The Population Research Center at the Medical University of Białystok receives the Urbi Meritus medal !
The Population Research Center at the Medical University of Białystok received an Honorary Award from the Mayor of Białystok for its innovative Białystok PLUS study, which has a direct impact on the well-being and health of Białystok residents, and for establishing the city as an important European center for population health research. “Urbi Meritus – Distinguished Service to the City”
The Population Research Center at the Medical University of Białystok is primarily associated with the Białystok PLUS project, a pioneering population study that has made a unique contribution to the state of knowledge about the health of Białystok residents.
It combines science, medicine, and the local community, creating a model of cooperation between the academic community, local government, and residents. Thanks to this, it is possible to take appropriate measures in the field of health protection and promotion.
The data collected as part of the project is used by research institutions throughout Europe. Thanks to it, the city has become a recognizable center and a recognized hub for innovative research on population health.
Link to a video describing the winner: https://tiny.pl/zsyfks64
