!!Stand with Ukraine: Support the next generation of medical professionals
__Meeting, Wednesday 14th May 2025, 13.00 UK time, 14.00 CEST, 15.00 Ukraine time__
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__[Academia Europaea Cardiff|https://aecardiffknowledgehub.wales] is taking action to support Ukrainian researchers facing scientific isolation due to war. In collaboration with [Odesa National Medical University|https://www.odnmu.com], we are launching a pilot initiative to connect Ukrainian PhD students – qualified medical professionals – with academic mentors across Europe.__
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__Join our meeting this May, chaired by our Hub Director [Professor Ole Petersen|Member/Petersen_Ole] CBE FRS ML MAE, to hear directly from representatives of Odesa National Medical University and the PhD students seeking academic support in the areas of medicine and health. Through short talks and personal stories, they will share their challenges, aspirations, and the crucial role international collaboration can play in sustaining Ukrainian medical research.__
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Our speakers include:
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*[Valerie O’Donnell|Member/O'Donnell_Valerie] MAE, Research Professor, School of Medicine, Cardiff University
*[Alexei Verkhratsky|Member/Verkhratsky_Alexei] MAE, Professor of Neurophysiology, [University of Manchester|https://www.manchester.ac.uk], UK
*__Valeriia Marichereda__, First Vice-Rector, Professor of gynaecology and obstetrics, Odesa National Medical University, Ukraine
*__Viktoriia Borshch__, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor of Management in Healthcare, Odesa National Medical University, Ukraine
*__Oleksandr Shakhanov__, PhD student, “''A modern approach to the treatment of chronic wounds''”, Odesa National Medical University, Ukraine
*__Borys Bovsunovskyi__, PhD student, “''Optimisation of bone canal formation technique in osteosynthesis''”, Odesa National Medical University, Ukraine
*__Daria Drobot__, PhD student, “''Visfatin as a marker for the development of atypical hyperplasia and endometrial cancer in women with metabolic syndrome''”, Odesa National Medical University, Ukraine
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This is a chance to make a real difference. Show your support, stand with Ukraine, and discover how you can play a vital role in mentoring and supporting Ukraine’s next generation of medical professionals.
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Supported by [Cardiff University|https://www.cardiff.ac.uk].

!Registration

To attend, please email ‘__Register me for the webinar meeting__‘ to Juliet Davies at [DaviesJ89@cardiff.ac.uk|mailto:DaviesJ89@cardiff.ac.uk], and you will receive the joining details for the meeting.
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