The "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca was honored at Romanian Healthcare Awards 2026 with the award for education and research and the award for impact, obtained thanks to the recent development of the Center for Practical Skills and Simulation.

Rector Anca Buzoianu mentioned that last year the university had won the award for best research project, MetaboMS. At this year's edition, Professor Nicolae Crișan received an excellence diploma for the pro-bono project of pediatric robotic urology, developed together with Medicover Hospital, and Professor Doina Todea for organizing pneumology and critical care workshops alongside specialists from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

The event took place Thursday in Bucharest and is part of a series of national galas with international juries dedicated to recognizing innovation and excellence in the Romanian healthcare system.