Editorial

Dear colleagues, dear friends!

In 2023, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University celebrates 265 years!

Throughout the whole time of its activity the University has been a flagship of the highest scientific achievements and occupies a leading position in the Russian and world markets of educational services educating generations of Doctors with a Capital Letter, following the motto “First among equals”.

We are proud of our historical heritage – the centuries-old traditions of the Medical Faculty of Imperial Moscow University that includes impeccable reputation, expertise, interdisciplinary approach, strict ethical and moral principles.

Sechenov University is Alma Mater for outstanding figures of the Russian medicine of different historical periods. And today, as for more than two and a half centuries, world-known scientists and doctors generously pass their knowledge and experience to the next generations. By a lucky coincidence, during the celebration of the University’s Anniversary, the 50th Anniversary issue of our Sechenov Medical Journal is published – and we offer it to your attention. It is a work result of brilliant specialists who acted as its authors, as well as a highly professional editorial board that carefully, responsibly and with a full dedication prepare each issue of the Medical Journal.

We have a lot to be proud of: Sechenov Medical Journal has been published for fourteen years, continuously developing and improving. It honorably fulfills its original mission to provide up-to-date information on topical issues of fundamental and clinical sciences, as well as on the best clinical practices. We are confidently mastering the entire arsenal of classic and latest publication formats, including modern media technologies, are open to a variety of scientific genres, transfer the unique experience of famous physicians and scientists and create thematic special issues with the involvement of authoritative world-class experts. It is a significant fact that during the preparation of the anniversary issue the Journal was recognized by the world community by entering the international scientific database Scopus.

I believe it is no exaggeration to say that today’s Sechenov Medical Journal is more than just a journal. It is an open platform that unites the efforts of researchers, experts and practicing professionals in different fields of medicine in order to answer acute questions and challenges of our time. The journal will continue to evolve further, focusing on new areas of life sciences. At the same time, our special attention is paid to young researchers, who are the future of science and medicine.

Throughout the history of mankind, the image of a doctor is inseparable from the image of a researcher and, together with the highest moral principles, represents the defense and support of life itself. The entire staff of Sechenov University sincerely strives to fulfill this high mission!

Petr V. Glybochko

Editor-in-Chief,
Dr. of Sci. (Medicine), Professor,
member of the Russian Academy of Sciences,
Rector of Sechenov University;
Chairman of the Association “Council of Rectors
of Medical and Pharmaceutical Educational Institutes of Russia”;
Vice-President of the Russian Union of Rectors;
Co-Chairman of the Sino-Russian Association of Medical Universities