming to improve patient care?

We invite PhD students and researchers to present their ideas in the special translational research pitch session supported by the Future Biomedicine Foundation. 

Each presenter will give a brief 3 minutes pitch followed by 2 minutes of questions and comments from the expert panel. The best translational research pitch will be awarded a prize of 2000 EUR. Selected presenters will be invited to submit a full proposal to the Future Biomedicine Foundation.

We are waiting for your translational research proposal idea by September 23^rd, 2024. Selected presenters will be informed by September 27^th, 2024.

Submit your translational research pitch here by September 23.

Contact person: Diana Bašinskaitė, e-mail. , phone (8 5) 2365019

We invite you to a lecture by Prof. Makoto Suematsu titled "Imaging Metabolomics with Humanized Experimental Platforms from Cancer to Neurodegenerative Diseases," which will take place on June 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Red Auditorium (E122) of Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Clinics. The lecture is expected to last 1 academic hour.

Prof. Makoto Suematsu is a world-renowned scientist, the president of the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, a member of numerous international organizations, and a member of the International Advisory Board of the Faculty of Medicine at Vilnius University. In 2018, he was awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order for Merits to Lithuania.

Prof. Makoto Suematsu heads the Central Institute for Experimental Animals in Japan. The institute's main research areas include genetics, oncology, immunology, hematological disorders, and more, making its collaboration spectrum exceptionally wide. The professor's scientific interests encompass microcirculation physiology, metabolomics, biomarkers, gas biology and medicine, rare diseases, oncology, hematology, and genetics.