National Academy of Sciences of Belarus

23.01.2019

Press conference dedicated to Belarusian Science Day takes place

On 23 January 2019, a press conference entitled “Achievements of Belarusian science in building a knowledge-based economy”, timed to the Day of Belarusian Science, took place at the National Press Center of the Republic of Belarus. The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus was represented by Vladimir Gusakov, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, and Andrei Ivanets, Chairman of the Council of Young Scientists of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.

Vladimir Gusakov told journalists about Belarusian research priority (aerospace, biotechnology, nanomaterials, mechanical engineering, electric transport, Antarctic research, pharmaceuticals), the cooperation of scientists with leading industrial organizations of the country, and the overall dynamics of the largest research center of the Republic of Belarus.

Andrey Ivanets spoke about the most important works of young scientists of the NAS of Belarus: the development of smart materials (smart membranes), carriers for medicines and other developments in chemistry, biology, environmental management, and functional food. Besides, he told about educational and scientific projects of the Council of Young Scientists.