2026
Ongoing projects:
“Effectiveness of digital interventions in depressive disorders”, Principal Investigator: Chihai Jana, Researchers: Nastas Igor, Boronin Larisa, Jelaga Dorin, Coșulean Radislav, Belous Mihaela, Bivol Mădălina, Cernov Viorica
Project within the Postdoctoral Programme 2024–2025 (Nastas Igor) “Clinical effects of adjunctive treatment on schizophrenia symptoms”
Belous Mihaela, doctoral project: “Assessment of the effects of integrated mental health reforms on stigma and population well-being in the Republic of Moldova: from a hospital-based to a community-based approach”, from 01.05.2025, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Dorin Jelaga, doctoral project: “Suicidal behavior in borderline personality disorder: assessment and intervention strategies”, from 18.11.2024, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
PN-IV-PCB-RO-MD2024-0570, Romania–Moldova bilateral project, “Gambling addiction among young people: assessment tools and identification of factors with a protective role for mental health”, Partners: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași and Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
PN-IV-PCB-RO-MD2024-0107, Romania–Moldova bilateral project, “Traumatic stress and moral injury among crisis-response personnel”. Partners: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași and Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Project within the “Stimulating Excellence in Research” competition 2025–2026, code: 25.80012.8007.06SE – “Ultra-fine phenotyping and grounding the exploration of genetic factors in Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Republic of Moldova”
Horizon Project – EARLY – A comprehensive effort to address mental health problems in young people (2023–2027) is an international research and intervention project in the field of youth mental health, funded by the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 programme (Grant Agreement no. 101095392). The project aims to assess existing needs, resources and services for young people in 14 European countries, develop evidence-based interventions, and formulate public policy recommendations. The Republic of Moldova participates as a partner in the international consortium, contributing to the implementation of research activities, data collection and analysis, as well as the adaptation and development of interventions at national level.
2025
Ongoing / completed projects
National projects
Project within the Postdoctoral Programme 2024–2025 (Nastas Igor) “Clinical effects of adjunctive treatment on schizophrenia symptoms”
Institutional project “ASSESSMENT OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND COGNITIVE DEFICIT IN POST-STROKE PATIENTS TO IMPROVE QUALITY-OF-LIFE INDICATORS”, with completion of the first assessment phase.
Belous Mihaela, doctoral project: “Assessment of the effects of integrated mental health reforms on stigma and population well-being in the Republic of Moldova: from a hospital-based to a community-based approach”, from 01.05.2025, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Dorin Jelaga, doctoral project: “Suicidal behavior in borderline personality disorder: assessment and intervention strategies”, from 18.11.2024, Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
Project within the “Stimulating Excellence in Research” competition 2025–2026, code: 25.80012.8007.06SE – “Ultra-fine phenotyping and grounding the exploration of genetic factors in Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Republic of Moldova”
“Digital Health Nexus Moldova”, 25.80013.8007.01RE, National competition for research and innovation projects “Programme of joint collaboration projects between the scientific diaspora and organizations in the fields of research and innovation in the Republic of Moldova (ReBRAIN), 2025–2027
International projects:
PN-IV-PCB-RO-MD2024-0570, Romania–Moldova bilateral project, “Gambling addiction among young people: assessment tools and identification of factors with a protective role for mental health”, Partners: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași and Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
PN-IV-PCB-RO-MD2024-0107, Romania–Moldova bilateral project, “Traumatic stress and moral injury among crisis-response personnel”. Partners: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași and Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Sport Coach + Formative Assessment in Moldova, project in collaboration with Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
Horizon Project – EARLY – A comprehensive effort to address mental health problems in young people (2023–2027) is an international research and intervention project in the field of youth mental health, funded by the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 programme (Grant Agreement no. 101095392). The project aims to assess existing needs, resources and services for young people in 14 European countries, develop evidence-based interventions, and formulate public policy recommendations. The Republic of Moldova participates as a partner in the international consortium, contributing to the implementation of research activities, data collection and analysis, as well as the adaptation and development of interventions at national level.
2024
Projects
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași, Romania, Project: Mental health and academic adjustment of international and refugee students. PN-IV-P8-8.3-ROMD-2023-0316