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Vilnius University Hospital (VUH) Santaros Klinikos is a university hospital where therapeutic and research work goes hand in hand and the latest methods of diagnostic and treatment in evidence-based medicine are first and foremost implemented here.
There must always be a moment of novelty and innovation in medicine. Innovation is a new service, method, preparation, medical equipment. The goal of an advanced treatment facility is to examine and treat patients with a view to continuous recovery. University hospitals differ from other hospitals in that the medical professionals work not only as physicians but also as pedagogues and researchers working in the fields of clinical or basic medicine.
One of the many areas of activity of VUH Santaros Klinikos is the independent performance of biomedical research and participation in scientific activities together with other Lithuanian research institutions. Therefore, the development of biomedical research is constantly promoted in Santaros Klinikos, contributing to the formation of health policy in Lithuania and the European Union (EU) by implementing EU joint actions and biomedical projects. The hospital regularly carries out biomedical research - clinical research of medicines and medical devices (commercial), non-commercial research, research and experimental development projects together with other scientific institutions, research work of doctoral students and students.
Patients at VUH Santaros Klinikos contribute to science by participating in clinical trials, they often have a unique opportunity to receive the latest research and treatment for serious, rare diseases and conditions.
It is important that the physicians of VUH Santaros Klinikos as researchers are extensively involved in international research with European and global universities and hospitals, as this demonstrates the scientific and innovative potential of this institution.
Our hospital employs 60 professors, 67 associate professors and 219 doctors of biomedical sciences.
The third issue of "Research and Innovation" presents an overview of the main R&D achievements at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos in 2022. Santaros Klinikos remained a strong regional clinical and research centre, with a growing number of newly initiated and long-term R&D initiatives. Specialists at Santaros Klinikos actively collaborate with foreign partners, implement projects funded by the European Horizon Programme, engage in international networks to improve the quality of both research and patient care, and conduct clinical trials. A consistent and focused activity of our specialists in most fields of medicine allows us to maintain the highest standard of healthcare and gives us the opportunity to explore new areas for the discovery of novel diagnostic and treatment methods. As we look forward to the richness and diversity of our research and innovation in 2022, we invite you to become inspired for new initiatives and overcome even the most difficult professional challenges.
The year 2021 at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos was marked by a never-ending, intense battle against COVID-19. Newly acquired data led to evidence-based decisions and significantly improved the diagnostic and therapeutic options for this disease. COVID-19 vaccines were developed in a record time and soon became one of the main tools for mitigating the pandemic. All this has served as a reminder that the rapid development of research and innovation is essential for effectively protecting the health of our patients and our country's society.
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