MEDICAL SCIENCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

In 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree announcing the Decade of Science and Technology, which, among other things, aims to get talented young people involved in research and development. Today, the country’s leading medical universities are being transformed into multidisciplinary research centres in accordance with the ‘Science and Universities’ National Project and the ‘Priority 2030’ state programme. The approaches to developing research skills among medical personnel are changing. Interdisciplinary training programmes for biomedical technology industry professionals are being introduced. University hospitals are becoming research hospitals in need of specialists who will not only serve as professional clinicians, but also scientists. What are the key factors and support and development programmes that motivate young scientists to pursue a career in medical science? How does collaboration with experienced scientists and mentoring affect the professional development of young researchers? What is the role of medical directors and healthcare leaders in creating mechanisms and measures to encourage innovative activities among specialists at medical organizations? How can young scientists adopt an entrepreneurial approach in biomedtech, and what opportunities exist for startups in this field?