title: [Prof. Maria Byrdy--Doctor Honoris Causa AMB 1990, the founder of the Chair of Forensic Medicine, the first head of the Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Bialystok in 1954-1984].
abstract: The paper portrays the scientific, publicist and teaching activities of Prof. M. Byrdy, with special regard to her residence at the Departments of Forensic Medicine in Cracow (1939-1953) and Bialystok (1954-1984).
authors.affiliation: Z Zakładu Medycyny Sadowej AM, Białymstoku.
authors.forename: Jerzy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Janica
mesh_terms: D000846:Anniversaries and Special Events; D001363:Awards and Prizes; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010337:Pathology Department, Hospital / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends; D011044:Poland; D012958:Societies, Scientific / Q000266:history