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Symposia and Satellite Conferences

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Day II · 22 October 2026

On the second day of the Conference, Thursday, 22 October 2026, the interdisciplinary symposia and satellite conferences take place. Below you will find the time, venue and program of each event. Programs not yet available will be published as soon as they are confirmed.

National Symposium “Personalized Approaches in Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases”

Date and time
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 13:30–18:30
Venue
University Simulation Center in Medical Training (CUSIM), 137A 31 August 1989 Street
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Program

  1. 13:30–14:00
    Registration of participants
  2. 14:00–14:15
    Personalized medicine: current situation and development prospects in the Republic of Moldova (prevention, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis)
    Ghenadie Curocichin, Professor, Dr. habil. med.
  3. 14:15–14:45
    Transforming primary health care through digital solutions in Catalonia. The CAIROS health system reform program (online)
    Dr. Tino Marti, Head of the Analysis and Strategy Office, Department of Health, Catalonia, Spain
  4. 14:45–15:15
    From patients’ data to their priorities
    Alexei Levitchi, PhD (Biol.), Senior Researcher, data analyst
  5. 15:15–15:30
    Molecular genetic diagnosis in sensorineural hearing loss. Implications for the clinical management of patients
    Anastasia Buza, Researcher, Laboratory of Personalized Medicine
  6. 15:30–15:45
    Genetic predictors of electrocardiographic parameters in the young population of the Republic of Moldova
    Cristina Butovscaia, Researcher, Laboratory of Personalized Medicine
  7. 15:45–16:00
    Personalization in the management of patients with coronary artery disease
    Natalia Caproș, Professor, Dr. habil. med.Marta Dogot, PhD (Med.), Researcher
  8. 16:00–16:30
    Coffee break
  9. 16:30–16:45
    Molecular genetic features of the SLCO1B1 rs4149056 and NPC1L1 rs2073547 polymorphisms in the population of the Republic of Moldova
    Maria Doni, PhD studentMădălina Cosonea-Hîncu, Research Trainee, Laboratory of Genetics
  10. 16:45–17:00
    Individualized approaches to the pharmacological treatment of patients with depression
    Vladimir Eleni
  11. 17:00–17:15
    To prescribe or not to prescribe a guideline-recommended antihypertensive drug in the era of personalized medicine
    Virginia Șalaru, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor
  12. 17:15–17:30
    Personalized approaches to prevention: the usefulness of genetic biomarkers in preventing chronic noncommunicable diseases
    Ghenadie Curocichin, Professor, Dr. habil. med.
  13. 17:30–18:00
    Testing technologies available at the Personalized Medicine Center: applications for scientific research and clinical practice
    Alexei Levitchi, PhD (Biol.), Senior Researcher, data analystGhenadie Curocichin, Professor, Dr. habil. med.
  14. 18:00–18:30
    Closing. Networking session

Symposium “Dynamics of Microbial Ecosystems: From Symbiosis to Antimicrobial Resistance in a One Health Perspective”

Date and time
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 13:30–16:30
Venue
Lecture Hall 13, Academic Building No. 1 “Leonid Cobâleanschi”, 27 Nicolae Testemițanu Street
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Program

  1. 13:30–14:00
    Registration of participants
  2. 14:00–14:30
    Molecular methods for analyzing the gut microbiota: opportunities and challenges
    Andrei Lobiuc, Professor, Dr. habil., Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava
  3. 14:30–14:45
    The gut microbiome and autoimmune diseases: ankylosing spondylitis at the center of the gut–joint axis
    Lia Chislaru, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology
  4. 14:45–15:00
    The gut microbiome: general aspects, development and associated risk factors
    Victoria Cepraga, Department of Pediatrics
  5. 15:00–15:15
    Emerging resistance to new antituberculosis drugs: a risk to progress toward tuberculosis elimination in the European Region
    Dumitru Chesov, Dr. habil. med., Associate Professor, Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology
  6. 15:15–15:30
    Antimicrobial resistance through the One Health lens. The PhageLand project – from implementation to results and future prospects
    Alina Ferdohleb, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor
  7. 15:30–16:00
    Q&A session between speakers and the audience
    The moderator will open the discussion with 4–5 questions addressed to all speakers, followed by questions and comments from participants.
  8. 16:00–16:30
    Closing. Networking session

BRAIN & MIND: Mental Health and Neurodegenerative Disorders

Date and time
Thursday, 22 October 2026

The program and venue will be announced.

National Symposium “e-Health Moldova 2026”

Date and time
Thursday, 22 October 2026

The program and venue will be announced.

Jubilee Scientific and Practical Conference Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Department of Oncology

Date and time
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 12:00–17:00
Venue
Academy of Sciences of Moldova, 1 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Boulevard, Chișinău
Organizers
Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Oncology Institute

The event marks 50 years of activity of the Department of Oncology and is dedicated to its contribution to the development of medical education, scientific research and oncology care in the Republic of Moldova.

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Preliminary scientific program

  1. 12:00–13:00
    Registration of participants
  2. 13:00–13:20
    Official opening of the Conference
    Eva Gudumac, Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Coordinator of the Life Sciences Section, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Professor, Dr. habil.Alexandru Gasnaș, Minister of Health of the Republic of Moldova, Associate Professor, PhD (Med.)Emil Ceban, Rector of Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Professor, Dr. habil.Ruslan Baltaga, Director of the Oncology Institute, Associate Professor, PhD (Med.)
  3. Session I
  4. 13:20–13:35
    The Department of Oncology at 50: history, achievements and prospects
    Dumitru Sofroni, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Professor, Dr. habil. med.
  5. 13:35–14:05
    Modern strategies and new therapeutic perspectives in advanced ovarian cancer
    Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Alexander Mustea, Director of the Department of Gynecology and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
  6. 14:05–14:20
    The scientific and teaching development of the Department of Oncology from its founding to the present
    Nicolae Ghidirim, Professor, Dr. habil. med.
  7. 14:20–14:50
    New perspectives in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer
    Prof. Dr. Gigel Eugen Ancuța, SANocare Medical Center – Diagnosis, Treatment and Research; C.M.I. Ancuța G. Gigel Eugen – Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iași, Romania
  8. 14:50–15:10
    Coffee break
  9. Session II
  10. 15:10–15:20
    The impact of completing a structured multimodal treatment pathway on overall survival in patients with gastric cancer in the Republic of Moldova
    Victor Șchiopu, Associate Professor, PhD (Med.)
  11. 15:20–15:30
    Genetic predisposition in hereditary breast cancer: molecular mechanisms and clinical implications
    Lilia Bacalîm, Associate Professor, PhD (Med.)
  12. 15:30–15:40
    Contemporary management of borderline ovarian tumors: from fertility-sparing surgery to individualized treatment – the experience of the Oncology Institute of the Republic of Moldova
    Mariana Vîrlan, Assistant Professor, PhD (Med.)
  13. 15:40–15:50
    Locally advanced thyroid cancer: diagnostic challenges and modern treatment strategies
    Andrei Țîbîrnă, Associate Professor, PhD (Med.)
  14. 15:50–16:00
    Parotid carcinomas: histopathological profile and individualized treatment
    Cristina Motreac, Assistant Professor, PhD student
  15. 16:00–16:10
    High-precision radiotherapy in nasopharyngeal and laryngeal cancer: efficacy without functional compromise
    Artiom Mînzătean, Assistant Professor, PhD student, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy; radiation oncologist, Oncology Institute
  16. 16:10–16:20
    Diagnostic accuracy and complication rate of fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous transthoracic biopsy
    Gheorghe Buruiană, thoracic surgeon, Oncology InstituteValentin Martalog, Associate Professor, PhD (Med.)
  17. 16:20–16:30
    The evolution of radiotherapy in breast cancer: history, current state and prospects
    Eugen Valic, resident physicianOxana Odobescu, Assistant Professor
  18. 16:30–17:00
    Discussion. Conclusions. Closing of the Conference
  19. 17:00
    Festive dinner

Clinical Scientific Conference “Atrial Fibrillation: Current Paradigms, Challenges and Pitfalls”

Date and time
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 15:00–19:00
Venue
Business Center, Toro Center, 6 Pantelimon Halippa Street
Moderators
Aurel Grosu, Dr. habil. med., Professor, CardioPrima Medical CenterAlexandru Carauș, Dr. habil. med., Professor, Institute of Cardiology
Secretary
Marcel Abraș, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
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Program

  1. 15:00–15:05
    Registration of participants
  2. 15:05–15:10
    Welcome address
  3. 15:10–15:20
    Atrial fibrillation – current paradigms from base to apex
    Aurel Grosu, Dr. habil. med., Professor, CardioPrima Medical Center
  4. 15:20–15:30
    Integrated care of the patient with stroke and atrial fibrillation
    Vitalie Lisnic, Dr. habil. med., Professor, Department of Neurology No. 1, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  5. 15:30–15:40
    Universal screening for atrial fibrillation: necessity or excess?
    Nadejda Diaconu, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, Institute of Cardiology
  6. 15:40–15:50
    Subclinical atrial fibrillation: the emerging therapeutic dilemma
    Nadejda Diaconu, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, Institute of Cardiology
  7. 15:50–16:00
    Why does adherence to lifestyle modification fail in AF prevention?
    Nadejda Diaconu, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, Institute of Cardiology
  8. 16:00–16:10
    Is atrial fibrillation a cardiometabolic syndrome? The role of obesity, mechanisms and management
    Aurelia Răducanu, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, Neuromed Clinic
  9. 16:10–16:20
    Is pericardial adipose tissue a proarrhythmic factor in atrial fibrillation?
    Aurelia Răducanu, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, Neuromed Clinic
  10. 16:20–16:30
    The role of obstructive sleep apnea in atrial fibrillation
    Lilia David, Dr. habil. med., Associate Professor, Institute of Cardiology
  11. 16:30–16:40
    Is alcohol a real risk factor for atrial fibrillation, or a myth?
    Lilia David, Dr. habil. med., Associate Professor, Institute of Cardiology
  12. 16:40–16:50
    Paroxysmal AF + left ventricular dysfunction: how do we choose the right treatment?
    to be announced
  13. 16:50–17:00
    How effective is the “pill-in-the-pocket” strategy for patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation? Which antiarrhythmic is more effective?
    Cristina Gratii, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, CardioPrima Medical Center
  14. 17:00–17:10
    Can high-dose oral amiodarone be used to suppress paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in outpatients?
    Cristina Gratii, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, CardioPrima Medical Center
  15. 17:10–17:20
    The left atrium – the “barometer” of success in rhythm control
    Valeriu Dabija, cardiologist, CardioPrima Medical Center
  16. 17:20–17:30
    “The deceptive atrium” – when the diameter lies and the volume tells the truth – a clinical case
    Valeriu Dabija, cardiologist, CardioPrima Medical Center
  17. 17:30–17:40
    Cardiac MRI and atrial fibrosis – the “GPS” of the substrate or a costly pitfall?
    Valeriu Dabija, cardiologist, CardioPrima Medical Center
  18. 17:40–17:50
    Omega-3 in AF – from “cardioprotective” to “proarrhythmic”?
    Aurelia Răducanu, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, Neuromed Clinic
  19. 17:50–18:00
    Why “natural” does not always mean “safe” in atrial fibrillation
    Aurelia Răducanu, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, Neuromed Clinic
  20. 18:00–18:10
    The iatrogenic “tachycardia–bradycardia” dilemma – how do we proceed?
    Valentin Răcilă, cardiac electrophysiologist, Institute of Cardiology
  21. 18:10–18:20
    Ventricular rate control – what are the target values at rest and during exercise?
    Cristina Gratii, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, CardioPrima Medical Center
  22. 18:20–18:30
    How do we ensure adequate rate control in permanent atrial fibrillation?
    Cristina Gratii, PhD (Med.), Associate Professor, CardioPrima Medical Center
  23. 18:30–18:40
    Challenges and pitfalls in selecting patients with paroxysmal AF for ablation
    Mihai Rizov, cardiac electrophysiologist, Institute of Cardiology
  24. 18:40–18:50
    “What does the patient ask me?” – well-founded answers to common pitfalls
    Aurel Grosu, Dr. habil. med., Professor, CardioPrima Medical Center
  25. 18:50–19:00
    Questions, interactive discussion, conclusions

40 Years since the Founding of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Date and time
Thursday, 22 October 2026

The program and venue will be announced.