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. 2024 Aug 22;6(10):401-405.
doi: 10.1096/fba.2024-00072. eCollection 2024 Oct.

Standing strong: War-related challenges in Ukrainian biomedical research and opportunities for support

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Standing strong: War-related challenges in Ukrainian biomedical research and opportunities for support

Hubert Hondermarck et al. FASEB Bioadv. .

Abstract

The prolonged war in Ukraine is having a strong impact on all sectors of the Ukrainian society, including biomedical research. Although the material and psychological conditions are challenging, the country and its researchers are courageously managing to continue their activities. This perspective paper describes the multiple challenges faced by Ukrainian biomedical researchers during wartime and outlines strategies to support and enhance collaboration with the global scientific community. Ukraine has a rich scientific history and modern expertise in biomedical research, and developing more international collaborations with Ukraine can have mutual benefits for all involved parties.

Keywords: Ukraine; biomedical research.

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