UBT Organizes the 14th International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Natural Sciences

26/10/2025

As part of the 14th edition of the UBT International Scientific Conference, the Faculty of Pharmacy organized the prestigious International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Natural Sciences, which this year was held online, bringing together researchers, professors, pharmacists, and natural science experts from around the world.

The conference aimed to promote interdisciplinary knowledge exchange in the fields of pharmacy, biotechnology, molecular biology, chemotherapy, phytotherapy, and natural sciences, as well as to present innovative research developments in diagnostics, treatment, and the safe use of drugs and natural substances.

Session 1

Chair: Valon Ejupi

Co-Chair: Diellza Tahiri

Ibrahim Ilker Ozyigit – The Interdisciplinary Intersections of Molecular Biology with Life Sciences
(Marmara University, Türkiye)
Walaiporn Veyrudit, Kanjana Kunpatee, Suphachai Nuanualsuwan, Sudkate Chaiyo – Polyvinyl Alcohol Enhancement of Electrochemical Stability of Silver Ion on Paper-Based Biosensor for Cyanide Detection
(Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)
Bujar Qazimi, Ivana Cvetkovikj Karanfilova, Marija Karapandzova, Gjoshe Stefkov, Shpend Dragusha, Hyrije Koraqi, Valon Ejupi – Comparison of Volatile Aroma Compounds between Flowers and Leaves of Sambucus nigra from Kosovo
(UBT – Kosovo & University SS. Cyril and Methodius – North Macedonia)

Session 2

Chair: Shpend Dragusha

Co-Chair: Agon Hoti

Kittima Chomthong, Nipapan Ruecha, Mohini M. Sain, Sudkate Chaiyo – Label-Free Electrochemical Lateral Flow Device for Detection of C-Reactive Protein
(Chulalongkorn University – Thailand & University of Toronto – Canada)
Blerina Xhaferaj, Anila Kripa, Sokol Kocia, Lindita Vrushi, Kozeta Vaso, Aurel Nuro – An Overview on Chemical Profile for Oil and Alcoholic Tinctures of Rosmarinus Officinalis Plants
(University of Tirana & Agricultural University of Tirana – Albania)
Erda Aliu, Anjeza Temaj, Yllka Gashi, Driton Selmani, Sefedin Bilalli, Gazmend Temaj, Nexhibe Nuhii – Targeted Therapies and Molecular Advances in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Epidemiology, Genetics, and Future Directions
(State University of Tetova – North Macedonia & UBT – Kosovo)
Valon Ejupi, Bujar Qazimi, Shpend Dragusha, Demush Bajraktari, Diellza Tahiri, Dafina Krasniqi, Agon Hoti – Strengthening Pharmacovigilance for Cardiovascular and Diuretic Agents: Challenges, Trends, and Future Directions
(UBT – Kosovo)

Session 3

Chair: Belma Nallbani

Co-Chair: Rina Krasniqi

Belma Gjergjizi Nallbani, Ali Nallbani, Gentiana Balaj – Effective Control of Hypertension with Single-Pill Combination Antihypertensive Drugs
(UBT – Kosovo & Regional Hospital Prizren)
Yllka Gashi, Anjeza Temaj, Erda Aliu, Sefedin Bilalli, Driton Selmani, Gazmend Temaj, Nexhibe Nuhii – Consanguinity and Rare Genetic Disorders: Epidemiology, Case Studies, and Clinical Implications
(State University of Tetova & UBT – Kosovo)
Eralda Mullabazi, Bujar Qazimi, Shpend Dragusha, Valon Ejupi – The Influence of Solvent Concentration and Extraction Duration for Determination of Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Content in Rosmarinus Officinalis
(UBT – Kosovo)
Mendor Xharra, Yllka Gashi, Anjeza Temaj, Erda Aliu, Sefedin Bilalli, Shefki Xharra, Kumrije Xharra, Gazmend Temaj, Nexhibe Nuhii – Ribosome Biogenesis, Ribosomal Protein Alterations, and Tumor Suppressor p53 in Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities
(State University of Tetova, UBT & Regional Hospital Prizren)

Session 4

Chair: Demush Bajraktari

Co-Chair: Gentiana Balaj

Anjeza Temaj, Yllka Gashi, Erda Aliu, Sefedin Bilalli, Driton Selmani, Gazmend Temaj, Nexhibe Nuhii – Ribosome Biogenesis, Function, and Therapeutic Targeting: From Cancer to Genetic Disease
(State University of Tetova & UBT – Kosovo)
Dafinë Kastrati Bajçinca, Emine Daci-Zejnullahi – Phytotherapeutic Potential of Lawsonia inermis and Juglans regia in Dermatologic Care: Enhancing Patient Adherence and Outcomes through Community Pharmacy Practice
(University of Zagreb & UBT – Kosovo)
Eliza Gerguri, Florinda Bunjaku, Shpend Dragusha, Astrid Ortner, Eda Mehmeti – A New Electrochemical Sensor for Determination of Vitamin B6
(UBT – Kosovo & University of Graz – Austria)
Pelin Telkoparan-Akillilar – The Stress-Biomarker Axis in Atherosclerosis Driven by Organelle, Oxidative, and tRNA/miRNA Dynamics
(Gazi University – Turkey)
Flora Doko, Sead Salkoski, Elita Ujseni Hajzeri – Efficacy, Safety, and Preference: Patient-Focused Analysis of Natural vs. Synthetic Treatments for Mild Health Conditions
(Private Health Institutions – Struga, North Macedonia)

The conference concluded with discussions on the challenges of modern pharmacy, the balance between natural and synthetic treatments, and the vast potential of molecular and biotechnological research in disease prevention.

Participants praised UBT for its high academic standards, international collaborations, and its pivotal role in advancing scientific research in pharmacy and natural sciences, consolidating its position as a leading research center in the region and beyond.