Kinga Anna Lewtak

Kinga Anna Lewtak is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. Her research focuses on microbiology, cell biology, and biochemistry, particularly the antifungal and anticancer properties of earthworm-derived substances.

• Current affiliation: Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
• Department: Cell Biology
• Academic rank: Adjunct Assistant Professor

Research Interests: Lewtak investigates the biological activity of natural compounds from earthworms and plants, targeting Candida albicans and cancer cell lines. Her work explores mechanisms of apoptosis induction, cell wall disruption, and cytotoxicity.

Publication Trends: Her recent studies analyze protein-carbohydrate fractions from earthworm coelomic fluid, plant extracts like Sida hermaphrodita, and bacterial metabolites (Raoultella ornithinolytica) with applications in antifungal and anticancer therapies. Key disciplines include biological sciences, microbiology, and oncology.

Scientific Cooperation: Collaborates with researchers such as M.J. Fiołka, J. Rzymowska, and T. Buchwald on interdisciplinary projects bridging microbiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology.

Contact Details: Available for consultations via MS Teams (code: bopyc1z) on Thursdays (10:00-11:00) and in person (room 69B, Fridays 12:00-13:00). Email: kinga.lewtak@mail.umcs.pl. Phone: +48 81 537 59 97.