News and announcements

A scientific foresight session on inflammation will take place on 23 October 2026. It is organised by the Scientific Society of Gastroenterologists of Russia and the Institute of Continuing Medical Education. Topics include liver disease, inflammation in digestive disorders and the relationship between the microbiota and metabolic health. According to the publisher, participation is free and a livestream is available to registered attendees.

The fifth National Healthcare congress will take place in Moscow on 2–3 November 2026. Its published programme addresses the healthcare development strategy through 2030, including prevention, quality and access to care, workforce development and medical technology. The organisers are the Russian Ministry of Health and the Roscongress Foundation, with the Central Research Institute for Healthcare Organisation and Informatics as organisational partner.

On 21–23 October 2026, Ogarev Mordovia State University will host the Pharma Is Love festival organised by PROMOMED. Young scientists from 14 Russian universities will present drug development projects. The programme includes an educational laboratory, expert consultations, final project presentations and a discussion of collaboration between science and the pharmaceutical industry.