We are pleased to invite motivated young researchers and PhD students to participate in the Vilnius International Oncology Summer School (VIOSS) 2026.

Date: 6-10 July, 2026
Venue: Vilnius University Medical Science Centre, Žaliųjų Ežerų st. 2, Vilnius, Lithuania

REGISTRATION
Please register using the following link: VIOSS 2026 Registration Form
Please note that the registration deadline is May 25, 2026.

The participation fee is 299 EUR. Participants are expected to cover their own travel expenses (flight tickets) and accommodation in Vilnius. All meals included in the official programme - daily lunches, coffee breaks, and social events - will be provided free of charge.

VIOSS is a unique programme that combines high-level academic lectures, clinical exposure, and networking opportunities within one intensive week. Participants will learn from international experts and leading researchers from institutions across Europe, while gaining valuable insight into modern oncology research and clinical practice.

A key feature that makes VIOSS unique is the opportunity to visit major biomedical and clinical centres, where cutting-edge research and patient care are closely integrated. The programme includes visits to leading oncology and life sciences institutions in Vilnius, including:

• the Hematology, Oncology and Transfusion Medicine Center;
• the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center;
• the Children’s Oncohematology and Oncosurgery Competence Center.

Beyond academic lectures, VIOSS aims to foster a collaborative international environment for early-career researchers. We strongly believe that bringing together young scientists from different countries encourages new ideas, interdisciplinary dialogue, and long-term collaboration.

PROGRAM VIOSS 2026

You can read more about the previous edition of the summer school here: Vilnius International Oncology Summer School at Vilnius University 2025. 

Contact for inquiries: Marius Čiurlionis

 Are you interested in advancing more effective, equitable, and patient-centred healthcare?

Join the Implementation School on PersonalisedMedicine, focused on integrating sex and gender perspectives into clinical practice, research, and health systems. Despite growing evidence, sex- and gender-related differences remain under-represented in healthcare decision-making – yet they play a critical role in disease risk, diagnosis, treatment response, and patient experience.

Date: 27-30 October, 2026
Venue: Vilnius University Medical Science Centre, Žaliųjų Ežerų st. 2, Vilnius, LT-08406.
Format: Hybrid (onsite and online participation available)

This interactive programme brings together clinicians, researchers, public health professionals, and policymakers to explore how to translate gender-sensitive approaches into real-world practice. Through expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and hands-on workshops, participants will gain practical tools to implement personalised medicine strategies that are inclusive and impactful.

Why apply?

• Learn from leading international experts in personalised and gender-sensitive medicine
• Gain practical skills to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies
• Explore cutting-edge topics including pharmacogenomics, immuno-oncology, AI bias and more…
• Strengthen your ability to design and implement gender-responsive healthcare solutions
• Network with a multidisciplinary group of professionals across Europe

Application: 04 May – 01 June 2026

Submit Your Application here.

Participation is free of charge. Six grants will be offered to support travel and accommodation for selected onsite participants.
Selection will be based on applicants’ experience in personalised medicine and their motivation to further deepen their knowledge and actively contribute to the field.
Participants will also have the opportunity to present their own implementation ideas and receive feedback from experts and peers.

Be part of the next generation of personalised medicine – apply now and contribute to a more inclusive and effective healthcare system.

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.