Valeriu Rudic is a distinguished academic and professional in the fields of microbiology and biotechnology, with a career spanning several decades. He received his education from Talmaza School and the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy N. Testemiţanu, where he earned his Doctorate in Medical Sciences. Throughout his career, Rudic has held various academic and administrative positions, including Director of the Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology at the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (AŞM) and Chief of the Microbiology and Immunology Department at the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy N. Testemiţanu. He has been actively involved in scientific research, publishing over 1,290 scientific works and registering approximately 300 patents. Rudic's research focuses on synthesizing bioactive substances by microorganisms and developing technologies for valuable microbial products. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions, including medals from prestigious international organizations such as EUREKA and INPEX. Rudic's dedication to advancing microbiology and biotechnology has significantly impacted the scientific community in Moldova and beyond.