The Student Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Medical Sciences (SCIAMS), was successfully held at Western Balkans University, under the theme “From Pipettes to Pixels: Exploring Diagnostics”, organized by the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Imaging.
Designed as an interdisciplinary platform for students of the Medical Laboratory Technician and Imaging Technician programs, the event marked a full day of rich presentations, professional discussions, and interactive activities.
The conference opened with welcome remarks by Dr. Inva Koçiaj, Head of the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Imaging and Chair of the Conference, and Dr. Edlira Aruçi, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences and Co-Chair of the Conference, who both praised the students’ dedication and their valuable contributions to research, which brought strong academic substance to the event.
The program continued with a presentation by Prof. Dr. Astrit Hoxhaj, Dean of the Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences, who shed light on the role of imaging in modern medicine, offering insights into technological advancements and their impact on diagnostics. This was followed by MD. Spa. Anisa Daka, a medical doctor, who delivered an in-depth lecture on a clinically significant topic: Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Next, the spotlight shifted to the students, who presented over 20 dedicated research projects, addressing diagnostics from both laboratory and imaging perspectives. The presentations were complemented by a vibrant and creative poster session, giving participants the opportunity to engage closely with their peers' research work.
To further encourage interaction and engagement, the organizers had also prepared case-based games, where students tested their knowledge through real-life challenges drawn from medical practice.
Designed as an interdisciplinary platform for students of the Medical Laboratory Technician and Imaging Technician programs, the event marked a full day of rich presentations, professional discussions, and interactive activities.
The conference opened with welcome remarks by Dr. Inva Koçiaj, Head of the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Imaging and Chair of the Conference, and Dr. Edlira Aruçi, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences and Co-Chair of the Conference, who both praised the students’ dedication and their valuable contributions to research, which brought strong academic substance to the event.
The program continued with a presentation by Prof. Dr. Astrit Hoxhaj, Dean of the Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences, who shed light on the role of imaging in modern medicine, offering insights into technological advancements and their impact on diagnostics. This was followed by MD. Spa. Anisa Daka, a medical doctor, who delivered an in-depth lecture on a clinically significant topic: Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Next, the spotlight shifted to the students, who presented over 20 dedicated research projects, addressing diagnostics from both laboratory and imaging perspectives. The presentations were complemented by a vibrant and creative poster session, giving participants the opportunity to engage closely with their peers' research work.
To further encourage interaction and engagement, the organizers had also prepared case-based games, where students tested their knowledge through real-life challenges drawn from medical practice.
