SIU Hosts International Student Conference on Prevention of Human Diseases

Swiss International University (SIU) continues to strengthen its international academic presence by successfully hosting the Interuniversity Student Scientific and Practical Conference “Med-Con 2025: Prevention of Human Diseases”. The conference was held in celebration of the Day of Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and World Diabetes Day, positioning disease prevention and health innovation at the center of contemporary medical education.

The event reflects SIU’s strategic commitment to advancing preventive medicine, digital health, and interdisciplinary scientific collaboration across borders.

A Platform for Preventive Medicine and Digital Health

Med-Con 2025 focused on some of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare, including:

• Prevention of non-communicable and chronic diseases

• Early diagnosis and public health strategies

• Digital health tools and data-driven prevention

• Integration of preventive programs into clinical practice

Through student-led research presentations and academic discussions, the conference emphasized the growing role of prevention-oriented healthcare systems in improving population health outcomes.

Broad International and Interuniversity Participation

The conference brought together 150 participants, including 120 students and faculty members from Swiss International University and 30 invited guests from partner institutions. A total of 55 scientific reports and presentations were delivered, highlighting both theoretical and applied research in medical sciences.

Participating universities included:

• Avicenna Medical University

• I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy

• S. Tentishev Asian Medical Institute

• International European University

• International Medical University

• Royal Metropolitan University

• International University of Kyrgyzstan

• ABC University

• International Higher School of Medicine

This wide participation underscored the conference’s role as a regional hub for academic exchange and medical research collaboration.

Empowering Future Medical Professionals

Beyond scientific knowledge, Med-Con 2025 provided students with valuable opportunities to:

• Develop public speaking and academic presentation skills

• Engage in peer-reviewed scientific dialogue

• Build interuniversity research networks

• Apply preventive medicine concepts to real-world clinical contexts

The conference format encouraged critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and professional confidence—key competencies for future healthcare leaders.

SIU’s Ongoing Commitment to Science and Health Innovation

By organizing Med-Con 2025, Swiss International University reaffirmed its long-term commitment to:

• Supporting student-centered scientific research

• Promoting preventive and evidence-based medicine

• Advancing digital health education

• Strengthening international academic cooperation

The event aligns with SIU’s broader mission to contribute meaningfully to global health education and to prepare the next generation of medical professionals for complex, data-driven healthcare environments.

As health systems worldwide increasingly prioritize prevention over treatment, initiatives such as Med-Con 2025 demonstrate SIU’s proactive role in shaping the future of medical education and scientific collaboration.

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