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Poland’s consul stationed in Budapest personally expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Clinical Centre of the University of Debrecen for the top-shelf expert medical care provided to the victims of the coach accident that had occurred on the M3 motorway in August. Marcin Bobiński noted that the Polish victims had received the highest standard of clinical care in Debrecen, which played a significant part in their speedy recovery. The consul was formally received by the leadership of the Clinical Centre in the Presidential Office on Tuesday.

An international delegation of six members visited the Clinical Centre of the University of Debrecen recently. This visit of specialists on Monday was the first stop in Hungary for a capacity-building project, coordinated by the Regional Office for Europe of the World Health Organization (WHO/Europe), aimed at supporting the responsible use of antimicrobials and infection control.

With its contemporary and appealing design, this refurbished restaurant welcomes students and university staff in the basement of the Theoretical Building, situated within the Clinical Center complex. MAED Bistro serves customers a revamped bill of fare, featuring exquisite dishes, while also offering them a new community space to enjoy.

The director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Clinical Center of the University of Debrecen, Zoárd Krasznai, has been appointed as a “proctor,” as a result of which, he will not only be able to perform robot-assisted surgeries in the future but he will also be able to take part in the practical training of specialists both in Hungary and from abroad. This act of prestigious international recognition also serves as confirmation of the high standard of robotic gynecological surgery in Debrecen and of the consistent professional development achieved at the clinic in recent years.

In 2026, the University of Debrecen hosted the annual meeting of the Hungarian Biochemical Society, which will be held in conjunction with an international conference. The event is the most prestigious domestic forum in the field of biochemistry, featuring scientific presentations and professional discussions, and two faculty members from the university will also receive prestigious professional recognition. The three-day conference opened on Wednesday, August 26, at the Learning Center.

In certain cases, even the most modern biologic therapies are not effective enough for treating patients with severe cases of asthma, which is why specialists are urging that research aimed at developing new medications should be accelerated. A study on this topic has been published recently in one of the most prestigious scientific journals of the world. The publication, which was produced through international collaboration, was co-authored by a professor at the University of Debrecen.

The dripping or leakage of urine during joyful laughter or a regularly recurring vaginal infection are not just inconveniences that make our everyday lives difficult, but genuine medical problems that can now be treated successfully, thanks to modern diagnostic and therapeutic options. Urogynecology, which, among other things, offers a potential treatment of these diseases, has recently become one of the most dynamically developing specializations in Hungary at the Clinical Center of the University of Debrecen.

Thanks to the support of BMW Group’s Debrecen Plant, the Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Pediatric Psychology and Psychosomatic Unit at the University of Debrecen Clinical Center’s Pediatrics Clinic has been expanded with a new, modern skills development playroom. The new venue facilitates the recovery and development of children who undergo rehabilitation in a joyful and interactive environment.

The 2026 Neuroinnovation Summit and the 11th NeurotechEU General Assembly was held as a two-day meeting in the Swedish capital city. The University of Debrecen was represented by a five-member delegation at this event hosted by Karolinska Institutet. The most significant message of the meeting for the University of Debrecen was the unanimous support of the founding partners and the rectors for the institution’s strategic role and its full reintegration in the future.

VR technology is now used at the Department of Pediatrics at the Clinical Center of the University of Debrecen to alleviate pain and anxiety associated with examinations and treatments. This innovative drug-free method will be available in several outpatient clinics and inpatient wards, which could facilitate care for hundreds of children every year. The program “VR Technology in Pain Management,” developed by One Foundation is coming to Debrecen, building on the professional expertise and experience acquired at Bethesda Children’s Hospital.