This summer, students from Vilnius University’s Life Sciences Center had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge at the international “BalticSeaBioMed 2024“ summer school held in Seili, Finland. The event gathered thirty students from Denmark, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden, who explored key fields of biomedical science, participated in hands-on sessions, and learned about career opportunities in the biomedical field.
The school covered topics such as drug development, bioethics, the ecological state of the Baltic Sea, biodiversity, and other relevant biomedical areas. Students engaged in numerous practical exercises to enhance their skills in bioinformatics, working both in groups and on independent assignments. Lectures and practical sessions were led by professors from each participating university, providing students with insights from scientists across various countries.
This summer school is part of a broader “BalticSeaBioMed“ international cooperation project involving six Baltic-region universities: the University of Turku, Åbo Akademi University, the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Southern Denmark, Vilnius University, and the Karolinska Institute. The consortium aims to promote academic and practical engagement among master’s students in biomedical sciences, organizing annual summer schools to offer students the chance to broaden their knowledge and skills in an international setting.