The seminar will be conducted by Annika Adoberg, a PhD student and Junior Researcher at the Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Health Technologies, TalTech. Annika Adoberg is part of the Centre of Excellence research group on sensor technologies in biomedical engineering.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a significant challenge not only to physical health but also to social and psychological well-being, especially in situations where dialysis becomes the only option for survival for the patient. CKD is not limited to the accumulation of uremic toxins and persistent microinflammation, but also provides a model for studying accelerated aging. Vascular calcification in CKD patients is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and has implications for mental health and cognitive function. Elucidating its mechanisms and translating this knowledge into prevention and treatment strategies is a scientific priority and the creation of innovative solutions will help improve the quality of life of CKD patients and hold promise for promoting the future well-being of patients.