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Aging, Cancer, Metformin, Light Regime, Advances in Gerontology, Books, Verses, Music, Fine Art, etc. etc. Remembering Prof. Vladimir N. Anisimov

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Current editors of the journal Advances in Gerontology dedicate this short obituary paper to Prof. Vladimir N. Anisimov, one of the most famous and outstanding world gerontologists, the founder of this journal, who passed away on November 16, 2024. Vladimir Anisimov’s research interests and his contributions to both experimental and theoretical gerontology and oncology are briefly described. The authors also share their personal impressions from many years of communication with V.N. Anisimov. It is emphasized that, being an extremely versatile person, Prof. Anisimov was engaged not only in science, but also in literary work, wrote excellent books and verses, was interested in music and fine art. And, perhaps his most important characteristic, he possessed an incredible sense of humor, which the authors consider to be a necessary trait of any outstanding scientist.

Source: Advances in Gerontology

DOI: 10.1134/s2079057025600119

Authors: A. N. Khokhlov, N. G. Kolosova, G. V. Morgunova

Institutions: Lomonosov Moscow State University, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Language: English

Topic: History of Science and Medicine

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Lomonosov Moscow State University

OpenAlex ID: W4408589583