Director of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies, vice-president of ANAS academician Irada Huseynova was awarded the Jubilee Medal "100th Anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (1918-2018)".  The award was presented by the President of ANAS, academician Akif Alizadeh at the meeting of the Presidium of ANAS on September 25. On this occasion, we congratulate I.Huseynova on behalf of the staff of the institute. We wish her the best of health, continued success in her scientific activity and higher awards.