Prestigious Publication Award

 

   Dr. Anita Annaházi, Assistant Professor in our Department, received the award for the best translational publication of 2024 from the journal Neurogastroenterology and Motility on September 5, 2025, at the biennial meeting of the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility (ESNM) in London. The paper, titled “Mechanisms involved in the muscle relaxing effects of STW 5 in guinea pig stomach,” uses pharmacological methods to explore the mechanism of action of the herbal preparation STW 5 (Iberogast®) on gastric smooth muscle cells, through which it alleviates the symptoms of functional dyspepsia. Warm congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Researchers’ Night 2025

 

   On September 26-27, 2025, the University of Szeged will welcome all visitors with more than 400 exciting programs as part of the Researchers’ Night 2025 series. Our Department will host an interactive demonstration entitled “Laser Blood Flow Measurement in Medicine” on September 26 at 5:00 p.m., at Szeged, Somogyi Street 4, 4th floor! The aim of the event is to bring the world of science closer to everyone and to provide insight into the secrets of research life. Come and explore how science is shaping the future, get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of researchers, and meet the scientists who are working every day to expand the frontiers of knowledge.

The 19th Congress of the Hungarian Stroke Society

 

   The 19th Congress of the Hungarian Stroke Society was held in Győr between September 11–13, 2025. Our Department was represented at the conference by researchers from the HCEMM–USZ Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism Research Group: Dr. Ákos Menyhárt, Dr. Rita Frank, and Dr. Szilvia V. Kecskés, who delivered their talks in the Experimental Stroke section. The event provided an opportunity to learn about new findings related to the dynamic development of stroke care, case presentations, and the discovery of novel mechanisms. Closely aligned with the activities of our research group, it contributed significantly to our professional integration and advancement.

Participation in the XVIIth European Meeting on Glial Cells in Health and Disease

 

   The XVIIth European Meeting on Glial Cells in Health and Disease was held from July 8–11, 2025, in Marseille, France. Members of the HCEMM-USZ Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism Research Group — Dr. Rita Frank, István Pesti, and Prof. Eszter Farkas — participated in the conference with two poster presentations. Since the first meeting in Heidelberg in 1994, the European Meeting on Glial Cells in Health and Disease has grown to become the largest conference dedicated to glial research, bringing together nearly 1,500 scientists and physicians and providing ample opportunities for stimulating scientific exchange and collaboration.

Presentation of appointments at the University of Szeged

 

   On July 3, 2025, an award ceremony was held at the Rector's Office of the University of Szeged. At the award ceremony, Dr. Ákos Menyhárt received his appointment as Associate Professor at our Department from 1 July 2025. Congratulations!