International Congress From Science to Practice in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery 11.11.2024 13:00On November 7–8, 2024, the International Congress From Science to Practice in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery took place at the Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases (RICICVD) in Kemerovo. The congress was dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the 35th anniversary of the Kemerovo Cardiology Center, and the 15th anniversary of the Federal Research Center Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases.
The key event of the scientific program was the conference Structural Pathology of the Heart and Blood Vessels, held in memory of Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Honored Doctor of Russia, Professor, and Doctor of Medical Sciences Leonid Barbarash. He was the founder of Russia’s first laboratory for producing heart valve and vascular bioprostheses, NeoCor, as well as an outstanding Surgeon and Human being.
The conference featured presentations from scientists based in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Perm, Tyumen, Voronezh, cities across the Siberian Federal District, and international colleagues from Serbia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the USA, and Ireland.
The congress offered unique opportunities for exchanging experiences and gaining invaluable insights into cardiology, cardiac surgery, and related specialties from world-class experts.
NeoCor served as the general sponsor of the anniversary congress and participated in the exhibition, showcasing its entire product line at its show booth.
Additionally, a working meeting was held during the congress to discuss the results of clinical trials involving NeoCor’s medical devices.
A significant event of the congress was the opening of the Leonid Barbarash Museum. The museum is located in his former office, preserving items such as his massive desk, a bookcase with volumes from his personal library, photographs, and various mementos, which have now become exhibits. The museum showcases the bioprosthetic heart valves and vessels created by Barbarash, his surgical tools, medical clothing, and even items related to his hobbies—he was an avid fisherman and grew grapes.
The museum’s collection highlights Leonid Barbarash’s professional journey, including his invaluable contributions to cardiology and cardiac surgery through the creation of unique bioprosthetic valves, the establishment of a bioprosthetics school, and the development and implementation of an innovative closed-cycle care model for patients with heart disease.
