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SCIENTIFIC DOMAIN PROGRAM: INTERNAL MEDICINE IN TRANSITION — FROM EVIDENCE-BASED TO PERSONALISED MEDICINE

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.

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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