Mariola Andrejko

Mariola Andrejko is a University Professor at the Department of Immunobiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. Her research focuses on host-pathogen interactions, specifically examining the effects of Pseudomonas aeruginosa proteases on the innate immune system of Galleria mellonella.

• Position: University Professor
• Department: Immunobiology
• School: Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology
• University: Maria Curie-Skłodowska University

Her work explores bacterial virulence mechanisms, immune evasion strategies, and protease functions in microbial infections. Key research themes include:

• Protease-mediated inhibition of phenoloxidase activity
• Modulation of antimicrobial responses in insect models
• Comparative analysis of clinical vs. entomopathogenic bacterial strains
• Substrate specificity of bacterial proteases in hemolymph

Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding protease roles in immune suppression and bacterial pathogenesis. Her studies integrate biochemistry, microbiology, and entomology to develop insights into host defense mechanisms.

Scientific impact metrics include a Scopus h-index of 9, 28 total publications, and a total impact factor of 13.837. She collaborates on interdisciplinary research projects involving antimicrobial activity, host-pathogen dynamics, and protease functionality.