Significant Visit to VU Faculty of Medicine鈥檚 Centre of Medical Sciences Strengthens UK鈥揕ithuania Research Ties
The Centre of Medical Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine, 天美麻豆 (VU MF), recently became a focal point for enhancing cooperation between the United Kingdom (UK) and Lithuania in the fields of medical and health sciences, as well as innovation. At the end of May, the Centre welcomed a delegation of UK representatives from the medical science and innovation sector, along with the British Ambassador to Lithuania, Liz Boyles.
鈥淭he UK is not only distinguished by its world-class scientific achievements but also by its dynamic research and innovation ecosystem. The return of UK researchers to the Horizon Europe programme presents a unique opportunity for Lithuanian scientists to carry out joint research with global leaders in their fields,鈥� said Assoc Prof Karolis 沤ukaitis, Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation at the VU Faculty of Medicine.
During the full-day visit coordinated by the Faculty of Medicine, the guests met with VU leadership, colleagues from the Life Sciences Centre, and representatives of the Ministry of Health. The UK delegation also took part in a discussion on future cooperation initiated by VU MF, which included representatives from the Research Council of Lithuania and 鈥淚nvest Lithuania鈥�.
The guests were impressed by Lithuania鈥檚 emerging research ecosystem, the wealth of talent, and the energy of its people 鈥� factors they see as creating excellent conditions for future breakthroughs.
This initial meeting laid a strong foundation for continued international cooperation, fostering knowledge exchange, scientific research, and innovation in the field of healthcare.
Among the visitors to the Centre for Medical Sciences were Prof Andrew James Boulton (University of Manchester, University of Miami), Prof Mike Griffiths (CEO of 鈥淎dvanced Oxygen Therapy Inc鈥�), Prof Sudhesh Kumar (President of the Association of Innovation, Research and Technology Organisations; Vice-President for Health at the University of Warwick), Prof Neil Reeves (Lancaster University), and Prof Loretta Vileikyte (Lancaster University).