Current Issues in Medicine Through the Eyes of Young Researchers

November 17, 2025 |  Kursk State Medical University (KSMU), Kursk, Russia

As part of the V International Student Scientific Conference “First Steps in Science”, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the 90th anniversary of Kursk State Medical University, Section 17 titled “Current Issues in Medicine Through the Eyes of Young Researchers” was held on November 17, 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00.
This conference is conducted within the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland 

The session took place at the KSMU Library (Mayakovsky Street, 85) and was moderated by Associate Professor Rajkumar Densingh Samuel Raj, PhD (КГМУ) .

This year’s section brought together international students who presented original research across philosophy of science, bioethics, neurology, public health, and modern clinical challenges 

Their presentations demonstrated the commitment of young scholars to tackling complex medical and ethical issues in an evolving global environment.

 Presentations and Participants
1) The Philosophy of Science in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Rethinking Knowledge and Ethics 
Eugene Chou Ho Meng / Еугене Чов Хо Менг - 5 Year, 25 Group

2) Gene Therapy Through the Eyes of a Modern Student: A Bioethical Reflection 
Muhammad Iqbal Bin Rafid / Мухаммад Икбал Бин Рафид - 6 Year, 2 Group

3) The Neuroscience of Motivation: Understanding Student Personality Through the Lens of the Brain 
Divyasini Anbalagan / Дивиасини Анбалаган - 5 Year, 4 Group

4) Antibiotic Resistance: Current Challenges and Innovative Strategies in Combating Superbugs 
Divyah Vengkadeswararamana / Дивиах Венгкадесварарамана - 5 Year, 25 Group

5) Nanotechnology in Medicine: Opportunities and Bioethical Concerns 
Sehgal Mannat / Сехгал Маннат - 3 Year, 13 Group

6) When the Healer Breaks: A Bioethical Reflection on Suicide Among Malaysian Junior Doctors 
Chua Li Ann / Чуа Ли Анн - 1 Year, 2 Group

7) Traditional Bone Setters in Indonesia: Evaluating Efficacy, Cost Effectiveness, and Long Term Impact on Fracture Management 
Shahzzani Farihannah / Шахззани Фариаханнах - 5 Year, 3 Group

8) From Idealism to Realism: How Witnessing Preventable Deaths Shapes the Moral Identity of Young Doctors in Underfunded Hospitals 
Vikramapala Welabada Kankanamalaiya Jiwaki Jagatdini Vikramapala / Викрамапала… - 4 Year, 4 Group
 
9) Doctor Shortages in Malaysia: A Systemic Approach to Workforce Planning 
Joel Veritinus Santiong / Джоел Веритинус Сантионг - 1 Year, 6 Group

10) Ethical and Clinical Challenges in Modern Neurosurgery: Balancing Life-Saving Intervention and Quality of Life 
Iwinosa Divine Otoghile / Ивиноса Дивине Отогхиле - 6 Year, 6 Group

11) Ethical Implications During Artificial Heart and Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices 
Aggarwal Ishika & Dhaduk Mrugesh Nareshbhai - 4 Year

12) The Ethical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Balancing Innovation and Human Values 
Ejumalai Sangita / Ежумалай Сангита - 1 Year, 34 Group

13) When Pressure Shapes or Shatters: The Paradox of Stress in Medical Training 
Prachi Rani Gupta / Прачи Рани Гупта - 1 Year, 34 Group

14) The Power of Resilience Through Reflection: Literature, Art, and Traditional Values as Pathways to Healing 
Pretaa Kantha Rau / Претаа Кантха Раy - 5 Year, 3 Group

Students showcased the academic strength, ethical awareness, and scientific curiosity of young researchers at KSMU .

Their work highlights the importance of critical thinking, compassion, and interdisciplinary understanding in shaping the future of global healthcare .

Kursk State Medical University continues to support and encourage young scientists as they take their first steps in science, contributing to the advancement of medicine, public health, and biomedical ethics 

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