University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine
14–16 May 2026 • Rijeka, Croatia
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Dear PhD students,
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the Third PhD Candidates’ Congress of the Doctoral School of Biomedicine at the University of Rijeka Faculty of Medicine, in the scientific field of biomedicine and health, with international participation, titled “Science and Us”.
The Congress will be held in Rijeka from 14 to 16 May 2026, at the University of Rijeka Faculty of Medicine.
Participants will have the opportunity to present their research through oral presentations and poster sessions, with the option of active or passive participation.
The programme includes invited lectures by distinguished experts in biomedicine, public health, clinical medicine, health and environmental engineering, and dental medicine.
The official language of the “Science and Us” Congress is English.
This Congress is an excellent opportunity for PhD candidates and all those interested in biomedicine and health to enrich their knowledge, broaden their scientific perspectives, and establish new collaborations and friendships through a thoughtfully designed three-day programme.
For any questions, feel free to contact us at znanostimi@gmail.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to Rijeka in May 2026.
Kind regards,
The Organising Committee of the “Science and Us” Congress
INVITED LECTURES
Participants will also be able to attend lectures by distinguished experts in biomedicine, public health, environmental engineering, and clinical and dental medicine. The Congress will provide a multidisciplinary approach to current scientific and professional topics, enabling the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and the latest research findings.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Abstract submission deadline: 15 March 2026
- Notification of acceptance: end of April 2026
- Registration deadline: 26 April 2026
- Congress dates: 14–16 May 2026
REGISTRATION AND FEES
- Please register using the following link: REGISTRATION
- The registration fee is 50 EUR, which includes lunch and coffee breaks.
- For the payment of the registration fee, please use our WEBSHOP
- Registration deadline: late April 2026 (to be confirmed)
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
1. Title
- The title should be clear, concise, scientifically appropriate, written in capital letters
- No abbreviations
- Max. 300 characters including spaces
2. Authors and Affiliations
- List first and last names of all authors in order of contribution, without academic titles
(max 10 Authors and max 10 Affiliations) - The presenting or corresponding author should be listed first
- Provide the full name of each institution, including city and country
- If multiple institutions are involved, use superscript numbers (¹,²,³) to link authors and affiliations
3. Abstract Structure
- The abstract must include the following sections:
- Objective
- Design and Method
- Results
- Conclusion
4. Technical Requirements
- The abstract should be written in English; max: 300 words
- Tables, figures, and references are not included
- Abbreviations should be defined at first mention
- The abstract should be saved in .docx format
Abstracts in .docx format must be sent to the following email address: znanostimi@gmail.com.
Please make sure to write “ABSTRACT” in the subject line of the email.
MAIN TOPICS:
- Biomedicine
- Clinical Medicine
- Dental Medicine
- Health and Environmental Engineering
- Public Health.
(e.g. ABSTRACT – Public Health)
PROGRAM
A detailed programme will be published in March 2026, including:
- award session for best oral and poster presentations
- invited lectures
- oral presentation sessions
- poster sessions
- networking events
COMMITTEES
Organizing Committe
- Matea Bilobrk, mag. sanit. ing. President of the Congress / President of the Organizing Committee
- Ema Dejhala, dr. med.
- Neven Sučić, mag. med. lab. diag.
- Ivana Lakošeljac, mag. med. lab. diag.
- Barbara Franović, mag. sanit. ing.
- Andrej Belančić, dr. med.
- Gabrijela Sopta Primorac, dr. med., subspec.ginekološke onkologije
- Matea Tomljanović, dr. med. dent.
- Matea Badnjević, dr. med. dent.
- dr. sc. Fran Krstanović, mag. biochem.
- Magdalena Medved, mag. biol. exp.
Scientific Committee:
- prof. dr. sc. Marina Šantić, President of the Scientific Committee
- izv. prof. dr. sc. Lovorka Bilajac
- izv. prof. dr. sc. Vanda Juranić Lisnić
- izv. prof. dr. sc. Darija Vukić Lušić
- doc. dr. sc. Marko Klarić
- prof. prim. dr. sc. Stjepan Špalj
VENUE
University of Rijeka Faculty of Medicine
Braće Branchetta 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
The venue is easily accessible by public transport with nearby parking options.