Marzena Dominiak | Medicine | Excellence in Research

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Prof Dr. Marzena Dominiak l Medicine | Excellence in Research

Wroclaw Medical University- Vice Rector For Strategic Initiatives, Poland

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Prof. Dr. Marzena Dominiak 🦷

Vice Rector for Strategic Initiatives, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland

Educational Background 📚

Prof. Dr. Marzena Dominiak holds a Doctorate in Dentistry (Dr. med. dent.) from Silesian Piast Medical University of Wroclaw, Poland, which she completed in 1994. She specialized in dental surgery, obtaining her first and second degrees in dental surgery in 1997 and 2000, respectively. In 2002, she earned her PhD at the same university. Later, in 2010, she achieved her Habilitation at Pomeranian Szczecin Medical University, and in 2015, she was granted the title of Full Professor by the President of the Republic of Poland.

Professional Experience 👩‍⚕️

Prof. Dr. Dominiak has had an illustrious career in both academia and clinical practice. From 1994 to 1997, she worked as an assistant in the Dental Surgery Ward at the 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw. She then held various positions at Silesian Piast Medical University, progressing from Clinical Assistant to Adjunct and Associate Professor. Her international experience includes serving as a Visiting Professor at TU Dresden, Germany, between 2011 and 2015. She has also held leadership roles in professional dental organizations, including as President of the Lower Silesian Branch of the Polish Dental Association and Vice Rector for Strategic Initiatives at Wroclaw Medical University.

Current Role and Leadership 🌍

Prof. Dr. Dominiak currently serves as Vice Rector for Internationalization at Wroclaw Medical University (2024-2028) and as the Director of the European Master Degree in Oral Implantology (MSc). She is also a key leader in several international dental committees, such as the FDI (World Dental Federation), and in the Polish Dental Association. Prof. Dr. Dominiak is committed to advancing dental education, including through her position as Vice Chair of the FDI Section Women Dentist Worldwide and her participation in global continuing education initiatives.

Scientific Achievements and Awards 🏆

Prof. Dr. Dominiak has received numerous prestigious awards for her research in dental surgery and implantology. Notable recognitions include the Rector Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Greifswald University Award in 2010 for Polish-German cooperation, the DGZI Implant Dentistry Award in 2010, and the “Zloty Scalpel” (Gold Scalpel) Award in 2020 for her work in personalized 3D oro-facial reconstruction. Her research in bone regeneration, gingival augmentation, and implantology has earned her several international accolades, establishing her as a leading expert in these areas.

Innovations and Patents 💡

Prof. Dr. Dominiak is an innovator with multiple patents. In 2010, she patented a method for culturing human fibroblasts, a major contribution to tissue engineering. She also holds patents related to assessing the risk of gum and bone loss, as well as a method for creating a transplant to address bone defects in the jaw, reflecting her ongoing influence in dental innovation.

Contributions to Global Dental Education 🌐

Prof. Dr. Dominiak has made significant contributions to global dental education. She has been an active member of several committees focused on dental education, including the FDI Education Committee, and has led the Task Team on Digital Cleft Care. Her efforts to standardize and enhance dental education and care have solidified her role as a prominent figure in both academic research and clinical practice worldwide.

Top Noted Publications 📖

Blended intensive programme’s implementation in dental education: post-pandemic evolution of learning
    • Authors: Duś-Ilnicka, I., Paradowska-Stolarz, A., Mazur, M., Sousa Gomes, P.D., Dominiak, M.
    • Journal: BMC Medical Education
    • Year: 2024
Studies on the content of toxic metals in teeth: A narrative review of literature
    • Authors: Rayad, S., Klimas, S., Janeczek, M., Dominiak, M., Dobrzyński, M.
    • Journal: Dental and Medical Problems
    • Year: 2024
Advancements in alveolar bone reconstruction: A systematic review of bone block utilization in dental practice
    • Authors: Hnitecka, S., Olchowy, C., Olchowy, A., Dąbrowski, P., Dominiak, M.
    • Journal: Dental and Medical Problems
    • Year: 2024
Analysis of aerosol generation during Er:YAG laser-assisted caries treatment: A randomized clinical trial
    • Authors: Matys, J., Gedrange, T., Dominiak, M., Grzech-Leśniak, K.
    • Journal: Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine
    • Year: 2024
Gingival Augmentation Using Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (i-PRF)—A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
    • Authors: Żurek, J., Niemczyk, W., Dominiak, M., Wiench, R., Skaba, D.
    • Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
    • Year: 2024

Kirsten Tolstrup | medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kirsten Tolstrup | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at UCSF School of Medicine, United States

👨‍🎓Professional Profile

👩‍⚕️ Summary

Dr. Kirsten Tolstrup is a distinguished cardiologist with extensive experience in cardiovascular disease, adult comprehensive echocardiography, and women’s heart health. With certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Echocardiography, she has held leadership roles at prominent institutions such as UCSF, Cedars-Sinai, and UNM. She is currently the Associate Chief of Cardiology at UCSF and serves as the Interim Medical Director of the HVC in the Division of Cardiology.

🎓 Education

Dr. Tolstrup completed her MD at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1993. She holds a BS from the University of Copenhagen, obtained in 1988. She pursued her Internal Medicine Residency at USC-LAC Medical Center in Los Angeles (1995-1998) and completed a Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship at the UNM Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque (1998-2001).

💼 Professional Experience

Throughout her career, Dr. Tolstrup has held key roles, including Associate Chief of Cardiology at UCSF (2020-present), Medical Director of the Heart Station and Echo Laboratory at UNM (2012-2016), and Director of the Cardiac Non-invasive Stress Laboratory at Cedars-Sinai (2009-2012). She has also served as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA and Professor of Medicine at UCSF.

📚 Academic Citations

Dr. Tolstrup has made significant academic contributions, authoring chapters in notable medical texts such as Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Cardiology and The Ultimate Echo Guide. She has contributed to clinical guidelines on the use of echocardiography for cardiac embolism and heart disease in pregnancy.

🛠️ Technical Skills

She is highly skilled in adult comprehensive echocardiography and non-invasive cardiovascular imaging, with expertise in cardiac diagnostics and advanced echocardiographic techniques. Her technical proficiency also extends to cardiovascular risk assessment and imaging.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Tolstrup has shared her knowledge through teaching roles, including as a Teaching Associate at UCLA and Professor of Medicine at UCSF. She also served as an Instructor/Master at Dynamic Taekwondo Academy and remains actively involved in mentoring and instructing future cardiologists.

🔬 Research Interests

Her research interests focus on cardiovascular imaging, particularly in the areas of women’s heart health, aortic diseases, and heart failure. Dr. Tolstrup is dedicated to advancing the clinical applications of echocardiography and understanding cardiovascular risks across diverse populations.

📖Top Noted Publications

Very low prevalence and incidence of atrial fibrillation among Bolivian forager-farmers

Authors: Rowan, C.J., Eskander, M.A., Seabright, E., Kaplan, H.S., Gurven, M.D.
Journal: Annals of Global Health
Year: 2021

Update on Bicuspid Aortic Valve Syndrome: Patient Selection and Therapies in 2020

Authors: Anderson, D., Grober, A., Mahadevan, V., Tolstrup, K.
Journal: Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Year: 2020

The clinical application of the ratio of transmitral early filling velocity to early diastolic strain rate: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Lassen, M.C.H., Olsen, F.J., Skaarup, K.G., Gislason, G., Biering-Sørensen, T.
Journal: Journal of Echocardiography
Year: 2020

 A Case-Based Discussion on the Management of Cryptogenic Stroke and Patent Foramen Ovale in the Patient With a Hypercoagulable Disorder

Authors: Gerstein, N.S., Clegg, S.D., Levin, D.B., Yoshida, Y., Homma, S.
Journal: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Year: 2019

Ratio of transmitral early filling velocity to early diastolic strain rate predicts long-term risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the general population

Authors: Lassen, M.C.Hø., Biering-Sørensen, S.R., Olsen, F.J., Jensen, J.S., Biering-Sørensen, T.
Journal: European Heart Journal
Year: 2019

Guidelines for the Use of Echocardiography in the Evaluation of a Cardiac Source of Embolism

Authors: Saric, M., Armour, A.C., Arnaout, M.S., Michelena, H.I., Tolstrup, K.
Journal: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography
Year: 2016