A BRIEF HISTORY

The history of the Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics falls into several stages, determined by the modernization of biological sciences. In the process of restructuring, the name of the Department has also changed, reflecting its main objectives: Department of Biology - histology course (1945), Department of General Biology (1946 - 1968), Department of General Biology and Genetics (1968 -1978), Department of Biology and Human Genetics (1978-1998) and currently the Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics.

The first leader of the Department was V. Sinelşcikov, doctor of biology, Associate Professor, disciple of St. Petersburg Medical University and Institute, followed by doctors of biology S. Antipin, M. Ass (1949-1950), N. Litvinova (1950-1952). Between 1952-1956, the Department of General Biology was headed by N. Iliin, eminent biologist, Doctor Habilitated in biology, university professor, and during 1956-1978 - by V. Zaharov, Doctor Habilitated in biology, university professor, remarkable scientist, expert in parasitology, talented educator with a vast range of general knowledge. Between 1978-1998, the head of the Department of Medical and Genetic Biology was N. Cherdivarenco, Doctor Habilitated in Medical Sciences, university professor, Scientist Emeritus of the Republic of Moldova. In the period 1998-2003, the leadership was taken over by Associate Professor L. Ţaranova, a specialist with a fundamental training in the field of genetics, doctoral student of the legendary scientist-geneticist V. M. Timofeev-Resovski. Since 2003, the position of head of Department has been held by I. Cemortan, doctor in biological sciences, Associate Professor, laureate of the Health Awards Gala, 1st edition, 2012.

The employees of the Department have been actively participating in congresses and scientific forums. The Department's staff maintains collaborative relationships with many national and foreign scientific, medical and teaching centers.

Currently, the students of our university study genetics and molecular biology from the first years. A good doctor cannot work without a deep knowledge of anatomy. According to Nobel Laureate P. Berg, "we will need doctors familiar with the molecular anatomy and physiology of chromosomes and genes."