Research work of Normal Anatomy

Current leaders: Professor N.A. Trushel, Professor V.V. Rudenok

The beginning of the scientific activity of the Department of Normal Anatomy is associated with the name of S.I. Lebedkin. He investigated and advanced the problems of ontogenesis and phylogenesis, the correlation between the structure and function of organs, embryogenesis of parts of the body, organs, vascular and nervous systems, comparative anatomy and embryology.

Under the scientific supervision of S.I. Lebedkin, six candidate and doctoral dissertations were prepared and defended (P.J. Gerke, D.M. Golub, E.M. Zubkovich, N.V. Popova-Latkina, B.G. Turkevich, N.G. Turkevich).

From 1934 until 1975 the strategic direction of scientific research was determined by Professor D.M. Golub: studying the patterns of morphogenesis of the peripheral nervous system in the ontogenesis of humans and mammals of animals, studying the patterns of formation of innervational connections of internal organs and vessels with the central nervous system and using the results of these studies to solve problems of practical orientation: creation of experimental models of reinnervation or additional sources of innervation of internal organs by means of trunco-, gangli- and organopexies.

During his work at the department, under his leadership, 10 doctoral and 53 master's theses were completed and defended.

Continuing the ideas of D.M. Golub, P.I. Lobko with the staff of the department developed a new scientific direction - the study of the peripheral part of the autonomic nervous system in normal embryogenesis and under the influence of adverse factors of both a physical and chemical nature. In addition, comparative morphological studies were carried out to study the laws of the development and structure of the skeleton and its compounds, glands and spinal cord in human and animal ontogenesis.

Under the leadership of P.I. Lobko, 36 candidate and eight doctoral dissertations were defended.

From 1999 till 2005, under the leadership of S.D. Denisov, two candidate dissertations were defended.

The principles and efforts of the founder continue under the current direction of Professor N.A. Trushel.

Awards and prizes

For their contribution to the development of morphological science and the pedagogical process, representatives of the university's scientific school have achieved high government awards.

Academician D.M. Golub was awarded the USSR State Prize (1973), the State Prize of the Republic of Belarus was awarded to Professor P.I. Lobko (1994). S.D. Denisov (1994), P.G. Pivchenko (1994), A.S. Leontyuk (2006), V.V. Rudenok (2006).

In addition, for the development of the theoretical foundations of morphological science and its applied aspects for the training of scientific and pedagogical personnel and medical specialists, D.M. Golub was awarded the Medal of the Red Banner of Labour, P.I. Lobko was awarded the Medal of Francis Scarina, and A.S. Leontyuk was awarded the Order of Friendship of Peoples. Professor S.D. Denisov in 2007 was awarded the Medal for Labour Merits.

The Morphological School

Representatives of the morphological school of the department constantly take an active part in organizing and conducting various levels of republican and international scientific events, 13 major scientific forums, the IX All-Union Congress of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists, the I and II Congresses of Morphologists of Belarus, the 1st Congress of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists of Belarus and other high-level scientific events with international participation.

Over the past 5 years, one doctoral and three master's theses have been defended at the Department of Normal Anatomy. Currently, two graduate students are studying at the department.

The total number of school members since its inception is 120 people, of which 26 are doctors and 94 are candidates of sciences.

Older generation:

• Associate Professors L.A. Davydova, V.M. Dechko, O.V. Lopukhov (students of academician D.M. Golub.)
• Professor. S.D. Denisov, Associate Professors L.D. Chaika, M.I. Bogdanova, G.E. Konopelko, V.A. Manulik, Professor S.L. Kabak (students of Professor P.I. Lobko).

Middle Generation:

• Professor V.V. Rudenok, Associate Pofessors. G.P. Dorokhovich, O.L. Zharikova. N.V. Sinelnikova (students of Professor P.I. Lobko.)

Younger generation:

• Professor. N.A. Trushel, Associate Professors A.A. Pasiuk, Y.A. Huseva (students of Professors P.G. Pivchenko and S.D. Denisov.)
• Associate Professors A.R. Rombalskaya, A.V. Sokol, senior lecturer E.N. Shestakovich (students of Professors P.I. Lobko, P.G. Pivchenko, V.V. Rudenok)

Subsidiary scientific and pedagogical schools:

The laboratory of morphology of the nervous system was formed in 1953 under the organisation of Professor D.M. Golub as part of the Institute of Physiology of the Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Its main scientific areas are: embryogenesis and the structure of the peripheral nervous system in humans and animals, formation of nerves and vascular pathways for organs.

The anatomical school in the Department of Anatomy of the Vitebsk Medical Institute was formed in 1934 under the organisation of Professor S.I. Lebedkin. Its main areas of scientific research are the lymphatic system, comparative anatomy, blood supply and innervation of the inner ear.

The morphological school within the Grodno Medical Institute was founded in 1958 under the organisation of Professor D.M. Golub since 1958 on the basis of the. Its main areas of scientific research are the morphology of the central nervous system, vascular system, variant anatomy of organs, systems and phenotype.

The morphological school within the Department of Anatomy of the Gomel State Medical Institute was founded in 1991 with the participation of Professor P.I. Lobko. Its scientific research is devoted to the morphology of the peripheral nervous system (cranial nerves), brain and spinal cord, genital glands under normal conditions and under the influence of ionizing radiation.

The morphological school at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Santiago de Cuba (Cuba) was established with the participation of Professor P.I. Lobko.

Society of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists

The Belarusian branch of the All-Union Scientific Society of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists was established in 1948 thanks to the activities of Professor D.M. Golub who organized and led this society for 37 years. From 1985 to 1991, this society was headed by Professor P.I. Lobko. In 2006, the work of this organization with the active participation of Prof. P.G. Pivchenko renewed, it received registration, and now functions as the Belarusian Scientific Society of Morphologists (BelNOM) and is included in the International Association of Morphologists. In 2019 the society became a member of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA).

Cooperation with near and far abroad morphologists:

• Smolensk State Medical Academy;
• Tver State Medical Academy;
• St. Petersburg Military Medical Academy;
• Yaroslavl State Medical Academy;
• Moscow Medical Academy named after Sechenov;
• Moscow Medical and Dental Academy;
• University of Lüberz (Germany);
• University of Rostock (Germany);
• Nagasaki University (Japan);
• University of Western Ontario (London, Canada);
• EVER (European Eye Vision and Research Association);
• Testenmityanu University.

Participation of the department's employees in the formation of new and updating existing educational programs and training courses:

• Programs on human anatomy for students «medical care», «paediatrics» and «medical and preventive care»
• Regulation on the procedure and conditions for receiving an anatomical gift;
• Minimum program for passing the candidate exam and passport in the specialty 14.03.01 - human anatomy (for the Higher Attestation Commission of the Republic of Belarus);
• The program of the special course of master of discipline of the higher education institution «Modern aspects of the clinical anatomy of the autonomic nervous system» specializing in 1-79 80 27 - «Human anatomy»;
• The program of the special course of the magistracy of discipline of the higher education institution «Functional anatomy of the visual organ’ in the specialty of the magistracy: 1-79 80 29 - Human anatomy».
• Program on human anatomy for students of the Faculty of Environmental Medicine of UO Sakharov International Ecological University.