BETWEEN POLAND AND PORTUGAL – HOW POPULATION STUDIES SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC HEALTH

On February 11–12, 2025, the Medical University of Białystok had the honor of hosting distinguished researchers from the University of Porto: Prof. Henrique Barros and Dr. Ana Henriques.

On February 11, 2025, the FUTURI SEMINARS event titled “Between Poland and Portugal – How Population Studies Shape the Future of Public Health” took place at the FUTURI Center of the Medical University of Białystok.
Before the seminar began, the guests from Portugal toured laboratories and offices where research for the Białystok PLUS project is being conducted.

The meeting brought together experts in public health, epidemiology, and sociology. The main theme focused on population-based studies and their impact on the future of public health. Renowned scientists from Poland and Portugal shared their expertise and experiences during the event.

Key Speakers and Lectures:

Dr. Paweł Sowa and Dr. Łukasz Kiszkiel, in their lecture titled “Białystok PLUS – from cohort study to interdisciplinary cooperation,” highlighted the importance of interdisciplinarity in population research, emphasizing that projects like Białystok PLUS require collaboration among specialists from various fields.
Prof. Henrique Barros, a recognized epidemiologist from the University of Porto, delivered a lecture entitled:
📌 “Insights from the EPIPorto study – how to successfully lead a prospective general population-based cohort.”
Dr. Ana Henriques, a psychologist specializing in public health and social inequalities, presented her talk:
📌 “Social Vulnerability, Social Isolation, and Health Among Portuguese Older Adults: Findings from the EPIPorto Cohort,” in which she discussed the impact of social isolation and inequalities on the health of older adults in Portugal.

EPIPorto and Białystok PLUS Studies
Prof. Karol Kamiński, Vice-Rector for Preventive Medicine and Open Science at MUB, emphasized that the EPIPorto study, which closely resembles Białystok PLUS, provides valuable data on population health – both in adults and children.

Thanks to this established collaboration, researchers from both institutions now have the opportunity to compare their study results and develop joint scientific projects.

Workshops and Discussions
The event concluded with dynamic discussions and workshops, where participants explored potential joint research projects and analytical initiatives.

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