WORKSHOPS

BSYSB 2025 Workshops Friday 31.10 from 09:00

Autopsy Techniques: Systematic Post-Mortem Examination

Mentor: Assist. Prof. Andreya Krasenova Kirilova, MD

This workshop introduces participants to the systematic approach in post-mortem examination. The session covers the essential steps in autopsy practice, including external inspection, dissection methods, and organ analysis, while emphasizing accuracy, safety, and respect in handling human remains. Beyond technical skills, the workshop also highlights the importance of autopsies in medical education, clinical diagnostics, and research. 

Location – St. Marina Hospital Section Block Building – Autopsy Room

Transcranial stimulation therapy

Mentor: Assist. Prof. Kamen Stoev, MD

Electricity and the brain – two words that sound futuristic, yet are part of modern psychiatry. In this workshop, you’ll discover how transcranial stimulation therapy modulates brain activity, when it’s used, and what it means for patients with depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions. Step into the future of mental health treatment.

Location – Psychiatry Clinic St. Marina Hospital, Floor 1

Interventional Coronary Angiography

Mentor: Dr. Rozen Grigorov

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to look inside the beating heart? In this workshop, you will dive into the world of coronary angiography – the gold standard for diagnosing coronary artery disease. You will learn how to navigate the coronary vessels, interpret angiograms, and understand how a few drops of contrast can reveal dangerous plaques. This is your chance to see the heart from the inside out!

Location – St. Marina Hospital Angiogrphy Room, Floor 1

Capillaroscopy in Rheumatology: Nailfold Assessment and Interpretation

Mentor: Assist. Prof. Simona Bogdanova, MD, PhD

This workshop focuses on the use of nailfold capillaroscopy as a valuable tool in rheumatology. Participants will learn the principles of the method, how to perform nailfold assessment, and how to interpret microvascular changes relevant to systemic autoimmune diseases. The session emphasizes both the diagnostic and prognostic value of capillaroscopy in clinical practice and research.

Location – St. Marina Hospital Floor 7