INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE "ONE HEALTH-2026"

Conference Organizers: National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NUBiP of Ukraine), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Research Institute of Animal Health, and the Academician M.F. Hulyi Department of Biochemistry.

The event brought together over 127 participants, including 31 students, 22 PhD students, and 7 international participants from the Czech Republic, the Republic of Korea, Poland, Turkey, Albania, and the USA.

Opening Ceremony

The grand opening featured welcoming remarks from:

• Volodymyr Otchenashko, Head of the Research Department of NUBiP of Ukraine;
• Oleksandr Valchuk, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of NUBiP of Ukraine;
• Ihor Lotskin, Director of the Department of Food Safety and Veterinary Medicine;
• Mykola Tsvilikhovskyi, Chairman of the Academic Council of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine;
• Iryna Derkach, Scientific Work Coordinator at the Research Institute of Animal Health;

• Greetings from the general sponsor, PURINA Pro Plan, colleagues, and partners.

  

  
  

  

Plenary Sessions & Key Reports

The conference kicked off with high-impact plenary presentations:

• Dr. Olha Yakubchak (Doctor of Veterinary Sciences, Professor, NUBiP of Ukraine): "Food Safety – A Key Element of the One Health Concept".
• Dr. Iryna Nizhenkovska (Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Toxicology, O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University): "Discovery and Study of Pharmacological Properties of Coordination and Heterocyclic Compounds: Prospects and Challenges".
• Dr. Mykola Radzykhovskyi (Doctor of Veterinary Sciences, Professor, NUBiP of Ukraine) & Dr. Oleksii Rudoy (PhD in Veterinary Sciences, Senior Researcher, Head of the Virology Research Department, State Scientific Research Institute of Laboratory Diagnostics and Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise): "Phylogenetic Analysis of the Rabies Virus in Ukraine".
• Dr. Svitlana Dybkova (Doctor of Biological Sciences, Senior Researcher, Head of the Department of Colloid Technology of Natural Systems, F.D. Ovcharenko Institute of Biocolloid Chemistry of the NAS of Ukraine): "Metal Nanoparticles in the Implementation of the 'One Health' Concept".
• Prof. Josef Illek (Clinical Laboratory for Large Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Czech Republic): "Effects of Organic Zinc Supplementation on Lactation Performance and Somatic Cell Count in Holstein Cows".
• Dr. Nataliia Dmytrukha (Doctor of Biological Sciences, Senior Researcher, Head of the Department for the Study of Production Environment Factors and Hygienic Research, Yu.I. Kundiev Institute of Occupational Health of the NAMS of Ukraine): "Heavy Metals as Dangerous Pollutants: Impact on Human Health, Search for Prevention Means".
• Prof. Oleh Shvets (Head of the Department of Public Health and Nutrition, NUBiP of Ukraine): "Integration of Nutritional Competencies into Educational Programs for One Health Professionals".
• Dr. Ihor Zatovskyi (Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Leading Researcher, Deputy Director for Scientific Work) & Dr. Vitalii Prokopenko (Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Director, F.D. Ovcharenko Institute of Biocolloid Chemistry of the NAS of Ukraine): "The Contribution of Biocolloid Chemistry to Environmental Protection and Human Health".
• Dr. Sergiy Oliynyk (Research Professor, Department of Neuroscience and Tissue Injury Defense Research Center, School of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea): "Some Pharmacological Approaches to Reducing the Toxic Effects of Anthracycline Antitumor Antibiotics".
• Hanna Kondratieva (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, President of USAVA): "Canine Brucellosis – A Hidden Threat to Humans".
• Valerii Stoliuk (PhD in Veterinary Sciences, Commercial Director of LLC "COMPANY INVET"): "The Modern Arsenal of a Veterinary Practitioner: Optimization of Therapeutic Strategies and Treatment Algorithms".

Partners & Sponsors

The event was supported by representatives from Purina Pro Plan, Ukrzoovetprompostach Corporation, VetExim Ukraine, UVT Biovet, Biotestlab, EuroVET, Barbus, Invet, Ukrvet, LLC Khimlaborreaktiv, Genlab "Sova", TM Modes, the State Consumer Service of Ukraine, the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, international institutions, higher education and research establishments, businesses, and practicing veterinary professionals.

Discussions & Sections

As formal presentations concluded, vibrant discussions began. Sponsors showcased products and held quizzes, while intense intellectual debates unfolded in hallways and online chats.

The conference successfully covered four main thematic platforms:

1. Fundamental Issues of Veterinary Medicine (Section Chair: Prof. Tetiana Mazurkevych, Secretary: Assoc. Prof. Oleksii Melnyk);
2. Urgent Issues of Non-Infectious Pathology (Section Chair: Prof. Pavlo Sharandak, Secretary: Assoc. Prof. Tetiana Paliukh);
3. Infectious Challenges in Animal Pathology (Section Chair: Prof. Mykola Radzykhovskyi, Secretary: Assoc. Prof. Olha Dyskant);
4. Student Science (Section Chair: Prof. Lilia Kalachniuk, Secretary: Assoc. Prof. Valerii Tsvilikhovskyi), showcasing the incredible potential of the younger generation.

The International Scientific Conference "One Health-2026" served as a vital milestone for the academic community, uniting scientific schools, generations of educators, state officials, and business leaders committed to advancing veterinary medicine in Ukraine.