Yuriy P. Vdovychenko, MD, Dr. Sc. (1992), Full Professor (1996), Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology (since 2010), Doctor of the Highest Category (1995), Honored Doctor of Ukraine (2003).

Combines his clinical work with the activities at the academy, being the First Pro-Rector of NMAPE and the Deputy Head of the Specialized Academic Council on Theses Defense on specialty Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The President of the Ukrainian Association of Perinatal Medicine, member of the European Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the World Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the World Association of Perinatal Medicine; editor-in-chief of the research and practical journals "Reproductyvne Zdorov'ia Zhinky" (Reproductive Health of Woman) and "Zdorov'ia Zhinky" (Health of Woman), scientific editor of "Zbirnyk Naukovykh Prats NMAPO imeni P. L. Shupyka" (Collected Scientific Works of the Staff of NMAPE (in Obstetrics and Gynecology)), member of the Expert Board of the Higher Attestation Commission on the Issues of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2006 - 2010).

Awarded government decorations, i.e. the Order of Merit, II-III degree, the State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Technology for the work "Adjunctive Reproductive Technologies of the Treatment of Fertility" (2011).

Prominent scientist in obstetrics, gynecology and perinatology; well-known as a founder of perinatal medicine in Ukraine.

Area of Expertise: perinatal loss prediction and prevention; obstetric and perinatal complications in primiparae over 30 years of age; the prevention of obstetric and perinatal complications in women with metabolic syndrome; hypogalactia prediction and prevention; peritonitis after cesarean section; reproductive disorders in women who underwent uterus surgery; obstetric and perinatal TORCH-infections; infertility.

Author of 232 published works, including 9 monographs, text-books, manuals, 18 patents.

16 MD, Drs. Sc. and 88 MD, PhDs were defended under his supervision.

Under his guidance there are carried out investigations concerning prognosis, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of the reproductive dysfunction in women as well as prevention of pyoseptic complications in obstetrics and gynecology.