Karpova Irina Yurievna, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Pediatric Surgery Privolzhsky Research Medical University, Nizhny Novgorod. Area of interest is neonatal surgery, abdominal surgery, purulent-septic diseases in children. For 20 years he has been conducting classes with students, giving lectures on all sections of pediatric surgery. Has more than 100 publications, 4 patents for inventions. Every year he takes part in the leading Russian forums and conferences with international participation in pediatric surgery, acting as a moderator and speaker.