In the late 19th century , its physiology laboratory , founded by Ivan Sechenov , was at the forefront of medical research .
In 1881 the Academy 's official name was changed into the Imperial Military Medical Academy .
In the late 19th century , Academy 's physiology laboratory , founded by Ivan Sechenov , was at the forefront of medical research .
In 1881 the Academy 's official name was changed into the Imperial Military Medical Academy .