Szeged University Medical Alumni Association

07/01/2026

We haven't had much snow here in Szeged for the past 10 years or so. Now the amount is worth documenting and showing

06/01/2026

World’s First MINItrace Magni Cyclotron arrives at SZTE

For decades, the University of Szeged has been at the forefront of nuclear medicine research and diagnostics. The SZTE Regional Cyclotron and Radiopharmaceutical Supply Center, currently under construction, is a unique facility that will enable the production of radioisotopes using cyclotron technology, followed by the on-site manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals for medical imaging.
In December 2025, we reached another milestone: the device manufactured for the University of Szeged – the MINItrace Magni cyclotron – has arrived at the new center. With the installation of the MINItrace Magni cyclotron, the commissioning of a key component of the cyclotron facility is now underway. Despite its compact design – with a footprint of just 7.2 m², roughly the size of a commercial refrigerator – the system produces radioactive isotopes reliably and cost-effectively.

This development significantly expands the possibilities of medical imaging while improving patient access to advanced diagnostic procedures. By enabling hospitals to produce isotopes locally for molecular imaging, the MINItrace Magni helps meet the growing global demand for personalized healthcare. Beyond its production capacity, the MINItrace Magni enables the next generation of research and development, supporting the creation of new radiopharmaceuticals not only for diagnostic use but also for theranostic applications.

The Rector of the university, Prof. Dr. László Rovó, also noted the pivotal role of Prof. Dr. László Pávics in advancing prostate cancer treatment – an area in which the new equipment is expected to unlock significant additional potential. A recent milestone in this work is the launch of a treatment at the University of Szeged’s Institute of Nuclear Medicine that is currently unique in Hungary. This targeted radioisotope therapy improves survival outcomes for patients with advanced prostate cancer. The innovative approach is closely linked to Professor Pávics’s work, which also enabled the first prostate-specific radiopharmaceutical treatment in Hungary to be carried out at the University of Szeged.

Alongside standard nuclear medicine equipment, the institute has also introduced state-of-the-art hybrid imaging technologies. Prof. Pávics emphasized the role of a new generation of residents who are open to innovation and eager to embrace emerging methods. Supported by dedicated physicians and highly skilled technologists, their work is further reinforced by an interdisciplinary team of radiopharmacologists, physicists, and engineers – together ensuring that all professional, technical, and regulatory requirements are met to operate a center of excellence in nuclear medicine and theranostics.

SZTE has a tradition spanning several decades in research and diagnostic activities related to nuclear medicine. At the same time, the discipline continues to evolve, and beyond diagnostics it is playing an increasingly important role in therapeutic procedures as well. As a regional service center, SZTE performs more than 3,000 PET/CT examinations each year. Until now, we have had to obtain the radiopharmaceutical preparations needed for such examinations from external sources, which has meant a significant additional cost. There are radiopharmaceuticals for research and therapeutic purposes that, due to transport distances, are currently either not available at all or only at very high cost. This is precisely the gap our new center will address. In the region, including nearby cross-border areas, there is no similar production capacity, even though future demand for any available capacity is expected to be high,” the Chancellor of the university, Dr. Judit Fendler, highlighted.

05/01/2026

🎓 Congratulations!

We are proud to announce that six teachers of our Mecical School have been nominated University Professors by the Head of State. We warmly congratulate our colleagues on this well-deserved honor and wish them continued success in their academic careers.

Dr. Csaba Bereczki, Department of Pediatrics

Dr. Norbert Buzás Norbert, Department of Health Economics

Dr. Csaba Csonka, Department of Biochemistry

Dr. András Farkas, Department of Internal Medicine

Dr. Krisztina Buzás Körmöndi, Department of Immunology

Dr. Nikolett Nagy, Department of Medical Genetics

22/12/2025

18/12/2025

Proud to present some fantastic news about our Class of 2003 alumnus, Professor Charalampos (Haris) Tzoulis

16/12/2025

Professor Furák has established a two-day European course at the Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, which brings together the very best representatives of the continent's profession: experienced thoracic surgeons teach traditional techniques to the younger generation.

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13/12/2025

'Although the department has not yet been launched, I already have a 3- and 5-year plan in place, which includes equipment development, a rehabilitation unit, dedicated physiotherapists and psychiatrist for the department, but we would like to focus on educating parents in the new unit as well.'

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11/12/2025

The Albert Szent-Györgyi Clinical Center at the University of Szeged has been awarded the highest recognition level, Diamond Status, by the Angels Initiative in the ESO Angels Awards in 2025. In essence, a Diamond award means a hospital is a leader in acute stroke management, consistently delivering life-saving care at the highest possible standard.

In addition, Csongrád-Csanád County received 'Angels Region' status from the Angels Initiative for its high-quality performance in stroke care. The award ceremony was held on December 9, 2025, at the University of Szeged.

Established in 2016, the Angels Initiative is an international, not-for-profit, public–private partnership. It is run in collaboration with the World Stroke Organization, European Stroke Organisation, and regional and national stroke societies in over 50 countries. The Angels Initiative aims to increase the global number of stroke-ready hospitals and to optimize the quality of existing stroke units. Angels consultants also establish quality monitoring frameworks using online audit platforms such as the Registry of Stroke Care Quality (RES-Q), which forms the basis of the Angels award system (gold/platinum/diamond) for all stroke-ready hospitals across the world.

10/12/2025

The new façade of the Department of Anatomy has completely transformed its neighborhood

The aged and fairly decrepit reddish, peach and white color combination of the former facade of the department has been almost completely renewed, and now it looks if it had been replaced: the building has been given a much more decent, beige-colored entrance facade and decorations with yellow as the main color.

The 74 wooden and plastic windows, which were previously in poor condition, have been replaced with wooden window frames, thus preserving the historic character of the building. The color of the windows also matches the facade: they are now dark brown instead of the previous white. The building's entrance is also under local protection, so the wooden gates on the main facade were also renovated during the project.

However, in the interior, which is not covered by special cityscape protection, the doors and windows have been replaced with modern aluminum ones throughout. The complete renovation of the exterior and interior facades covered a total of more than 3,500 square meters. A wall diagnostic examination had previously determined that foam injection and plinth protection were also necessary during the renovation. Thermal insulation was also completed everywhere, the roof refitted.

Photos: Ocskó Ferenc / Szegeder

05/12/2025

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A Szegedi Tudományegyetem honlapja. Hírek, információk jelentkezőknek, hallgatóknak, munkatársainknak és partnereinknek.

01/12/2025

'Discovery Is a Random and Fortunate Process' – Nobel Laureate Sir Peter Ratcliffe Engages with Talented Students in Szeged

Hungary’s National Academy of Scientist Education held its 25th Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Talented Students in Szeged, marking a milestone year for the long-standing initiative. The event has expanded to such an extent that it has outgrown the University of Szeged’s József Attila Study and Information Center and was relocated to the Pick Arena, where nearly 4,000 students and teachers gathered for this year’s program. After the opening remarks, the audience heard a lecture by Sir Peter Ratcliffe, the British cell biologist awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine – a recognition he shared with two fellow researchers – for uncovering how cells sense oxygen levels and adapt to changing oxygen availability.

In his lecture, Sir Peter Ratcliffe told the audience that he regards teachers as the most important – yet far from adequately compensated – members of society. He encouraged students to pay close attention to their teachers, reminding them that 'what you put into your mind determines your future.'

At the Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Talented Students, Prof. Dr. Márta Széll, Vice-Rector for Strategic Planning at the University of Szeged, also addressed the audience on behalf of the four other Hungarian universities participating in the program. She highlighted that the goals set by Albert Szent-Györgyi in 1940, during his rectorship, remain just as relevant today. Prof. Dr. Széll warmly encouraged the high school students attending the event to consider pursuing their studies at the University of Szeged.

'I wish for you to be inspired by the Nobel laureates and to take part in this event with genuine openness and enthusiasm – and to carry this same spirit forward into your future profession! If you do, recognition will surely follow. It may not come in the form of a Nobel Prize; it might be the grateful smile of a patient whose life is made easier because of your work. Believe me, it will be worth it,' concluded Prof. Dr. Márta Széll.

In his lecture, Prof. Dr. Péter Hegyi, Program Director of the National Academy of Scientist Education, expressed concern that global trends show a declining interest in science among young people. 'We need to demonstrate the power, the benefits, and the true value of science. That is one of the reasons we founded the Academy – to help reverse this trend; because our future depends on how many young people choose a path in science!' said the director, whose own scientific journey also began in Szeged.

'Across the European Union, each year, 1.7 million people die under the age of 75. If we simply applied the knowledge we already possess, 1.2 million of those lives could be saved. In other words, two-thirds of deaths in Europe occur because scientific findings are not incorporated into prevention, treatment, and follow-up care. This is why we need science-oriented physicians,' emphasized Péter Hegyi, whose key scientific contributions include establishing the professional follow-up program for Hungarian patients treated for pancreatitis.

The head of the National Academy of Scientist Education highlighted that out of Hungary’s 650 secondary schools, 400 have already joined the program, with students working under the guidance of 32 biology teachers across 27 regional education centers. He also announced that this year the Academy has expanded its activities to include chemistry by involving 24 chemistry teachers at 24 regional centers.

The University Training program of the National Academy of Scientist Education admits both university and doctoral students – referred to as Szent-Györgyi University Students – whose training currently takes place in four Hungarian cities: Szeged, Budapest, Debrecen, and Pécs. Beginning in 2025, the program will be organized in eight research workshops instead of the previous six, providing even more young scientists with the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and contribute to the discoveries of the future.

Photos: courtesy of the National Academy of Scientist Education

29/11/2025

'One of my big dreams is that we can establish the same kind of international collaborations in Szeged that I have been able to achieve in Budapest.'

Dr. Judit Moldvay is a doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, head physician at the National Korányi Pulmonology Institute, lecturer at Semmelweis University, and, since 2024, head of the Department of Pulmonary at the University of Szeged.