National seminar with international participation "V school on infectology" (VSMU, May 28, 2018)

On May 28, 2018, the traditional fifth national seminar with international participation "V school on infectology" (hereinafter - the republican seminar) will take place in Vitebsk. The National seminar will be held at Frunze Ave., 27, educational establishment "Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University", the assembly hall (2nd floor of the main building).

Leading specialists in infectology, molecular genetics, biotechnology and laboratory diagnostics of the Republic of Belarus, the Russian Federation, as well as from Pakistan, Nepal, and USA will participate in the work of the republican seminar.

The latest achievements in the field of diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases will be discussed; a number of reports will also be presented based on results of domestic and foreign fundamental studies on pathogenesis of the most relevant infectious diseases performed in the last decade. Particular attention will be dedicated to highlighting the prospects for introducing of modern biotechnologies, in particular, microRNA technology, into the practice of infectious diseases, and the problems of containing bacterial antibiotic resistance.

During the discussion, the modes and methods of practical implementation of scientific research results in healthcare practice will be discussed; the prospects of development of international cooperation with leading scientific institutions of the European Union and CIS countries will also be considered.