Day 1: 20.10.2025
1400-1500 Book launch: launch event of the 4th edition of the volume “Medical Therapeutics”
Location: Library, University Socio-Cultural Complex, str. Nicolae Testemițanu 25, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova
MODERATOR
Liliana Groppa, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Adrian Covic, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Vice-Rector for Scientific Research, UMF Iași “Gr. T. Popa”, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Renal Transplant Coordinator, “Dr. C.I. Parhon” Hospital, Iași
Secretary
Dorian Sasu, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
National speakers
Liliana Groppa, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Livi Grib, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
Sergiu Matcovschi, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Clinical Syntheses, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1400-1410 Welcome address
1410-1420 Adrian Covic, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Vice-Rector for Scientific Research, UMF Iași “Gr. T. Popa”, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Renal Transplant Coordinator, “Dr. C.I. Parhon” Hospital, Iași
1420-1430 Liliana Groppa, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1430-1440 Livi Grib, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1440-1450 Sergiu Matcovschi, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Clinical Syntheses, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1450-1500 Closing of the event
EDUCATIONAL COURSES
1500-1800 Educational course: Updates and Perspectives in Tissue Engineering and Cell Transplantation
Location: USMF Nicolae Testemițanu, Morphology Building, Aula A. Bd. Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt 192.
MODERATOR
Viorel Nacu, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Secretary:
Mariana Jian, Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Cell Cultures, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
PRESENTATIONS
1515-1550 Updates in Cell Transplantation
Viorel Nacu, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1515-1615 Bone Reconstruction after Tumor Resection in the Growing Child
Florin Grin, orthopedic-traumatology physician
Macagonova Olga, Senior Researcher, Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1630-1645 Principles of Bone Guidance in the Treatment of Mandibular Atrophy
Pălărie Victor Junior Researcher, Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, USMF
“Nicolae Testemițanu”
1645-1655 Biomimetic Matrices Based on Collagen and Hydroxyapatite for Regenerative Medicine
Jian Mariana Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Cell Cultures, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1655-1705 Amniotic Membrane in the Treatment of Ulcers: An Innovative Approach in Tissue Regeneration
Mihaluța Viorica, Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Cell Cultures, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1705-1720 Methods of Inducing Glaucoma in an Animal Model
Țărălungă Tatiana, Assistant Professor, Junior Researcher, Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Cell Cultures, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1720-1735 Multi-load Grafts for Tissue Engineering
Cobzac Vitalie, Senior Researcher, Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1735-1800 Decellularization and Recellularization of Flaps for Composite Vascularized Allotransplantation
Stoian Alina, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1500-1630 Educational course: Why, When and How to Measure Frailty in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases?
Location: Str. Testemițanu 29/1, IMSP Institute of Cardiology, 1st floor, Conference Hall
MODERATORS
Snejana Vetrilă, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Lucia Mazur-Nicorici, Lucia Mazur-Nicorici
Marcel Abraș, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Cazacu-Stratu Angela, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Preventive Medicine, Discipline of Hygiene, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Secretary/Contact person:
Anastasia Ivanes, PhD student, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
PRESENTATIONS
1400-1415 Participant registration, team formation
1415-1420 Welcome address
1420-1505 Frailty – Concept, Definition and Areas of Impact in Cardiology
Why and How We Integrate Frailty Assessment Tools in Patients with Heart Failure into Routine Care
Team practical activity: assessing frailty using the Edmonton scale
Snejana Vetrilă (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Anastasia Ivanes PhD student, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1505-1535 Nutrition of the Frail Patient with Sarcopenia: from Adequate Diet to Nutritional Supplements
Team practical activity: assessment of sarcopenia using clinical tools and development of a dietary plan in sarcopenia
Cazacu-Stratu Angela, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Preventive Medicine, Discipline of Hygiene, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu
Anastasia Ivanes PhD student, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1535-1545 Break
1545-1615 Frailty and Perioperative Risk in Interventional Cardiology
Discussion of a clinical case. Therapeutic decisions: TAVI vs. cardiac surgery
Marcel Abraș, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Ecaterina Pasat, interventional cardiologist, PhD student, IMSP Institute of Cardiology.
1620-1650 Functional Tests in Frailty Assessment
Knowledge quiz
Lucia Mazur-Nicorici (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Maria-Magdalena Vicol, resident physician, Discipline of Cardiology, IMSP Institute of Cardiology.
1650-1700 Questions and discussion.
0900-1300 Educational course: “Updates in Cardiology”
Location: University Socio-Cultural Complex, str. Nicolae Testemițanu 25, 3rd floor
MODERATORS
Livi Grib (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
Marcel Abraș (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Dan Gaiță Univ. Prof., Vice-President, Romanian Society of Cardiology, Timișoara, Romania
Cristina Florescu Univ. Prof., University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
Scientific Programme
0900-0910 Welcome address
Livi Grib, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
0910-0940 Cardiovascular Prevention in 2025
Dan Gaiță Univ. Prof., Vice-President, Romanian Society of Cardiology, Timișoara, Romania
0945-1015 Subclinical Heart Failure in Light of Current Studies
Livi Grib, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1020-1050 Obesity: from Cardiovascular Risk Factor to Heart Failure
Cristina Florescu Univ. Prof., University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
1055-1105 Updates in the Treatment of Chronic Heart Failure
Silvia Filimon, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1110-1120 Prevention of the Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Syndrome
Lilia Pruteanu, Assistant Professor, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1125-1135 Assessment of Diastolic Dysfunction and Myocardial Ischemia in Severe Aortic Stenosis: TAVI and Coronary Revascularization
Maria-Magdalena Pojoga, resident physician, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1135-1145 Acute Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries: Clinical Case
Lenuța Mileșco, resident physician, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1145-1155 Drug-Induced Ventricular Tachycardia in a Patient with Atrial Flutter: Clinical Case
Serghei Moroz, resident physician, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1155-1205 Subclinical Atherosclerosis – Presentation
Felicia Osta, resident physician, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1205-1215 Atrial Septal Defect Incidentally Diagnosed in a Patient with Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Vlada Siric-Martâniuc, resident physician, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1215-1225 Management of the Immunocompromised Patient with Complicated Infective Endocarditis
Inga Harghel, resident physician, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1225-1230 Infective Endocarditis with Neurological Complications. Clinical Case – Moderated Poster
Gaina Valeria, 6th-year student
1230-1235 Particularities of Heart Failure in Women – Moderated Poster
Golubaș Aliona, 6th-year student
1235-1240 Postoperative Evolution and Incidence of Complications after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in 2019–2025 – Moderated Poster
Maria-Magdalena Pojoga, resident physician, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1240-1300 Discussion
EDUCATIONAL TEACHING WORKSHOP
1300-1530 Teaching workshop: “Glaucoma – interactive workshop of clinical cases”
Location: Study room, Department of Ophthalmology, str. N. Testemițanu 29, IMSP Republican Clinical Hospital “Timofei Moșneaga”, 8th floor
MODERATORS
Eugeniu Bendelic, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Maria Iacubițchii, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Alina Moscalciuc, PhD student, Department of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Irina Celac, PhD student, Department of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Secretary:
Ianoș Corețchi, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Maria Iacubițchii, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1300-1330 Participant registration
1330-1345 Welcome address
1345-1415 Diagnostic Approach in Glaucoma: from Suspicion to Confirmation
Maria Iacubițchii, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1415-1430 Break
1430-1500 Interactive Clinical Cases: Atypical Forms of Glaucoma
Maria Iacubițchii, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Alina Moscalciuc, PhD student, Department of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Irina Celac, PhD student, Department of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Common Mistakes in Interpreting Clinical and Imaging Data
Irina Celac, PhD student, Department of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1500-1530 Questions and discussion.
WORKSHOPS
1300-1700 Online workshop “Exploring Classical Statistical Tests with RStudio – From Theory to Practice”
Location: online
MODERATORS
Oleg Arnaut, (Dr. hab.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Physiology and Medical Biophysics, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
SECRETARIES
Oleg Arnaut, (Dr. hab.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Physiology and Medical Biophysics, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1300-1330 Participant registration. Installing RStudio
1330-1500 Classical Statistical Tests I
Oleg Arnaut, (Dr. hab.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Physiology and Medical Biophysics, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1500-1530 Break
1530-1700 Classical Statistical Tests II
Oleg Arnaut, (Dr. hab.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Physiology and Medical Biophysics, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1600-1800 Workshop “ Pericardial and Pleural Puncture Techniques ”
Location: USMF Nicolae Testemițanu, Morphology Building, 1st floor. Bd. Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt 192.
MODERATORS
Viorel Nacu, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Ficai Anton Univ. Prof., Dr. hab. in Technical Sciences, Politehnica University of Bucharest.
Programme
1600-1620 Participant registration
1620-1630 Welcome address.
1630-1745 Presentation of techniques. Lab practice.
Viorel Nacu, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Ficai Anton Univ. Prof., Dr. hab. in Technical Sciences, Politehnica University of Bucharest.
Alexandru Adam, 3rd-year student, Faculty of Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Kristi Gonța, 3rd-year student, Faculty of Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Daniel Prozorovschi, 3rd-year student, Faculty of Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Constantin Florea, 3rd-year student, Faculty of Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1745-1800 Questions and discussion
1400-1630 Workshop “ECG Aspects in Rare Syndromes: BRASH, Kounis, Takotsubo, Yamaguchi ”
Location: CUSIM, room 104, Strada 31 August 1989 137 A, MD-2004, Chișinău
MODERATORS
Alexandra Grejdieru, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Romeo Grăjdieru. (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Silvia Filimon (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Ceasovschih Alexandr (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, UMF “Grigore T. Popa”, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Clinic No. 2, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania.
Secretary:
Elena Samohvalov (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Programme
1400-1410 Participant registration.
1410-1430 Working with ECG
1430 -1450 BRASH Syndrome
Alexandra Grejdieru, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1450- 1510 Yamaguchi Syndrome
Romeo Grăjdieru. (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1510-1530 Takotsubo Syndrome
Silvia Filimon (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1530-1550 Kounis Syndrome
Ceasovschih Alexandr (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, UMF “Grigore T. Popa”, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Clinic No. 2, “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Clinical Hospital, 700111 Iași, Romania
1550-1620 Questions and discussion
1300-1500 Workshop “Secrets of Echocardiography: Interpretation through Discussed Clinical Cases”
Location:
Study room of the Discipline of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiology, 8th floor, str. Nicolae Testemițanu, no. 29/1
MODERATORS
Revenco Valeriu, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Cabac-Pogorevici Irina, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Savca Dmitri, Assistant Professor, PhD student, CUSIM, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Jitari Inessa, PhD student, Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Avram Valentin, resident physician, Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Secretary
Cabac-Pogorevici Irina, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Programme
1300-1310 Participant registration
1310-1315 Welcome address and presentation of the workshop objectives
1315-1430 Mini-Recap: Essential Notions in Clinical Echocardiography
Presentation and Analysis of Clinical Case 1
Presentation and Analysis of Clinical Case 2
Echocardiography in Special Cases: Rapid Approaches and Critical Interpretations
1430-1500 Questions, Discussion and Interactive Conclusions
1300-1600 Workshop “Sleep Medicine – Respiratory Disorders during Sleep”
Location: Municipal Clinical Hospital “Saint Archangel Michael”; strada Arhanghel Mihail 38, MD-2005, Chișinău
MODERATORS
Corlăteanu Alexandru, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Department of Pneumology and Allergology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Programme
1300-1330 Participant registration
1330-1345 Welcome address
1345-1515 Diagnostic Approach to Sleep Disorders: from Suspicion to Confirmation;
Evaluation of Respiratory Disorders;
Treatment and Management of Respiratory Disorders;
1415-1430 Break
1430-15 30 Time to Action: Implementation in Practice
1530-1600 Questions and discussion
1230-1445 Workshop “Imaging in Pediatrics. Modern Aspects of Differential Diagnosis of Pulmonary Infectious Processes”
Location: Republican Hospital, Euromed Diagnostic, Department of Radiology and Imaging
MODERATORS
Oxana Malîga, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging “Nicolae Testemițanu”, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Irina Cepoida, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging “Nicolae Testemițanu”, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Programme
1230-1300 Participant registration
1300-1400 Imaging Diagnosis of Pulmonary Infectious Processes, Their Complications and Differential Diagnosis
1400-1430 Discussion of Clinical Cases
1430-1445 Questions and discussion
09 00-1430 Workshop “Communication in Oncology – from Diagnosis to Compassion.”
Location: Oncology Polyclinic Aula, Str. N. Testemițanu 30, 5th floor.
MODERATORS
Dumitru Sofroni, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Oncology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Mariana Vîrlan, Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Vasile Simcov, resident physician, Department of Oncology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Secretary:
Mariana Vîrlan, Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Programme
0845-0900 Participant registration
0900-09 15 Introduction: the Importance of Communication in Oncology
0915-1000 The Buckman Model – How to Deliver a Difficult Diagnosis
1000-1045 The Calgary-Cambridge Model – Structure of an Oncological Consultation
1045-1100 Break
1100-1145 The FIORD Model – How to Listen with Empathy to an Oncology Patient
1145-1230 Role-play and Case Studies: Practical Communication, Feedback and Conclusions
13 00-1500 Workshop “Ultrasound of the Thyroid Gland”
Location: Study room no. 3, Department of Endocrinology, str. Testemițanu SCR, 7th floor
MODERATORS
Cristina Rizov, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Programme
1230-1300 Participant registration
1330-1305 Welcome address
1305-1335 Theoretical Notions and Basic Ultrasound Anatomy
1335-1400 Ultrasound Aspects in Thyroid Pathology
1400-1450 Hands-on Practical Session / Live Demonstration
1450-1500 Questions and discussion.
13 00-1500 Workshop “Body Composition Analysis: assessment, interpretation, clinical relevance.”
Location: Conference Hall, Department of Endocrinology, str. Testemițanu SCR, 7th floor
MODERATORS
Lorina Vudu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Endocrinology, Research Coordinator, Laboratory of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Secretary:
Carolina Piterschi, Researcher, Laboratory of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Speakers:
Lorina Vudu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Endocrinology, Research Coordinator, Laboratory of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Șeremet Aristia, Researcher, Laboratory of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Piterschi Carolina, Researcher, Laboratory of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Vudu Stela, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Endocrinology, Research Coordinator, Laboratory of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Bacinschi-Gheorghița Stela, Researcher, Laboratory of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Munteanu Diana, Researcher, Laboratory of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Programme
1230-1300 Participant registration
1330-1305 Welcome address
1305-1315 Theoretical Notions
1315-1335 Assessment and Interpretation of Body Composition
Obuhov A, 2nd-year resident physician, Department of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1335-1400 Clinical Importance of Body Composition Assessment
Chetraru Ana 1st-year resident physician, Department of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1400-1450 Demonstration and Application
1450-1500 Questions and discussion.
13 30-1630 Workshop “Multidisciplinary Approach in the Rehabilitation of Persons with Lumbar Disc Herniation”
Location: Conference hall, 6th floor, IMSP Clinical Hospital for Recovery and Chronic Care, Clinic No. 2, str. Gh. Caşu, 37, Chișinău.
MODERATORS
Alisa Tăbîrță, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
National presenters:
Oleg Pascal, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Social Medicine and Management “Nicolae Testemițanu”, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Alisa Tăbîrță, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Victoria Chihai, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Mihail Cîrîm, Assistant Professor, PhD student, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Valeria Ciobanu, 2nd-year resident physician, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Evghenia Zlatovcena, 2nd-year resident physician, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
David Tapac, 3rd-year student, Specialization in Physiokinetotherapy and Rehabilitation, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
13 30-1400 Participant registration
1400-1430 Welcome address.
Oleg Pascal, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy
14 30-1500 Lumbar Disc Herniation (causes, clinical and functional manifestations) / theoretical landmarks
Alisa Tăbîrță, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Valeria Ciobanu, 2nd-year resident physician, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
15 00-1520 Break
15 20-1550Physiotherapeutic methods for reducing low back pain syndrome / theoretical landmarks
Victoria Chihai, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Methodology for applying physiotherapeutic methods / practical activity
Evghenia Zlatovcena, 2nd-year resident physician, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
15 50-1620 Physiological arguments for applying kinesiotherapy / theoretical landmarks
Mihail Cîrîm, Assistant Professor, PhD student, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Demonstration of the Williams program, phases I, II, III / practical activity.
David Tapac, 3rd-year student, Specialization in Physiokinetotherapy and Rehabilitation, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
16 20-1630 Questions and discussion.
1700-1900 Workshop “Sarcopenia: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment.”
Location: Conference hall, IMSP Clinical Hospital for Recovery and Chronic Care, str. A. Pușkin 51
MODERATORS
Nicolae Bodrug, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine.
Gabriel-Ioan Prada, Prof. Dr., National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics “Ana Aslan”, Bucharest, Romania; “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Secretary:
Gabriela Șoric, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Laboratory for the Study of Ageing and Age
P R O G R A M
1700-1715 Welcome address.
1715-1800 Sarcopenia: challenges and opportunities in prevention and treatment.
Gabriela Șoric Assistant Professor, Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1800-1845 Assessment of the elderly patient with sarcopenia syndrome.
Ana Popescu. (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Laboratory for the Study of Ageing and Age
1845-1900 Questions and discussion.
1400-1615 Workshop “Best practices in biospecimen collection for research / best practices in the collection of biospecimens for research”
Location: Red Hall, bd. Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt, no. 165, 2nd floor
MODERATORS
Tatiana Malcova, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Head of Biobank, Biobank, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Secretary:
Mogîldea Maria, Researcher, Biobank, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1330-1400 | Participant registration |
1400-1405 | Welcome address. Course overview Tatiana Malcova, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Head of Biobank, Biobank, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu” |
1405-1450 | General principles of collecting human biological material Elena Romancenco, Researcher, Biobank, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu” |
1450-1500 | Break |
1500-1545 | Group activity: case study Elena Romancenco, Researcher, Biobank, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu” Tatiana Malcova, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Head of Biobank, Biobank, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu” Mogîldea Maria, Researcher, Biobank, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu” |
1545-1615 | Visit to the Biobank Questions and discussion. |
CREATIVE IDEATION SESSION
1200-1600 Creative Ideation Session “Myopia Management: from Theory to Practice”
Location: Room No. 1, Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, IMSP Municipal Clinical Hospital “Sfânta Treime”
MODERATORS
Rodica Bîlba, (Dr. med. sci.), Head of Studies, Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, USMF
“Nicolae Testemițanu”, President of the Association of Orthokeratology and Myopia Management
Lilia Dumbrăveanu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry,
USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Programme
1200-1230 Participant registration
1230-1245 Welcome address
1245-1330 Myopia management.
Rodica Bîlba, (Dr. med. sci.), Head of Studies, Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, USMF
“Nicolae Testemițanu”, President of the Association of Orthokeratology and Myopia Management
1330-1400 Anti-Myopia Glasses: a modern solution for myopia control
1400-1430 Challenges and opportunities in selecting and managing contact lenses.
1430-1500 Break
1500-1630 Workshop: “ Myopia Management: from Theory to Practice ”
LIVE RESEARCH LAB
1300-1830 “From Patient to Genetic Test Result”
Location: Center for Personalized Medicine, Genetics Laboratory, Teaching Building No. 1 “Leonid Cobâleanschi” (6th floor), No. 610, str. Nicolae Testemițanu, 27, Chișinău, MD-2025, Republic of Moldova
MODERATORS
Ghenadie Curocichin, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Department of Family Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
SECRETARIES
Elena Chesov, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
PROGRAM
1300-1330 Participant registration
1330-1400 Welcome address. From patient to result: key stages of genetic analysis in the laboratory
Ghenadie Curocichin, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Department of Family Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1400-1430 Collection of biological material and sample registration
Cristina Butovscaia, Researcher, Laboratory of Personalized Medicine within the Center for Personalized Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Anastasia Buza, Master in Molecular Biology, Researcher, Laboratory of Personalized Medicine within the Center for Personalized Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1430-1600 DNA Isolation from the Collected Sample
Elena Chesov, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics; Researcher, Genetics Laboratory within the Center for Personalized Medicine, “Nicolae Testemițanu”, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Stela Racoviță, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics; Researcher, Genetics Laboratory within the Center for Personalized Medicine, “Nicolae Testemițanu”, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1600-1630 Assessment of the Quality and Quantity of Extracted DNA by Spectrophotometric Method
Stela Racoviță, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics; Researcher, Genetics Laboratory within the Center for Personalized Medicine, “Nicolae Testemițanu”, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Elena Chesov, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics; Researcher, Genetics Laboratory within the Center for Personalized Medicine, “Nicolae Testemițanu”, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1630-1645 Break
1645-1700 Preparation of Plates for TaqMan Genotyping Using the Dried DNA Method
Mădălina Hîncu, Junior Researcher, Genetics Laboratory within the Center for Personalized Medicine; Master’s student in the “Molecular Technologies in Health” program, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Maria Doni, Junior Researcher, Genetics Laboratory within the Center for Personalized Medicine; Master’s student in the “Molecular Technologies in Health” program, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1700-1730 Preparation of the Master Mix Solution for Genotyping by the TaqMan Technique
Maria Doni, Junior Researcher, Genetics Laboratory within the Center for Personalized Medicine; Master’s student in the “Molecular Technologies in Health” program, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Mădălina Hîncu, Junior Researcher, Genetics Laboratory within the Center for Personalized Medicine; Master’s student in the “Molecular Technologies in Health” program, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1730-1800 Interpretation of TaqMan Genotyping Results
Anastasia Buza, Master in Molecular Biology, Researcher, Laboratory of Personalized Medicine within the Center for Personalized Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Cristina Butovscaia, Researcher, Laboratory of Personalized Medicine within the Center for Personalized Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1800-1830 Questions and discussion. Final conclusions and participant feedback
SYMPOSIUM
0800-1700 Symposium “Medical Ozone: Challenges and Solutions for Healthy Ageing and the Professional Environment”.
Location: Conference hall, IMSP Clinical Hospital for Recovery and Chronic Care, str. A. Pușkin 51
MODERATORS
Bodrug Nicolae, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine
Gabriel Ioan Prada, Prof. Dr., National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics “Ana Aslan”, Bucharest, Romania; “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Re Lamberto, clinical pharmacologist, neurophysiologist; international expert in ozone therapy; former President of the WFOT Scientific Council; former President of the Italian Federation of Ozone Therapy, Italy
Sara Felszeghi (Dr. hab. med. sci.), member of the European Economic and Social Committee, full member of the EU-OSHA Management Board, occupational medicine inspector
Șoric Gabriela, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Botezatu Adriana, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Ana Popescu, Assistant Professor, Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Nicolae Lungu, Assistant Professor, Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Secretary:
Valentin Calancea, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Registration 8:00 – 8:30
Scientific programme: Session I
08:30–9:00 Cognitive frailty and menopause
Gabriel Ioan Prada, Prof. Dr., National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics “Ana Aslan”, Bucharest, Romania; “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
9:00–9:20 The patient with dementia in the family and society
Dr. Natalia Blaja, (Dr. med. sci.), specialist in geriatrics and psychogeriatrics, researcher and lecturer at the University of Haifa, Israel – Departments of Gerontology and Occupational Therapy.
9:20–9:40 Cognitive disorders associated with ischemic stroke: a literature review
Ana Popa, (Dr. med. sci.), Researcher, Laboratory for the Study of Ageing and Age, “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova.
9:40–10:00 – Neurodegenerative processes in the elderly within bioethical approaches
Ion Banari, (Dr. med. sci.), University Lecturer
Vitalie Ojovan, Doctor Habilitatus in Philosophy, University Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and Bioethics; Laboratory of Brain Health and Bioethics, “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
10:00–10:15 – Evaluation of risk factors as determinants of frailty syndrome in the elderly Ana Popescu, Assistant Professor, Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
10:15–10:30 – Osteosarcopenia: risk factors, diagnosis and management in the context of population ageing Gabriela Șoric, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
10:30–11:00 – Sponsored symposium – pharmaceutical company
11:00–12:00 – Break
Session II
12:00–12:30 – Extending active life. Tools and opportunities in the world of work Sára Felszeghi, (Dr. hab. med. sci.), member of the European Economic and Social Committee, full member of the EU-OSHA Management Board, occupational medicine inspector
12:30–13:00 – Features of the legislative framework for the diagnosis of occupational diseases Raisa Deleu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Hygiene, “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
13:00–13:30 – Moldovan–Italian collaboration in occupational health in the Republic of Moldova Simona Villani, (Dr. med. sci.), Univ. Prof. of Medical Statistics, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy
Ioana Popa, (Dr. med. sci.), Senior Researcher in Public Health, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy
13:30–13:50 – Occupational risks among employees of plum-drying enterprises Victor Mesină, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Hygiene, “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
13:50–14:10 – The health of medical staff in the context of high-demand activity Presenter: Ana Vîlcova – PhD student
Raisa Deleu², Elena Ciobanu²
¹ “Timofei Moșneaga” Republican Clinical Hospital, Republic of Moldova ² “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Republic of Moldova
Session III
14:30–15:00 – Ozone: a surprising case with multiple benefits for health and longevity
Prof. Lamberto Re, M.D. – Univ. Prof. of Pharmacology, Neurophysiology and Biotechnology, University of Ancona, Italy. International expert in ozone therapy. Founder and Scientific Director of Medinat – International Center for Ozone Therapy and Holistic Medicine, Camerano, Ancona. Recognized for research and training in ozone therapy within international councils, including in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai Health Authority – recognized for international collaborations and clinical accreditations).
15:00–15:30 – Benefits of O₃ and its “friends” in the recovery of severe sports injuries and in supporting elite athletes
Dr. José Gherman Medina – Univ. Prof., Central University of Venezuela; Member of the World Federation of Ozone Therapy (WFOT); Specialist in regenerative and comprehensive ozone therapy; Director of Goji Medical Group – Miami, USA; Author of “Ozone Therapy as an Integral Part of Medical Practice”
15:30–15:45 – The preventive role of oxygen–ozone therapy in Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Gabriel Mogoș – (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, Romania; Primary care surgeon; Specialist in oxygen–ozone therapy; President of the Romanian Scientific Society of Oxygen–Ozone Therapy (SSROOT); Vice-President of the World Federation of Ozone Therapy (WFOT) for the 2025–2027 term
15:45–16:00 – Ozone and prevention through redox bioregulation: mitochondria, cells and organs are protected against ischemia–reperfusion injury
Dr. Renate Viebahn-Hänsler – member of the Executive Board of the Medical Society for the Use of Ozone in Prevention and Therapy, Iffezheim/Baden-Baden, Germany. Author and scientific expert in ozone pharmacology and in developing guidelines for medical use of ozone.
16:00–16:10 – Medical ozone – modern support for health
Bodrug Nicolae – (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
16:10–16:20 – The role of ozone therapy in non-specific ulcerative colitis in elderly patients
Botezatu Adriana – (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
16:20–16:30 – Evaluating the effectiveness of ozone therapy in viral hepatitis B+D (clinical case)
Țurcan Victoria – resident physician, “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
16:30–16:40 – Effectiveness of ozone therapy in viral hepatitis B (clinical cases)
Mocan Daniel, Ghilașcu Francesca – resident physicians, “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Day 2: 21.10.2025
EDUCATIONAL COURSES
1000-1230 Educational course “Hold your breath – From one-size-fits-all to precision medicine, the revolution in the management of tuberculosis”
Location: Teaching Building No. 1 “Leonid Cobîleanschi”, str. Nicolae Testemițanu, no. 27, Chișinău
MODERATORS
Lange Christoph, Prof. Dr. med., Dr. h.c.; Medical Director, Research Center Borstel – Leibniz Lung Center; Professor of Respiratory Medicine and Global Health, University of Lübeck, Germany
Corlateanu Alexandru, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology
Chesov Dumitru, (Dr. hab.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology
Scientific Programme:
10:00–10:25 – Introduction: The precision medicine paradigm in tuberculosis
10:25–10:50 – Classical diagnostics versus modern molecular biology techniques
10:50–11:15 – Personalized therapy: tailoring treatment to the patient’s profile
11:15–11:40 – Integrating research into clinical practice
11:40–12:05 – Future perspectives and innovations in tuberculosis management
12:05–12:30 – Discussion and questions
CONFERENCE
0900-1200 “Polycystic Kidney Disease – from Gene to Clinic”
Location: IMSP “Timofei Moșneaga” Republican Clinical Hospital, Conference Hall, 1st floor, str. N. Testemițanu 29
MODERATORS
Emil Ceban, Univ. Prof., (Dr. hab.), Corresponding Member of ASM, “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Groppa Liliana, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Adrian Covic, Univ. Prof., Vice-Rector for Scientific Research, UMF Iași “Gr. T. Popa”, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Renal Transplant Coordinator, “Dr. C. I. Parhon” Hospital, Iași
Scientific Programme:
09:00–09:30 – Tolvaptan treatment in slowing ADPKD progression – real-world data.
Adrian Covic, Univ. Prof., Vice-Rector for Scientific Research, UMF Iași “Gr. T. Popa”, Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Renal Transplant Coordinator, “Dr. C. I. Parhon” Hospital, Iași
09:30–09:55 – Genetics of ADPKD: phenotypic variability and extrarenal manifestations. Cristina Rusu, Univ. Prof., MD, Discipline of Medical Genetics, UMF “Gr. T. Popa” Iași
09:55–10:10 – Renal transplantation in patients with polycystic kidneys.
Adrian Tănase, Univ. Prof., (Dr. hab.), Clinic of Urology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant. USMF “N. Testemițanu”, IMSP SCR “Timofei Moșneaga”
10:10–10:20 Alternative treatment in urinary tract infections
Beniș Svetlana. (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Pediatrics, “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
10:20–10:35 – Integrated management of the patient with ADPKD: the importance of the
multidisciplinary team.
Irina Mititiuc, Senior Physician, Lecturer, Discipline of Nephrology, UMF Iași “Gr. T. Popa”, “Dr. C. I. Parhon” Clinical Hospital
10:35–10:50 – Minimally invasive and invasive surgical treatment in ADPKD.
Cristian Costache, MD, Lecturer, Discipline of Urology, “Dr. C. I. Parhon” Clinical Hospital
10:50–11:00 – Management of UTIs and pain.
Veronica Odobescu, MD
11:00–11:15 – Renal transplantation in the patient with ADPKD.
Cornel Moroșanu, Senior Consultant in General and Vascular Surgery, Coordinator of the Renal Transplant Surgical Team, Lecturer at UMF Iași “Gr. T. Popa”, Urology Clinic, “Dr. C. I. Parhon” Clinical Hospital
11:15–11:30 – Treatment of lithiasis in ADPKD.
Iurie Tomac, Senior Urologist, “Dr. C. I. Parhon” Clinical Hospital.
11:30–11:40 – Tuberous sclerosis with polycystic kidneys. Transplanted patient.
Marinela Murea, Urology resident physician, USMF “N. Testemițanu”; MD, IMSP SCR “Timofei Moșneaga”
11:40–11:55 – Preliminary analysis of registered ADPKD cases: Bicentric
cross-border study within the PoliGeNReg project.
Stela Racoviță, (Dr. med. sci.), Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, USMF “N. Testemițanu”
POSTERS
MODERATORS:
Ghenadie Curocichin, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Department of Family Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Viorel Nacu, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Department of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
1000-1430 Poster session
- Impact of the intestinal microbiome in patients with ankylosing spondylitis Lia Chislari, Eugeniu Russu, Lobiuc Andrei, Caușnean Viorica, Ciorescu Camelia, Groppa LilianaScientific supervisor: Liliana Groppa (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Management of cardiorenal syndrome in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction Cristina Perveneț, Lilia Purteanu, Livi Grib, Diana Colnic, Ion Gobjila, Victoria JugurtScientific supervisor: Livi Grib, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Clinical, laboratory and imaging profiles in spondyloarthritis associated with Chlamydia trachomatis: molecular diagnosis and evolution Dana Cebotari, Lia Chișlari, Dorian Sasu, Maria Nestor, Anghelina Berejanschi, Liliana GroppaScientific supervisor: Liliana Groppa (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Sex-related heterogeneity in axial spondyloarthritis: the role of estrogen and prolactin in modulating disease progression Viorica Caușnean, Eugeniu Russu, Alesea Nistor, Dorian Sasu, Ana Țîgulea, Liliana GroppaScientific supervisor: Liliana Groppa (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- The role of complement in patients with systemic sclerosis Marina Haruța, Svetlana Agachi, Liliana Groppa, Lucia Andrieș, Irina MeleșcoScientific supervisor: Liliana Groppa (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Types of pain in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus Irina Meleșco, Svetlana Agachi, Serghei Popa, Lucia Dutca, Marina HaruțaScientific supervisor: Liliana Groppa (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Treatment-resistant renovascular hypertension in a comorbid patient, managed by peripheral angioplasty Svetlana Avram, Vera Banciu, Maria Ciobanu, Lenuța Mileșco, Livi Grib, Ana PlămădealăScientific supervisor: Elena Samohvalov, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- The effect of kinetic techniques in the rehabilitation of the patient with ischemic heart disease Valeria Butnaru, Victoria ChihaiScientific supervisor: Victoria Chihai, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy
- Impact of kinesiotherapy techniques on the post–myocardial infarction patient: case study Elizaveta Ciorba, Victoria ChihaiScientific supervisor: Victoria Chihai, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy
- Radiological changes in patients with severe pulmonary thromboembolic syndrome Doina Vulpe, Natalia Adeșcenco, Victor Cocarcea, Carolina SanduțaScientific supervisor: Elena Cepoida, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Radiology and Imaging, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Risk factors for pneumonia in immunocompromised patients Evghenia Scutaru, Doina Rusu, Alexandru CorlăteanuScientific supervisor: Alexandru Corlăteanu, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology, Republic of Moldova
- Physical and functional methods in the rehabilitation of patients with shoulder pain syndrome Andrea Taran, Alisa TăbîrțăScientific supervisor: Alisa Tăbîrță, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Impact of Ro52 antibodies in patients with systemic sclerosis Svetlana Agachi, Rodica Usatîi, Liliana Groppa, Lucia Andrieș, Larisa Rotaru, Elena DeseatnicovaScientific supervisor: Liliana Groppa (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Clinical–evolutionary differences between patients with ischemic heart disease with or without diabetes mellitus Ana Covali, Oxana SârbuScientific supervisor: Oxana Sârbu (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Internal Medicine – Semiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Clinical–evolutionary particularities of psoriatic arthritis in women Ana-Maria Garștea, Eugeniu RussuScientific supervisor: Alesea Nistor, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Interaction between obesity and systemic inflammation in psoriatic arthritis Adriana Tanasiev, Nicoleta Hîrtie, Eugeniu RussuScientific supervisor: Eugeniu Russu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
- Efficacy of photobiomodulation in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis Nicoleta Hîrtie, Adriana Tanasiev, Eugeniu Russu, Diana Munteanu-CovilaScientific supervisor: Eugeniu Russu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- STEMI in the inferior region of the LV in a patient with aberrant origin of the right coronary artery – challenges in primary angioplasty Mihai Semeniuc, Nicolae Lutîca, Andrei GribScientific supervisor: Livi Grib, (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Impact of chronic digestive pathology on patients’ quality of life Mihaela ȚauleanScientific supervisor: Lucia Cobîltean, (Dr. hab.), Assistant Professor, Discipline of Gastroenterology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Prevalence of sensitization to Cryptomeria japonica in patients with allergic rhinitis and asthma. Ana Butucel, Victoria Brocovschii, Alexandru CorlăteanuScientific supervisor: Victoria Brocovschii, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Clinical utility aspects of fecal microbiota transplantation Alexandru Ciobanu,Scientific supervisor: Lucia Cobîltean, (Dr. hab.), Assistant Professor, Discipline of Gastroenterology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Severe presentation of acute myopericarditis post–COVID-19 in a young female patient: clinical case Valentin Avram, Dmitri Savca, Inessa Jitari, Valeriu Revenco, Irina Cabac-PogoreviciScientific supervisor: Irina Cabac-Pogorevici, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Consistency of guideline-directed medical therapy in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction Anastasia Schibinschi, Snejana Vetrilă, Mihai BurlacScientific supervisor: Snejana Vetrilă, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
- Clinical–imaging aspects of patients in dual challenge: COVID-19 and tuberculosis Tatiana OsipovScientific supervisor: Elena Tudor, Scientific Secretary at the “Chiril Draganiuc” Institute of Phthisiopneumology
- Predictors of arrhythmic risk in patients with mitral valve prolapse Alexandru Damașcan, Elena Samohvalov, Felicia Ostap, Nadejda Albu, Serghei MorozScientific supervisor: Alexandra Grejdieru, (Dr. med. sci.),Assoc. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
- Peripheral retinal degeneration in pregnant women: clinical particularities and risk factors Grigore StratilaScientific supervisor: Cornelia Ceban, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Discipline of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Analysis of clinical symptoms and their effects on quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease Costina Groza, Larisa Rotaru, Oleg Arnaut, Emil Ceban, Sasu Boris, Liliana GroppaScientific supervisor: Liliana Groppa (Dr. hab.), Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Renovascular hypertension associated with fibromuscular dysplasia in a young patient treated by angioplasty: clinical case Vera Banciu, Livi Grib, Alexandra Grejdieru, Maria Ciobanu, Svetlana Avram, Lenuța MileșcoScientific supervisor: Elena Samohvalov, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Post-transplant evaluation of the hepatic graft from the perspective of clinical and functional evolution Dorina Potop-Rotari, Anna Delijan, Angela PeltecScientific supervisor: Angela Peltec, (Dr. med. sci.),Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Gastroenterology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Teprotumumab – the new biological target in the management of thyroid orbitopathy Cristina Cebotarean, Ala PăucaScientific supervisor: Ala Păuca, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Ophthalmology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Management of occupational stress in the work of medical staff Valentina ZeleniucScientific supervisor: Doina Barba, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Non-invasive markers for assessing hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in liver transplant patients Anna Delijan, Dorina Potop-Rotari, Angela PeltecScientific supervisor: Angela Peltec, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Gastroenterology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Tuberculous pleurisy – a diagnostic challenge: clinical case Ion Luca, Ecaterina IavrumovScientific supervisor: Alexandru Corlăteanu, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Bone remodeling biomarkers in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Elena Deseatnicova, Lucia Andrieș, Doina Barbă, Eugeniu Russu, Liliana Groppa, Svetlana Agachi, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of MoldovaScientific supervisor: Liliana Groppa (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Clinical, paraclinical and prognostic aspects of ascites syndrome in liver cirrhosis Irina CebotariScientific supervisor: Lucia Cobîltean, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Discipline of Gastroenterology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Therapeutic potential of direct-acting antivirals in recompensation of advanced liver disease associated with hepatitis C Zinaida Gratii, Valentina Iorga-Parvan, Angela PeltecScientific supervisor: Angela Peltec, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Gastroenterology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Particularities of intestinal dysmicrobism in ankylosing spondylitis Amal Manas Kannamkulath Ali, Lia ChișlariScientific supervisor: Lia Chișlari, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Rheumatology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Endocrine and metabolic impact of anabolic-androgenic steroids Darius CibotaScientific supervisor: Lorina Vudu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Use of mixed reality in oncology through 3D printing technologies: current status and perspectives Eugeniu Valic, Vladimir Valic, Daniela CiobanuScientific supervisor: Victor Șchiopu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Head of the Department of Oncology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Peculiarities of acute myocardial infarction evolution in patients with arterial hypertension Roxana JecevScientific supervisor: Ghenadie Bezu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Internal Medicine – Semiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Prognostic impact of heart failure in aortic valve disease Mihai Burlac, Anastasia SchibinschiScientific supervisor: Snejana Vetrilă, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Physical and functional methods in the rehabilitation of persons with lumbar disc herniation Iuliana RadeanuScientific supervisor: Alisa Tăbîrță, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Atrial echocardiography: risk factors for atrial fibrillation in the context of acute myocardial infarction Nadejda Chiriliuc, Daniela BursacovschiScientific supervisor: Lilia David, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- BRCA genes and the risk of hereditary cancers Nina PușcașScientific supervisor: Lilia Bacalîm, Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Oncology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Significance of early-detected infective endocarditis: clinical case Elena Jacotă, Valeria Gaina, Elena Samohvalov, Violeta Marian, Corina Turcu, Anna SimonScientific supervisor: Alexandra Grejdieru, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Main health effects of intermittent fasting Irina CaducScientific supervisor: Maria Garbijiu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Lecturer, Department of Family Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Particularities of chronic heart failure in women Aliona Golubaș, Silvia FilimonScientific supervisor: Livi Grib, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- The role of the intestinal microbiome in systemic sclerosis: a review of current data Paula Benea, Dumitrița Tîrnovan, Alesea Nistor, Svetlana Agachi, Liliana GroppaScientific supervisor: Alesea Nistor, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in acute myocardial infarction: the role of cardiovascular risk factors Daniela Bursacovschi, Nadejda ChiriliucScientific supervisor: Lilia David, (Dr. med. sci.), Research Associate, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Cardiovascular involvement in COVID-19 infection Andreea-Sofia Mîțu, Ghenadie BezuScientific supervisor: Ghenadie Bezu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Internal Medicine – Semiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Low-voltage electrocution with bone trauma: a silent emergency with systemic potential Petru Lungu, Tatiana Malacinschi-Codreanu, Artur MunteanuScientific supervisor: Larisa Rezneac, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Coronary CT angiography with non-invasive inflammation assessment in MINOCA patients via perivascular adipose tissue analysis Iulian Gutium, Cristina Chetrean, Elena Samohvalov, Andrei Grib, Ion Stepan, Loredana GutiumScientific supervisor: Alexandra Grejdieru, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
- Irritable bowel syndrome in young people – social and medical aspects Silivia Ciumac, Rodica BugaiScientific supervisor: Rodica Bugai, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Internal Medicine – Semiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Radiological changes in focal liver lesions on computed tomography Alina RîbacovaScientific supervisor: Victor Cocarcea, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Renal involvement in systemic sclerosis: scleroderma renal crisis Dumitrița Tîrnovan, Paula Benea, Alesea Nistor, Svetlana Agachi, Liliana GroppaScientific supervisor: Alesea Nistor, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Pacemaker syndrome: diagnosis and guideline-recommended management Ion Stepan, Serghei Moroz, Andrei Grib, Nicolae Lutîca, Doina Cojocari, Iulian GutiumScientific supervisor: Livi Grib, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Telemedicine interventions in monitoring cardiac rehabilitation programs Valeria Ciobanu, Nicoleta Lachi, Alisa TăbîrțăScientific supervisor: Alisa Tăbîrță, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Emerging therapeutic perspectives in acute promyelocytic leukemia: nanoparticles, epigenetic inhibitors and immunotherapy Nicoleta LiseviciScientific supervisor: Sanda Buruiană, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Hematology, Dean of the Residency Faculty, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Renal denervation as a therapeutic strategy in resistant arterial hypertension Evelina AculovScientific supervisor: Lucia Mazur-Nicorici, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Statural delay in children hospitalized in a tertiary-level hospital Valeria RădeanuScientific supervisor: Dumitru Harea, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Endocrine diseases in a locality in the Republic of Moldova Alexandra VasilachiScientific supervisor: Dumitru Harea, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Left ventricular hypertrophy in athletes and the risk of sudden death post-acute myocardial infarction Neima Malu, Rodica GavriluțaScientific supervisor: Artiom Jucov, Assoc. Prof., Department of Family Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- The role of female sex hormones in increased susceptibility to autoimmune thyroiditis Anastasia Cherdivara, Delia Minchevici, Alexandra ToncoglazScientific supervisor: Stela Vudu, Assistant Lecturer, Discipline of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Frequency and negative impact of infection in alcoholic hepatitis Ionela Popa, Elina BerlibaScientific supervisor: Elina Berliba, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Gastroenterology, USMF “N. Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- COPD under the magnifying glass: does sex matter more than we think? Liliana LupuScientific supervisor: Alexandru Corlăteanu, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Immunological biomarkers in antiphospholipid syndrome Larisa Rotaru, Liliana Groppa, Ludmila Negruța, Alina Struța, Marius Păduraru, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of MoldovaScientific supervisor: Liliana Groppa
- When bacterial silence snaps the chordae: a case of enterococcal infective endocarditis Artiom Cuzmuc, Lucia Mazur-Nicorici, Vitalie V. MoscaluScientific supervisor: Snejana Vetrilă, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Internal Medicine, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
- Rapid recovery in a geriatric patient with early-diagnosed Guillain–Barré syndrome Iosif LeancaScientific supervisor: Evelina Gherghelegiu, Assistant Lecturer, Department of Neurology No. 1, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
- Inflammation and biological sex in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: pathophysiological and therapeutic aspects Tatiana Nistor, Viorica Ochișor, Ecaterina ArgintScientific supervisor: Viorica Ochișor, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
- Pneumocystis pneumonia – diagnostic challenges in the context of immunodeficiency Artemie Țelinschii, Evghenia Scutaru, Cristina TomaScientific supervisor: Alexandru Corlăteanu, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Epileptic seizure with Todd’s paresis in a dental context Serghei Topciu, Grigore BerlinschiScientific supervisor: Tatiana Malacinschi-Codreanu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Lecturer, Department of Emergency Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Troponin dynamics as a cardiac biomarker in myocardial infarction Anastasia HudzinschiScientific supervisor: Natalia Capros, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Clinical Syntheses, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Cardiovascular manifestations in light-chain (AL) amyloidosis: clinical, imaging and diagnostic challenges Alina Cristea, Artiom Cuzmuc, Marina HanganScientific supervisor: Lucia Mazur-Nicorici, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Quality of life in valve patients depending on the type of surgical intervention Ruben Angelo Chiriloae, Lucia Mazur-NicoriciScientific supervisor: Lucia Mazur-Nicorici, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Masked hypertension: concepts and emerging approaches Abitha Anitha Kumari BasanthScientific supervisor: Svetlana Gavriliuc, Assistant Lecturer, Discipline of Internal Medicine – Semiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Profiles – marker for food allergy or pollen–food syndrome? Iuliana Cebotari, Victoria Brocovschii, Alexandru CorlăteanuScientific supervisor: Victoria Brocovschii, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Postoperative rehabilitation of the talocrural (ankle) joint Mihaela BalabanScientific supervisor: Svetlana Savițchi, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Physical–functional re-education in Scheuermann’s disease Laurențiu LivandovschiiScientific supervisor: Svetlana Pleșca, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Non-diabetic hypoglycemia: etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis Andreea-Olivia GurăuScientific supervisor: Cristina Rizov, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Central sensitization in patients with osteoarthritis: perspectives on chronic pain and limited response to therapy Elena Pulucciu, Alexandr BasistîiScientific supervisor: Daniela Cepoi, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Lecturer, Department of Rheumatology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Particularities of antihypertensive treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus Victoria Vizir, Stoica Mihaela, Munteanu Ecaterina, Sârbu Oxana, Sasu Diana, Istrati ValeriuScientific supervisor: Valeriu Istrati, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Internal Medicine – Semiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Causes, diagnosis and treatment methods in shoulder–hand syndrome Victoria NeznaicoScientific supervisor: Nina Istrati, Assistant Lecturer, Department of Neurology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Anxiety–depressive profile of the valve patient in the preoperative period Andrei IagușevschiScientific supervisor: Lucia Mazur-Nicorici, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Therapeutic aspects in diabetic nephropathy Aswathi VellayikottuScientific supervisor: Alesea Nistor, (Dr. med. sci.), Assistant Professor, Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Postoperative evolution and incidence of complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (2019–2025) Ecaterina Pasat, Teodorina Ticlenco, Marcel AbrasScientific supervisor: Marcel Abras, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Vice-Rector for Clinical Activity Management, Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Use of genetic profiling and biomarkers to personalize antihypertensive therapy Sandu Sava, Veronica SavaScientific supervisor: Oxana Sârbu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Internal Medicine – Semiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Changes in the clinical course of rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy Ana BaranovaScientific supervisor: Ala Pascari-Negrescu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Regional distribution of serum vitamin D levels in patients hospitalized in a tertiary-level hospital Mirela BelibovScientific supervisor: Dumitru Harea, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Cardiovascular risk assessment in elderly patients Gauri PrasadScientific supervisor: Natalia Loghin-Oprea, (Dr. hab., med. sci.), Assistant Lecturer, Discipline of Internal Medicine – Semiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Targeting mitochondrial dysfunction in MASLD through nutritional interventions Alexandrina Tîmbur, Elina BerlibaScientific supervisor: Elina Berliba, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Gastroenterology, USMF “N. Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Evaluation of treatment response in solid tumors according to RECIST criteria Zinaida Bîlhac, Tatiana PleşcanScientific supervisor: Simion Marga, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., President of the Radiology and Medical Imaging Society of the Republic of Moldova
- Enthesitis and psoriatic arthritis – imaging diagnosis and targeted therapies Nicolae MelnicScientific supervisor: Eugeniu Russu, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Physical and functional methods in the functional re-education of the paretic hand Virginia Enachi, Alisa TăbîrțăScientific supervisor: Alisa Tăbîrță, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Malignant tumors with high potential for pulmonary metastasis Axenia MoraruScientific supervisor: Valentin Martalog, (Dr. med. sci.), Assoc. Prof., Department of Oncology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Chronic coronary syndrome and associated comorbidities: impact on quality of life Tatiana HarghelScientific supervisor: Natalia Caproș, (Dr. med. sci.), Univ. Prof., Discipline of Clinical Syntheses, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
- Impact of rehabilitation intervention on disability in patients with chronic low back pain Daniela Mucerschii, Mihail Cîrîm, Alisa Tăbîrță, Marina Bulai, Svetlana PleșcaScientific supervisor: Mihail Cîrîm, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
Day 3: 22.10.2025
Location: Conference Hall, “Sfânta Treime” Hospital, Strada Alecu Russo 11/1, Chișinău
Scientific Forum
Internal medicine in transition: from evidence-based medicine to personalized medicine
8:45–9:15 Participant registration
9:15–9:30 Welcome address. INTRODUCTION TO THE MAIN TOPIC
Ghenadie Curocichin, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Head of the Department of Family Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
9:30–10:30
Forum Panel No. 1
Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine – elements of personalized medicine
MODERATOR: Viorel Nacu, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Department of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
DEBATE PANEL
International speaker/panelist
0930–0945 Anton Ficai, Univ. Prof., Dr. hab. in Technical Sciences, Politehnica University of Bucharest
0945–1000 Denisa Ficai, PhD in Sciences, Technical University of Bucharest
National speakers/panelists
1000–1015 Ion Tighineanu, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova
10:30–11:30
Forum Panel No. 2
Personalized medicine in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: future perspective or present reality?
MODERATOR: Eugen Tcaciuc, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Head of the Department of Gastroenterology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
DEBATE PANEL
International speaker/panelist
1045–1100 Cristina Florescu, Univ. Prof., University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania
National speakers/panelists
1100–1115 Angela Peltec, Dr. med. sci., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Gastroenterology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1115–1130 Lorina Vudu, Dr. med. sci., Assoc. Prof., Coordinating Researcher, Endocrinology Laboratory, Head of the Department of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
11:30–12:30
Forum Panel No. 3
Obstructive sleep apnea – same disease, different patients: the road to personalized medicine.
MODERATOR: Alexandru Corlateanu, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
DEBATE PANEL
National speakers/panelists
1100–1115 Doina Rusu, Dr. med. sci., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”; Director, IMSP “Chiril Draganiuc” Institute of Phthisiopneumology
1100–1115 Irina Cabac-Pogorevici, Dr. med. sci., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Cardiology; Dr. hab., USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
1100–1115 Iurie Arian, Assistant Professor, Department of Urology and Surgical Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova
12:30–13:30
Forum Panel No. 4
Personalized medicine in daily clinical practice.
MODERATOR: Ghenadie Curocichin, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Head of the Department of Family Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
DEBATE PANEL
International speakers/panelists
1230–1245 Christoph Lange, Prof. Dr. med., Dr. h.c.; Medical Director, Research Center Borstel – Leibniz Lung Center; Professor of Respiratory Medicine and Global Health, University of Lübeck, Germany
1245–1300 Adina Ghemigean, Associate Professor, President of the Romanian Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
1300–1315 Gabriela Scîntee, Director, National Institute of Public Health, Bucharest, Romania
1315–1330 Ana Maria Alexandra Stănescu, Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Family Medicine, UMF “Carol Davila”, Bucharest, Romania
BREAK
13:30–14:00
Plenary presentation of abstracts
14:30–17:30
ORAL PRESENTATIONS (7 minutes per presentation)
- Contribution of gut microbiota imbalances to the clinical manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis
Lia Chișlari, Anghelina Berejanschi, Eugeniu Russu, Marinela Homițchi, Mihai Covașă, Liliana Groppa
Scientific supervisor: Liliana Groppa, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Assessment of diastolic dysfunction and myocardial ischemia in severe aortic stenosis: TAVI and coronary revascularization
Marcel Abraș, Maria-Magdalena Vicol, Ecaterina Pasat, Daniela Bursacovschi, Cătălina Ciorici, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - What do family doctors know about personalized medicine? (preliminary data)
Ilenuța Gușilă, Natalia Zarbailov
Scientific supervisor: Natalia Zarbailov, Researcher, Assoc. Prof., Department of Family Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Sneddon syndrome associated with antiphospholipid syndrome in a young patient
Lucia Dutca, Irina Meleșco, Serghei Popa, Svetlana Agachi, Marina Haruța
Scientific supervisor: Liliana Groppa, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Merited Person, Head of the Discipline of Rheumatology and Nephrology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Nutritional status of patients with liver pathology
Aiswarya Maruthayi Keloth, Akshay Chandran, Angela Peltec
Scientific supervisor: Angela Peltec, Dr. med. sci., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Gastroenterology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Bendamustine–rituximab in the treatment of indolent non-Hodgkin lymphomas
Adela Racu
Scientific supervisor: Sanda Buruiană, Dr. med. sci., Assoc. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Hematology, Dean of the Residency Faculty, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Arterial hypertension in an adolescent with aortic coarctation – clinical case
Irina Merculova, Elena Samohvalov, Lucia Pîrțu
Scientific supervisor: Livi Grib, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity
Elena Ciupac, Ecaterina Iavrumov
Scientific supervisor: Alexandru Corlăteanu, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Pneumology and Allergology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Etiology and assessment of chest pain in the ED: interdisciplinary perspectives
Natalia Platon, Serghei Moșneguțu, Radu Liciu, Ion Lipceanu
Scientific supervisor: Tatiana Malacinschi-Codreanu, Assistant Lecturer, Dr. hab., Department of Emergency Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Effectiveness of kinetic relaxation and mindful breathing techniques in post-stroke patients
Nicoleta Lachi, Alisa Tăbîrță, Valeria Ciobanu
Scientific supervisor: Alisa Tăbîrță, Dr. med. sci., Assoc. Prof., Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Manual Therapy, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Correlational aspects between cutaneous changes and gastrointestinal pathology
Nona Savinov, Vasile Sturza
Scientific supervisor: Vasile Sturza, Dr. med. sci., Assoc. Prof., Department of Dermatovenereology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Eating habits and quality of life in patients with GERD
Daria Ivanova, Ecaterina Munteanu, Mihaela Stoica, Artur Munteanu, Oxana Sârbu, Alexei Mura
Scientific supervisor: Valeriu Istrati, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Internal Medicine – Semiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Multimodal diagnosis of bilateral sporadic renal angiomyolipomas
Elena Sandra, Natalia Mazuruc-Gladcova, Diana Guvir
Scientific supervisor: Andrei Cealan, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Immunomodulatory and antiviral mechanisms of ozone therapy in chronic viral hepatitis B and D infections
Francesca Ghilașcu
Scientific supervisor: Nicolae Bodrug, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Head of the Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Extramammary Paget’s disease of the vulva: clinical case
Elena Bulican, Ecaterina Constantinova
Scientific supervisor: Lilia Bacalim, Dr. med. sci., Assoc. Prof., Department of Oncology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Obesity comorbidities among obese individuals in a rural locality of the Republic of Moldova
Olga Lungu
Scientific supervisor: Dumitru Harea, Dr. med. sci., Assoc. Prof., Discipline of Endocrinology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova - Job satisfaction among medical staff employed in a university primary care clinic
Ana Ciobanu, Angela Tomacinschii
Scientific supervisor: Angela Tomacinschii, Dr. med. sci., Assistant Lecturer, Department of Family Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM 24.10.25
1400–1700 Symposium “Personalized approach to the patient with dyslipidemia”
Location: Radisson Blu Conference Center. Strada Mitropolit Varlaam 77.
MODERATOR
Ghenadie Curocichin, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Head of the Department of Family Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
Scientific programme:
14:00–14:30 Updates in the management of patients with dyslipidemia.
Update of the 2025 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines.
Irina Cabac-Pogorevici, Dr. med. sci., Assoc. Prof., Department of Cardiology, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”. President of the Working Group of Young Cardiologists of the Republic of Moldova
14:30–15:10 The genetic aspect of dyslipidemias and outcomes of statin therapy.
Ghenadie Curocichin, Dr. hab., Univ. Prof., Head of the Department of Family Medicine, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
15:10–16:00 Using AI in family physician practice.
Mihai Dascal, University Lecturer, Bioinformatics and Computational Medicine Laboratory, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”
16:00–16:20 Mertenil – a modern solution in the treatment of patients with dyslipidemia
from Gedeon Richter.
Dr. Elena Dacu – Brand Manager, Gedeon Richter
16:20–16:50 Questions and discussion.