Monika Hułas-Stasiak

Monika Hułas-Stasiak is a Professor at the Department of Functional Anatomy and Cytobiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology. Her research focuses on reproductive biology and histology, particularly investigating the effects of prenatal exposure to various compounds on ovarian development in animal models.

Her work spans disciplines including biological sciences, veterinary sciences, and toxicology, with expertise in folliculogenesis, apoptosis, bone metabolism, and developmental programming. Key themes in her recent publications involve β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation, glucocorticoid impacts, and nutritional interventions in animal models like spiny mice and laying hens.

• 2021: Demonstrated HMB's protective effects against pregnancy-induced bone loss
• 2020: Explored HMB's regulatory role in ovarian folliculogenesis
• 2020: Investigated dietary rye/xylanase impacts on bone structure in poultry
• 2019: Documented maternal HMB effects on neonatal ovarian development
• 2017: Revealed dexamethasone's disruptive effects on postpartum ovarian development

Her research frequently employs advanced microscopy techniques (SEM, AFM) and molecular biology methods to analyze tissue morphology and cellular processes. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in veterinary medicine, nutrition, and chemical physics.