(in Polish) Nauki medyczne (SD-NMED-D4)

Project author/potential promoter: prof. UO dr hab. BARBARA RADECKA

e-mail: bradecka @uni.opole.pl

Researchtopics:
Metabolomics and metabonomics in cancer
Prognostic and predictive cancer biomarkers
Cancer epidemiology, risk factors
Cancer diagnosis
Treatment of cancer patients

Scientific experience of the promoter:
- the main promoter of three doctorates (one completed, the second after the review, the third in progress)
- reviewer of 9 doctoral dissertations
- reviewer of 2 dissertations for the degree of habilitated doctor
- member of the Mid-Term Evaluation Committee for PhD Students of the Doctoral School of the Medical University of Lublin

Research facilities of the implemented project, possibilities of international mobility of the doctoral student, possibilities of employing the doctoral student in implemented projects or grants:
- research facilities for projects:
- Access to an extensive database of clinical cancer patients
- opportunities for international mobility of doctoral students:
- no dedicated, the possibility of using grants of scientific societies

Other Promoter's requirements for the applicant:
- Familiarity with Office
- knowledge of English on poziomi min. B1.

Project author/potential promoter: prof. UO dr hab. Beata Łabuz-Roszak

e-mail: beata.labuzroszak@uni.opole.pl 

Researchtopics:

- Mental disorders in diseases of the nervous system

- Stroke epidemiology

- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological prevention of vascular diseases

Scientific experience of the promoter:

- The basic areas of scientific activity include the following topics: autonomic dysfunction in diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, cognitive dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases, mental disorders in neurological diseases, problems of high platelet reactivity despite the use of antiplatelet drugs (resistance), epidemiology of cerebrovascular diseases, etiopathogenesis and off-axis symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

- Supervisor in 5 closed doctoral procedures and 2 open doctoral procedures, carried out at the SUM in Katowice

- Reviewer in 11 doctoral dissertations

- Scientometric indicators:

Impact Factor: 130

Ministerial score: 4440 points

Hirsch Index: 9 (according to Web of Science), 10 (according to Scopus)

Number of citations: 296 (according to Web of Science), 341 (according to Scopus)

Number of papers cited: 31 (according to Web of Science), 40 (according to Scopus)

- Author or co-author of 31 chapters in monographs, 1 monograph, over 140 publications in peer-reviewed national and foreign journals (with ministerial and/or IF scores), editor of 1 monograph/script.

- Author or co-author of over 120 abstracts and papers in congress materials presented at national and international conferences

- Manager of 12 research projects carried out as part of own and statutory work and a member of research teams of another 5 projects in the field of statutory work of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, manager of 2 projects financed by the UO

Research facilities of the implemented project, possibilities of  international mobility of the doctoral student, possibilities of employing the doctoral student in implemented projects or grants:

- research facilities for projects:

- Delivery of research material (patients with diseases of the nervous system - hospitalized in the neurology and stroke wards of the St. Jadwiga WSS in Opole and treated in outpatient clinics

-Availability of diagnostic testing laboratories (UDP, TCD, EEG, EMG, ENG, MRI, CT, X-ray)

- opportunities for international mobility of doctoral students:

 - Enabling participation in international conferences

Other Promoter's requirements for the applicant:

- Fluent knowledge of English and basic statistics

- Experience in writing scientific papers

 Project author/potential promoter: prof. UO dr hab. Dariusz Łątka

e-mail: dlatka@uni.opole.pl 

Researchtopics:

 - Evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of spinal robotics in spinal surgical procedures.

 - Application of augmented reality in spine surgery: analysis of its impact on precision, surgical time, and clinical outcomes.

 - Utilization of spinal robotics in minimally invasive procedures: a comparison of effectiveness and costs with traditional surgical methods.

 - Optimization of user interfaces in robotic systems for spine surgery: analysis of their impact on performance, ergonomics, and surgeon interaction.

 - Long-term clinical outcomes assessment following the implementation of spinal robotics in spine surgery.

 - Integration of endoscopy with robotic guidance platforms in spine surgery: evaluation of their impact on precision, efficacy, and tissue damage reduction.

 - Application of augmented reality for surgical simulation in spine procedures: assessing its impact on learning, training, and surgeon capabilities.

 - Comparison of different robotic technologies in spine surgery: analysis of precision, stability, and flexibility in various procedures.

 - Assessment of potential risks and hazards associated with the use of spinal robotics in spine surgery: patient and medical staff safety aspects.

 - Study on the psychological impact of spinal robotics on patients: evaluation of perception, satisfaction with the procedure, and postoperative quality of life.

Scientific experience of the promoter:

 - Maciejczak A, Gasik R, Kotrych D, Rutkowski P, Antoniak K, Derenda M, Dobiecki K, Górski R, Grzelak L, Guzik G, Harat M, Janusz W, Jarmużek P,Latka D, Maciejczyk A, Mandat T, Potaczek T, Rocławski M, Trembecki. L, Załuski R. Spinal tumours: recommendations of the Polish Society of Spine Surgery, the Polish Society of Oncology, the Polish Society of Neurosurgeons, the Polish Society of Oncologic Surgery, the Polish Society of Oncologic Radiotherapy, and the Polish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Eur Spine J. 2023 Apr;32(4):1300-1325. doi: 10.1007/s00586-023-07546-2. Epub 2023 Feb 28. PMID: 36854861.

 - Sakaguch , T.; Tanaka  M.; Sake  N.; Latka  K.; Fujiwara  Y.; Arataki  S.; Yamauchi  T.; Takamats , K.; Yasuda Y.; Nakagawa M.; Takahashi N.; Kishimot  T. The Most Significant Factor Affecting Gait and Postural Balance in Patients’ Activities of Daily Living Following Corrective Surgery for Deformity of the Adult Spine. Medicina 2022, 58, 1118 https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina58081118

 - Tanaka  M.; Desa , D.; Fujiwara  Y.; Arataki  S.; Latka K.; Sake, N.; Liang, W.; Kodama, Y.; Miyamoto, Y.; Yamauchi, T. Effect of an Adjustable Hinged Carbon Fiber Operating Table on Sagittal Alignment of the Lumbar Spine. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 138. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010138

 - Latka K, Kozlowska K, Waligora M, Kolodziej W, Olbrycht T, Chowaniec J, Hendryk S, Latka M, Latka D. Efficacy of DiscoGel in Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease: A Prospective 1-Year Observation of 67 Patients. Brain Sci. 2021 Oct 28;11(11):1434. doi: 10.3390/brainsci11111434. PMID: 34827432; PMCID: PMC8615618.

 - Olbrycht T, Kołodziej W, Latka K, Chowaniec J, Sobolewski T, Latka D (2021) Robotics in Neurosurgery – Past, Presence and Future. In: Paszkiel S (eds) Control, Computer Engineering and Neuroscience. ICBCI 2021. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1362. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72254-8_1 

 - Latka D, Kozlowska K, Miekisiak G, Latka K, Chowaniec J, Olbrycht T, Latka M: Cervical disc arthroplasty safety and efficacy in preventing the adjacent segment disease. A meta-analysis of mid- to long-term outcomes in prospective randomized controlled multicenter studies. Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management 2019:15 531–539.

 - Latka K, Zurawel R, Maj B,  Olbrych T, Chowanie J, Latka D: Iatrogenic lumbar artery pseudoaneurysm after lumbar transpedicular fixation- case report. SAGE Open Medical Case Reports 2019: 7, 1-4.

 - Latka D, Miekisiak G, Kozlowska G, Olbrycht T, Chowaniec J, Latka K, Niedzwiecki M, Ruscheweyh R, Jarmuzek P: Translation, validation, and cross-cultural adaptation of the Polish version of the Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire. Journal of Pain Research 2019:12 969–973.

 - Stulik J, Ronai M, Rudinsky B, Zarzycki D, Latka D, Matejka J, Baeesa S: “Quality of Life Following PRESTIGE® LP Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in a Prospective Multi-Country Study”. Int J Spine Surg. 2019 Jun 30;13(3):221-229. doi: 10.14444/6030.

 - Miekisiak G, Latka D, Jarmuzek P, Zaluski R, Urbanski W, Janusz W: Steroids in acute spinal cord injury: all but gone within 5 years. World Neurosurg. 2018 Oct 23. pii: S1878-8750(18)32379-9.  IF 1.88 MNiSW (2013-2016) 35

 - Miekisiak G, LatkaD, Janusz W, Urbanski W, Zaluski R, Kubaszewski L: The change of volume of the lumbar vertebrae along with aging in asymptomatic population: a preliminary analysis. Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics 2018, 20(3). 

  - Latka D, Waligora M, Latka K, Miekisiak G, Adamski M, Kozlowska K,  Latka M, Fojcik K, Man D, Olchawa R: Virtual Reality Based Simulators for Neurosurgeons - What We Have and What We Hope to Have in the Nearest Future. Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience, Edited by W Hunek, S Paszkiel, 02/2018: pages 1-10; Spinger,ISBN: 978-3-319-75024-8, DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-75025-5_1. 

 - Latka D, Gac G, Latka K, Miekisiak G: Computer aided brain surgery - present and prospects for the future. Contemporary problems in biomedical engineering and neuroscience, Edited by S Paszkiel, J Sadecki, 03/2016: chapter 2: pages 15-44; Publishing House of the Opole University of Technology, ISBN: 978-83-65235-33-6, DOI:10.13140.

 - Latka D, Waligóra M, Latka K, Adamski M, Kozłowska K, Latka M, Fojcik K, Man D, Olchawa R: Prototype of Polish VR simulator for planning and simulation training of brain microvascular operations. Proceedings. - 43rd Congress of the Polish Society of Neurosurgeons, Lodz, Poland; 09/2017.

Research facilities of the implemented project, possibilities of  international mobility of the doctoral student, possibilities of employing the doctoral student in implemented projects or grants:

- research facilities for projects:

- Department of Neurosurgery Institute of medical Sciences University of Opole, Poland

- Scientific and Research Center of the University Clinical Hospital in Opole, Poland

- opportunities for international mobility of doctoral students:

- Department of Neurosurgery Saint Louis University, USA

- Okayama Rosai Hospital Spine Center Okayama University, Japan

Other Promoter's requirements for the applicant:

- review of the doctoral dissertation by Sebastian Podlewski, MD "Effectiveness of treatment of one- and two-level cervical discopathy based on the change of sagittal balance of the cervical spine" - Medical University of Lodz, 2021.

- review of the doctoral dissertation by Stanisław Adamski, MD "Radiological assessment of the position of pedicle screws in operations of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine" Medical University of Warmia and Mazury, 2020.

 Project author/potential promoter: prof. dr hab. n. med. Krzysztof Morawski

e-mail: krzysztof.morawski@uni.opole.pl 

Researchtopics:

Evaluation of videonystalmography parameters in patients with various types of vestibular organ dysfunctions;

Intraoperative assessment of cochlear implant array position and parameters of cochlear function in patients with neurosensonal hearing loss; 

Benign and malignant tumors of nose and paranas sinuses – diagnostics and treatment;

Comparison of hearing results in patients with otosclerosis treated surgically using various surgical options;   

Scientific experience of the promoter:

- the author or co-author of many papers focusing on various aspects of diagnostics or treatment of patients with various problems in head and neck region;  

- the Fulbright scholar in the past, many research and clinical papers with American co-authors; 

- former or present member of committee of various medical associations;;  

- promoter of 5 successfully completed  PhD theses;;

- reviewer of many PhD thesis or other procedures to achieve habilitation or professor nomination;;

Research facilities of the implemented project, possibilities of  international mobility of the doctoral student, possibilities of employing the doctoral student in implemented projects or grants:

- research facilities for projects:

Otorhinolaryngology Department of the Univesity Hospital in Opole – access to patients, data and equipments of the University Hospital aa well as to other University Resarch Units;  

 Project author/potential promoter: prof. UO dr hab. Marek Cisowski

e-mail: marek.cisowski@uni.opole.pl 

Researchtopics:

ischemic heart disease

acquired defects of the heart valves

aortic aneurysms 

Scientific experience of the promoter:

- promoter of 5 doctoral dissertations

- IF – 50, 397

- MEiN - 1363

Research facilities of the implemented project, possibilities of  international mobility of the doctoral student, possibilities of employing the doctoral student in implemented projects or grants:

- research facilities for projects:

- Cardiac Surgery Clinic, USK Opole

- opportunities for international mobility of doctoral students:

Other Promoter's requirements for the applican

 Project author/potential promoter: prof. UO dr hab. Marian Simka

e-mail: msimka@uni.opole.pl 

Research topics:

ultrasonography in vascular disease

numerical flow modeling in blood vessels

Scientific experience of the promoter:

- Education: 2010 - academic degree - habilitation

                   2003 – specialization in angiology

                   1995 – academic degree - doctor of medicine 

                   1996 - specialization in general surgery                             

- Publications: 140  papers in peer reviewed journals, 

                         32 chapters in books and manuals

- Main fields of interest: phlebology, angiology, vascular surgery, wound care, angiological ultrasonography

Research facilities of the implemented project, possibilities of  international mobility of the doctoral student, possibilities of employing the doctoral student in implemented projects or grants:

- research facilities for projects:

- Versana Active ultrasound system

- Computer set with software enabling modeling of blood flow in the blood vessels

- opportunities for international mobility of doctoral students:

- N/A

Other Promoter's requirements for the applicant:

- N/A 

Project author/potential promoter: prof. UO dr hab. Piotr Morasiewicz

e-mail: piotr.morasiewicz@uni.opole.pl 

Researchtopics:

 - orthopedics

- musculoskeletal traumatology

- rehabilitation

- sports medicine

- musculoskeletal biomechanics

Scientific experience of the promoter:

-  assistant supervisor in 1 instituted doctoral dissertation

- planned supervisor in 3 doctoral dissertations prepared for initiation

- reviewer of 3 doctoral dissertations, 1 habilitation procedure

- author of 59 publications

- member of the research team of 9 scientific grants

Research facilities of the implemented project, possibilities of  international mobility of the doctoral student, possibilities of employing the doctoral student in implemented projects or grants:

- research facilities for projects:

- pedobarographic platform

- G-Sensor (device for analyzing gait parameters)

-  patients from the outpatient clinic and the orthopedic ward

- opportunities for international mobility of doctoral students:

- assistance in organizing internships abroad

Other Promoter's requirements for the applicant:

- preparation of scientific publications with IF

 Project author/potential promoter: prof. UO dr hab. RAFAŁ J. BUŁDAK 

e-mail: rafal.buldak@uni.opole.pl 

Researchtopics:

SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology;  

Detection technologies and recent developments in the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection;

SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in diferent cohorts;

COVID-19: visceral and subcutaneous fat, obesity, inflammation and sex differences;

Cancer-associated adipocytes in different type of tumors;

ROS signaling and oxidative stress in cancer;

ATMPs - advanced therapy medicinal products: use of cell therapies in regenerative medicine 

Cell cultures in vitro; 

Scientific experience of the promoter:

- MsC degree; Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology -Silesia Branch; (MSCNRIO); Department of Molecular Biology, University of Silesia in Katowice. Faculty: Biology (2008);

- PhD in medical science (2011), PhD in health sciences (2019), degree of DSc in medical science (2016); 

- Training: Summer school of advanced fluorescence microscopy (University of Linköping, Szwecja; 2015);

- Fellowships and Grants associated with research topics: 3 grants as a R&D manager (NCBIR) and Young Investigator award for young scientists (Japanese Physiological Society);

- Patent granted: „medium for culturing fibroblasts, the use of fibroblasts in regenerative medicine;

- Publications: 64 full text original and review articles; IF >87, H-index: 21; 

- Regular reviewer for Investigational New Drugs, Food and Function; Journal of Royal Society of Chemistry, Molecular Medicine, International Immunopharmacology;

- Vice Chair of Polish Biochemistry Society (Silesian branch); 2014-2023;

Research facilities of the implemented project, possibilities of  international mobility of the doctoral student, possibilities of employing the doctoral student in implemented projects or grants:

- research facilities for projects:

- serology laboratory in USK, Opole and Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, University of Opole   

- Biochemistry laboratory in Collegium Medicum, University of Opole 

- opportunities for international mobility of doctoral students:

- Student mobility to partnered- faculties;  

Other Promoter's requirements for the applicant:

- immunoenzymatic (ELISA) and chemiluminescence (CLIA) assays in medical diagnostics; 

- basic techniques of molecular biology will be an advantage;

- Basic descriptive statistics (i.e STATISTICA ) 

 Project author/potential promoter: prof. UO dr hab. Tomasz Porażko

e-mail: tporazko@uni.opole.pl 

Research topics:

Glomerulopathies - diagnosis and treatment.

Acute kidney injury - prevention, detection and treatment.

Chronic kidney disease – multiorgan disease. 

Vascular access for renal replacement therapy. 

Inherited and rare kidney disease. 

Scientific experience of the promoter:

- Author of 21 scientific papers, with IF of 41,751, Hirsch Index of 9, Citation Index of 210, as well as 5 oral and 20 poster scientific congress presentations, awarded with international and Polish prizes

Research facilities of the implemented project, possibilities of  international mobility of the doctoral student, possibilities of employing the doctoral student in implemented projects or grants:

- research facilities for projects:

- Internal Medicine and Nephrology hospital ward.

- In and outpatient dialysis unit providing hemodialaysis, hemodiafiltration, teraputing plasma exchange, peritoneal dialysis.

- Renal outpatients clinic 

- Procedure room with access to ultrasound and endovascular equipment for central catheters implantation and kidney biopsies. 

- Access to Vascular Surgery – AVF and AVG creation.

- Access to Radiology Unit with wide range of service 

- Access to University Hospital and Opole University Laboratories. 

- opportunities for international mobility of doctoral students:

- Departments of Universities cooperating with Opole University.

Other Promoter's requirements for the applicant:

- commitment to work,

- self-organization

- English language knowledge.  

project author/potential promoter: prof. UO dr hab. n. med. Zenon Brzoza

e-mail: zenon.brzoza@uni.opole.pl 

Researchtopics:

Allergology

Immunology

Internal Diseases

Scientific experience of the promoter:

- promoter and reviewer of finalized doctoral dissertations

- member of national and international expert boards on diagnostic and therapeutical guidelines in allergology

- author of papers in national and international allergology/immunology/internal diseases journals 

Research facilities of the implemented project, possibilities of  international mobility of the doctoral student, possibilities of employing the doctoral student in implemented projects or grants:

- research facilities for projects:

- scientific material of the Department of Internal Diseases, Allergology, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology

- scientific cooperation with other Departments of our Institute and University

- opportunities for international mobility of doctoral students:

- participation in ongoing projects realized in cooperation with other European Centers dealing with the similar topics

Other Promoter's requirements for the applicant: 

 - n/a