Meeting of the Academic Council of the Institute on the results of work in 2024

On 23 December 2024, the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives held a meeting of the Academic Council to summarise the results of the Institute’s scientific and organisational activities in 2024.

The meeting heard the annual reports of the Institute’s laboratory heads, who presented the results of their research, achievements in the implementation of scientific projects, publication activity and plans for the future.

The Director of the Institute, Professor Volodymyr Stybel, presented a final report on the overall activities of the Institute, including the main achievements, challenges and strategic directions of the Institute’s development for 2025.

Iryna Mazur, Deputy Director for Research, presented a report on the work undertaken to organise the funding of the Institute in 2025. In her speech, she stressed the importance of approving the Statutes and other regulatory documents governing the Institute’s activities and ensuring its financial stability. Iryna Mazur also outlined the main challenges in this area and, together with Olena Kaminska, Quality Specialist, provided information on the development of the Institute’s Strategic Plan.

The members of the Academic Council noted the high level of work carried out and made proposals to improve the work in certain areas, to extend international cooperation and to improve the material and technical base of the Institute.

The discussion also identified the Institute’s key priorities for the coming year, including the translation of research into practice, competitive salaries for staff and the development of interdisciplinary initiatives.

The Academic Council expressed its gratitude to all the staff of the Institute for their hard work and contribution to the development of science.

Practical part of the workshop “Antibiotic resistance: global crisis, problems and solutions”

Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing problems in modern medicine, both in human and veterinary medicine. The misuse of antibiotics in animal husbandry leads to the emergence of resistant strains of bacteria that can be transmitted to humans through food and direct contact. This poses a serious threat to public health and calls into question the effectiveness of treatment of infectious diseases.

That is why the training seminar «Antibiotic resistance: Global Crisis, Problems and Solutions», organised by the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection and the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives, is extremely relevant. Today, in the practical part of the workshop, leading experts in bacteriology and microbiology from the laboratories of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection engaged in a detailed study of modern methods for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of microorganisms.

The participants focused on the following important issues

– Disc diffusion method: Despite its simplicity, this classic method remains one of the most widely used in microbiological laboratories. D.O. Ordynska, a researcher at SRIEF’s Bacteriology Department, gave a detailed masterclass on the finer points of its application.

– Serial dilution method: this method makes it possible to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration of an antibiotic, i.e. the lowest concentration of the drug that inhibits the growth of bacteria. L. Ostrovska, senior scientist at the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives, shared her experience of using this method in practice.

– Use of automated microbiological analysers: modern automated systems greatly simplify and speed up the process of determining antimicrobial susceptibility. The details of the use of the Vitek 2 compact analyser will be presented by I. Kushnir, Head of the Laboratory of Bacteriological Control of Quality and Safety of Veterinary Preparations of SCIVP, T. Stetsko, Head of the Laboratory of Control of Chemotherapeutic Preparations of SCIVP, I. Musiyets, Head of the Research Department of Bacteriology of SILDVM, L. Ostrovska and I. Semen, Senior Research Scientists of SCIVP.

The exchange of experience between leading experts is essential to improve the effectiveness of the fight against antimicrobial resistance. The results of this workshop will contribute to the improvement of laboratory diagnostics and the development of new strategies for the rational use of antibiotics in both veterinary and human medicine.

The team of our Institute expresses sincere condolences to the family and friends on the death of Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Malyk Ostap Hryhorovych

 

The loss of our colleague, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Ostap Malyk, is deeply felt by the staff of our Institute.

Ostap Hryhorovych was an outstanding scientist, a wonderful colleague and a true friend. His contribution to the development of veterinary science will leave a significant mark on history, and his wisdom and kindness will remain in our hearts forever.

Ostap Hryhorovych’s students received from him not only profound knowledge, but also a desire for continuous development. They will continue his work and keep the memory of the outstanding scientist alive in their professional achievements.

At this difficult time, we share the pain of loss with Ostap Hryhorovych’s family and friends. May the memories of his life be bright and his soul find peace. May his memory be cherished.