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At present, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (hereinafter referred to as “First MSMU”) is the biggest educational, scientific and medical complex in Russia which focuses on training, certification and continuing professional development of medical and pharmaceutical workers. MSMU staff, students and R&D achievements significantly contribute to both national and global medicine.
More than 2,500 academic staff members at 8 faculties with about 150 chairs train over 14,000 graduate students and 15,000 postgraduate specialists (full-time, part-time and evening attendance, distance learning) in 14 specialties. Approximately 30 doctoral and 100 PhD theses are defended on the annual basis. 85% of the University lecturers have academic degree. The University employs 4 actual members and 3 corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 64 actual members and 38 corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences (RAMS), 3 actual members and 1 corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Education, about 70 honored science workers of the Russian Federation, more than 100 laureates of the State Prize, the Russian President & the Government Prize.
The campus of the University hosts 69 buildings for studies, 19 teaching hospitals with over 3,000 beds, 7 university research institutes and bases of 5 research centers of the RAMS, more than 30 laboratories, the biggest medical library in Europe, botanic garden and numerous facilities that serve as the finest environment for achieving academic excellence and delivering outstanding results in research and innovation on top of high quality medical treatment.
The First MSMU has always played an important role in the international medical science starting from its foundation. The University has a distinguished history of medical research and research expertise. Currently the MSMU focuses on research and education aimed at advancing knowledge in increasingly important areas of healthcare and strives to create opportunities for young enthusiastic researchers to rise and develop their ideas.
Research activities of the First MSMU are split into 37 basic directions which are defined by the innovative and socially significant priorities. More than 20 inventions are registered by the staff of the First MSMU on the annual basis. Every year our University holds several scientific conferences with international participation. More information regarding these conferences can be found at www.eng.mma.ru.
The University prioritizes the following areas for its research activities:
• Development of contemporary medical drugs and biological supplements;
• Development of cellular and molecular technologies;
• Development of new methods for treatment and diagnostics;
• Development of new medical technologies and equipment.
In order to deal more efficiently with the contemporary acute issues in healthcare, The University has established four new Research Institutes (RI):
• RI of Molecular Medicine (2000);
• RI of Pharmaceutics (2001);
• RI of Public Health and Healthcare Management (2002);
• RI of Medical Sociology, Healthcare Economics and Medical Insurance (2011).
Additionally, in an attempt to close the forming gap between science and business, the I.M. Sechenov First MSMU Science Park was established as the first park in the Russian Federation that specializes on the field of medicine. The mission of the Park is to help young scientists and researchers develop their innovative ideas into ground-breaking business projects. From laboratory research to business consulting and economic planning we provide support to those who wish to realize their ideas.
Currently, the First MSMU has also broadened it’s international activity and is in the process of active establishment of mutually beneficial partnerships with medical schools all over the world. Today, more than 140 specialists of the University are members of one or more foreign and international scientific and professional societies, organizations and associations. The University frequently provides opportunities for around 200 members of it’s staff and students to travel abroad for various purposes. Annually, more than 100 people take part in more than 60 major international forums.
