The 10th International Summer School on Stress, Vienna, Austria

Stress is a part of life—but how you manage it matters.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the International Summer School on Stress (ISSS) presents SEMART 2025, a five-day intensive program that brings together cutting-edge research, hands-on workshops, and expert-led discussions on stress science, management, and resilience training.

Co-organized by The Vienna Institute for Global Studies, Modul University, and the American University of Health Sciences (AUHS), SEMART 2025 is designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and industry leaders seeking practical insights and innovative approaches to stress and well-being.

Key Topics:

• Understanding distress and eustress
• Stress-related diseases and effective interventions
• Resilience-building for professionals and students
• Practical techniques for reducing workplace stress
• The future of stress management in digital health

Why should you attend?

• 3 expert-led workshops on stress reduction, resilience, and workplace well-being
• 1 panel discussion on stress, mental health, and well-being
• 2 poster sessions presenting innovative research (with awards)
• Earn CME credits to fulfill continuing education requirements for healthcare professionals
• Receive a Certificate of Completion in stress science and management
• Network with top experts, medical professionals, and researchers
• Experience Vienna – a city of history, culture, and academic excellence

Meet the Leading Experts of SEMART 2025

Our summer school brings together renowned global experts in stress science, resilience, and mental well-being.

Featured Faculty Leaders

• Prof. Dr. Sandor Szabo (USA) – Leading expert in stress, resilience, and GI research
• Prof. Dr. Yvette Tache (USA) – Leading expert in neuroendocrine stress responses
• Prof. Dr. Bruno Bonaz (France) – Leading expert in vagus nerve stimulation & hypnosis for stress-related conditions

Additional Esteemed Faculty

• Prof. Dr. Oksana Zayachkivska (Ukraine/USA) – Expert in Metabolic & GI Physiology, stress-related conditions
• Prof. Dr. Gerald A. Maguire (USA) – Psychiatrist and researcher in stress-related psychiatric diseases and mental health
• Prof. Dr. Martina Rojnić Kuzman (Croatia) – Psychiatrist and researcher in mental well-being
• Dr. Janos Filakovszky (Austria/Estonia) – Psychiatrist, researcher in workplace stress, and resilience trainer
• Dr. Katalin Szabó (Hungary) – Museologist and researcher in Medical History
• Prof. Dr. Zoltan Ács (USA/Austria) – Director, Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS)
• Naomi Besedes (Hungary/Austria) – Deputy Director, Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS)

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for professionals and students in healthcare, academia, and high-stress industries, including:

• Healthcare Professionals – Doctors (all specialties), nurses, pharmacists, dentists, therapists, and allied healthcare workers
• Medical Students & Faculty – Undergraduate and postgraduate students, professors, teaching assistants, and administrative staff
• Industry & Academic Leaders – Healthcare administrators, workplace managers, and researchers focused on stress management and well-being

What’s Included in the Registration Fee?

• Full Access to all scientific programs, including lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and poster sessions.
• Experience Vienna, with a visit to the Mozart Museum.
• Networking & Social Events, including a welcome reception.
• Program Materials, including a detailed schedule and session guide.
• Catering, with coffee breaks and lunches provided.

Event Schedule

📍 Location: WeXelerate (Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna, Austria)

🕔 Date & Time: June 2 – June 6, 2025 | 09:00 – 16:00

Participants will have a unique opportunity to share their research or personal experiences during the poster sessions. We invite submissions of abstracts for planned posters by March 30, 2025. For any questions, feel free to reach out.

CONTACTS
📩 For program & participation inquiries:

• Prof. Dr. Oksana Zayachkivska – ozayachkivska@auhs.edu
• Prof. Dr. Sandor Szabo – sszabo@auhs.edu

📩 For registration & local accommodation:

• events@modul.ac.at

Register Now – Limited Spots Available!
Early bird tickets are available until March 30, 2025 with a 50% discount—don’t miss out!