KROL

KROL Mikhail Borisovich (born in 1879), prominent contemporary neuropathologist, professor at Belarusian State University. Graduated from the medical faculty of Moscow University in 1901. Worked under the guidance of Professor Minor as an assistant in the clinic of nervous diseases at the Higher Women's Courses (2nd Moscow State University), as well as in a number of clinics and laboratories of Western Europe. Took an active part in the founding of Belarusian University and medical faculty in Minsk, where in 1924 he headed the department of nervous diseases and physical methods of treatment; was elected

as dean and member of the board of the same university. Is a full member of many Soviet and foreign societies. Has over 70 scientific works, mostly of clinical nature; the most important of them: "On the clinic and topological diagnosis of aphasic, apraxic and agnostic disorders" (Journal of Neuropathology and Psychiatry, 1911, no. 5-6); "Magnus do Kleynsche Tonusreflexe bei Nervenkran-ken" (Zeitschr. f. d. ges. Neurol. u. Psychiatrie); "The Neuropathological Syndromes, simultaneously Differentialdiagnosis of Nervous Diseases" (Berlin, 1929), etc. In addition to scientific and pedagogical activities, K. participates in public work as a member of the city council.