Academician M.YA. Studenikin. 95 Years of His Birthday

A review of the basic data on the life and creative paths of the outstanding domestic pediatrician, Academician of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the USSR, M.Ya. Studenkina On his initiative, for the first time in the country, at the Institute of Pediatrics of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the USSR there were created specialized departments and there were formed scientific schools, which were united by the main goal - the creation of effective rehabilitation systems for children with various forms of pathology and the development of new prevention methods to ensure the reduction of morbidity, disability, and child mortality. Thus, as far back as the 60s of the last century, M.Ya. Studenikin contributed to the differentiation of pediatrics into promising clinical disciplines, thanks to which the Institute of Pediatrics became a multidisciplinary clinical institution. The range of academic interests of academician Studenikin is quite wide. He is the author of more than 300 scientific works, including 14 monographs and more than 44 chapters in collective manuals. The personal contribution of academician M.Ya. Studenikina in pediatric science and practice is determined not only by his monographs but also by the established scientific school: 69 doctoral and 82 Ph.D. theses have been defended under his leadership. In 1996, the Council for Grants under the President of the Russian Federation named the Institute of Pediatrics of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences as the country’s leading scientific school, and Academician M.Ya. Studenikin is recognized as the leader of the pediatric scientific school.