Students’ research competition essay

 

   At the Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School of the University of Szeged, students have the opportunity to submit TDK research papers four times a year. In response to the latest call, our TDK student Elsherbini Abdelrahman Mohamed submitted his research paper entitled “Electric muscle stimulation exerts a cardioprotective effect in post-stroke mice,” supervised by Dr. Ákos Menyhárt. We are proud to announce that, based on the reviewers’ evaluations, the TDK Council awarded the research paper first prize! We warmly congratulate our student and his supervisor and wish them continued success in their research!

iCSD 2026

 

   The 2026 International Conference on Spreading Depolarization (iCSD) was held from September 18–22, 2026, at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, USA. Our Department was represented by our Chair, Prof. Eszter Farkas, who gave a talk presenting some of the latest highlights from our research. It was a pleasure to be part of this multidisciplinary community of clinicians, scientists, engineers, and innovators dedicated to advancing our understanding of spreading depolarization (SD) and its implications across the spectrum of neurological diseases. This year’s conference aimed to balance fundamental insights and discoveries in SD physiology (Knowledge) with translational research driving clinical and preclinical applications (Wisdom). Together, these pillars support the broader mission of advancing SD research within the neuroscience community and raising awareness of conditions in which SD is thought to play a central role (Education).

Researchers’ Night

 

   On the occasion of Researchers’ Night, on 25 September 2026, our Department welcomed visitors with two programs offering an insight into the research conducted at our Department: “Inflammation and Healing in the Brain – Protective Brain Cells in a Petri Dish” and “Laser-Based Blood Flow Measurement in Medicine.” We were delighted to see great interest in the presentations from visitors of all ages, from the youngest children to adults! Researchers’ Night aims to bring the world of science closer to everyone and offers a glimpse into the exciting everyday life of researchers. We would like to thank our colleagues for putting together and successfully delivering these programs!

Invited Lecture at the Viszeralmedizin 2026 Conference

 

   The Viszeralmedizin 2026 conference was held in Hamburg from 14 to 19 September 2026. It is the largest congress for gastroenterology and visceral surgery in the German-speaking countries. Our Department was represented by Dr Anita Annaházi, Assistant Professor, who delivered an invited lecture entitled “Wirkung von Stuhlüberständen auf Nervenzellen” (Effects of Faecal Supernatants on Neurons). The presentation was followed by a lively scientific discussion. We congratulate her on the excellent presentation and wish her continued success!

Poster Award

 

   Sára Pető, a TDK student at our department, participated in the Young European Scientist (YES) Meeting, an international conference organized between September 17-20, 2026 by students of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Portugal. She presented her research in the form of a poster in the Neurosciences category, where she received first prize for her presentation. We congratulate Sára on her success at this international conference and on this outstanding professional achievement!