Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie
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Can. J. Gastroenterol. · Sep 2006
Review Biography Historical ArticleThe life, achievements and legacy of a great Canadian investigator: Professor Boris Petrovich Babkin (1877-1950).
The present paper reviews the life and achievements of Professor Boris Petrovich Babkin (MD DSc LLD). History is only worth writing about if it teaches us about the future; therefore, this historical review concludes by describing what today's and future gastrointestinal physiologists could learn from Dr Babkin's life. Dr Babkin was born in Russia in 1877. ⋯ Dr Babkin taught us his philosophical aspect of approaching physiology, his devotion to his disciples and his overall kindness. Most importantly, he has proven that one can achieve international recognition by publishing mainly in Canadian journals. He is an example to follow.