Professor Stanislav Groppa - Honorary Member of the Romanian Academy

Academician Stanislav Groppa – Habilitated Doctor of Medical Sciences, University Professor, head of Neurology Department No. 2 and of the Laboratory of Neurobiology and Medical Genetics at Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy – was elected Honorary Member of the Romanian Academy. 

The decision was made at the General Assembly of the Romanian Academy, held on May 28, 2025, where three Corresponding Members and seven Honorary Members were elected. Among them there are two illustrious scientists from the Republic of Moldova: acad. Stanislav Groppa – one of the most appreciated neurologists and researchers in the field of neuroscience and stroke, and acad. Aurelian Gulea – chemist, inventor and researcher of international stature. The two scientists received 115 of the 127 votes cast in secret.

By granting this honorary title, the Romanian scientific community appreciated the academic excellence of Professor Stanislav Groppa, as well as his substantial contribution to aligning the research area in the Republic of Moldova with European and international requirements.

"This achievement is related to the 80th anniversary of my Alma Mater. I will be soon celebrating 50 years of activity at Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, five decades of dedication to the profession... This title honors me, as I am the only doctor from the Republic of Moldova elected Honorary Member of the Romanian Academy but also obliges me to continue contributing to the development of education and research in the field of medicine, and to the improvement of medical care provided to the population," noted academician Stanislav Groppa.

During his career, Academician Stanislav Groppa has made a significant impact on the higher education and medical sciences in the Republic of Moldova. Some of the most responsible positions were: vice-rector for research activity, director of the National Institute for Health and Medical Research, dean of the Faculty of Continuing Refresher Training of Doctors at Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, vice-president of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM); coordinating academician of the Medical Sciences Section of the ASM; director of the National Center for Medical Genetics, president of the Trade Union Committee of Nicolae Testemitanu University  employees, etc.

In 2019, Academician Groppa was awarded the Diploma of Excellence by the Romanian Ministry of Health for the promotion and development of neurology and scientific cooperation with Romanian neurologists. Over the years, the academician has been recognized with numerous awards and titles for academic excellence.

The academic community of Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy sends congratulations from the highest academic forum in Romania, that confirms the quality of scientific research conducted at the University, as well as the strengthening of collaboration between scientific communities on both banks of the Prut.