The renowned scientist and pediatric surgeon, Professor A.M. Shamsiev

On September 21, 2025, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, and member of the editorial board of the journal Pediatric Surgery, Azamat Mukhitdinovich Shamsiev, turned 80 years old. Professor A.M. Shamsiev is the founder and first head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery № 2 at Samarkand State Medical University (SamSMU), as well as the founder of the Samarkand Research Center for Pediatric Surgery — a multidisciplinary specialized clinic. He introduced advanced surgical techniques into regional practice for the treatment of congenital defects of the heart, chest, lungs, liver, genitourinary and digestive systems. From 2004 to 2020, serving as rector of the Samarkand Medical Institute, he was the first among medical universities in Uzbekistan to implement an international credit-modular system in the educational process, introduce electronic distance learning technologies, and significantly strengthen the institute’s material and technical infrastructure. Professor Shamsiev has successfully combined administrative, clinical, and scientific activities throughout his career. He is an honorary member of several international associations and scientific societies.