Rheumatology Research Institute and IfBest social media platform become Moscow Polytechnic University's new industrial partners

IfBest Company and the V.A. Nasonova Rheumatology Research Institute signed cooperation agreements with Moscow Polytechnic University. The signing took place on February 14, during Moscow Polytechnic University's open day. Guzel Sharipzyanova, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, signed the documents on behalf of the university.

Director of IfBest Roman Grishin, while being a student at the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI), created a multi-user blog platform and video hosting service IfBest in 2024. The project is being developed as a platform for authors and includes educational elements such as internships and article competitions. The project was created with the support of the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises in Science and Technology as part of the Student Startup program of the federal project "University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform." 

Evgeny Zotkin, Director of the V.A. Nasonova Rheumatology Research Institute, signed the cooperation agreement. The institute's laboratories develop cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment methods for patients with rheumatic diseases. The clinic examines and treats children and adults with musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders, as well as systemic inflammatory diseases.

The partners intend to collaborate on knowledge sharing and training of highly qualified specialists with strong theoretical and practical skills. This includes joint educational events (lectures, seminars, conferences and trainings), research projects and studies of mutual interest, publication preparation, exchange of scientific and technical information, and grant and patent applications.