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Earlier this year, Rokas Bertašius, a student at Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC), was selected among the ten most talented students from Lithuania to participate in an internship at the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) research centers. This is a unique opportunity – Lithuania is one of the few countries that has signed an intergovernmental agreement with NASA, allowing its students to participate in this prestigious international program. These internships, aimed at gifted students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), provide not only a close-up experience of cutting-edge space technologies but also a chance to contribute to real, vital international projects that undoubtedly impact the future of humanity. Thus, the sixteen-week internship at NASA became not only a significant professional step for Rokas but also an inspiring personal journey.

Povilas Barasa has defended his thesis entitled "Adipose Stem Cell Secretome and Bioprinted Tissues: Potential Treatments of Urethral Fibrosis" for the degree of Doctor of Biochemistry.

Ingrida Zelionkaitė has defended her thesis entitled "Exploring the Relationships between Hormonal Contraceptives and Emotional Functioning: a Psychophysiological Approach" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biophysics.

Vilnius University (VU) has solemnly concluded another academic year. During the traditional Finis anni academici ceremony held at VU’s St. Johns’ Church, distinguished members of the academic community were honored, awards were presented for outstanding scientific achievements, and symbolic memory diplomas were ceremonially bestowed upon members of the VU community who were persecuted and expelled during totalitarian regimes. A moment of silence was held to commemorate VU students, staff, and seniors who passed away during the academic year.

The EMBO Young Scientists’ Forum (EYSF) brings together young scientists (doctoral and postdoctoral) to engage with colleagues from across the continent and share their findings and interests with its interdisciplinary audience. It also features networking and presentations from renowned research leaders in the life sciences, who gather each year in a different European city represented in EMBO’s vast network.

On June 26, the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC) welcomed the President of Sorbonne University (France), one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world – Prof. Nathalie Drach-Temam – along with a delegation of experts representing various fields, including politics, economics, literature, computer science, and myology.

Enrika Celitan has defended her thesis entitled "Evaluation of the properties and delivery potential of Saccharomyces cerevisiae L-BC-1 virus-derived nanoparticles" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biochemistry.

On June 19th, the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC) welcomed a delegation led by Ms. Marina Zanchi, Director of the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA). She was accompanied by her colleagues and representatives from the Research Council of Lithuania.

Murat Hüseyin Unsal has defended his thesis entitled "Dust Pollution as an Indicator of Indoor Environment Quality" for the degree of Doctor of Ecology and Environmental Sciences.

 

On the afternoon of June 18, St. Johns' Church became a place where science, excitement, and pride came together – Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (VU LSC) held a solemn graduation ceremony for its bachelor’s and master’s degree graduates.

On June 10, 2025, the first Lithuania–Japan Science Forum titled Innovation in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Advanced Technologies took place at Waseda University in Tokyo. The event brought together more than 100 researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives from both countries. It marked a significant milestone in a decade of scientific collaboration between Lithuania and Japan.

Dalia Smalakytė has defended her thesis entitled "Insights into type III CRISPR-Cas immunity: mechanisms of Csm6 deactivation and a comprehensive characterization of the Lon-SAVED effector" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biochemistry.

Algirdas Noreika has defended his thesis entitled "Structural and functional studies of adsorption complex of the Klebsiella infecting bacteriophage RaK2" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biochemistry.

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