Mariya Ivanovska

Mariya Ivanovska is a faculty member at the Medical University of Plovdiv, holding the academic rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology 'Prof. Elissey Yanev'. She also works as a resident doctor in clinical immunology at the Laboratory of Clinical Immunology, University Hospital 'St. George', Plovdiv, and has participated in international academic collaborations, including as an Erasmus PhD researcher at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior in the Netherlands.

• Education: Medical degree (2012), PhD in Medical Immunology (2018), both from Medical University of Plovdiv

Research Interests focus on the interplay between the immune system and psychological stress, particularly in areas like psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology (PNEI), immune deficiencies, and psychobiotics. Her work bridges clinical immunology with neuroscience and pharmacology, emphasizing oxidative stress, inflammatory biomarkers, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Publication Trends highlight her expertise in stress-induced immune dysregulation, neuro-immune disorders, and novel diagnostics. Articles span topics from occupational stress in healthcare workers to chemokine roles in aging and psychiatric disorders, reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations across Europe.

Scientific Awards

• USERN Junior Ambassador for Bulgaria (2019)

Advising & Projects: She has contributed to national and international research projects, including translational neuroscience and innovative diagnostic methods. Her affiliations include the European Psychoneuroimmunology Network and the Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology Society.

Labs & Teams: Collaborated with the Donders Institute in the Netherlands and works within the Laboratory of Clinical Immunology at University Hospital 'St. George', Plovdiv.