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The Medical University of Bialystok welcomed Professor Henry Völzke, who delivered classes for PhD students of the Doctoral School on 20-22 October 2026.

Professor Völzke visited Białystok at the invitation of Professor Karol Kamiński, MD, PhD, Vice-Rector for Preventive Medicine and Open Science, who welcomed the guest and introduced his scientific achievements to the PhD students.

The classes entitled “Epidemiology, population studies, genetic studies and prevention” covered among other topics, the use of epidemiological, population-based and genetic studies in assessing the health status of populations and identifying disease risk factors. Professor Völzke also discussed the experience gained through the Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP) project, the epidemiology of thyroid diseases and the importance of iodine deficiency for public health. He also presented the application of modern diagnostic methods and preventive strategies aimed at reducing risk factors and promoting health.

Professor Barbara Mroczko, Director of the Doctoral School of the Medical University of Bialystok, expressed her gratitude for the visit, for conducting the classes, and for sharing knowledge and experience with the doctoral students.

We would like to thank the PhD students who made time to attend the classes and enrich their knowledge with the experience and perspective of a distinguished expert.

Classes are conducted as part of the project entitled „Intensification of internationalization process and development of the Doctoral School of the Medical University of Bialystok” is financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange under the "STER NAWA – Internationalisation of Doctoral Schools – Call 2024" Programme.

International Cooperation Department