{"id":27808,"date":"2025-09-05T00:17:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T21:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/?p=27808"},"modified":"2025-09-06T00:31:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T21:31:25","slug":"32-years-on-the-path-of-science-and-education-the-department-of-physiology-and-pathophysiology-with-a-course-in-medical-biology-celebrates-its-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/32-years-on-the-path-of-science-and-education-the-department-of-physiology-and-pathophysiology-with-a-course-in-medical-biology-celebrates-its-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"32 Years on the Path of Science and Education: The Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology with a Course in Medical Biology Celebrates Its Anniversary!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"27808\" class=\"elementor elementor-27808 elementor-27803\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31fc2460 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"31fc2460\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b47d8eb\" data-id=\"6b47d8eb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c2e08a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c2e08a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dear professors, students, postgraduate researchers, alumni, and friends of the Department!<br \/>This year, we proudly celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology with a Course in Medical Biology \u2014 one of the key scientific and educational centers of our university. These have been 32 years of dedicated work, scientific discoveries, pedagogical excellence, and the formation of a medical elite.<\/p><p>Over the years, the Department has:<\/p><ul><li>Conducted hundreds of scientific studies in the fields of fundamental and clinical physiology, pathophysiology, and molecular biology.<\/li><li>Introduced modern teaching methods, integrated interdisciplinary approaches, and actively developed international cooperation.<\/li><li>Trained thousands of students who became highly qualified doctors, scientists, and educators.<\/li><\/ul><p>It has become a tradition for our Department to organize numerous events that promote scientific thought, improve the educational process, and strengthen interdisciplinary connections. Over the past year, we have implemented a number of initiatives that have become vivid examples of the Department\u2019s active role in the academic life of the university.<\/p><p>We held 15 meetings of the Student Scientific Club <a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/faculty-members-of-the-department-participated-in-a-training-for-trainers-and-supervisors-under-the-mhgap-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">(link)<\/a><u>,<\/u> with the participation of 53 student speakers and 78 engaged attendees. The most active students were awarded certificates at the end of the year <a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/final-meeting-of-the-student-scientific-club-of-the-department-of-physiology-and-pathophysiology-with-the-course-of-medical-biology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">(link)<\/a>.<\/p><p>The Department also organized Olympiads in medical biology, physiology, pathophysiology, and, for the first time, in clinical physiology <a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/%d0%b0warding-of-olympiad-winners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">(link)<\/a>. With the support of the Adaptation and Career Guidance Sector of the Student Directorate of the Medical Institute, we conducted an intellectual competition \u2014 the Biological Brain-Ring <a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/traditional-brain-ring-took-place-at-the-medical-institute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">(link)<\/a>.<\/p><p>Another highlight was the Brain Week initiated by our Department in cooperation with the SumDU Library, aimed at raising public awareness of neuroscience and joining the global Brain Awareness Week<a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/brain-awareness-week-at-sumdu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> (link)<\/a>.<\/p><p>A series of events was held in support of the Sustainable Development Goals, including the lecture \u201cReactions to Stress and Emotional Stabilization\u201d, the interactive session \u201cPsycho-emotional Balance \u2014 From Reaction to Resource\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/interactive-lecture-for-medical-students-psycho-emotional-balance-from-reaction-to-resource\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">(link)\u00a0<\/a>by Assoc. Prof. Olha Obukhova, the preventive lecture \u201cSleep as an Essential Component of Mental Health\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/as-part-of-the-may-mental-health-awareness-month-initiative-professor-viktoriia-harbuzova-held-a-preventive-lecture-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">(link)<\/a>, \u00a0the webinar \u201cSelf-Regulation and Stress: How to Activate Your Own Resources\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/professor-viktoriia-harbuzovas-webinar-as-part-of-the-mental-health-awareness-initiative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">(link)<\/a>, and the lecture \u201cSecrets of the Brain\u2019s Nightlife: What Really Happens When We Sleep\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/lecture-by-professor-viktoriia-harbuzova-as-part-of-brain-awareness-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">(link)<\/a>\u00a0,\u00a0by Prof. Viktoriia Harbuzova.<\/p><p>We also hosted the first-ever \u201cPhysiological Oscar\u201d Award Ceremony\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/the-physiology-oscar-at-the-medical-institute-the-first-official-student-achievement-awards-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> (link)<\/a>, recognizing students for academic excellence, scientific achievements, leadership, and active participation.<\/p><p>Thanks to the efforts of our faculty, the Second Biological School for high school students was held <a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/the-second-biology-school-took-place-at-sumdu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">(link)<\/a>. along with multiple excursions to the Department, the Parasitology Museum, and the Molecular Genetics Laboratory, aimed at promoting medical education <a href=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/the-department-warmly-welcomed-schoolchildren-from-sumy-zzso-no-15-smr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">(link)<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p><p>The faculty of the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology with a Course in Medical Biology also joined the Jean Monnet International Winter School \u201cACADEMIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION \u2013 2025\u201d, organized by the Department of Ecology and Environmental Management of the National University of Food Technologies within the framework of EU Erasmus+ projects.<\/p><p>Moreover, our staff actively participated in numerous congresses, international conferences, trainings, lectures, webinars, and professional development programs. Over the past year, the Department registered 2 copyrights, published 2 textbooks\u00a0with 6 more in preparation, and released over 10 research papers\u00a0in journals indexed in Scopus.<\/p><p>These achievements are the result of the dedicated teamwork of our staff, the inspiration of our students, and the support of the academic community.<\/p><p>As part of the celebration, a solemn meeting of the Department took place. This event was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our journey, share accomplishments, take pride in our common cause, and outline new horizons.<\/p><p>We sincerely invite everyone who has been and remains part of our departmental family to join the celebration.<\/p><p>With respect,<br \/>The Faculty of the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology with a Course in Medical Biology<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7bcae33 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7bcae33\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-19ecb1f\" data-id=\"19ecb1f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85d2495 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"85d2495\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-27808 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-medium_large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"85d2495\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"32 Years on the Path of Science and Education: The Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology with a Course in Medical Biology Celebrates Its Anniversary!\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mjc3NjksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waHlzaW9sb2d5Lm1lZC5zdW1kdS5lZHUudWFcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9waG90b18yMDI1LTA5LTA1XzIwLTQzLTA0LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6Ijg1ZDI0OTUifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo_2025-09-05_20-43-04.jpg'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"768\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo_2025-09-05_20-43-04-768x584.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo_2025-09-05_20-43-04-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo_2025-09-05_20-43-04-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo_2025-09-05_20-43-04-1024x778.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo_2025-09-05_20-43-04.jpg 1091w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear professors, students, postgraduate researchers, alumni, and friends of the Department!This year, we proudly celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology with a Course in Medical Biology \u2014 one of the key scientific and educational centers of our university. 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