Carol Stanciu, MD, PhD, FRCP (London) Professor of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Gr. T. Popa”, Iasi Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences Fellow of Romanian Academy Dr. Carol Stanciu (born May 17, 1937; Hasdat, Hunedoara, Romania) is one of the main founders of gastroenterology, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy in Romania. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Gr.T.Popa” Iasi (1963) where he also received PhD and DSc, and served as Assistant, Associate Professor, and Professor of the Dept of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is former Rector of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Gr.T.Popa” Iasi (1992-2004), Dean of Faculty of Medicine (2004-2008), President of Romanian Society of Endoscopy (1996-2000), President of Romanian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2000-2008), Chairman Ethics Committee World Organization of Gastroenterology (1994-2002). He has always been involved in all areas of academic life: medical training, especially therapeutic endoscopy, patient care, administrative work and mentorship.  His research interests include gastrointestinal motility, viral hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, liver transplant, acute-on chronic liver failure, non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, biliary tract disorders, and Clostridium difficile infection. He has published numerous original papers, books and chapters of books and has been actively involved in the peer-review process of prestigious high impact factor journals. He received many awards from Romanian Presidency, French Presidency, WGO, Romanian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and many universities.