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President of OSMU

Prof. Alexander I. NOVIKOV, MD, PhD
President of Omsk State Medical University, Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation.
 
Alexander I. NOVIKOV was born in 1948 in the Bryansk Region. After serving in the army, he enrolled at the Faculty of Pediatrics at Omsk State Medical University in 1969 and graduated with honors in 1975. His career has been closely linked with Omsk State Medical University, where he started as a Professor Assistant at the Department of Dermatovenereology and later became its Head.
 
Academic Degrees and Titles
1983 – PhD thesis entitles “Clinical Significance of Dyslipoproteinemias and Their Role in the Pathogenesis of Lupus Erythematosus”
1988 – Conferred the academic rank of Associate Professor
1997 – Defended a doctoral thesis entitled “Efferent Techniques in the Complex Treatment of Chronic Recurrent Dermatosis”; conferred the academic rank of Professor
 
University Leadership
1997 – Elected as Rector of OSMU
2002, 2007, 2012 – Re-elected as Rector of OSMU
June 4, 2016 – Elected President of Omsk State Medical University by secret ballot at the OSMU Academic Council meeting, in accordance with the University Charter
 
From the beginning of his tenure, Prof. NOVIKOV united the efforts of the University’s staff to address key developmental challenges. As a result of this collaborative work, OSMU has been recognized as a dynamically developing institution and is ranked among the top 100 Universities in Russia. In April 2012, OSMU became a winner of the competition “The Healthy Lifestyle University”.
 
Prof. NOVIKOV considers his main mission to be the creation of conditions for the implementation of scientific and technical projects, as well as the introduction of initiatives aimed at increasing student and faculty engagement in scientific activities. A key function of University science is the integration of educational and research processes, the early professional orientation of young scientists, and their comprehensive preparation for future careers.
 
Awards and Honors
Presidential Certificate of Honor of the Russian Federation
Certificates of Honor from the Ministry of Health of Russia and the Government of the Omsk Region
2002 – Awarded the honorary title "Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation"
2003 – Awarded the Medal "For Merit in Conducting the National Census"
November 3, 2006 – Awarded the "Order of Honor", presented by Omsk Region Governor Leonid K. POLEZHAEV on behalf of President Vladimir V. PUTIN
2008 – Awarded the Silver Medal "For High Achievements", Government of the Omsk Region
2010 – Awarded the Gold Medal "For Outstanding Merit to the Omsk Region"
2016 – Awarded the title "Honorary Citizen of the City of Omsk".
 
Professional Associations and Committees
2007–2011 – Deputy of the Legislative Assembly of the Omsk Region, Vice-Chairperson of the Social Affairs Committee, and Member of the Committee on Education, Science, and Youth Policy
For nine years, he served as Deputy Chairperson of the Council of Rectors of the Omsk Region
 
Research Activities
Prof. NOVIKOV is the author of 300 scientific publications, including 12 monographs and clinical guidelines. He holds multiple patents and innovative proposals. Under his supervision, 5 doctoral and 15 PhD theses have been defended
 
Supervised Activities
OSMU Council of Elders
Organization of patriotic education for students
 
 
Contact Information
Office: OSMU Main Building, 12 Lenin Street, Omsk, Russia
Assistant: Larisa V. YARYGINA
Phone/Fax: +7 (3812) 23-04-79
 
Working Hours
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:45
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Lunch Break: 13:00 – 14:00