Academician of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Honored Scientist and Technologist of Ukraine, Winner of the State Prize of Ukraine, MD, Dr. Sc., Full Professor, Director of the National Scientific Centre "Institute of Cardiology named after M. D. Strazhesko",
Chief Therapist of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (1989 – 2010).
In 2006 was decorated with the Medal of Strazhesko for his significant contribution to the national cardiology.
In 2009 got the President’s 1st Class Order of Merit.
Member of the Certification Commission for "Internal Diseases", "Rheumatology".
President of the Association of Rheumatologists of Ukraine, President of the Association of Cardiologists of Ukraine,
Honorary Member of European and World Leagues Against Rheumatism,
Honorary Member of the European Association of Cardiologists, Honorary Member of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Rheumatology,
Member of the editorial board of such journals as: “ Ukrainian Journal of Cardiology”, “ Bulletin of Pharmacy”, “ Ukrainian Medical Bulletin”. Chairman of the Editorial Board of “Ukrainian Journal of Rheumatology”.
39-year teaching and research experience.
Author of over 800 published works.