EU Structural Funds Projects

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2021 – 2027
Project nameYearDepartment
Strengthening the Competences of Innovation and Technology Transfer Centres2025-2028Health Innovation Development Centre
Implementation and Updating of Diagnostic and Treatment Methodologies for Mental and Behavioural Disorders and Adaptation of Psychological Assessment Instruments2026-2029Faculty of Public Health (MA)
Department of Health Psychology
Breakthrough in Educational Research2025-2028Faculty of Public Health (MA)
Department of Health Psychology
Implementation of the Project “Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals”2022-2026Neuroscience Institute (MA)
Toxicology Laboratory
Development of the MetaEndo Diagnostic System2024-2026Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Participation activities in international network2024-2026Neuroscience Institute (MA),
Behavioural Medicine Laboratory
Development of an Innovative Medicinal Product2023-2025Institute of Cardiology (MA),
Molecular Cardiology Laboratory
Artificial Intelligence Competence Centre for Sustainable Living and Working (SustAInLivWork)2023-2029Automation Laboratory for Cardiovascular Investigation
Development of a Competence Platform for Healthcare Professionals2023-2024Centre for Postgraduate Studies,
Information Technologies Centre
Digital Transformation of Education (EdTech)2021-2024Study Centre,
Innovative Education Department
TELE-DERM Teledermatology System for Skin Allergen Identification Based on Computer Vision and Machine Learning Technologies2024-2026Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases
Development of an Innovative Physiotherapy Device with Positive Impact on Diabetes Treatment2024-2026Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Endocrinology

2014 – 2020
Project nameYearDepartment
Human Biological Resources Centre2016-2022Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Cardiac Pathology Laboratory
Voice Helpmate System for Reducing the Impact of Deterioration in Healthcare Services for Laryngeal Cancer Patients Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic2021 – 2023 Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Nose, Ear and Throat
In-Vitro Studies of Rab Protein-Regulated Tumour Cell Tumorigenicity2021 – 2023Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Laboratory of Drug Targets Histopathology
Management of Targeted Metabolites of Industrial Hemp for the Development of COVID-19 Symptom-Relieving Products2021 – 2023Faculty of Pharmacy (MA)
Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy
Antiviral Filters Containing Metal and Metal Oxide Nanostructures (AntiVirus-21)2021 – 2023Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (VA)
Department of Veterinary Pathobiology
Innovative Non-Invasive Neuroprotection Technologies for Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology2020 – 2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Ophthalmology
SARS-CoV-2 Genomics: Tool for Determining Viral Evolution Rate and Modelling Clinical and Immune Responses (evoCOVID)2021 – 2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute for Digestive Research
Development of an Innovative Food Supplement for Older Adults Aimed at Preventing Frailty Syndrome and Malnutrition2020 – 2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Establishment of a Wildlife Rescue Centre2020 – 2023Wildlife Rescue Centre
Nuclear Research Centre (NRC)2020 – 2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Radiology
Energy Efficiency Improvement of the LSMU Building at Dainavos g. 3, Kaunas2020 – 2023Infrastructure Management Department
Continuity of Healthcare Services for Patients with Chronic Diseases (TELELISPA)2020 – 2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Family Medicine
Improvement of LSMU Study Quality and Related Processes through Strengthening Human Resource Capacity2020 – 2023Study Centre
Application of Digital Phenotyping for Monitoring Cancer Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic2021 – 2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute of Oncology
Oncology and Haematology Clinic
Development of Advanced Cell Therapy Prototypes for Prevention and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Articular Cartilage Damage (RECART)2018 – 2022Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology
Improvement of Tuberculosis Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment Organisation and Enhancement of Practical Skills2018 – 2022Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Pulmonology
Development of an Innovative Cell Therapy Prototype for Treatment of SARS-CoV-2-Induced Acute Respiratory Failure (REGEN)2021 – 2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology
LSMU Activities for Development of Doctors’ Competences and Qualifications (LSMU-GYD-KOM)2018 – 2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Cardiology;
Centre for Postgraduate Studies
Inhibition of the AHR Signalling Pathway in Pancreatic Cancer to Improve Response to PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors and Chemotherapy via ELAV1 Regulation2021 – 2023 Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute for Digestive Research
Surgical Gastroenterology Laboratory
Gut–Blood–Liver Axis: Circulating Microbiome as a Non-Invasive Marker of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis2021 – 2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Gastroenterology
Study of the Pharmacological Effects of a Combination of Approved Medicines on Cytokine Release Syndrome Mechanisms for Application in COVID-19 Treatment2021 – 2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Histology and Embryology
Tools for Developing a Value-Based and Personalised Telehealth Service Business Model to Reduce COVID-19-Related Challenges (TeleCare BMI)2021 – 2023Faculty of Nursing (MA)
Department of Geriatrics
Innovative Early Warning and Prediction Technologies (R&D) for Cerebral Ischaemia Following Spontaneous Subarachnoid Haemorrhage2020 – 2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Radiology
Molecular Diagnostic Test for Non-Invasive Colorectal Cancer Screening2020-2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute for Digestive Research
Clinical and Molecular Gastroenterology Laboratory
Applied Artificial Intelligence Image Analysis Technology for Diagnosis of Melanoma and Other Skin Diseases (DIVAT-SMARTPHONE)2021-2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases
Technology for Management of COVID-19-Induced Cardiovascular Mitochondrial Dysfunction (cTECH)2021-2023Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Preclinical Research Laboratory for Medicinal Products
Extracorporeal Prevention and Correction of the Effect of Thrombogenic Factors Using Polyharmonic Acoustic Wave Energy2021-2023Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Clinical Cardiology Laboratory
Non-Invasive Device and Methods for Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension and Acute Respiratory Syndrome2021-2023Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Preclinical Research Laboratory for Medicinal Products
Investigation of Ischaemic Brain Damage and Protective Mechanisms: Non-Specific Mitochondrial Non-Specific Permeability Transition Pore and Cell Death in Ageing Brain2017-2021Neuroscience Institute (MA)
Biochemistry Laboratory
Application of Exosomes for Targeted Drug Delivery (EXOTARGET)2017-2022Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Preclinical Research Laboratory for Medicinal Products
Development of Functional Fish Feed Additives from Natural Algal Biomass2021-2023Faculty of Pharmacy (MA)
Department of Pharmacognosy
Impact of Climate Change on Population Health2020-2022Faculty of Public Health (MA)
Health Research Institute
Modernisation of LSMU Residency Training Bases to Improve the Study Environment (REZ-MOD)2017-2023Centre for Postgraduate Studies
Commercialisation of an Innovative Medical Device for Treatment of Herpetic Infection2021-2022Faculty of Pharmacy (MA)
Department of Analytical and Toxicological Chemistry
Hybrid 3D Tissue Engineering Constructs for In-Vitro Studies2020-2022Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Laboratory of Drug Targets Histopathology
Development of a Molecular Classifier for Identification of GBM Subtypes Based on Tumour and Cancer Stem Cell mRNA Profiles2020-2022Neuroscience Institute (MA)
Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory
Impact of Cognitive Functions, Endocrine and Environmental Factors and Sleep Apnoea on Quality of Life and Survival in Patients with Ischaemic Heart Disease2020-2022Neuroscience Institute (MA)
Behavioural Medicine Laboratory
Scientific Study: Influence of Chronic Periodontitis on Development of Secondary Occlusal Anomalies and Need for Orthodontic Treatment2020-2022Faculty of Odontology (MA)
Department of Orthodontics
Mother–Infant Interaction and Its Association with Maternal Emotional State Using Video Analysis Methods2020-2021Faculty of Public Health (MA)
Department of Health Psychology
Role of Stem Cell Exosomes in the Energy Metabolism of Hypoxia-Affected Cardiomyocytes2021-2022Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Preclinical Research Laboratory for Medicinal Products
Study of Emotional Competence of Nursing Managers and Administrators (SlaugEK)2021-2022Faculty of Nursing (MA)
Department of Nursing
Impact of MUC16 Modulation on Migration of Ovarian Cancer Cells under Hyperthermic Chemotherapy Conditions2020-2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Association Between Human Papillomavirus Types and Serum Inflammatory Markers in Cervical Cancer2020-2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Association between Antibiotic Resistance and Serogroup Distribution of Pseudomonas aeruginosa2021-2022Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Research fellowship at the University of Eastern Piedmont “Amedeo Avogadro”, Italy2020Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Molecular Cardiology Laboratory
Operation and Application of STED Microscopy Equipment for Labelling and Imaging Structures of Living Cells2020Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Cell Culture Laboratory
Promotion of Activities of the LSMU Development Department (LSMU-TECH-TRANS)2018-2021Health Innovation Development Centre
Commercialisation of Innovative Hybrid Simulation Training Programmes for Remote Practical Skills Training2020-2022Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute for Digestive Research
Surgical Gastroenterology Laboratory
Commercialisation of Class I Medical Device PerioHeal2020-2021Faculty of Pharmacy (MA)
Department of Pharmacognosy
Strengthening R&D Infrastructure of the Institute of Cardiology under the LSMU Medical Academy2016-2022Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Commercialisation of Biotechnological R&D Results of UAB Fitodenta2020-2021Faculty of Pharmacy (MA)
Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy
Innovative Modelling of Milk and Whey Nutritional Matrices Using Novel Starters and Biocomponents for Development of Safer Cheese Production Technology (INOSŪRIS)2018-2022Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (VA)
Department of Food Safety and Quality
Targeted Nanoformulation Studies in Two- and Three-Dimensional Cancer Cell Cultures2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology
Multilevel Molecular Study of Gastric Cancer: Profiling of Circulating Genetic, Epigenetic and Microbiome Biomarkers (MULTIOMICS)2018-2021Clinical and Molecular Gastroenterology Laboratory
Modernisation of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Gymnasium to Improve Operational Efficiency (LSMU-GYM)2017-2021LSMU
Intestinal Organoid Model: Platform for Drug Testing and Personalised Therapy of Inflammatory Bowel Disease2020-2023Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute for Digestive Research
Clinical and Molecular Gastroenterology Laboratory
Development of Novel Methods for Modulation of Gut Microbiota2018-2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Gastroenterology
Development of Knowledge Commercialisation and Technology Transfer at LSMU (LSMU-TTO2)2021-2023LSMU
Influence of Eosinophilopoietins on Activity of Different Eosinophil Subtypes in Asthma2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Pulmonology
Suppression of NRP1 Gene Expression in Glioblastoma U87 Cells Using Short Hairpin RNA (shRNA) Technology2021Neuroscience Institute (MA)
Molecular Neurooncology Laboratory
Characterisation of Cognitive and Emotional Difficulties in Patients with Essential Tremor2021Faculty of Public Health (MA)
Department of Health Psychology
Development of Eubiotic Multifunctional Nutraceuticals (EUNUTRITECH)2017-2022Faculty of Pharmacy (MA)
Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies
Association of Genetic Markers with Pituitary Adenoma2021Neuroscience Institute (MA)
Ophthalmology Laboratory
Innovative Advanced Therapy Construct for Articular Cartilage Regeneration (ICAR)2017-2022Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology
Changes in miR7, miR153 and miR214 Expression in Serum Exosomes of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease2021Neuroscience Institute (MA)
Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory
Point-of-Care Method for Ticagrelor Pharmacogenomics (OPTOGEN)2017-2022Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Molecular Cardiology Laboratory
Association of IL-6 Gene 597A/G (rs1800797) Polymorphism with Human Papillomavirus Infection and Development of Cervical Cancer2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Effect of Different Insulin Molecules on Expression and Activity of the GLUT4 Glucose Receptor in Human Muscle Cells2020-2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Endocrinology
Evaluation of the Effect of Sunitinib Analogues on Migration of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells under Hypoxic Conditions In Vitro2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology
Development of a Human Colorectal Cancer Explant Model and Evaluation of the Effect of Human α-Lactalbumin (HAMLET) Ex Vivo2020-2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute for Digestive Research
Surgical Gastroenterology Laboratory
Functional Analysis of Candidate Genes Associated with Monogenic Diabetes2021Department of Endocrinology (MA)
General Endocrinology Laboratory
Hypoxia-Induced AngII-Dependent Ossification of Human Knee Joint Cartilage2020-2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology
Distance Learning at University during Lockdown: Student Relationships and Motivation2021-2022Faculty of Public Health (MA)
Department of Health Psychology
Evaluation of the Effect of Sunitinib Analogues on Migration of Colon Cancer Cells In Vitro2020-2021Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Laboratory of Drug Targets Histopathology
Study of Associations Between Clinical Outcomes and Cancer Stemness Markers in Glioblastoma Patients2021-2022Neuroscience Institute (MA)
Molecular Neurooncology Laboratory
Association Between Postoperative Wound Infection Signs and Risk Factors in Patients2020-2021Faculty of Nursing (MA)
Department of Nursing
Role of Extracellular Matrix Proteins in Adhesion of Different Eosinophil Subtypes and Proliferation of Lung Structural Cells in Asthma2021-2022Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Pulmonology
Biomarker Specificity Study for Early Diagnosis of Bovine Mastitis and Evaluation of Treatment Effectiveness2020-2021Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (VA)
Large Animal Clinic
Associations Between Peripheral Circulation Status, Daily Activity and Depressive Symptoms in Elderly Patients with Suspected Peripheral Arterial Disease2021-2022Faculty of Nursing (MA)
Department of Nursing
Role of IL-33 and IL-17 in Allergic Airway Diseases2020-2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Department of Immunology and Allergology
Evaluation of the Effect of Kinase Inhibitors on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells in Three-Dimensional Cultures2021-2022Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Laboratory of Drug Targets Histopathology
Assessment of Cell-Free Circulating DNA in Plasma of Gastric Cancer Patients as a Potential Cancer Biomarker2020-2021Faculty of Medicine (MA)
Institute for Digestive Research
In-Vitro Studies of Regulation of Cancer Cell Division2021-2022Institute of Cardiology (MA)
Laboratory of Drug Targets Histopathology
Search for Novel Molecular Markers of Pituitary Adenoma2020-2021Neuroscience Institute (MA)
Ophthalmology Laboratory
Establishment of the Faculty of Nursing Study Infrastructure2017-2023Faculty of Nursing (MA)
Establishment of the Faculty of Nursing Research Infrastructure2017-2023Faculty of Nursing (MA)
2007 – 2013
Project nameYear
Implementation of Evidence-Based Glaucoma Diagnostic and Treatment Methods Using Innovative Non-Invasive Measurement of Intracranial Pressure and Ocular Blood Flow Parameters2013-2015
Effect of Allogeneic Cartilage and Bone Complex Transplantation on Articular Cartilage Regeneration in an Experimental Cartilage Injury Model (CHONDRO)2013-2015
Energy, Genetic and Epigenetic Mechanisms of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Resistance to Apoptosis and Chemotherapy2012-2015
Investigation of Attention and Sensory Information Transformation Mechanisms Using Genetic Modulation of Neuronal Activity2012-2015
Gene–Environment Interaction Linking Low Triiodothyronine Syndrome with Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes (GET-VASC)2012-2015
MicroRNA as Biomarkers for Early Diagnosis of Precancerous and Malignant Gastrointestinal Diseases2011-2015
Mitochondria, Nitric Oxide and Cytochrome-c-Reducing Compounds for Protection of Myocardium and Brain from Ischaemic Injury2011-2015
Development of a Biological Cardiac Pacemaker through International Scientific Cooperation and Enhancement of Researcher Competences (BIOKARDIOSTIM)2013-2015
High-Level International Research on Automatic Parametrisation, Analysis and Classification of Voice Acoustic Signals with Enhancement of Researcher Competences (BAS)2013-2015
Mechanisms of T-Wave Alternans in Ischaemic Heart Models2011-2015
Establishment of the Santaka Valley Centre for Advanced Pharmaceutical and Health Technologies2009-2013
Nemunas Valley Project: Development of Infrastructure for Animal Health, Nutrition and Animal Raw Materials Research and Studies and Consolidation of Scientific Potential2007-2012
Foundations of the National Integrated Programme in Medical Sciences: Development, Upgrading and Implementation of First- and Second-Cycle Study Programmes; Enhancement of Teaching Competences and Mobility2010-2014
Foundations of the National Integrated Programme in Medical Sciences: Development and Modernisation of Study Infrastructure and R&D Infrastructure2010-2015
Implementation of R&D Activities under the National Integrated Programme in Medical Sciences in Fundamental Cardiology, Neuroscience, and Clinical and Molecular Research of Digestive Diseases2012-2014
Improvement of Training of Highly Qualified Specialists for the Biotechnology and Biopharmacy Sector (BIOTEFA-A)2010-2014
Development and Modernisation of Infrastructure for Training Biotechnology and Biopharmacy Specialists and for R&D Activities (BIOTEFA-C/D)2010-2014
Implementation of Biotechnology and Biopharmacy National Integrated Programme R&D Activities in Medical Molecular Diagnostics, Transcriptomics and RNA-Omics2012-2014
Modernisation of Study Infrastructure and Core Equipment during Establishment of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences2010-2013
Open Access to Science and Research (MITAP)2012-2015
Reconstruction of Building Envelope and Modernisation of Engineering Systems of the KMU Institute of Psychophysiology and Rehabilitation2008-2012
Establishment of the Practical Training Centre for Public Health, Nursing and Rehabilitation2010-2012
Development of an International Internship Model for Higher Education Teachers and First- and Second-Cycle Students in Enterprises and International Organisations Abroad (EU, EFTA and NATO Countries)2010-2012
Increasing Efficiency of Study Systems at Kaunas University of Technology and Kaunas University of Medicine through Integration of Development Strategies with Other Higher Education Institutions2010-2013
Improvement of First- and Second-Cycle Study Programmes in Agriculture and Development of Academic Staff Competences (ŽŪ-SPDK)2010-2013
Strengthening University Knowledge and Technology Transfer Capacities (UNIGEB)2012-2014
Renewal of Nursing, Veterinary Food Safety and Public Health Study Programmes Promoting Internationalisation (SVeViT)2011-2014
Renovation of the Heating Infrastructure of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Building at Tilžės g. 18, Kaunas2010-2012
Strengthening Institutional Capacity of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences2012-2014
Development of a Continuing Professional Development System for Public Health Specialists through Innovative Learning Models2012-2014
Development of a Continuing Education Programme for Nursing Specialists to Acquire Electronic Documentation Management Skills (ELDOKS)2012-2015
Development and Implementation of Career Education and Career Monitoring Models for Higher Education Students and Professional Guidance Specialist Training (Phase I)2010-2015