Invitation for students of the Faculty of Medicine to participate in research activities
As the new academic year begins, we would like to invite you to join the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine (VU MF) Student Research Network (SRN), to lead student research groups/teams, work on student theses, and carry out research activities.
Participation in the VU MF Student Research Network is voluntary. Membership of SRN is a free to VU MF students and researchers who are interested and involved in scientific activities full-time, undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The activities of the SRN are regulated by the Regulations of the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine Student Research Network.
As of 2016, 48 SRN groups have been established by lecturers and students, and 36 are currently active (online access).
Every year, VU MF organises the Student Research Activity, where students present the results of their work, interesting clinical cases or analyses carried out in scientific groups together with VU MF scientists. The students’ research papers are published in the VU MF Student Research Conference publications. Students and first prize winners of group/cohort sections also deliver their presentations at the VU MF SRN Plenary Conferences.
All Student Research Network members are welcome to join MS Teams/RSN activities. In this environment, we communicate and share SRN information and other relevant student research issues.
76th Student Research Network Conference at the Faculty of Medicine of Vilnius University
We invite you to participate in the 76th Student Research Network Conference at the Faculty of Medicine of Vilnius University.
Date, time, and place of the plenary conference: 17 May 2024, 1 p.m., Room 203 (Great Hall).
The conference will be held at 1-6 p.m. We kindly invite all the students and the entire community of the Faculty of Medicine to listen to the presentations or simply join the event whenever it is convenient for you. The door is always open, you can spend as much time as you wish.
The conference programme will be announced soon.
In this conference students present the results of their work, interesting clinical cases, or analyses carried out in scientific groups together with VU MF scientists. The students’ research papers will be published in the VU MF Student Research Conference publications. Students and the first prize winners of group/cohort sections also deliver their presentations.
Presentation of research papers by the Student Research Network in the sections will take place on 13-16 May 2024.
- One section is formed where there are 10 or more papers. If there are less than 10 papers, small groups are formed into one section. Please notify the formed sections by 6 May 2024, by email ;
- Research papers are assessed in small groups and sections, and 3 best papers are selected. Winners of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd places will be awarded certificates.
- Only the papers that took the 1st place in the small groups and sections will be presented at the plenary conference on 19 May 2024.
Requirements for the theses:
- The final date for submission of the theses is 19 April 2024;
- The theses must be submitted by email: ;
- The scope of the thesis must be up to 600 words (excluding the title, names of the authors, and titles of the parts of the thesis);
Structure of the thesis:
- The title of the thesis;
- The author(s) (indicate full name, the year);
- The supervisor(s) (indicate the position and/or pedagogical title and/or academic degree*, full name, department). The supervisor or consultant must be an employee of the Faculty of Medicine of Vilnius University;
*Please note. First, indicate the position or pedagogical title or its abbreviation (Prof., Assoc. Prof.), then the academic degree (Dr. Habil., Dr.).
- Parts of the thesis: aim, methodology, findings, conclusions, keywords (up to 5 in alphabetical order).
Student Research Network Groups
2023–2024
Nephrology
Scientific Supervisor: prof. Marius Miglinas, PhD.
Coordinator: Gerda Šlažaitė, e-mail: , Kamilė Čeponytė, e-mail: .
Information about the activities of the group is available in the VU FM SRN Nephrology Facebook group - you are welcome to join it.
You can download the logotype of the VU FF SRN Nephrology group here.
Pulmonology
Scientific Supervisor: prof. (HP) Edvardas Danila, PhD.
Coordinator: Rūta Bleifertaitė e-mail: , Alicija Šavareikaitė e-mail: .
VU MF SMVT Pulmonology Research Group
VU MF SMVT Pulmonology Research Group is a scientific research group whose aim is to share the latest developments in Pulmonology, upcoming conferences, information about the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention aspects of lung diseases and to encourage students to participate in Research Group activities. Our mission is to broaden the knowledge of the Pulmonology Research Group members, to share experiences in the field of Pulmonology, to organise activities that promote continuous learning and facilitate the development of clinical practical skills, as well as to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration between the Research Groups.
Topics covered by the Pulmonology Research Group:
- Latest developments in various respiratory and pleural diseases;
- Performance and interpretation of diagnostic tests, including bronchoscopy, pulmonary function, sleep disorders and imaging tests (chest X-ray, CT scans);
- Treatment of respiratory diseases: medications, therapeutic and interventional procedures;
- Critical and intensive care in pulmonology;
- Utilization of the latest technologies in the field of pulmonology;
- Implementation of scientific research and projects;
- Collaboration with medical specialists from different fields.
If you're interested in developments in pulmonology, we invite you to join our community. Contact us to keep up-to-date with the latest developments, participate in group meetings and activities, and contribute to the collective knowledge that fosters collaboration and skill development.
Find the Pulmonology Study Group Facebook page here.
The Instagram account of the Pulmonology Research Group (@VU_SMVT_PULMONOLOGIJA) is available here.
Logo of the Pulmonology Group:
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Abstract books of the Students Research Conference
Abstract book of LXXV Students Research Conference, 2023.
Abstract book of LXXIV Students Research Conference, 2022.
Abstract book of LXXIII Students Research Conference, 2021.
Abstract book of LXXII Students Research Conference, 2020.
Abstract book of LXXI Students Research Conference, 2019.
Student research papers and Biomedical Research Ethics Committee (BREC) approvals
Undergraduate students do not have a university degree and cannot be researchers. Their research work does not constitute biomedical research, as the aim of their work is not to develop and test new scientific hypotheses and generate new scientific knowledge, but to acquire the knowledge and skills that will be necessary for future research. The work is therefore exempt from the requirement to obtain the authorisation of the BREC.
You can find the clarification from the committee here.
If the student’s research idea and plan claim to generate new scientific knowledge, test new hypotheses, meet the requirements for biomedical research, and are supervised by an experienced researcher, you should check full details here.