RUDN University future doctors and economists present projects at the international scientific festival “Ot Vinta! (Off we go)”

Institute of Medicine

Project “International Research Team: Learning to Work Together (International Medical Science Incubator)”.

Supervisor  — Elena Kaverina, PhD (Medical Sciences), Associate Professor, Department of Public Health, Health Care and Hygiene of the Institute of Medicine.

What is the benefit of your project and why did you choose this topic?

On the one hand, we want to mold researchers starting from school, so that they actively develop medical science at the international level. On the other hand, we propose to use the experience of creating international research teams.

At the university, we have an opportunity to work with students and scientists from different countries. Our team brought together people from all over the world — Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East —it’s a real friendship of peoples! Working in an international scientific team gives us invaluable experience, each participant bringing something of his own.

What is the team’s “scientific” dream?

We want as many young people as possible to be actively involved in science and become innovators. We want to make science attractive to a wide range of potential young scientists and create the necessary conditions for its development.

How will your project make the world a better place or help people?

The more scientists, the better the quality of life of each person becomes, due to their research and development. Science must be for life.

Faculty of Economics

Project “Russia in the African Grain Market: Solving the Problem of Food Security”.

What is the benefit of your project and why did you choose this topic?

We reviewed indicators of the current state of the global food security in Africa. We conducted a study to find out which countries in Africa need import of Russian grain most of all, and what features of development should be taken into account.

What is the team’s “scientific” dream?

Our goal is to contribute to Russia’s international economic relations with African countries.

How will your project make the world a better place or help people?

Access to safe food is a basic human right, with priority being given to the most vulnerable. Beyond basic nutrition, food security is linked to economic stability, public health, human empowerment, and the environment. Our study reveals the contribution that Russia is making to solving the African food problem.