Day 1: 20.10.2025
SYMPOSIUMS
0900-1700 Scientific and Practical Symposium with International Participation “Modern nutrition: challenges and opportunities,” 3rd edition, under the motto: “Promoting healthy eating through behavior change”
Location: Jolly Alon Hotel & Business Center, “Oreon” Hall, 37 Maria Cebotari Street, 6th floor
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82445433407?pwd=MFDV3mo4xrsnGdbmA2WnU2saoYkbG0.1
Access code: 765725
ID: 824 4543 3407
0900-0930 Registration of participants
0930-0945 Welcome address
Serghei CEBANU, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Nicolae JELAMSCHI, PhD, Assoc. Prof., General Director, National Agency for Public Health
Ala CURTEANU, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Team Leader, Moldovan-Swiss Project “Healthy Lifestyle: Reducing the Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases”
0945- 1100 Session I
MODERATORS:
Serghei CEBANU, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Ala CURTEANU, dr. habil., Research Fellow, Mother and Child Institute; Team Leader, Moldovan-Swiss Project “Healthy Lifestyle: Reducing the Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases”
0945- 1000 Nutrition as a key element in the control of noncommunicable diseases
Ion ȘALARU, Head of the Department for Surveillance and Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases, National Agency for Public Health
1000-1015 Nutrition as a component of a healthy lifestyle: challenges and opportunities
Ovidiu TAFUNI, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1015-1030 Nutrition and public health in the Republic of Moldova: current status
Maria RACU, Head of the Nutritional Health Unit, National Agency for Public Health
1030-1045 The role of nutrition in the medical system
Angela CAZACU-STRATU, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Preventive Medicine, Vice Dean of Faculty of Medicine No. 1, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1045– 1100 Discussions on Session I
1100-1130 Coffee break
1130- 1300 Session II
MODERATORS:
Angela CAZACU-STRATU, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Preventive Medicine, Vice Dean of Faculty of Medicine No. 1, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Ion ȘALARU, Head of the Department for Surveillance and Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases, National Agency for Public Health
1130-1145 Are we ready for a sustainable diet?
Maria NIȚESCU, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene and Medical Ecology, Preclinical Department 3, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
1145-1200 Economic challenges of healthy diets
Vladislav RUBANOVICI, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1200-1215 The role of nutrition in sports performance
Artiom JUCOV, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Family Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Director of NADA
1215-1230 Community-based approaches to promoting healthy eating habits
Constantin RÎMIȘ, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Public Health Expert, Moldovan-Swiss Project “Healthy Lifestyle: Reducing the Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases”
1230-1245 Effective communication for healthy eating promotion
Lilia ONEA, Communication Expert, Moldovan-Swiss Project “Healthy Lifestyle: Reducing the Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases”
1245– 1300 Discussion on Session II
1300– 1400 LUNCH
1400- 1600 Session III
MODERATORS:
Ovidiu TAFUNI, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Constantin RÎMIȘ, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Public Health Expert, Moldovan-Swiss Project “Healthy Lifestyle: Reducing the Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases”
1400– 1410 Predictive modeling in inflammatory anemia
Radu RUSU, Assist. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1410-1430 Modern Foods: The Case for Regular Revisions to Dietary Recommendations
Maryanne TIGCHELAAR PERRIN, PhD, MBA, RDN, Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina Greensboro, USA
1430– 1450 Public policy approaches to promoting healthy eating
Lita Palomares, Nutrition expert and PhD candidate, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute associated with the University of Basel, Switzerland
1450-1500 Assessment of the dietary patterns of hypertensive patients
Valentina LUPAȘCO, Specialist in Human Nutrition
1500– 1520 The role of nutritional therapy in cancer care
Monica TARCEA, dr. habil., Prof., UMFST “G.E. Palade,” Târgu Mureș, Romania
1520– 1530 Food supplements: the modern approach
Constantin TONCOGLAZ, Representative of a food supplement manufacturer
1530-1540 Food waste – a public health issue
Irina BUGA, Specialist in Human Nutrition
1540– 1550 Health-oriented transformations in the food industry
Sergiu GUZUN, Representative of a food manufacturer
1550– 1605 Discussion on Session III
1605– 1620 Closing remarks
NETWORKING SESSIONS
1400-1700 Professional networking session “Together we are building a better future for public health” dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the founding of the “Nicolae Testemițanu” Department of Social Medicine and Management
Location: Central Didactic Block, Conference Room No. 205, 165 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Boulevard
MODERATORS
Elena Raevschi , dr. habil., Prof., Head of the “Nicolae Testemițanu” Department of Social Medicine and Management, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Mircea Buga, PhD, Assoc. Prof., “Nicolae Testemițanu” Department of Social Medicine and Management, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1400-1430 Registration of participants
1430-1500 Opening of the professional networking session. Welcome address.
1500-1600 Panel 1. The “Nicolae Testemițanu” Department of Social Medicine and Management (1945–2025): Together for One Health
COMMUNICATIONS:
The “Nicolae Testemițanu” Department of Social Medicine and Management (1945–2025): Historical milestones and perspectives in the development of joint efforts
Elena Raevschi, dr. habil., Prof., Head of the “Nicolae Testemițanu” Department of Social Medicine and Management, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Strengthening the healthcare system in the Republic of Moldova: the contribution of the “Nicolae Testemițanu” Department of Social Medicine and Management
Dumitru Tintiuc, dr. habil., Consultant Professor, “Nicolae Testemițanu” Department of Social Medicine and Management, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Research and clinical activity: the involvement of academia in social medicine and management brings greater assurance of quality in medical care
Doina-Maria Rotaru, PhD, Deputy Director, National Health Insurance Company of the Republic of Moldova
By training researchers in health management, the “Nicolae Testemițanu” Department of Social Medicine and Management contributes to strengthening the higher medical education system
Andrei Romancenco, PhD, UCSMT Director, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
How can we strengthen professional networking in public health and management to meet everyday challenges?
Mircea Buga, PhD, Assoc. Prof., “Nicolae Testemițanu” Department of Social Medicine and Management, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1600-1700 Panel 2. Fostering international networking in public health and management
How do we build the health of the future together? Opportunities to strengthen cross-border networking in public health and management in the context of alignment with the European framework.
Florentina Ligia Furtunescu, Vice-Rector for Institutional Strategy, Academic Evaluation, and Quality, dr. habil., Prof., Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Vice-President of the Romanian Association of Public Health and Health Management, European Public Health Association (EUPHA)
Best practices for international collaboration in public health and management in Romania: strategies to strengthen and engage academia and practitioners through interdisciplinary approaches
Carmen Daniela Domnariu, Director of the Doctoral School of Medicine, Institute for the Organization of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Studies, dr. habil., Prof., Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania
Médecin, puis démographe. Comprendre et mesurer la santé des populations
France MESLÉ, PhD in Medicine, Emeritus Director of Research at the French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED), France
Health Without Borders: A US-Moldova Partnership for Chronic Disease Intervention.
Brian C. Martin Ph.D., MBA, Professor, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Joint School of Public Health, Old Dominion University, USA
1700-1710 Closing remarks.
Educational workshops in interdisciplinary teaching
1300-1530 Interdisciplinary Educational Workshop “The use of artificial intelligence and data in education and training”
Location: Online
MODERATORS
Doina Corobcean, Assist. Prof., Center for Pre-University Studies and Language Education
SECRETARY
Aliona Busuioc, Assist. Prof., Center for Pre-University Studies and Language Education
1230-1300 Registration of participants
1300-1315 Welcome address
1315-1445 The use of artificial intelligence and data in education and training.
Aurelia Bețivu, Dr., Assoc. Prof., Faculty of Education Sciences, Psychology and Arts, Alecu Russo State University of Bălți
1445-1530 Q&A session
1300-1530 Interdisciplinary Educational Workshop “Didactic communication in a postmodern context”
Location: Didactic Block No. 3, “S” Hall, 4th floor, 194 A Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Street
MODERATORS
Argentina Chiriac, PhD in Pedagogy, Assoc. Prof., Department of Romanian Language and Medical Terminology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Alina Lopatiuc, PhD in Philology, Lecturer, Department of Romanian Language and Medical Terminology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
SECRETARY
Svetlana Cravcenco, Assist. Prof., Department of Romanian Language and Medical Terminology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1300-1330 Registration of participants
1330-1345 Welcome address
1345-1430 Didactic communication in contemporary education: a postmodern perspective.
Lucia Ursu, PhD in Philology, Assoc. Prof., Department of Romanian Language and Literature, Faculty of Philology and History, Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University
1430-1500 Q&A session
1500 – 1700 Interdisciplinary Educational Workshop “Student-centered medical education”
Location: Online
MODERATORS
Silvia Stratulat, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Head of the Teaching and Academic Management Department, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
SECRETARY
Virginia Șalaru, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Deputy Head of the Teaching and Academic Management Department, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1500-1510 Welcome address
1510-1530 Psycho-pedagogical interventions in student-centered education
Cornelia Adeola, Assist. Prof., Department of Mental Health, Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1530-1550 Interactive teaching methods
Romica Brâcoveanu, Assist. Prof., Department of Mental Health, Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1550-1610 Clinical competence as a learning outcome
Iurie Sărătilă, Deputy Director, University Center for Simulation in Medical Training, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1620-1640 Simulation-based training in student-centered medical education: from experiential learning to clinical competence
Andrei Romancenco, PhD, Director, University Center for Simulation in Medical Training, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1640-1700 Closing remarks
Educational courses in research
1300-1440 Educational course in research “Adult immunization in modern medicine”
Location: Conference room of the “Toma Ciorbă” Clinical Hospital for Infectious Diseases, 163 Ștefan cel Mare Street
MODERATORS
Tiberiu Holban, dr. habil., Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1230-1300 Registration of participants
1300-1310 Welcome address
1310-1355 Adult immunization in modern medicine: from prevention to extended protection
Tiberiu Holban, dr. habil., Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1355-1425 Vaccination for people with HIV/AIDS
Ina Bîstrițchi, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Maternal immunization: vaccination in pregnancy
Valentina Potîng-Rașcov, Assist. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1425-1440 Q&A session
1500-1630 Educational course in research “Larval toxocariasis: complex evolution and diagnostic challenges”
Location: Lecture hall of the Municipal Clinical Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Children, 49 M. Lomonosov Street, Chișinău
MODERATORS
Gheorhe Plăcintă, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Ludmila Bîrcă, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1500-1510 Welcome address
1510-1610 Larval toxocariasis: complex evolution and diagnostic challenges
Gheorhe Plăcintă, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1610-1630 Q&A session
Research workshops
1430-1730 Research workshop “Road safety: innovations, policies and international cooperation”
Location: Didactic Block No. 6, Room 405, 6th floor, 26/2 Nicolae Testemițanu Street
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91888700561?pwd=RlKl63Y4iPOE2aoKsp5iX98qS8nWa1.1
MODERATORS
Diana Dulf, PhD, Department of Public Health, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Angela Cazacu-Stratu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
SECRETARY
Svetlana Cociu, PhD, Assist. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1430-1500 Registration of participants
1500-1510 Welcome address
1510-1700 Presentation session:
Road safety and social responsibility: educational challenges and best practices in injury prevention
Angela Cazacu-Stratu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Svetlana Cociu , PhD, Assist. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Implementation of low-speed zones – the experience of the Republic of Moldova
Virginia Mandalac, Project Coordinator, Automobil Club Moldova
The proactive role of the Police in road safety: advancing the digitalization of road accident records
Pavel Apostol, Head of Road Accident Records and Analysis Unit, Patrol Police Department, National Public Security Inspectorate
Cycling to School Route Choice: A Naturalistic Observation Study
Amir Ghanbari, PhD (c), College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa, USA
Evaluating the Adoption and Awareness of Child Restraint Systems in Yerevan: Trends, Barriers, and Legal Implications Post-2019
Lida Obazyan, Master’s student, Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia
Road traffic injuries among children in Georgia
Ketevan Akhobadze, Tbilisi State University, Faculty of Medicine, Georgia
Safe Journeys to School in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Patricia Marga , PhD (c), Department of Public Health, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
1700-1720 Debates. Q&A session
1720-1730 Closing of the workshop
1430-1730 Research workshop “Hand hygiene: a fundamental pillar in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections”
Location: Didactic Block No. 6, Hall 510, 5th floor, 26/2 Nicolae Testemițanu Street
MODERATORS
Angela Paraschiv, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Diana Spătaru, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Ion Berdeu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Luminița Guțu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
SECRETARY
Ion Berdeu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1430-1500 Registration of participants
1500-1515 Welcome address
1515-1545 Hand hygiene: historical context and importance
Diana Spătaru, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1545-1600 Break
1600-1700
Scientific presentation: skin microbiology, mechanisms of action of sanitizing solutions, WHO Guidelines.
Ion Berdeu , PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Proper handwashing techniques and comparison of soap-and-water versus alcohol-based solutions.
Luminița Guțu , PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1700-1730 Error analysis. Questions and discussion.
1300-1730 Research workshop “Biosafety and biosecurity in the context of dual use of biological agents – responsibility and prevention in laboratory activity”
Location: Didactic Block No. 6, Vasile Iachim Hall, 1st floor, 26/2 Nicolae Testemițanu Street
MODERATORS
Greta Bălan, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Olga Burduniuc, dr. habil., Assoc. Researcher, President of the Moldavian Association of Biosafety and Biosecurity
SECRETARY
Daniela Cojocari, PhD in Engineering Sciences, Assist. Prof., Discipline of Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1300-1310 Registration of participants
1310-1320 Welcome address
1320-1400
The global framework for addressing biosecurity challenges – perspectives on the Biological Weapons Convention.
Herman Alex Lampalzer, Political Affairs Officer, Biological Weapons Convention Implementation Support Unit, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs
The dual use of biological agents: between scientific progress and biosecurity risks.
Clarissa Rios Rojas , Science Diplomat preventing the creation of bioweapons at the Biological Weapons Convention Implementation Support Unit (UN), committed to peace building and disarmament
1400-1700
Biosafety principles in microbiological laboratories. Biosecurity measures and control of access to hazardous biological agents.
Dionysis Vourtsis , Biorisk Management Advisor, MSc, PhDc, IFBA PC GMO BSO, Licensed for BSL 1–3 Labs (Netherlands), President, Hellenic Biosafety Society; IFBA Communications & Project Officer
Case studies and practical scenarios: identifying and assessing risks with dual-use potential; managing a laboratory incident involving a pathogen with dual-use potential.
Greta Bălan , dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Olga Burduniuc, dr. habil., Assoc. Researcher, President of the Moldavian Association of Biosafety and Biosecurity
Olga Sofronie, Assist. Prof., Discipline of Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Q&A session
1245-1450 Research workshop “Diagnostic management of infectious pathologies affecting the central nervous system in children”
Location: Lecture hall of the Municipal Clinical Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Children, 49 M. Lomonosov Street, Chișinău
MODERATORS
Tatiana Alexeev, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1245-1300 Registration of participants
1300-1310 Welcome address
1310-1330 Indications and contraindications for lumbar puncture
Tatiana Alexeev, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1330-1430 The role of lumbar puncture in the diagnosis of meningitis. Lumbar puncture technique.
Stela Cornilov, Assist. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1430-1450 Q&A session
1300-1630 Research workshop “Developing emotional resilience in an educational context”
Location: Center for Psychological Counseling and Career Guidance, Office 406. Central Didactic Block, 165 Ștefan cel Mare Street
MODERATORS
Mariana Cernițanu, PhD in Psychology, Assoc. Prof., Department of Mental Health, Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Head of the Center for Psychological Counseling and Career Guidance, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
SECRETARY
Corina Lazăr, M.A. in Psychology, Psychologist, Center for Psychological Counseling and Career Guidance, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1300 - 1310 Registration of participants
1310 – 1320 Welcome address
1320-1400 Research on emotional resilience in teachers and students
Mariana Cernițanu, PhD in Psychology, Assoc. Prof., Department of Mental Health, Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Head of the Center for Psychological Counseling and Career Guidance, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1400-1420 Coffee break
1420-1510 Constructive and destructive factors influencing emotional resilience: conditions necessary for the development of resilience
Corina Lazăr, M.A. in Psychology, Psychologist, Center for Psychological Counseling and Career Guidance, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1510-1600 Choosing and applying techniques for developing resilience
Irina Dvornina , M.A. in Psychology, Psychologist, Center for Psychological Counseling and Career Guidance, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1600-1630 Q&A session
Day 2: 21.10.2025
1000-1430 Poster session
MODERATORS
1000–1008 Clinical and epidemiological characteristics and the implications of immunization against pertussis in infants during the post-pandemic period.
Hemei Viorica, Ludmila Bîrcă, Gheorghe Plăcintă, Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Gheorghe Plăcintă, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1008–1016 Clinical and bacteriological study of acute tonsillitis in children
Mandric Victoria, Sîrbu Anastasia, Vanica Natalia, Strateliuc Diana, Emergency Department, Municipal Clinical Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Children; Olevschi Olesea, Liudmila Bîrcă, Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Gheorghe Plăcintă, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1016–1025 Oropharyngeal manifestations in measles – clinical relevance in dental practice. Chiseeva Olga, Liviu Iarovoi, Valentina Potîng-Rașcov, Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Lilia Cojuhari, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1025–1033 Clinical, evolutionary, and paraclinical aspects of West Nile virus infection. Jardan Mihaela, Ina Bîstrițchi, Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Mariana Avricenco, IMSP SCBI Toma Ciorbă
Scientific adviser: Tiberiu Holban, dr. habil., Prof., Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1033–1040 Campylobacteriosis in children – clinical picture and etiological confirmation by PCR. Crivorucica Silvia, Ludmila Bîrcă, Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Gheorghe Plăcintă, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ludmila Serbenco, Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Gheorghe Plăcintă, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1040–1048 Clinical and epidemiological aspects of Salmonella infection in children in the context of antimicrobial resistance
Botezatu Nicoleta, Ludmila Bîrcă, Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Mariana Zavtoniev, Stela Cornilova, Assist. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Irina Straton
Scientific adviser: Gheorghe Plăcintă, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1048–1056 Plague: etiology, epidemiology, clinical forms, diagnosis, treatment.
Kirubaharan Ryan, Irina Russu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Irina Russu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1056–1105 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – an emerging occupational health issue.
Paunescu Alexandrina. Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Raisa Deleu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1105–1113 The importance of population knowledge and attitudes in practicing a healthy lifestyle.
Bivol Natalia, Elena Ciobanu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Elena Ciobanu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1113–1120 Assessment of the effects of pesticides on fetal viability.
Zavtoni Mariana, Vladimir Bernic, Inga Miron, Raisa Migalatiev, National Agency for Public Health
1120–1128 Pregnancy hygiene in women over 35: public health implications.
Vlas Mihaela. Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Aliona Serbulenco, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1128–1135 Trends in morbidity among children in the Republic of Moldova and hygiene–social risk factors, 2019–2023.
Serbulenco Aliona, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1135–1143 Exploring professionals’ perceptions of fall management in older adults in Moldova.
Cartaleanu Dumitru, Assist. Prof., Svetlana Cociu, PhD, Assist. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Serghei Cebanu, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Preventive Medicine
1143–1150 Dietary patterns of middle school students.
Strelciuc Tatiana, Alexei Chirlici, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Vladislav Rubanovici, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Alexei Chirlici, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1150–1158 Clinical manifestations of osteoporosis and its public health implications. Bologan Victoria. Assist. Prof., Discipline of Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Elena Ciobanu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1158–1205 Urban pedestrian behavior and traffic safety.
Belecci Elena, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Svetlana Cociu, PhD, Assist. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1205–1213 Assessing eating behavior among people with obesity.
Russu Luminița. Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Raisa Deleu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1213–1220 Assessment of behavioral factors in sleep hygiene.
Rotaru Ana-Maria, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Elena Ciobanu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1220–1228 Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding road safety among primary school children in rural and urban areas.
Sandachi Maria. Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Angela Cazacu-Stratu, Vice-Dean of Faculty of Medicine No. 1, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1228–1235 Antibiotic resistance profile of Acinetobacter spp. strains
Erhan Olga, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Ion Berdeu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1235–1243 Interim results on the prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis E among pregnant women in the Republic of Moldova.
Sajin Octavian, Nina Iziumov, Valentina Blaj National Agency for Public Health, Marcel Bejan, Adriana Pochin, Svetlana Tulum-Jubirca, Mother and Child Institute
1243–1250 Characteristics of patient safety culture in neurosurgery departments in Moldova.
Danu Silvia, PhD, Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Adrian Danu
Scientific adviser: Larisa Spinei, dr. habil., Prof., Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1250–1258 Trends in prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of arterial hypertension in the Republic of Moldova.
Obreja Galina, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1258–1305 The interplay between attachment, body image and gender in the development of excessive exercise behavior.
Arhirii Alina. Department of Public Health, Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania
Scientific adviser: Andrei Patrichi, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania
1305–1313 Responsibilities of the principal investigator in clinical trials: challenges in ethics review of research.
Paladi Adriana, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Philosophy and Bioethics, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1313–1320 The biospecimen information registry: a national software solution for biobanks in the Republic of Moldova.
Puia Raisa, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Assoc. Prof., Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Galina Buta, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Family Medicine, Tatiana Malcova, Assist. Prof., Department of Surgery No. 1 “Nicolae Anestiadi”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1320–1328 Sepsis management in the intensive care unit: how multi-agent systems based on large language models can help.
Iapăscurtă Victor, Assist. Prof., Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimatology No. 1 “Valeriu Ghereg”, Oleg Arnaut, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Department of Physiology and Medical Biophysics, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Otilia Odajiu
1328–1335 Teaching strategies for integrating medical discourse into learning Romanian as a foreign language.
Lopatiuc Alina, Assist. Prof., Argentina Chiriac, PhD in Pedagogy, Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Romanian Language and Medical Terminology, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1335–1343 Immediate loading of endosseous dental implants and the advantages of temporary restoration.
Melnic Svetlana, PhD, Assist. Prof., Department of Dental Propedeutics “Pavel Godoroja”, Cristina Poștaru, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pedodontics “Ion Lupan”, Diana Uncuță, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Department of Dental Propedeutics “Pavel Godoroja”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Diana Uncuță, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Department of Dental Propedeutics “Pavel Godoroja”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1343–1350 Influence of antidiabetic treatment on survival rates in patients with type II diabetes mellitus.
Cobzaru Alina Andrea. “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania, Răzvan-Nicolae Rusu, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania, Walther Bild, Physiology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania, Alexandru Vasincu, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania, Veronica Bild, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania
Scientific adviser: Veronica Bild, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania
1350–1358 Measures to reduce occupational risks in the workplace
Stanciu Oana, PhD candidate, Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine , Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Serghei Cebanu, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1358–1405 Biosecurity, bioterrorism and national security.
Petcov Ivan, Assist. Prof., Anatolie Bulgac, Assist. Prof., Department of Military Medicine and Disasters, Ina Petcova, Assist. Prof., Department of Pediatric Surgery, Orthopedics and Anesthesiology “Natalia Gheorghiu”, Nicolae Gasnaș, IMMA, DSPSA, Ministry of Defense, Valeria Petcov, University Dental Center, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Anatolie Bulgac, Assist. Prof., Department of Military Medicine and Disasters, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1405–1415 Communicating terminal diagnoses: a bioethical analysis of the patient’s right to know.
Ceban Margareta,Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Viorel Cojocaru, Assist. Prof., Department of Philosophy and Bioethics, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1415–1420 Eligibility criteria for hospitals with primary and comprehensive stroke centers.
Manea Diana, Director, National Institute of Emergency Medicine, Republic of Moldova
Scientific adviser: Mihail Ciocanu, Research and Innovation Unit, Stroke Laboratory, National Institute of Emergency Medicine, Republic of Moldova
1420–1425 Safety profile of vaccines in the context of modern public health.
Vasincu Alexandru, Delia Bulea, Oana Dana Arcan, Daniela Carmen Ababei, Veronica Bild, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania, Walther Bild, Physiology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, Romania
1425–1430 Hepcidin and inflammatory markers in inflammatory anemia.
Rusu Radu, Assist. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Ovidiu Tafuni, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Day 3: 22.10.2025
Satellite conferences
1000–1500 National conference with international participation “The Medical Scientific Library – 80 years of growth and innovation”
Location: University Socio-Cultural Complex, 3rd floor, 27 Nicolae Testemițanu Street
MODERATORS
Liubovi KARNAEVA, Director of the Medical Scientific Library (MSL)
Olesea DOBREA, Deputy Director of the Medical Scientific Library
915-1000 Registration of participants
1000-1035 Welcome address. Opening of the conference
Liubovi KARNAEVA, MSL Director
Elena PINTELEI, President of ABRM
Mariana HARJEVSCHI, President of CBN
Diana SILIVESTRU, Acting Head, Directorate of Arts, Creative Industries and Artistic Education, Ministry of Culture
Lilia DOGOTER, Head of the USM Library
Cristina UNGUR, Head of Service, “Valeriu Bologa” Library, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Donna Flake, (NC) Coordinator of the Partnership between the Libraries of North Carolina and Moldova
1035-1050 The Medical Scientific Library – eight decades in the service of the academic medical community
Irina GANGAN, Head of Section
Elizaveta VEDEAN, Senior Librarian
1050-1105 MSL – an active functional system within the academic environment of Nicolae Testemițanu USMF
Liubovi KARNAEVA, MSL Director
1105-1120 Development perspectives for the Medical Scientific Library: Resources, Infrastructure, Competencies
Olesea DOBREA, MSL Deputy Director
1120-1135 “North Carolina – Moldova Medical Libraries Partnership”: 20 years of cooperation and sustainable development
Silvia CIUBREI, MSL Deputy Director
Donna FLAKE, (NC) Coordinator of the Partnership between the Libraries of North Carolina and Moldova
1135-1150 Implementation of the Alma Library Services Platform at the LSMU Library: Experience, Challenges, and Opportunities"
Daiva JURKŠAITIENĖ, Deputy Director, LSMU Library and Information Centre, Kaunas, Lithuania
1200-1230 Coffee break
Section 1: The information ecosystem of the academic library
MODERATOR:
Olesea DOBREA, MSL Deputy Director
1230-1245 Use of electronic resources in the scientific community of the Republic of Moldova: challenges and ways forward
Natalia CHERADI, Director of the ASEM Library
Elena RAILEAN, PhD, Senior Librarian
1245-1300 Challenges and opportunities in implementing research data management in academic libraries in the Republic of Moldova
Viorica LUPU, Director of the UTM Library
1300-1315 The Institutional Repository – a component of the digital academic ecosystem
Lilia DOGOTER, Director, USM Library
Ecaterina ZASMENCO, Senior Librarian
1315-1330 Impact of the Nicolae Testemițanu USMF Repository on author visibility: a bibliometric analysis
Tamilla BAROV, Senior Librarian
1330-1345 Electronic vs print information: the perspective of users of the Medical Scientific Library of Nicolae Testemițanu USMF
Svetlana ERHAN, Head of Section
Mariana GORE, Senior Librarian
Larisa SOLOMON, Librarian
Violeta CONDRAT, Senior Librarian
1345-1400 Optimizing software support for the Nicolae Testemițanu USMF Repository
Ludmila MALAHOV, Software Engineer
Alexandru COLESNICOV, Software Engineer
1400-1415 Academic libraries under the pressure of algorithms: how do they meet the AI challenge?
Angela GHEORGHIŢA, Senior Librarian
1415-1430 Information behavior of MSL users: evaluation, correlations and implications
Zinaida ANISEI, Senior Librarian
1430-1445 Discussion panel
Section 2: Heritage and managerial dimensions in the modern library
MODERATOR:
Liubovi KARNAEVA, MSL Director
1230-1245 Library evaluation: a holistic approach to quantifying value and impact
Tatiana COŞERI, Deputy Director, “B.P. Hasdeu” Municipal Library
1245-1300 Innovation – an outcome of medical research through the lens of intellectual property: analysis and contributions
Elena BORDIAN, Director, National Research and Technical Library (BRTŞ), National Institute for Economic Research, ASEM
1300-1315 A culture of learning – a framework for managerial action in the info-documentary institution
- Lilia POVESTCA, Head of Section, National Library of the Republic of Moldova
1330-1345 The network of medical libraries in the Republic of Moldova: from evolution to involution
Larisa GOLOGAN, Senior Librarian
1345-1400 Echoes from the past: the beginnings of the “Valeriu Bologa” Library of the Iuliu Hațieganu UMF and the old book collection
Cristina UNGUR, Head of Service
Gencsi ESZTER, Librarian
Andreea HASMASAN, Librarian
Ramona NAGY, Librarian
1400-1415 The Richard Koch Collection in a virtual environment: priorities and perspectives
Nona ŞOROC, Senior Librarian
Augustin STEPANOV, Senior Librarian
1415-1430 Unpublished publications of the renowned scholar Ilya Mechnikov from the collection of the Medical Scientific Library
Galina ZAVTUR, Senior Librarian
1430-1445 The impact of external and internal factors on the development of the collections of the Medical Scientific Library of Nicolae Testemițanu USMF
Aliona OTGON, Senior Librarian
Silvia CIOBANU, Head of Section
1445-1500 Conclusions. Adoption of the conference resolution
ORAL PRESENTATION SESSION
Location: Conference Hall, National Agency for Public Health, 1st floor, 67A Gh. Asachi Street
0800-1200 Presentations session:
Location: Conference Hall, National Agency for Public Health, 1st floor, 67A Gh. Asachi Street
0800-0845 Registration of participants
0845-0900 Opening of the presentation session. Welcome address.
MODERATORS.
Serghei CEBANU, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Scientific Domain Coordinator
Florin PETRARIU, Prof., Director, Department of Preventive and Interdisciplinary Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” UMF, Iași, Romania
Presentations (7 minutes per presentation)
0900-0912 Hematologic and inflammatory parameters associated with the extent of lung involvement in COVID-19.
Guțanu Diana. Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific coordinator: Gheorghe Plăcintă, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
0912-0924 SARS-CoV-2 infection – a trigger for intestinal dysbiosis and pathogenic colonization.
Glavan-Huștiuc Camelia. Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Gheorghe Plăcintă, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
0924-0936 Severe COVID-19 and ESKAPE respiratory superinfection: comparative clinico-biological profile in a retrospective cohort of 1,711 cases.
Plăcintă Lidia, Assist. Prof., Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Adrian Belîi, dr. habil., Prof., Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimatology No. 1 “Valeriu Ghereg”, Alexandru Tihon, Tiberiu Holban, dr. habil., Prof., Head, Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Tiberiu Holban, dr. habil., Prof., Head, Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Diseases and Medical Parasitology, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
0936-0948 COVID-19 parameters in the Republic of Moldova and their role in strengthening surveillance through the information system.
Dascalov Alexandr, Octavian Sajin, National Agency for Public Health
0948-1000 Coordination of response measures to the COVID-19 pandemic at the territorial level. Demișcan Daniela, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Oleg Lozan, dr. habil., School of Public Health Management, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1000-1012 Measles morbidity in relation to vaccination coverage in Chișinău and the Republic of Moldova.
Onica Reveca. Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Diana Spătaru, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1012-1024 Assessing knowledge and professional behavior regarding hepatitis B among healthcare workers.
Călugăreanu Valentin, Assist. Prof., Angela Paraschiv, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Epidemiology, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy; Secretary of State, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova
Scientific adviser: Angela Paraschiv, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Epidemiology, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy; Secretary of State, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova
1024-1036 Genetic profile of the JN.1 mutation of SARS-CoV-2 detected in the Republic of Moldova.
Colac Svetlana, Veronica Burlac, Olga Burduniuc, National Agency for Public Health
Scientific adviser: Olga Burduniuc, dr. habil., Assoc. Researcher, Discipline of Microbiology and Immunology, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy; Deputy Director, National Agency for Public Health
1036-1048 Wastewater treatment to combat the spread of antimicrobial resistance in developing countries: status quo.
Iaconi Oana Simina, Assist. Prof., Discipline of Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Greta Balan, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1048-1100 Raising awareness of the use of child safety devices in cars.
Glavceva Maria, Angela Cazacu-Stratu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Svetlana Cociu, PhD, Assist. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Angela Cazacu-Stratu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1100-1112 A model for strengthening injury surveillance in Moldova.
Angela Cazacu-Stratu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Svetlana Cociu, PhD, Assist. Prof., Serghei Cebanu, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Serghei Cebanu, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1112-1124 Nutrition intervention program to support the management of arterial hypertension.
Valentina Lupașcu, Alexandru Carauș, Alexei Chirlici, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Vladislav Rubanovici, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Alexei Chirlici, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1124-1136 Potential years of life lost and causes of death in the Republic of Moldova, 2014–2023.
Olga Penina, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Elena Raevschi, dr. habil., Prof., Head of the Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1136-1148 Trends in premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases in the Republic of Moldova (2014–2023).
Elena Mihalaș, Assist. Prof., Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Scientific adviser: Elena Raevschi, dr. habil., Prof., Head of the Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
1148-1200 Sponsors’ symposium
1200-1300 Coffee break
Scientific forum
INTERSECTORAL DIALOGUE FOR ANALYZING CHALLENGES AND IDENTIFYING SOLUTIONS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Location: Conference Hall, National Agency for Public Health, 1st floor, 67A Gh. Asachi Street
1300-1315 Registration of participants
1315-1330 Welcome address
Angela PARASCHIV, Secretary of State, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova
Nicolae JELAMSCHI, Director, National Agency for Public Health
Serghei CEBANU, Head of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Scientific Domain Coordinator
Panel No. 1 Evidence-based public health (13:30 - 14:30)
Moderator: Elena Raevschi dr. habil., Prof., Head of the Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Head of Research Department, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
Debate panel
Brief discussion plan:
- What is evidence-based public health?
- How do we ensure valid evidence in measuring population health?
- Systematic review: from the research question to data extraction.
- Knowledge translation: from evidence to decision-informing practices.
International speaker
Carmen Daniela Domnariu, Director of the Doctoral School of Medicine, Institute for the Organization of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Studies, Prof., dr. habil., “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Romania
National speakers / Panelists
Mariana Gîncu, Head, Directorate for Public Health Policy and Public Health Emergencies, Ministry of Health, Republic of Moldova
Olga Penina, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
Galina Obreja, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
1430–1450 Coffee break
Panel No. 2: Population security and communicable disease control (14:50 - 15:50)
Moderator: Angela Paraschiv, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Epidemiology, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy; Secretary of State, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova
Brief discussion plan:
- Strengthening national capacities for the prevention and control of communicable diseases
- The role of the epidemiological surveillance system in ensuring population security
- Intersectoral collaboration in outbreak management: case studies from the Republic of Moldova
- The importance of communication and community engagement in communicable disease control
Local speakers / Panelists
Veaceslav Guțu, Deputy Director, National Agency for Public Health
Nicolae Furtună, Head of Directorate, National Agency for Public Health
Diana Spătaru, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Epidemiology, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Panel No. 3: Public health governance in the prevention of noncommunicable diseases (15:50 - 16:50)
Moderator: Serghei Cebanu, dr. habil., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Preventive Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Brief discussion plan:
- Recent trends in noncommunicable diseases in the Republic of Moldova and the current response capacity of public health institutions
- Models of cooperation between health, education, local administration and NGOs in NCD prevention, including community success stories
- Opportunities for digitalization, innovation and civic participation to strengthen public policies for NCD prevention
- Collective responsibility in NCD prevention through participatory actions and sustainable partnerships
Local speakers / Panelists:
Nicolae Jelamschi, PhD, Director, National Agency for Public Health
Constantin Rîmiș, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Moldovan-Swiss Project “Healthy Lifestyle: Reducing the Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases”
Tatiana Badan, President of the Congress of Local Authorities from Moldova (CALM), Mayor of Selemet commune
Angela Cazacu-Stratu, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Vice-Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Virginia Șalaru, PhD, Assoc. Prof., Department of Family Medicine, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy