The first EV4 conference brought together scientists of the V4 countries in research on extracellular vesicles

Skupinová fotografia účastníkov prvého ročníka medzinárodnej vedeckej konferencie EV4 – Extracellular Vesicles Visegrad Conference, ktorá spojila viac ako 150 vedcov a odborníkov venujúcich sa výskumu extracelulárnych vezikúl.

On 21–22 October 2026, Semmelweis University in Budapest hosted the first edition of the international scientific conference EV4 – Extracellular Vesicles Visegrad Conference, which brought together more than 150 scientists and experts specialising in the research of extracellular vesicles.

The conference was held under the auspices of the Hungarian Society for Extracellular Vesicles (HSEV), in collaboration with the Czech Society for Extracellular Vesicles (CzeSEV) and the Polish EV community. One of the partners and co-organisers of the event was the Slovak Society for Extracellular Vesicles (SlovSEV).

Its chairwoman and researcher at the Biomedical Research Center of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (BMC SAS), Dr Zuzana Vince Kážmérová, was involved in the preparation and organisation of the conference.

“Extracellular vesicles are natural nanocarriers that mediate the transfer of biologically active molecules and information between cells over both short and long distances, thereby playing a significant role in the regulation of physiological and pathological processes. Research into them is extremely important not only for a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms of intercellular communication and the pathogenesis of various diseases, but also for their potential use as non-invasive biomarkers that enable early diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression. At the same time, they represent a promising tool for the development of new therapeutic strategies, including the targeted delivery of drugs, as well as regenerative medicine,” explains Dr Kážmérová.

The EV4 conference featured presentations of the latest scientific findings, expert discussions and new opportunities for international collaboration. Lectures by renowned experts Kenneth Witwer and Wolfgang Holnthoner also made a significant contribution.

The event represents an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the scientific communities of the V4 countries and other European partners.

Text: Z. Vince Kážmérová, BMC SAS

Photo: HSEV; SlovSEV

Representatives of the Slovak Society for Extracellular Vesicles (SlovSEV). From left: Barbora Tamášová – member of SlovSEV, Kristína Truchanová – Vice-Chair of SlovSEV, and Zuzana Vince Kážmérová (BMC SAS) – Chair of SlovSEV.
Acknowledgements to the keynote speakers at the EV4 conference. From left: Kenneth Witwer – former President of the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV), Wolfgang Holnthoner – President of the Austrian Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ASEV) and Zoltán Giricz – Chair of the Hungarian Society for Extracellular Vesicles (HSEV).
Dr Zuzana Vince Kážmérová of the BMC SAS, Chair of the SlovSEV organisation.
A group photo of the participants at the first edition of the EV4 – Extracellular Vesicles Visegrad Conference, an international scientific conference that brought together more than 150 scientists and experts specialising in research into extracellular vesicles.
Zoltán Giricz, Chair of the Hungarian Society for Extracellular Vesicles (HSEV).
The first edition of the international scientific conference EV4 – Extracellular Vesicles Visegrad Conference.
The Organising Committee of the first EV4 International Conference in Budapest. From left: Vendula Hlaváčková Pospíchalová – Chair of the Czech Society for Extracellular Vesicles (CzeSEV), Barbora Tamášová – member of SlovSEV, Csenger Kovácsházi – Secretary of the Hungarian Society for Extracellular Vesicles (HSEV), Zoltán Giricz – President of HSEV, Zuzana Vince Kážmérová – President of SlovSEV, Agnieszka Razim – member of the Polish Society for Extracellular Vesicles (PSEV), Andrea Galisová – member of CzeSEV, and Kristína Truchanová – Vice-President of SlovSEV.