On 12 March, the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center welcomed Joyelle Kalei Dominique, Director of the Office of Global Research at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.
In her role, Director Dominique oversees collaborative international biomedical research programmes spanning more than 120 countries, with a focus on immunology and infectious diseases of global health importance.
During her visit, Ms Dominique met with the Director of VU LSC, Dr. Arvydas Lubys, alongside Prof. Eglė Lastauskienė, Adviser for International Relations, and Kristina Černiauskienė, Head of Marketing and Communications. Representatives of the Center introduced its key research directions, study process and other initiatives in life sciences. The programme continued with a meeting with VU LSC researchers Dr. Miglė Gabrielaitė and Dr. Milda Norkienė. The scientists presented their ongoing research on the epidemiology and evolution of viruses and bacteria.
Director Dominique also delivered a seminar to the VU LSC academic community focusing on the concept of research security. In her presentation, she outlined potential risks associated with international scientific collaboration and encouraged researchers to remain vigilant when establishing partnerships and sharing sensitive research.
Her visit marked an important step in raising awareness of research security and in introducing these principles more broadly within Lithuania’s research community.
