We invite the entire LSMU community to join the 23rd International Medical Congress
“PREVENTION – DIAGNOSTICS – TREATMENT – REHABILITATION OF CIVILIZATION DISEASES”
Date: June 28, 2025 – July 5, 2025
Location: LSMU Central Palace, A. Mickevičius str. 9, Kaunas
Participation by contact and distance.
Congress languages: lithuanian, english, esperanto.
Since the dawn of civilisation, human beings have been tempted to seek comfort. Technology is advancing rapidly, and science continues to push its boundaries. Many opportunities and conveniences we are enjoying today could scarcely have been imagined by our grandparents. Yet civilisation and comfort come at a cost. The so-called “diseases of civilisation” have emerged.
Many people today spend most of their time indoors. When environments are created, economic and technological factors usually take precedence, while human health, well-being, and social aspects are overlooked.
The interaction between humans and the environment is reciprocal. By exploring and adapting to it, people ultimately craft a comfortable life and become consumers. But this often leads to unforeseen troubles, inconveniences, and even harm. The same is true of the impact of civilisation on human health: comfort has been accompanied by negative health consequences. The modern, technologically adept person of our civilisation has not become healthier. On the contrary, people become afflicted by various chronic conditions, mental health issues, allergies, and newly emerging diseases linked to the progress of civilisation. At the same time, while medical care continues to progress, it is often too expensive and fails to effectively overcome these challenges.
Studies have shown the connection between the environment and health and revealed how environmental exposure affects both human and animal health and is closely linked to individual physiological characteristics.
However, pinpointing the impact of environmental factors on specific diseases is difficult, as they usually result from a complex interplay of multiple influences.
When investigating any issue, the choice of research methods and terminology is also of great importance and needs to be discussed.
We invite you to explore these and related questions at the 23rd International Medical Congress on the topic: “PREVENTION – DIAGNOSTICS – TREATMENT – REHABILITATION OF CIVILISATION DISEASES”
SUBTOPICS
The congress is intended for doctors of all fields, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, midwives, odontologists and oral hygiene specialists, pharmacists, public health specialists, food safety and food science specialists, art and other therapy specialists, biochemistry and genetics specialists, medical engineers, medicinal chemistry specialists, terminologists and professional language specialists, wellness and healthy lifestyle specialists, complementary and alternative healthcare apitherapy specialists, lifestyle medicine specialists, laboratory medical biology specialists, veterinary medicine and animal science specialists.
University and college lecturers, students of all degrees, doctors are invited to participate in the congress and present papers.
Recipient: Lietuvių Esperanto Jaunimo Organizacija
Account number: LT757044090106372972
Purpose of payment: name, surname, 23rd IMEC registration
Breakfast at the selected hotel.
Lunch and dinner at the “Bistronomė” restaurant. Address Laisvės avenue 37, Kaunas (5 min walk from the congress venue). Special prices for congress participants only upon pre-order: lunch (soup, hot dish, drink) 8 EUR, dinner (hot dish, drink) 7 EUR.
Vegetarian or vegan dishes are also available. Please inform us about any special needs when placing an advance order. You will receive an order link by email.
Only participants who have pre-ordered and paid will receive restaurant coupons. Please pay by June 25, 2025 to the following account:
Recipient – Lietuvių Esperanto Jaunimo Organizacija
Account number – LT757044090106372972
Purpose of payment: name, surname, 23rd IMEC catering
More information about the restaurant here https://www.bistronome.lt/
Tour of the Central Palace of LSMU
The Central Palace of LSMU is a UNESCO heritage site.
The architect of the building is Vladimir Dubeneckis – pioneer of modern architecture in Lithuania, a promoter of the national architectural style.
There are many interesting details in this palace, there are many interesting stories to tell, but we won’t reveal secrets now – we invite you to take a walk around the building with guide Jonas Oškinis and experience, discover, find out for yourself.
The tour is free.
Walking tour of Kaunas city center and old town
Kaunas – a unique city at the confluence of two rivers, temporary capital of Lithuania between the wars. Kaunas residents call their city the heart of Lithuania and offers to awaken the beast within.
After the congress, we offer an easy walk and a brief overview of the city.
The tour is free.
Excursion to Birštonas
For congress participants is planned an excursion on July 2. We will go to Birštonas, a town with the status of a royal resort. We’ll take a walk around the town there, will admire the views of the Nemunas River bends, we will taste natural mineral water, will have lunch in a beautiful restaurant surrounded by pine trees, near the Nemunas embankment, will visit the “Versmės” sanatorium, will try some healing procedures (have your swimsuit). We will return by boat, admiring the banks of the Nemunas, villages around it.
The tour price is 105euros.
Places are limited, please book in advance. The order will only be accepted upon receipt of payment. You will receive an booking link by email.
Please pay for the excursion by June 25, 2025 to this account:
Recipient – Lietuvių Esperanto Jaunimo Organizacija
Account number – LT757044090106372972
Purpose of payment: name, surname, 23rd IMEC excursion to Birštonas
More information about Birštonas here https://birstonas.lt/
About the “Versmė” sanatorium here https://versme.com/
Young Doctors Competition
The Young Doctors Competition offers a great opportunity for students and young professionals to showcase their talent. The competition is held by UMEA, the main organiser of the 23rd International Medical Congress. The Young Doctors Competition aims to encourage students and young doctors to actively engage in scientific and professional activities and to demonstrate their capabilities. Each participant will give a short oral presentation of their work, research, or case study at the 23rd International Medical Congress.
To join the competition, please complete the registration form and submit your abstract by 30 May 2025. The registration fee must be paid by 15 June 2025.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to take part in the international competition and share your talent!
Chairman
Prof. Dr. Andrius Macas, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania
Vice-chairmen:
Secretary
Members:
Chairman
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silvija Rakutienė, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania
Vice-chairmen:
Secretary
Members:
THE HIGH PATRON OF THE CONGRESS
Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis (Born 1951) is a member of the European Parliament from 2024 July, a former WHO Special Envoy for the European region, a former European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, a heart surgeon, a co-signatory to the 1990 Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania.
Andriukaitis’ family was deported to Siberia in June 1941. He, his mother and two older brothers were allowed to return to Lithuania in 1958; his father returned in 1959. After excelling at school, he enrolled at Kaunas Medical Institute, graduating in 1975. In 1976 Andriukaitis started his career in politics as a member of the underground Social Democrat movement, but later continued his studies by pursuing a degree in history at Vilnius University, graduating in 1984.
Andriukaitis was elected to the Supreme Council of the Republic of Lithuania, which preceded Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament), in 1990. Andriukaitis was a member of the Lithuanian Parliament for six terms, from 1992 to 2004 and from 2008 to 2012, and was a deputy chairman of its council from 2001 to 2004. He was a health minister of the Republic of Lithuania from December 2012 until the European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker appointed him to serve as an EU Commissioner in November 2014. After the term as the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Andriukaitis became WHO Special Envoy for the European region in March 2020 and in July 2024 he became a member of the European Parliament.
TGE HONORARY PATRONS OF THE CONGRESS
Prof. Rimantas Benetis, PhD
Rector of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Prof. Maciej Małecki, PhD, DSc
Vice-Rector for the Medical College of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków
PATRONS
Dr. Christoph KLAWE
President of the Universal Medical Esperanto Association (Germany)
Prof. Dr. Raimonda Brunevičiūtė
Head of the Department of Languages and Education (2002–2021), Lithuanian University of Health Sciences; Head of the Study Centre (2004–2017), Lithuanian University of Health Sciences; member of the European Educational Research Association, EERA; co-convenor of the NW 20 “Research in Innovative Intercultural Learning Environments”; honorary member of the NW; board member of the Lithuanian Educational Research Association, LERA; Vice-President of the LERA (2018–2021); Chair of the Higher Education and Vocational Training Network Committee; member of the Lithuanian Classical Association, LCA; board member of the LCA (2010–2024)
Prof. Dr. Habil. Małgorzata Filip
Director of the May Institute of Pharmacology of the Polish Academy
Prof. Dr. Habil. Marcin Kołaczkowski
Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College
Prof. Dr. Habil. Przemko Kwinta
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the Jagiellonian University Medical College
Prof. Dr. Habil. Stanisław Majewski
Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the IMEK in the years: 1987, 1997, 2008 in Kraków
Prof. Dr. Habil. Irena Misevičienė
Vice-Rector of Kaunas Medical University (2002–2009), Director of the Biomedical Research Institute of Kaunas Academy of Medicine (1997–2009), Member of the European Advisory Committee for Health Sciences (1998–2000), coordinator of international programs and projects coordinated by the World Health Organization since1982
Prof. Dr. Habil. Piotr Pierzchalski, prof. UJ
Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Jagiellonian University Medical College
Prof. Dr. Habil. Jolanta Pytko-Polończyk
Vice-Rector’s Proxy for Clinical Affairs of the Jagiellonian University Medical College
Prof. dr. habil. Rimvydas Stasys Stropus
Lithuanian physician, anatomist; created (together with others) a research school of cardiac neuromorphological sciences; published about 150 scientific articles; wrote several anatomy textbooks; awarded the LSSR State Prize in 1982.
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