Recently, the O.V. Palladin Institute of Biochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding. Since its establishment, its scientists have worked on issues that were critically important for the country. In an interview with "The Pharma Media," the director of the O.V. Palladin Institute of Biochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Serhiy Komisarenco, spoke about the institution's activities at various stages of its existence, the main research directions of the scientists, developments for the front, including modern medicines, and research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).