Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
3. The Russian Academy of Medical Sciences is a self-governing organization conducting fundamental and applied scientific research on key issues in the field of medical and biological sciences as well as related areas of science aimed at preserving health, improving the quality and length of human life, and participating in the coordination of research conducted by scientific organizations using federal budget funds
Source: Government Decree of the Russian Federation dated May 6, 2008 No. 353 (as amended on September 4, 2012) "On the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences"