Dr. Jacek Chobotow is a senior specialist at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS). His research focuses on biological sciences, particularly entomology, veterinary sciences, and molecular biology. He is affiliated with the Institute of Biological Sciences at UMCS and has contributed to studies involving Apis mellifera , DNA methylation, and parasitology. His contact email is jacek.chobotow@mail.umcs.pl. Research Areas: Entomology (bees, Apis mellifera , parasitic interactions) Veterinary Sciences (animal health, drug effects) Molecular Biology (DNA methylation, metabolic processes) Parasitology (Nosema, Macronyssidae, Argasidae) Bibliometric Profile: 15+ publications Scopus h-index: 6 Web of Science h-index: 7 Total Impact Factor: 4.997 Total SNIP: 7.47
Mirosław Ratkiewicz is a Professor at the Faculty of Biology, University of Bialystok. His research spans Zoology , Genetics , and Ecology , with a focus on population genetics , molecular diagnostics of parasites , and phylogenetic analysis of wild ungulates and carnivores in Europe. Key research areas: Wildlife conservation, genetic diversity, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation Affiliation: University of Bialystok (Faculty of Biology) His publications highlight interdisciplinary work combining phylogeography , conservation genetics , and ecological modeling . Recent studies analyze mitochondrial genomes in cervids and parasite shedding patterns in moose populations.
Mariusz Sapota is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Oceanography and Geography, Department of Marine Ecology, where he serves as Head of the Ichthyology Laboratory. His research focuses on Baltic Sea ichthyofauna, particularly invasive species like the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus), fish behavior, toxicology, and offshore wind farm impacts. Dr. Sapota's primary research interests include Ichthyology, Marine Ecology, Invasive Species dynamics, Baltic Sea Ecosystem studies, Fish Toxicology, and Environmental Impact Assessment. His work examines fish behavior in response to environmental stressors, mercury contamination pathways in non-commercial fish, and the ecological consequences of hydrotechnical structures in coastal habitats. Field studies predominantly occur in the Gulf of Gdańsk and southern Baltic lagoons. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals intensive research on offshore wind farm environmental assessments, with multiple ichthyofauna inventory reports for projects like Xlokk II and Sharco Duo. Concurrently, he maintains focus on round goby ecology (behavior, temperature responses, and trophic roles) and mercury transfer mechanisms through Baltic food webs, demonstrating dual expertise in applied environmental assessment and fundamental fish ecology. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the source materials. As Head of the Ichthyology Laboratory, Dr. Sapota leads field research teams conducting ecological assessments for major Baltic infrastructure projects. His laboratory specializes in ichthyofauna/ichthyoplankton inventories, otolith morphometric analysis, and invasive species monitoring. Recent work involves multi-year collaborations with wind energy developers to establish baseline fish community data and assess construction impacts, while maintaining long-term studies of round goby invasion dynamics since the 1990s.
Rafał Kozłowski is a Professor at the Institute of Geography and Environment affiliated with Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce. His work focuses on environmental monitoring, bioindication, and precipitation dynamics in forest ecosystems. Primary Affiliation: Jan Kochanowski University Research Focus: Atmospheric interactions with vegetation, industrial pollution impacts, and water balance in forests His recent publications address: 2025: Lichen-based assessment of cement industry pollution 2025: Forest precipitation transformation under climate change 2025: Mistletoe effects on coniferous forest hydrology 2024: Air quality measurement systems for sustainability 2023: Winter aerosol chemistry in urban vs. rural Poland
Marta Julia Fiołka is a Professor in the Department of Immunobiology at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. Her research focuses on discovering bioactive compounds from earthworm symbiotic bacteria and coelomic fluid for antibacterial, antifungal , and anticancer applications . She holds multiple patents for novel therapeutic agents derived from earthworm metabolites. Current academic rank: Professor Primary affiliation: Maria Curie-Skłodowska University Department: Immunobiology Research Interests Her work explores: Characterization of earthworm-derived compounds with antimicrobial activity against pathogens like Candida albicans and Mycobacterium Cytotoxic effects on cancer cell lines (lung, colon, ovarian, breast) In vivo studies of protein-polysaccharide fractions for therapeutic applications Plant extract analysis for antifungal and antitubercular properties Immunotoxicology and non-invasive drug delivery mechanisms Scientific Achievements Key trends in her publications include: Earthworm coelomic fluid as a source of novel anticancer and antifungal agents Interdisciplinary applications of microbial metabolomics , cell biology , and plant biotechnology Development of targeted therapies through proteomic and molecular pathway analysis Scientific Awards Patent No. 212077 (2012) - Raoultella ornithinolytica strain isolation Patent No. 218745 (2014) - Bacillus pumilus AF-11 for tuberculosis Patent No. 223435 (2016) - TRIS-peptide complex for cervical cancer Patent No. 225867 (2017) - Polysaccharide-peptide complex against Mycobacterium Patent No. 227923 (2018) - Coelomic fluid for lung cancer Patent No. 231698 (2019) - Sida hermaphrodita extract for Candidiasis Patent No. 2348801 (2020) - High-molecular fraction for fungal infections Patent No. 236228 (2021) - Protein-carbohydrate fraction for colon cancer Patent P.429805 (2021) - Coelomic fluid fraction for lung cancer Patent P.429033 (2021) - Immunotherapy applications
Marc-Andre Selosse serves as a Professor and Head of Laboratory in the Department of Plant Taxonomy and Nature Conservation at the Faculty of Biology, University of Gdańsk. His institutional affiliation centers on advancing research in plant-microbe interactions and biodiversity conservation. His research expertise spans Plant Symbioses , Symbiosis , Botany , Ecology , Plant Taxonomy , and Nature Conservation . He investigates mutualistic and parasitic relationships between plants and fungi, particularly mycorrhizal associations, to understand ecosystem resilience and evolutionary adaptations. This work provides critical insights for conservation strategies in threatened habitats. As Head of the Laboratory of Plant Symbioses, he directs experimental studies on symbiotic networks, employing molecular and ecological methodologies to analyze plant-fungal coevolution. His team examines how symbiotic interactions influence nutrient cycling, forest regeneration, and responses to environmental stressors.
