Anna Kurkiewicz-Piotrowska

Anna Kurkiewicz-Piotrowska is a Professor at the University of Physical Education in Krakow, where she heads the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the Faculty of Motor Rehabilitation. She obtained her postdoctoral degree (DSc) in Physical Culture Sciences in 2023 and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2011. Her academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor (2014-2016) and Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Basic Sciences (2016-2020).

Research Focus: Her work spans cosmetology, skin biochemistry, therapeutic interventions (whole-body cryostimulation, vibration therapy), and oncology rehabilitation. Key areas include:

• Effects of exercise (Nordic walking) and dietary strategies (intermittent fasting) on cancer patients
• Skin parameter modulation through cryotherapy and hypoxia training
• Plant-derived cosmetic formulations and dermatological applications
• Metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers in obesity and myeloma

Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2024-2025) demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus, combining exercise physiology with oncology, dermatology, and nutritional science. Dominant themes include Nordic walking interventions for multiple myeloma, cryotherapy's impact on skin and metabolic parameters, and obesity-related biochemical markers. Methodologically, she emphasizes clinical trials and biochemical analysis of serum biomarkers.

Academic Leadership: Coordinates courses in Cosmetic Chemicals, Pharmacology, and Aromatherapy; supervises doctoral candidates and has directed 13 master's theses and 41 diploma theses. Leads the Scientific Club at her department since 2017.

Professional Engagement: Member of the Polish Aromatherapy Society and Phytotherapy Section of the Polish Medical Society; serves on editorial boards for the Journal of Sport and Athletics Medicine and SunKrist Sports Medicine and Research Journal.