Vladimir Podyvolsky

VLADIMIR Valeryanovich PODYVOLSKY (1857-1913), outstanding Russian pathologist. Graduated from the University of Kiev in 1884; in 1886 published his dissertation "Regeneration of Liver Tissue" (Kiev). Worked abroad, mainly with Ziegler. From 1887 to 1900 - professor of general pathology in Kiev, from 1900 to 1905 - in Odessa, from 1905 to 1913 - director of the Institute of Experimental Medicine in St. Petersburg. A brilliant lecturer, broadly educated scientist, outstanding organizer. Became widely known for his excellent textbook "Fundamentals of General and Experimental Pathology", which went through 4 Russian and 1 French edition (1st ed., St. Petersburg, 1891; 4th ed., St. Petersburg, 1905). Published the "Russian Archive of Pathology, Clinical Medicine and Bacteriology" (St. Petersburg, 1896-1902), which in wealth of material and appearance was not inferior to the best foreign publications. Main works of P.: on regeneration of glandular tissue (liver, kidneys, salivary glands - the main works on this question were published in "Ziegler's Contributions to Pathological Anatomy and General Pathology", Vol. I-II, 1886-87), on parasites in tumors (attempt to find specific parasites and criticism of corresponding works), on the effect of cold on the skin (formation of giant cells in the epidermis), on diatomaceous earth giant-cell granuloma (attempt to induce tumor growth by mechanical irritation). P.'s public activity was expressed in organizational work in the Red Cross, in the organization of the medical faculty in Odessa, of the Russian department at the hygiene exhibition in Dresden in 1911, and of the Russian hygiene exhibition in St. Petersburg in 1913.