ABOUT THE LIFE AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY IN THE POST-WAR YEARS OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY OF THE BURDENKO VSMU, PROFESSOR E. I. POKROVSKAYA
Relevance. The participation of E. I. Pokrovskaya in the formation of the department and one of the areas of biology in the post-war years had a significant impact on science and history. The results of her experimental work on the study of the development cycles of arthropods (ticks) were carried out together with other employees of the department and allowed us to establish the role of the latter in the transmission of pathogens of many infectious diseases. Goal. Turning to the materials of the library archives, to highlight the life and study the scientific heritage of the first head of the Department of Biology after the end of the war, Professor E. I. Pokrovskaya. Methods. When performing the work, the general scientific method of research was used. Results. In the course of data analysis, results were obtained that are of general scientific significance. The results of the scientific works of Professor Pokrovskaya helped to develop methods of prevention in the fight against vectors of protozoal and infectious human diseases. Conclusion. The study of aspects of the biography and scientific works of the department's employees plays an important role in the professional and personal development of medical university students.