This year, Armenia hosted the Pan-European scientific and educational initiative “European Researchers’ Night Armenia” (ERNA), which aimed to promote the popularization of science, stimulate public interest in scientific matters, and foster direct engagement between researchers and the general public.
As part of this significant initiative, the “COBRAIN” Center at Yerevan State Medical University, along with the Departments of Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, participated in the event over the course of two days. The initiative brought together members of the scientific community, students, and professionals from various fields with an interest in science.
Throughout the two days, the pavilion hosted interactive scientific and educational activities tailored for visitors of all ages and professional backgrounds, offering them the opportunity to engage directly with science and explore its diverse branches. Visitors also had the opportunity to learn about the YSMU “COBRAIN” Center and its activities, and to discuss questions of interest with members of the team.
At the same time, the participation of the Departments of Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology made it possible to showcase the close connection between the scientific and clinical branches of medicine, demonstrating how the results of science and research are applied in clinical practice.
These two days served as another opportunity to discuss the role of science and to illustrate how it intersects with medicine and clinical practice—from scientific discoveries to their application in preserving human health and advancing medical progress.
Science is not confined to the walls of a laboratory; it is a journey of asking questions, conducting research, experimenting, and making new discoveries—a process that deepens our understanding of human health. Science begins with curiosity. And curiosity—with a single question.
