Katarzyna Barczak

Katarzyna Barczak serves as a full Professor in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics within the Faculty of Dentistry at Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland. Her academic career spans over a decade since obtaining her doctorate in 2010, with significant contributions to medical sciences specializing in dental research.

Her research focuses on the intersection of immunology and dentistry, particularly examining inflammatory responses in dental tissues, macrophage behavior, and interleukin-6 pathways in oral health. Key areas include endodontic treatments, age-related dental conditions (including geriatric dentistry for patients over 80), and molecular mechanisms of dental inflammation. Her work frequently explores genetic factors, toxicology impacts, and cellular responses in dental pathologies.

Professor Barczak has authored 70 publications with substantial academic impact, accumulating a Total Impact Factor of 143.803 and a Ministry Score of 4,288. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between clinical dentistry and fundamental biomedical sciences.

She has successfully supervised 3 doctoral theses, indicating active mentorship in dental research. Her scholarly work is formally recognized through ORCID (0000-0001-6381-566X) and indexed in major databases including Scopus, Web of Science, and EuropePMC.

The researcher maintains active laboratory work in dental immunology and inflammation, with ongoing projects examining cellular responses in endodontic disease. Her current research trajectory emphasizes translational applications of immunological findings to improve conservative dental treatments.