International Pirogov Scientific Medical Conference

The XIX International Pirogov Scientific Medical Conference recently took place at the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, sponsored by the Ministry of Health of Russia.

On March 21, starting at 9:00 AM in auditorium A1 of the university, the event also marked the XXVIII All-Russian conference, opening its doors to students and young scientists from around the nation.

Welcoming the attendees, key speakers took the stage to inaugurate the conference. Among them were Dmitry Anatolyevich Morozov, who holds multiple roles including the head of the Department of Innovative Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery at the Faculty of Further Professional Education of the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, the director of and a pediatric surgeon at the Academician Yu.E. Veltishchev Research and Clinical Institute of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor; Lidia Ivanovna Ilyenko, the Dean of the Pediatric Faculty and Head of the Department of Hospital Pediatrics No. 2 at the Pediatric Faculty of the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation; Denis Vladimirovich Rebrikov, Vice-Rector for Scientific Work at the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Sergey Anatolyevich Lukyanov, the rector of Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University and an academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences with a D.Sc. in Biology, delivered a ceremonial address to those gathered at the conference. He emphasized the unique value of face-to-face interactions for sparking new ideas, highlighting the significance of the conference's return to an in-person format after four years of virtual meetings due to COVID-19 restrictions. The shift back to a live setting attracted considerable interest, drawing participation from 4900 students, over 500 guests in attendance, and an additional 4600 joining online.

In the run-up to the conference, 802 abstracts were received, with around a third originating from the university's own community. Seventy percent of these submissions successfully made it through the initial review phase. The conference itself featured 16 distinct sections, with the contributions of those attending in person assessed by a panel of 250 jurors. This panel was composed of members from the university alongside representatives from other educational, medical, and scientific institutions. They were responsible for selecting the event's winners, marking the culmination of a thoroughly engaging and productive conference.

Students from Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University stood out at the conference, clinching top honors in 12 of the 16 sections. Many of these award-winning reports were the fruit of collaborations with other universities and scientific institutions. The university's young scientists contributed with five oral presentations and eight posters, showcasing their research prowess.

Additionally, some students from the university were honored with individual awards and prizes across special categories. These accolades included a recognition for promising scientific work and an excellently prepared report by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Medical Faculty, as well as awards named after Academicians Vyacheslav Alexandrovich Tabolin and Yuri Fedorovich Isakov. Despite the competitive spirit, Lidia Ivanovna Ilyenko reminded everyone that the essence of the event was in the Olympic principle: participation and camaraderie are paramount. "Today, we're part of an event where student science shines," she said, emphasizing the importance of engagement and network building over winning.

The conference saw participation from a broad spectrum of regions, with students and young scientists coming from the Republic of Belarus, Georgia, and various Russian cities like St. Petersburg, Samara, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Tver, Voronezh, and more. This diversity enriched the conference, making it a melting pot of ideas and cultural exchange.