Professor of the RUDN University Andrey Kaprin elected President of the Association of Directors of Oncology and Radiology Centers of the CIS and Eurasia
The Association was established in 1996, on the initiative of the great scientist, renowned oncologist, academician N.N. Trapeznikov, and unites all the leading cancer centers of the CIS and Eurasia. The main goal is to develop international cooperation in the field of oncology between the leading cancer centers, aimed at developing and implementing joint national and international programs and projects.
Speaking to the Board of directors, Andrei Kaprin said: "Now in many countries that are represented in our Association, oncology is of highest priority of the leaders of these countries. Our common goal is to ensure effective implementation of national cancer control plans that will increase the availability of innovative technologies in the treatment of cancer, such as nuclear medicine and personalized therapy. We must adhere to the principle of openness and democracy in the work of the Association, because only by combining our joint efforts, we will be able to bring the work of the oncological service to a fundamentally new highest level. "
Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, presented certificates of honor of the President of the Russian Federation, Medal of the Order of Merit to the Fatherland of the 2nd degree, Order of Honor, Title of honor “Honored Health Worker of the Russian Federation” and “Honored Inventor of the Russian Federation” to the professors of RUDN University.
By the decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Larisa Efremova, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of RUDN University, was awarded the Medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II Degree for merits in scientific and teaching activities, training qualified specialists and many years of conscientious work.
By the decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Director of RUDN Medical Institute Alexei Abramov was awarded the honorary title “Honored Health Worker of the Russian Federation.” Director Yaroslav Stanishevsky and professor Anna Marakhova of the Institute of Biochemical Technology and Nanotechnology of RUDN University were awarded the title “Honored Inventor of the Russian Federation”.