On November 26-28, Tbilisi Medical Academy organized the international scientific conference "Medicine: Innovations and Challenges 2024 (MEDIC 2024)". The three-day conference was held in a hybrid format. The event was accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®).

The goal of the international scientific conference was to showcase research findings addressing societal challenges and advancing new knowledge. Additionally, the conference aimed to foster transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary research projects and support the development of research skills among students and young researchers. This event served as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange across various fields of medicine. Specifically, MEDIC 2024 covered topics such as personalized medicine, molecular pathology and medicine, digital health, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.

In addition, MEDIC 2024 stands out for its commitment to supporting interdisciplinary research projects in medicine. Its goals include promoting awareness and implementation of the concept "Science with and for Society", advancing technological transfer, fostering cluster specialization, and enhancing Georgia's participation in international grant projects.

Leading Georgian and international experts, experienced and young researchers participated in the event.

• Prof. Ian A. Cree, Honorary Professor of Pathology at University College London, Head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tumor Classification Department in 2017-2022, Professor of TMA;
• Prof. Thomas Schrader, Professor at Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences and TMA;
• Prof. Liron Pantanowitz, Head of the Department of Pathology at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center;
• Prof. Karim Qayumi, Professor of Surgery at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and founder of the simulation platform CyberPatient;
• Dr. Simon Marty, Head of the Doctoral Education Council of the European University Association;
• Prof. Melita Kovačević, Professor at University of Zagreb, Former Chair of the European University Association Council of Doctoral Education;
• Jason Gibson, Representative of the Turnitin Platform, Trainer;
• Tamar Alibegashvili, Georgian National Screening Center representative;
• Levan Gogichaishvili, Head of the Department of General Surgery of Geo Hospital, Surgeon, Transplantologist;
• Professors of TMA - Taras Gabisonia and Gela Beselia, Associate Professor Manana Loladze and others.

Within the framework of the event, special emphasis was placed on the participation of young researchers. TMA students and graduates played an active role throughout the three-day conference, delivering presentations and engaging in interactive workshops.