KBSU took part in the international forum «Longevity Technologies»

The team of Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after Kh.M. Berbekov took part in the international forum «Longevity Technologies», organized by the Russian Gerontological Scientific and Clinical Center of Pirogov University with the support of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, the Russian Academy of Sciences, Pirogov University and the Russian Association of Gerontologists and Geriatricians.

Experts in the field of gerontology, geriatrics, clinical medicine, social policy and healthcare discussed the most important issues for modern society: how to slow down the aging of the body, maintain health for many years, remain vigorous and active in old age.

Kabardino-Balkarian State University was represented at the forum by the head of the department of public health, healthcare and preventive medicine Aksana Kardangusheva and senior lecturer of the department of public health, healthcare and preventive medicine, head of the geriatric therapy department of the State Healthcare Institution «Geriatric Center» of the Ministry of Health of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic Fatima Dumanova.

The active participation of the teaching staff of the medical academy in the work of such a large forum emphasizes the importance of training qualified personnel in the field of gerontology and geriatrics for the North Caucasus region. The acquired knowledge and skills will be used in the educational process, contributing to the formation of a deep understanding of the characteristics of aging and modern methods of providing medical care to the elderly in students,

— emphasized Fatima Dumanova.

The III All-Russian Olympiad in Gerontology and Geriatrics was held within the framework of the forum, in which students of the Medical Academy of KBSU took part. The KBSU team, consisting of Alina Sabanova (captain), Karina Pafifova, Kamila Temmoeva, Angelina Kholaeva, Diana Khushtova and Gulia Feyzullaeva, entered the top ten among the participants.

Future gerontologists competed in theoretical knowledge, demonstrating a deep understanding of age-related changes in the body, principles of diagnosis and treatment of geriatric diseases. Practical skills were assessed during the solution of clinical problems and analysis of complex cases from medical practice.

For students, participation in the Olympiad is not only an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the field of age-related medicine, but also to exchange experiences and ideas, communicate with recognized experts, learn about the latest achievements in gerontology and the prospects for the development of this area,

— noted one of the mentors of the KBSU team, Aksana Kardangusheva.

The Longevity Technologies forum outlined key areas for the development of gerontology in Russia and became the starting point for the development of the national project Active Longevity.