Epidemiology is the academic discipline that contains systematic scientific knowledge about the epidemic process of different Infectious Diseases and Non-communicable Diseases, response measures, methods of treating various diseases, methods of preventing diseases, reducing morbidity and mortality and eliminating diseases on the planet. Infectious diseases and Non-communicable Diseases have no borders.
Scientific research of the staff of the Department of Epidemiology is devoted to the study of epidemiology and prevention of infectious and parasitic diseases, the most relevant in the Republic of Belarus.
In the era of evidence-based medicine, we all depend on the knowledge gained through epidemiological studies.
Research topic: Epidemiological manifestations of infectious diseases and non-infectious diseases at the present stage and the rationale for their prevention (scientific adviser – Professor Chistenko G. N.)
Completion date:01.01.2021 - 01.12.2023.
Aim and Objectives:
- Create a research program (research design);
- Study significant infectious and non-infectious diseases for the Republic of Belarus;
- Identify the features of their epidemic process;
- Develop effective preventive measures.
Expected results, possible area and form of their application:
the formation of the epidemic well-being of the population; area of application - sanitary service of the country.
Scientific activity plays an important role in the professional growth of any doctor. The Belarusian State Medical University has a high scientific and technical potential, has a modern research base, unique scientific equipment that allows comprehensive scientific research on topical problems of medical science, is able to ensure the high-quality implementation of research and development, practical development of the results and train scientists the highest qualifications. Scientific research carried out in the educational institution “Belarusian State Medical University” is aimed at solving state problems in accordance with the priority areas of scientific and technical activities of the country. Academic staff of the Department of Epidemiology acts as reviewers in scientific journals, projects, programs, textbooks and teaching aids, while opposing dissertations, participates in updating existing educational programs and educational complexes.
The topic of PhD thesis, which received a positive assessment in the Higher Attestation Commission of the Republic of Belarus, corresponds to the priority areas of fundamental and applied scientific research in the country. Their results have a practical focus, are in demand in various fields of medical science, and are also reflected in the educational process of universities and in the system of advanced training, which indicates their high scientific potential.
For the period from 1969 to 2021, the staff of the department defended 10 theses:
G.N. Chistenko (1981, 1995):
Epidemiological characteristics of outbreaks of salmonellosis in modern conditions and rational measures to combat those (1981);
Epidemiological aspects of parasitic diseases in Belarus (1995)
M.I. Bandatskaya :
The epidemic process of measles in the context of mass vaccine prevention.
L.P. Mamchits (2004):
Epidemiological patterns of acute respiratory diseases and improvement of their prevention.
I.M. Bedulina (2008):
The epidemic process of scarlet fever in modern conditions and the improvement of the prevention system.
T.S. Guzovskaya (2011):
The epidemic process of chickenpox and the rationale for the epidemiological surveillance system.
I.N. Glinskaya (2015):
Epidemic process of Haemophilus infuenzae type b infection and development of an epidemiological surveillance system.
I.N. Valchuk (2015):
Epidemiological substantiation of the role of acute respiratory infections as a risk factor for bronchial asthma.
O. A. Gorbich (2018):
Epidemiological characteristics and prevention of community-acquired pneumonia in children.
I.V. Fedorova (2020):
Epidemic process of hepatitis A in conditions of medium and low intensity.
Multifaceted scientific research, often of an interdisciplinary nature, allows the staff of the department to take an active part in scientific and practical conferences, seminars, congresses and symposia.
The department carries out close international scientific cooperation with the CIS countries. Academic staff of the department is members of the Belarusian Scientific Medical Society of Microbiologists, Epidemiologists and Parasitologists, the Euro-Asian Society for Infectious Diseases, the Interregional association for clinical microbiology and antimicrobial chemotherapy.