Winners

2025 Winners

SPONSOR AWARDS:

Outstanding thematic competence in the field of nursing – Maia-Liisa Suigusaar “Healthcare and social workers` experiences with ethical challenges in dementia care – a qualitative study”
Outstanding thematic competence in the field of radiology – Domantas Skikas “X-ray illusions: the hidden danger of radiology artifact”
Outstanding thematic competence in the field of physiotherapy – Karl Frederik Pruuden “Postoperative functional outcomes in patients with anterior shoulder instability following bankart and bankart with remplissage procedures”
Outstanding thematic competence in the field of complementary and alternative medicine – Maria Rita Garcia “Phytochemical and toxicological profiling of the ayahuasca ingredient chaliponga” Authors: Maria Rita Garcia, Mykhaylo Dutka, Sofia Guimarães, Paula B. Andrade, Diana Diasda-Silva, Nelson G. M. Gomes
Outstanding thematic competence in the field of digital health – Yassuan Vincenzo Foljanty Catanzaro “Health data in personal solid pods: patient ownership, safer sharing, and practical use in everyday care”
Outstanding thematic competence in the field of women health – Kelly Metsamärt and Sonja Kaur “Breast cancer patients’ assessment of their quality of life during radiotherapy at tartu university hospital”
Outstanding thematic competence in the field of laboratory science – Elke Tatar and Lisett Sang “Presence of streptococcus mutans and gram-positive pathogenic bacterial species with alpha– and beta–hemolysis on the toothbrushes of employees and students of Tartu Health Care College”
Outstanding thematic competence in the field of sports – Kazimieras Bergelis and Kristina Žemgulienė “Assessment of physical fitness in elite youth athletes: body composition, functional movement, and balance”
Innovative thematic approach – Dennis Hoffmann, Jonas Arnold Rahm, Joachim Wolfgang Ulrich Wagnitz, Charlie Tim Stage, Yassuan Vincenzo Foljanty Catanzaro, Hillary Ingrid Kengne Mboghe Noughe, Mylene C Makuetche Talla, Daliane Mape Noumbissi “Artificial intelligence in physiotherapy: use cases & limitations”
Outstanding thematic competence in the field of working enironment – Kristina Fedorenkova “Workplace bullying experienced by Latvian doctor’s assistant students during clinical practice”
Excellent cross-sectoral cooperation – Karin Vichmann, Siret Läänelaid, Hanna Kadri Laas, Tuuli Metsvaht “The usage of information technology equipment by healthcare workers, preparedness to implement new solutions in the SA tuh adult intensive care departments”
The brightest presenter – Jessica Hochwald “Evaluation of local large language models for the development of a patient safety ontology”
Special prize for the fastest abstract sender – Matas Mikalauskas “Facilitating medical career dialogue across borders: a reflective case”
Far and brave award – longest travel distance – Ayan Mussin from Kasakhstan
Audience`s favourite poster presentation – Matas Mikalauskas “Facilitating medical career dialogue across borders: a reflective case”
Audience`s favourite oral presentation – Elke Tatar “Presence of streptococcus mutans and gram-positive pathogenic bacterial species with alpha– and beta–hemolysis on the toothbrushes of employees and students of Tartu Health Care College”

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE AWARDS:

Poster presentation, FIRST PLACE – Viktorija Urbonaviciute, Tomas Budrys, Saulius Lukosevicius, Klaudijus Baranauskas “Necrotizing fasciitis of the thigh: diagnostic challenges and differential diagnoses – a case report and literature review
Poster presentation, SECOND PLACE – Christofer Kalda “Changes in the work organization of Estonian physiotherapists following the amendments in the regulatory framework of the profession in 2023-2024
Poster presentation, THIRD PLACE – Matas Mikalauskas “Facilitating medical career dialogue across borders: a reflective case”
Oral presentation, FIRST PLACE – Maria Rita Garcia, Mykhaylo Dutka, Sofia Guimarães, Paula B. Andrade, Diana Diasda-Silva, Nelson G. M. Gomes “Phytochemical and toxicological profiling of the ayahuasca ingredient chaliponga”
Oral presentation, SECOND PLACE – Karl Frederik Pruuden “Postoperative functional outcomes in patients with anterior shoulder instability following bankart and bankart with remplissage procedures”
Oral presentation, THIRD PLACE – Kevin Köster “Diet and body composition in young women with long-term use of oral contraceptives”

2023 Winners

SPONSOR AWARDS:

Bookshop Krisostomus: Outstanding thematic competence in the field of nursing – Teele Piir “Hand hygiene of nurses working at south Estonian hospital”, Estonia
Elite Clinic: Outstanding thematic competence in the field of midwifery – Leiki Karuse “The job satisfaction of midwives working in health centres in Estonia – a qualitative study”, Estonia
Medical laboratory Synlab: Outstanding thematic competence in the field of laboratory science – Maris Vilper, Klea Marie Laar “Humoral immune response following vaccination and exposure to SARS Coronavirus 2 among students and employees of Tartu Health Care College”, Estonia
Not Your Average Superfood Coffees: Outstanding thematic competence in the field of nutrition – Hannaliis Luts “Factors Affecting Bone Density in Women”, Estonia
RE/MAX Aaba Real Estate: Outstanding thematic competence in the field of working enironment – Eva Jakubova, Stephen Tee, Iveta Strode, Jolanta Pupure „Workplace bullying in undergraduate nursing program students on clinical placement in Latvia“, Latvia
Journal Imeline Teadus: Innovative thematic approach – Karl Frederik Pruuden “Effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation method on a neurological patient: a case study, Estonia
Estonian jewelry artist Tanel Veenre: The brightest presenter – Jaanika Reinmann, Estonia
City of Tartu – Excellent cross-sectoral cooperation – Jessica Grahlmann “Support in the care of patients in a rheumatology outpatient consultation by the humanoid robot Pepper”, Germany
Special prize from bookshop Krisostomus for the fastest abstract sender: Aslanbeg Magomedkerimov, Estonia
Audience`s favourite poster presentation by Tartu Health Care College: Zahraa Sadek „Simulation of the CT examination process in radiology“, Germany
Audience`s favourite oral presentation by Tartu Health Care College: Jessica Grahlmann „Support in the care of patients in a rheumatology outpatient consultation by the humanoid robot Pepper“, Germany

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE AWARDS:

The best PhD presentation – Joseph Grannum “3D Spatial Visualization in anatomy: A compensatory multidimensional Item Response Theory analysis of spatial anatomy test performance”, Estonia/Jamaica
Poster presentation, FIRST PLACE – Jaanika Reinmann “Awareness of Physiotheraphy Services and the Availability thereof Among Estonians”, Estonia
Poster presentation, SECOND PLACE – Leiki Karuse “The job satisfaction of midwives working in health centres in Estonia – a qualitative study”, Estonia
Poster presentation, THIRD PLACE – Veronika Mossov „FACTORS AFFECTING BONE DENSITY IN ELDERLY WOMEN”, Estonia
Oral presentation, FIRST PLACE – Hannaliis Luts “Factors Affecting Bone Density in Women”, Estonia
Oral presentation, SECOND PLACE – Kristi Nõlvak “Reflexology Therapy Effects on Sleep Disorders Among Tartu Health Care College`s Female Students”, Estonia
Oral presentation, THIRD PLACE – Katharina Grunz “Are CIRS (Critical Incident Reporting System) FAIR?”, Germany

See you in November 2025 to celebrate the 5th Student Conference „Health in Our Hands“ in a row!

2021 Winners

FIRST PLACE: Egne Kürsa, Erik Landõr, “The relationship between focal spot size, imaging geometry and image resolution in paediatric chest imaging”, Estonia
SECOND PLACE: Diana Druse, “Extra-renal manifestations of atosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease”, Latvia
THIRD PLACE: Birgit Hüneva, “Occurence of pediculosis in pre-school children and parent`s awareness of it”, Estonia
The best PhD presentation: Kirkke Reisberg, Estonia
Tartu Health Care College – for outstanding presenter: Celine Elsholz, Germany

2019 Winners

Elite Clinic, the best presentation in the field of gynaecology: FETAL MACROSOMIA`S EFFECT ON DELIVERY COMPLICATIONS, Authors: Ilze Dupuža, Kristīne Buķe, Supervisor: Natālija Vedmedovska
Eucerin – the best presentation in the field of cosmetics: THE EFFECT OF MASSAGE ON REDUCING THE FOREHEAD AND GLABELLAR LINES, Authors: Greta Gudauskaite, Emilija Gečaitė, Supervisor: Kristina Letkauskaitė
Journal „Imeline teadus“ – the most innovative research: PERCEPTIONS OF SIMULATION TRAINING IMPACT AMONGST RADIOGRAPHY STUDENTS, Author: Merili Tilgar, Supervisors: Tiina Kukkes
Synlab – the best presentations in the field of laboratory science: DETERMINATION OF HIGH SENSITIVE C-REACTIVE PROTEIN IN PATIENTS WITH JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS AND IT´S SENSITIVITY TO IRON STORAGE PROTEIN – FERRITIN, Author: Heneli Ristisaar, Supervisors: Chris Pruunsild, Mai Treial
Re/Max Aaba kinnisvara – the best presentations in the field of work-environment: THE HYGIENE AND SAFETY OF ESTONIAN PLAYROOMS AS ASSESSED BY PARENTS, Author: Egle Silluta, Supervisor: Kristi Vahur
AHHAA Science Centre – the first abstract sent to conference: Carmen Marita Schweicker
Yes Sport – the best presentation in physical activity: EFFECT OF HIGH-INTENSIVE INTERVAL TRAINING ON CHANGES OF BODY COMPOSITION, CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS, ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION AND BLOOD BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS IN OBESE BOYS, Authors: Marit Salus, Supervisor: Jaak Jürimäe, Vallo Tillmann
Dorpat Tervis – spectacular study in physiotherapy: EFFECTIVENESS OF THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES ON LOWER BACK PAIN AND TO FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF SPINE, Author: Dmitri Kurganov, Triin Kont, Supervisors: Marit Salus
Tartu City Government – the study have dealt with co-operation between different fields: THE EFFECT OF ALCOHOL TRADE FROM LATVIA TO BUYING HABITS CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF ESTONIANS, Author: Tuuli Muistna, Supervisors: Anna-Liisa Tamm, Ülle Parm, Aivar Voog
Krisostomus – the best study about pain: BACK PAIN PREVALENCE AND RELATION WITH WORK AT STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IN LATVIA, Author: Kintija Ivanova, Supervisors: Evija Levensteina, Sandra Seimane
Tartu Health Care College – for outstanding presenter: Marcos Lacombe Guerrero
The best PhD presentation: Inga Ploomipuu
Audience Award – ORAL PRESENTATION: Marcos Lacombe Guerrero
Audience Award – e-POSTER PRESENTATION: Eliza Kuzmicka
Oral Presentation – THIRD PLACE: COMPARISON OF TWO TESTING SYSTEMS FOR HPV GENOYTYPING AND EVALUATION OF CYTOLOGICAL CORRELATIONS, Author: Fabian König, Supervisors: Romana Michenthaler, Karin Gstinig
Oral presentation – SECOND PLACE: IDENTIFICATION OF CAF (CANCER ASSOCIATED FIBROBLASTS) – DERIVED FACTORS LEADING TO MAPK ACTIVATION IN COLON CANCER CELLS, Authors: Lena Hohl, Supervisors: Helmut Dolznig
Oral presentation – FIRST PLACE: DETERMINATION OF HIGH SENSITIVE C-REACTIVE PROTEIN IN PATIENTS WITH JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS AND IT´S SENSITIVITY TO IRON STORAGE PROTEIN – FERRITIN, Author: Heneli Ristisaar, Supervisors: Chris Pruunsild, Mai Treial
Poster presentation – THIRD PLACE: VACUUM EXTRACTION`S EFFECT ON DELIVERY OUTCOMES, Author: Kristīne Buķe, Ilze Dupuža, Supervisor: Natālija Vedmedovska
Poster presentation – SECOND PLACE: THE EFFECT OF ALCOHOL TRADE FROM LATVIA TO BUYING HABITS AND CONSUMPTION PATTERN OF ESTONIANS, Author: Tuuli Muistna, Supervisors: Anna-Liisa Tamm, Ülle Parm, Aivar Voog
Poster presentation – FIRST PLACE: BACK PAIN PREVALENCE AND RELATION WITH WORK AT STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE IN LATVIA, Author: Kintija Ivanova, Supervisors: Evija Levensteina, Sandra Seimane

2017 Winners

All of the winners and prizes are listed h ere. Special prizes from sponsors were selected by the sponsors and the reslust of the abstracts were taken into account.

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