Eliciting the Truth.Dedicated to the 85th Anniversary of Professor Eduard Germanovich Bykov

Eduard Germanovich Bykov, a famous Russian morphologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Honorary Professor of N.N. Burdenko Voronezh State Medical Academy (VSMA), a founder and leader of Voronezh school of histochemistry would have been 85 years old on June 10, 2021. A key issue of his scientific activity was careful selection of sample preparation protocols for histochem ical analysis in order to increase objectivity of differential diagnosis ofbiopsy material in vivo in clinical practice and to solve urgent problems of pathomorphogenesis of the whole range of diseases. Novelty and perspectives of the conducted research allowed Eduard Germanovich to become a scientific supervisor and consultant of a large number of dissertationists who performed their research in alma mater and in universities of other cities of the  USSR. From 1978 to 2008, Prof. Bykov was in charge of the Central Research Laboratory, N.N. Burdenko State Medical University,  organizing  work  of  laboratories  as  connecting  elements  between  fundamental  research  and  practical health  care.  Scientifically  based  methods  of  diagnosis,  therapy  and  rehabilitation  were  developed  an d  implemented into practical healthcare in the Central ResearchInstitute. Eduard Germanovich created Voronezh Scientific  School  "Human  Histochemistry.  Clinical  Histochemistry",  which  focused  on  preserving  the  vital  chemical characteristics of the object of study. Prof. Bykov was repeatedly awarded with certificates of honor from the University Administration and the Government of Voronezh Region for achievements in research, teaching and social work. In April 2010 he was awarded by the Russian Federation of Cosmonautics with Academician M.V. Keldysh medal for a significant contribution to the development of Russian cosmonautics. In 2011 Professor Eduard Bykov was awarded the title of "Honorary Professor" of N.N. Burdenko Voronezh State Medical Academy.

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