Department of Pharmacology

International cooperation

The assistant responsible for international cooperation at the Department of Pharmacology, Anna Ihorivna Doroshenko, oversees activities related to enhancing global partnerships and academic mobility.

Phone: +380672761443

E-mail: annadoroshenko2015@gmail.com

In accordance with the provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On Higher Education,” particularly in the section on “International Cooperation,” the Department of Pharmacology has identified new aspects for enhancing the internationalization and modernization of education, forming new objectives based on these developments. The primary goal is the introduction of an international dimension in teaching and learning, adapting the experiences of leading global universities, and integrating them into the work of the academic staff and the department as a whole.

The core principle of transformation in the educational system is focused on fostering global thinking, tolerance, intercultural communication skills, and preparing competitive specialists for the international labor market. This process is driven by the development of international cooperation, and the economic, political, social, and cultural integration of countries.

The international activities of the academic staff at the Department of Pharmacology are carried out in accordance with the strategy of internationalization and academic mobility.

2024 
From August 30 to September 2, 2024, one of the most significant events in cardiology — the ESC 2024 International Cardiology Congress — took place in London. Professor Ganna Volodymyrivna Zaychenko, Head of the Department of Pharmacology at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Bogomolets National Medical University, participated in this event.This year’s Congress brought together over 31,800 delegates from around the world, including 5,400 lecturers and speakers. The central theme of the Congress was “Personalization of Cardiovascular Care,” aimed at improving patient outcomes in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

The Congress featured the presentation of significant scientific projects, including the “Burden of Cardiovascular Disease” — an initiative by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the University of Oxford. This project assesses the economic impact of cardiovascular diseases in ESC member countries, helping to better understand the costs of treatment and prevention of such conditions.Especially important were the new ESC 2024 clinical guidelines, which included:
– Guidelines for the treatment of peripheral arteries and the aorta;
– Updated guidelines for the treatment of arterial hypertension;
– Recommendations for the treatment of atrial fibrillation;
– Guidelines for patients with chronic coronary syndromes.Participation in the Congress was a crucial step in enhancing knowledge about the latest approaches to the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, as well as in updating the educational programs of the Department of Pharmacology. This will promote the integration of Ukrainian doctors and pharmacists into the European scientific community and improve the quality of the educational process for university students. The materials obtained from the Congress will be used to update lecture content and to organize thematic sessions of the student scientific society.

2023
A delegation from the Bogomolets National Medical University, consisting of Professor Ganna Zaychenko, Head of the Department of Pharmacology, PhD student Anna Horbach, and PhD student Dmytro Kozak, attended the 19th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, which took place from July 2 to July 7, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The intensive scientific program included over 140 scientific symposia, engaging plenary lectures, and masterclasses. The educational section, particularly dynamic, featured round tables, discussions, and an exchange of teaching experiences in pharmacology in modern conditions. Significant attention was given to drug safety and pharmacovigilance.

Young researchers from the department had the opportunity to interact with colleagues and present their work at the poster session. An important part of the program in Scotland was visiting the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Dundee and the University’s Institute of Health, a research unit.
In November 2023, the head of the department was invited to the European workshop “Covid-Connect” in Madrid, Spain, where the main results of clinical trials of the first antiviral drug against COVID-19 were presented. Experts from five global centers for the treatment of COVID-19 patients shared their experience in prescribing the new drug. Training sessions were held on the effective and safe use of the new drug for different categories of patients. A certificate of participation in the event was obtained.
From November 15 to 22, 2023, the Head of the Department of Pharmacology, Prof. Ganna Zaychenko, completed an internship at the leading European pharmaceutical company specializing in the production of herbal medicines, “Bionorica.” She gained cutting-edge knowledge in the development, preclinical, and clinical research of phytoengineering drugs, as well as practical skills in quality control of raw materials and finished medicinal products.

A visit to the University of Regensburg was also made, where the internship took place at the Institute of Medical Microbiology and Hygiene, within the Department of Pharmacology. New insights were gained on the prevention of antibiotic resistance and the rational use of antimicrobial agents. A certificate of completion for the internship was obtained.

2020
In February 2020, the Head of the Department of Pharmacology, Ganna Zaychenko, completed an internship at the Higher Linguistic School in Częstochowa, Poland (Wyższa Szkoła Lingwistyczna Czestochowa, Poland). She received a certificate for participating in the international scientific professional development course for the educational project “The Innovative Methods and Technologies of Teaching: The Newest in European Educational Practice (Medicine),” which awarded 6 credits (180 hours). She also passed an English language exam and obtained an international B2-level certificate.

2019 
From June 27 to 30, 2019, the 5th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN Congress-2019) took place in Oslo, Norway. This international scientific forum brought together over 3,000 participants from 67 countries worldwide.

More than 40 physicians, scientists, and educators from Ukraine took part in the congress, including Professor Ganna Zaychenko, Head of the Department of Pharmacology at O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University.

Among the key scientific issues discussed were the topics of early stroke prevention, the role of medications in stimulating neurogenesis, treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, the use of blood-derived medications for neurorehabilitation and improving cognitive functions after injuries and strokes, as well as in patients with diabetic encephalopathy. Original drugs based on monoclonal antibodies for migraine treatment were also presented. Particularly interesting was the visit to the booth featuring interactive WR technologies visualizing the mechanisms of action of such anti-CGRP drugs.  From June 23 to 26, 2019, the Head of the Department of Pharmacology attended the 35th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE 2019) in Vienna, Austria. The congress gathered over two thousand professionals from around the world to discuss pressing issues in reproductive medicine.

Among the highlights were the presentation of new clinical guidelines for managing patients with recurrent pregnancy loss, as well as discussions on new reproductive technologies and the medications supporting them. Given that the Department of Pharmacology conducts research in the field of reproductive pharmacology, on which Prof. Ganna Zaychenko delivered a report, participation in this scientific forum was not only interesting but also highly beneficial. A certificate of completion was awarded (Certificate. ESHRE, 0.5 credits, 16 hours).
From July 7 to August 3, 2019, Professor Ganna Zaychenko enhanced her English language skills at the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom), successfully completing the course and receiving a certificate (Cambridge Academy of English, English Language course, 84 hours).

In addition to language training, she visited various relevant departments of pharmacology and the university library. As part of an experience exchange, a visit was made to the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Oxford. During discussions with colleagues from similar departments, topics on the didactics of teaching pharmacology at different levels of medical education, the content of modern textbooks, and the unique aspects of delivering contemporary lectures were explored.

From October 20 to 24, 2019, Professor Ganna Zaychenko, Head of the Department of Pharmacology, was invited as a visiting professor to the S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University. During her visit, she delivered lectures on pharmacology for students on the topic “Pharmacology of Anticoagulants” and a masterclass on teaching methods in pharmacology for the academic staff. A memorandum of cooperation was signed between KazNMU and NMU.

In Almaty, during the international congress “Man and Medicine,” Professor Zaychenko gave a scientific presentation titled “The Multifaceted Resveratrol: A Pharmacologist’s Perspective,” which highlighted the results of long-term research on resveratrol conducted by the Department of Pharmacology at NMU. Upon the invitation of Academician V.N. Lokshin, Professor Zaychenko visited the state-of-the-art reproductive medicine clinic “Persona,” where she became acquainted with the experience of using various hormonal drugs to correct reproductive functions.

2018
From July 2 to 9, 2018, the 18th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, organized by the Japanese Pharmacological Society and part of the International Union of Pharmacology (IUPHAR), took place in Kyoto, Japan.

Representing O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University at this exciting and far-reaching congress were Professor Ganna Zaychenko, Head of the Department of Pharmacology, and Dmytro Muzychko, a third-year student of the First Medical Faculty and head of the student scientific circle of the Department of Pharmacology.

The scientific and cultural programs of the congress were exceptionally engaging. With over 80 symposiums and a large exhibition showcasing scientific equipment, pharmaceuticals, scientific literature, and pharmacology textbooks, the event attracted global attention. The plenary speakers included Nobel laureates and world-renowned pharmacologists.

Dmytro Muzychko presented his poster in English, sharing the results of his experimental research on a photo-protective cream with nano-cerium. Young scientists from different countries actively participated in the discussion of his presentation.

The congress organizers offered delegates more than twenty masterclasses. One of these provided an opportunity to experience Japanese culture by trying on traditional kimonos. Networking with colleagues from 83 countries, virtual tours of scientific laboratories, visiting Kyoto University, and traveling to the capital city of Tokyo left a lasting impression of the land of the rising sun.

The congress program also included fascinating workshops, featuring leading medical education institutions, on modern methods of teaching pharmacology to future doctors. Particularly interesting were the discussions on e-textbooks and the preparation of educators using the latest educational technologies.