Institute of medicobiological problems

Address: Slovatskogo street, 2, Ternopil, Ukraine 46001
Tel: +38 (0352) 253793

 

Director: prof. S.N.Vadzyuk

 

The institute is made of such department:

Medical biology

Microbiology, virology and immunology

Normal physiology

Social medicine, medical statistics and health care organization

Building of Educational and Research Institute of Biomedical Problems

 

Educational and Research Institute of Biomedical Problems was established after an order of the rector (8 June 2005 № 201) and the decision of TSMU Academic Council (June 8, 2005 № 14) which became operational on July 15, 2005. The institute is a part of the educational department, it is located in the biological building of the university and includes 4 departments with their classrooms, laboratories, cabinets, library, computer rooms, museum, lecture hall № 10 and microbiological laboratory.

Professor S.N. Vadzyuk is the director of the Institute, PhD. N.I. Tkachuk is the deputy director for academic affairs, and prof. O.M. Golyachenko– deputy director of scientific affairs.

All of the lecturers that hold scientific degrees and academic titles make the Academic Council of the institute. The Academic Council is headed  by the director of an institute. Also, Academic Council of the institute is its governing body. The work of the Academic Council is held in accordance with the annually created and approved plan. It highlights the main pathways of the institute concerning teaching methods, research, educational work, as well as organisation of training and material base.

 

 

During the period of ERI of Biomedical Problems existance, there have been significant changes in the academic process. Thus, the department started training according to "one day" method, introduced Z - Training system, created thematic classrooms and laboratories equipped with modern diagnostic equipment.

Conducting spirography during practical class in physiology

 

Concerning educational and methodical process, it was emphasized on the mastering of students practical techniques that are included in the curriculum of practical skills - "matricule."

 

The remote test control with the “Moodle” system is widely used as well.

 

During this period, three comprehensive textbooks and four practical classroom guides were prepared, published and approved by the Ministry of Health.

 

The research work of ERI of Biomedical Problems concentrates on planning and completing of dissertations, departmental and inter-departmental research works, organization and participation in scientific conferences, preparation of scientific papers by student.

 

Since 2009, the institute is working on such planned research topics: "Physiological, microbiological, clinical and social aspects of the study of somatic diseases of children, pupils, students and adults" and "High blood pressure and hypertension in rural population, as social and medical problems. "A great emphasis is put on the influence of geo-meteorological factors on the health of students, their microbiological status, with special conern on the incidence of staphylococcal infections,  social factors, that can significantly influence the development and course of chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system in terms of hypertension and hypertensive syndrome.

Every year the institute staff organise scientific conference «Environment and Health».

 

 

Teachers of departments pay much attention to the afterclass activity of the students. As mentors of the student groups (both domestic and foreign), they go sightseeing, organise debates, parties, cultural campaigns, such as performances and concerts.

Concert organised by a mentored group and performed on a charity ball

 

 

Regarding improvement of the educational process in the ERI of Biomedical Problems, it was planned to:

•        increase the pool of teachers who fluently speak English;

• prepare the video lectures for distant learning students in three languages;

• equip the thematic classrooms, laboratories and supply them with the necessary instruments;

• write English language textbooks for foreign students.Another long term aim of ERI of Biomedical Problems is a certification of the laboratory for psycho-physiological studies based on the department of normal physiology. It is assumed that the new division will carry out both fundamental and practical work, that will ensure the current long-term tasks are completed.