Life Dedicated to Science. On the Occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Corresponding Member of the RAMS, Professor B.A. Nikityuk

Abstract

The article describes the main stages of the life  path and scientific creativity of Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor, corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences Boris Aleksandrovich  Nikityuk  (1933–1998),  who  made  a  significant  contribution  to  the  development  of  domestic  human anatomy. Scientific interests of B.A. Nikityuk were diverse. He conducted research in the field of developmental and environmental anatomy, sports morphology, medical and biological anthropology. His studies in the field of developmental genetics are widely known. Boris Aleksandrovich was one of the most successful developers of the acceleration  doctrine,  formulated  its  laws,  developed  methods  and approaches for determining biological age. He was the first to formulate the basic laws of growth and development. The contribution of B.A. Nikityuk is generally recognized in the development of constitutional science. He formulated ideas about the local constitution, the reactivity of structures in connection with the characteristics of growth and development. The result of the  valiant  work  of  Professor  B.A.  Nikityuk  became  the  founder  of  a  scientific  school  of  anatomists.  Boris  Alexandrovich's students continue to develop his scientific ideas up to this day.