Kubyshkin Anatolii, professor, PhD, and MD. Present position: V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Head of the General and Clinical Pathophysiology Department. Education: Crimean State Medical University (1976-1982). Academic Degrees: 1987 Ph.D., the Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology (Moscow). 1994 M.D., the Institute of Physiology (Kiev). Work experience: Head of the Central Research Laboratory (1990-1995). Head of the Pathophysiology Department since 2008. Vice-director of research at CSMU (2005-2017). Fields of Scientific Interests: Main area of research: the influence of pathogenic factors on the health status and mechanisms of pathological processes' development. Memberships of professional societies and awards: council member of the International Society for Pathophysiology (www.ispweb.cc), the National Scientific Pathophysiology Societies of Russia and Ukraine, and the Russian Inflammation Society. Awards: Ministry of Health and Crimean Government. Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Crimea (2005). Laureate of the State Prize of Crimea (2013).