SARAJEVO, MARCH 10 (ONASA) – Last night, nine winners of the 9th International Medis Awards for Medical Research were formally announced at the Ljubljana Castle.
Among them is the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, prof. Ph.D. Zlatan Zvizdić, MD.
His scientific research work was the best in the field of pediatrics.
For the ninth year in a row, the competition rewards the top scientific achievements of doctors and pharmacists from nine countries in Central and Southeastern Europe.
Prof. dr. Zlatan Zvizdić, Ph.MD, is the first author of the article Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A retrospective cohort study from the largest tertiary care facility.
It was published in the Asian Journal of Surgery.
All winners of the 9th International Medis Awards for Medical Research competition (by area):
– Pharmacy: prof. Ph.D. Aneta Perić, M.Sc. pharm., Serbia
– Gastroenterology: Julian Peter Schwärzler, MD, Austria
– Gynecology: Vid Janša, MD., Slovenia
– Intensive medicine and anesthesiology: Christian Reiterer, MD., Austria
– Neurology: Ivo Božović, Ph.MD., Serbia
– Ophthalmology: dr. Martina Tomić, Ph.MD, Croatia
– Pediatrics: prof. Ph.D. Zlatan Zvizdić, Ph.MD., Bosnia and Herzegovina
– Pulmonology and Allergology: Christian Lang, MD., Austria
– Rheumatology: Assoc. prof. Assoc. Ph.D. Peter Mandl, Ph.MD, Austria
President of the international expert commission, prof. Ph. Borut Štrukelj, M.Sc. pharm., said about the published research: “It is a great privilege for the members of the international expert committee to be part of an extremely interesting process in which we get to know the diversity and depth of the research work of top doctors and pharmacists in our region.” Their research is high-quality, inspiring, and a resource for improving health care. All of them deserve the highest praise and sincere congratulations, especially for the effort and sacrifices that their clinical and research work often requires.”
After two years, the awards were given live again, and the celebration took place in the Ljubljana Castle. The founder of the International Medis Awards Tone Strnad, M.Sc. pharm., stated in the introduction: “The tireless research work of doctors and pharmacists from Central and Southeast Europe increases the wealth of knowledge in medicine and pharmacy at the highest scientific level.” In this way, they also directly contribute to better treatment. Their work deserves all recognition, respect and attention in the wider international and domestic public. This was exactly the purpose of establishing the International Medis Awards nine years ago, and today we are proud to build the reputation of the medical and pharmaceutical community in the region through the awards.”
Dr. spoke about the importance of research. Martina Perharič, M.Sc. pharm., director of Medis: “The scientific work of doctors and pharmacists is part of the great story of discovering innovations that will help in the detection and treatment of diseases and improve the quality of life of many people. Their dedication deserves our deep respect. Without their efforts, many lives would have been lost, and many drugs and diagnostic methods would have remained undiscovered. Their passion for medicine and research is a real inspiration for all of us.”
Doctors and pharmacists who published their scientific research works in reputable scientific publications with an impact factor higher than 1,500 could apply for the 9th International Medis Awards.
This year, the competition received 238 applications from Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Croatia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Slovenia and Serbia. All the high criteria for the position of candidate for the International Medis Awards were met by 185 applications. The international expert committee evaluated the applications and selected 18 finalists, including nine winners.
The International Medis Awards for Medical Research includes awards for top research achievements in nine countries of Central and Southeastern Europe in nine medical fields. The awards mean recognition of breakthrough doctors and pharmacists who, in addition to their regular work, are also engaged in research. Without them, there are no innovations in medicine and pharmacy, and no effective control of diseases.
Submitted scientific research papers are evaluated by an independent international expert committee that nominates finalists and then winners for each field.
In the mandate period 2021–2024. the commission is led by prof. Ph.D. Borut Štrukelj, M.Sc. pharm., from the Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana.
Winners at the celebration receive a unique sculpture The Future, a work of art by the respected Slovenian sculptor Jakov Brdar. Finalists and winners also receive cash prizes.
The competition was founded in 2014 by the Slovenian pharmaceutical company Medis, which is still the main sponsor of the competition.
More information at: https://www.medis-awards.com/