Andrea Lipińska

Andrea Lipińska is a Lecturer at the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology (University of Gdańsk and Medical University of Gdańsk) and serves as Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Education. She leads the Team of Teaching Laboratories and holds a position in the Department of Molecular Biology of Viruses. Her research focuses on viral immune evasion mechanisms, particularly herpesvirus proteins like UL49.5, which inhibit the transporter associated with antigen processing (TAP). She also investigates viral protein interactions, extracellular vesicle functions, and innovative biotechnology tools such as aptasensors and LYTACs. Her interdisciplinary work bridges molecular virology, structural biology, and translational medicine.

Her publications span 20 years, addressing viral pathogenesis, protein degradation pathways, and antiviral strategies. Notable areas include understanding how alphaherpesviruses manipulate host cellular machinery to evade immune detection and developing novel peptide-based inhibitors. Lipińska emphasizes concept-based teaching methods to enhance biotechnology education, integrating active learning and interdisciplinary approaches.

As an academic leader, she oversees student affairs and laboratory operations, ensuring high-quality educational infrastructure. Her research group employs advanced techniques like molecular dynamics simulations and fluorescent protein engineering, contributing to both basic science and applied biotechnology solutions.