Presentation of the Centre
Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos (VUH SK) , founded in 1980 by Vilnius University and the Lithuanian Ministry of Health, is a leading healthcare and research institution in the Baltic States. It has over 36 specialized medical centers, including several focused on cancer care and research.
For VUH SK, a large multidisciplinary healthcare and education institution, maintaining high standards in cancer care and advancing oncology research is essential.
Main Research Activities
VUH SK focuses on clinical trials for advanced therapies in adult and pediatric blood cancer, including cellular therapies and minimally invasive surgical and transplantation techniques. The hospital also emphasizes precision medicine using AI and digital pathology. VUH SK is involved in a broad range of clinical trials (phases I-IV) and European research projects.
Core Facilities
At VUH SK, patients have access to advanced cancer diagnostics, state-of-the-art treatments, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and transplantation, biobanking services and comprehensive care for cancer comorbidities.
Education
VUH SK is a prominent university hospital dedicated to training medical professionals across all career stages. It offers extensive resources for undergraduate education, residency programs, , as well as doctoral and postdoctoral research, making it a central hub for medical learning and development.