The Biennial Conference of the European Society for Microcirculation Concluded Successfully in Szeged

This year, Szeged hosted the biennial international conference of the European Society for Microcirculation (ESM) from May 19–22, 2025. The three-day event was a regular international meeting of the ESM scientific society, which has been held more than thirty times in various European cities since 1959. This year, the Hungarian Society for Microcirculation and Vascular Biology (MMVBT) took on the role of host for ESM 2025, with our department head, Prof. Dr. Eszter Farkas, serving as the conference chair. The physiological societies of Hungary, Croatia, and Slovenia also participated in organizing the event to showcase the region's research in microvascular physiology. Enthusiastic feedback from participants confirmed the high quality and success of the event!
Recognition from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences

The Hungarian Academy of Sciences held its 199th general assembly on May 5, 2025, where prestigious awards were presented. Eszter Farkas, professor and head of the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, received the Academy Award for her biomedical research, which defined new and unique directions in studying the pathological processes occurring during ischemic brain injuries and identifying therapeutic targets. She was recognized for her internationally outstanding results in uncovering the neurophysiological mechanisms behind the worsening of acute brain injuries and in advancing the diagnosis and prevention of these deteriorations. Congratulations!