THE FACULTY OF CHEMICAL AND BIOPHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIES OF KNUTD STRENGTHENS EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION WITH O.O. BOHOMOLETS NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

On 9 November, representatives of the Faculty of Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Technologies of Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD) visited O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University (NMU) to hold a coordination meeting with representatives of the Faculty of Pharmacy and agree on further areas of cooperation within the framework of the Cooperation Agreement between the two universities.

The KNUTD delegation, headed by Professor Viktoriia PLAVAN, Dean of the Faculty of Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Technologies, included Professor Olena MOKROUSOVA, Head of the Department of Biotechnology, Leather and Fur; Professor Vladyslav STRASHNYI, Head of the Department of Industrial Pharmacy; Professors Volodymyr BESSARABOV and Olena ISHCHENKO, and Associate Professor Olena ROIK, all from the Department of Industrial Pharmacy. The delegation was welcomed by Professor Hanna ZAICHENKO, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, who provided comprehensive support throughout the visit.

The programme of the coordination meeting included familiarisation with practical experience in organising the educational process, modern teaching approaches, the main areas of scientific research, and the facilities and technical resources available at the departments.

Of particular value was the opportunity to explore the interactive teaching classrooms for neuropharmacology, phytopharmacology and cardiopharmacology at the Department of Pharmacology, headed by Professor Valeriia HNATIUK. The visit also provided valuable insights into the practical application of modern educational technologies in teaching biomedical disciplines, particularly pharmacology, clinical pharmacology and pharmacovigilance. KNUTD faculty members were introduced to the possibilities of conducting practical and laboratory classes using interactive smart panels, artificial intelligence technologies and simulation training systems, as well as to the organisation of the educational process in a simulated pharmacy environment.

During the concluding meeting, the participants discussed the key provisions of the Cooperation Agreement between O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University and KNUTD as a foundation for implementing joint educational and research projects. Potential areas of scientific research were identified, along with opportunities for developing joint grant proposals involving both universities. Particular attention was paid to the prospects for organising internal academic mobility for students between O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University and KNUTD within the Bachelor's Degree Educational and Professional Programme "Biotechnology and Bioengineering", specialising in G21 "Biotechnology and Bioengineering".

We express our sincere gratitude to our colleagues at O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University, and personally to Professor Hanna ZAICHENKO, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, for their warm welcome, openness to dialogue, fruitful discussions and willingness to develop a mutually beneficial partnership.

We are confident that this cooperation will provide a solid foundation for launching new joint educational, research and innovation initiatives.

11.11.2026