Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska | Molecular biochemistry | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska | Molecular biochemistry | Women Researcher Award

Dr at Medical University of ลรณdลบ, Poland

Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska, born on January 15, 1990, in ลรณdลบ, Poland, is a Research Associate at the Medical University of ลรณdลบ, specializing in medicinal chemistry and cancer research. She leads projects on anticancer compounds, opioid analogs, and their pharmacological effects, contributing to multiple EU-funded research initiatives.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Angelika holds a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the Medical University of ลรณdลบ, Poland, and has undergone research training at the University of Rouen, France, in neuropsychopharmacology.

Experience ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ

With over 7 years of research experience, Angelika has served as Principal Investigator and Co-investigator for numerous projects, including anticancer activity studies and pharmacological analysis of synthetic peptides and compounds. She has also supervised and mentored young researchers and students.

Awards and Honors ๐Ÿ†

Angelika has received multiple accolades, including โ€œSkuteczna Kobieta Roku 2021โ€ (Effective Woman of the Year) in the Science category, Rectorโ€™s Awards for outstanding publications, and a First-level Special Award for Didactic Excellence.

Research Focus ๐Ÿ”

Angelikaโ€™s research focuses on the development of new hybrid anticancer agents, including those with uracil skeletons and methylene groups. Her work also explores the role of endomorphin analogs in neuroprotection and cancer treatment.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

 

  • โ€œSynthesis of New Chiral ฮฒ-Carbonyl Selenides with Antioxidant and Anticancer Activity Evaluationโ€”Part Iโ€
    • Journal: Materials
    • Date: February 15, 2024
    • DOI: 10.3390/ma17040899
    • ISSN: 1996-1944
    • Contributors: Anna Laskowska, Agata Pacuล‚a-Miszewska, Magdalena Obieziurska-Fabisiak, Jastrzebska, Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska, Katarzyna Gach-Janczak, Jacek Scianowski

 

  • โ€œThe Influence of Long Carbon Chains on the Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties of N-Substituted Benzisoselenazolones and Corresponding Diselenidesโ€
    • Journal: Pharmaceuticals
    • Date: November 4, 2023
    • DOI: 10.3390/ph16111560
    • ISSN: 1424-8247
    • Contributors: Agata Pacuล‚a-Miszewska, Magdalena Obieziurska-Fabisiak, Jastrzebska, Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska, Katarzyna Gach-Janczak, Jacek Scianowski

 

  • โ€œNew Uracil Analog with Exocyclic Methylidene Group Can Reverse Resistance to Taxol in MCF-7 Cancer Cellsโ€
    • Journal: Biologics: Targets and Therapy
    • Date: May 2023
    • DOI: 10.2147/btt.s405080
    • ISSN: 1177-5491
    • Contributors: Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska, Renata Perlikowska, Tomasz Janecki, Anna Janecka

 

  • โ€œAttachment of Chiral Functional Groups to Modify the Activity of New GPx Mimeticsโ€
    • Journal: Materials
    • Date: March 11, 2022
    • DOI: 10.3390/ma15062068
    • ISSN: 1996-1944
    • Contributors: Anna Laskowska, Agata Joanna Pacuล‚a-Miszewska, Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska, Anna Janecka, Andrzej Wojtczak, Jacek Scianowski

 

  • โ€œA New Hybrid ฮด-Lactone Induces Apoptosis and Potentiates Anticancer Activity of Taxol in HL-60 Human Leukemia Cellsโ€
    • Journal: Molecules
    • Date: 2020
    • DOI: 10.3390/molecules25071479
    • ISSN: 1420-3049
    • Contributors: Katarzyna Gach-Janczak, Joanna Drogosz-Stachowicz, Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska, Rafaล‚ Jakubowski, Tomasz Janecki, Jacek Szymaล„ski, Anna Janecka

 

  • โ€œNew Uracil Analog U-332 is an Inhibitor of NF-ฮบB in 5-Fluorouracil-Resistant Human Leukemia HL-60 Cell Lineโ€
    • Journal: BMC Pharmacology & Toxicology
    • Date: 2020
    • DOI: 10.1186/s40360-020-0397-4
    • ISSN: 1471-2210
    • Contributors: Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska, Marlena Piฤ™ta, Jacek Kฤ™dzia, Tomasz Janecki, Anna Janecka

 

  • โ€œNew Uracil Analogs with Exocyclic Methylidene Group as Potential Anticancer Agentsโ€
    • Journal: Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry
    • Date: 2020
    • DOI: 10.2174/1871520619666191211104128
    • ISSN: 1871-5206
    • PMID: 31823706
    • Contributors: Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska, Joanna Drogosz-Stachowicz, Marlena Piฤ™ta, Tomasz Janecki, Urszula Krajewska, Marek Mirowski, Anna Janecka

 

  • โ€œSeleninic Acid Potassium Salts as Water-Soluble Biocatalysts with Enhanced Bioavailabilityโ€
    • Journal: Materials
    • Date: 2020
    • DOI: 10.3390/ma13030661
    • ISSN: 1996-1944
    • PMID: 32024274
    • Contributors: Magdalena Obieziurska, Agata J. Pacuล‚a, Anna Laskowska, Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska, Anna Janecka, Jacek ลšcianowski

 

  • โ€œMolecular Mechanisms of Apoptosis Induced by a Novel Synthetic Quinolinone Derivative in HL-60 Human Leukemia Cellsโ€
    • Journal: Chemico-Biological Interactions
    • Date: April 2020
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109005
    • ISSN: 0009-2797
    • Contributors: Joanna Drogosz-Stachowicz, Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska, Katarzyna Gach-Janczak, Agata Jaskulska, Tomasz Janecki, Anna Janecka

 

  • โ€œAnticancer Activity of New ฮฑ-Methylene-ฮด-Lactone DL-247 in Selected Cancer Cell Linesโ€
    • Type: Conference Paper
    • Date: 2019
    • ISBN: 978-80-907442-0-2
    • Contributors: Katarzyna Gach-Janczak, Angelika Dล‚ugosz-Pokorska, Joanna Drogosz, R. Jakubowski, Jacek Szymaล„ski, Tomasz Janecki, Anna Janecka

 

 

 

Dinushi Tennakoon | Pathological Physiology | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Dinushi Tennakoon | Pathological Physiology| Women Researcher Award

Medical Lecturer at International Institute of Health Sciences, Welisara, Sri Lanka

Dr. T.D. Dinushi Tennakoon is a dedicated Medical Lecturer in the Anatomy Department at the International Institute of Health Sciences, Sri Lanka. She holds an MBBS from Tver State Medical University, Russia, specializing in General Medicine. With over 1.5 years of experience, Dr. Tennakoon has made significant contributions to medical research and education, earning numerous accolades, including Innovator of the Year and Best Student Article of the Year. She has completed multiple online courses related to global health and patient safety. Additionally, she actively engages in research, has published various articles, and presented at international conferences.

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๐ŸŽ“ Education

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MD): 2nd Class Upper, Tver State Medical University, Russia
  • G.C.E. Ordinary Level: 8A and 1B (2012)
  • G.C.E. Advanced Level: Specialized in Bio Stream (3B in 2015) โ€“ Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo, Sri Lanka

๐Ÿ† Achievements

Innovator of the Year 2020: 2nd place for echolocation device project. Falling Walls Lab โ€“ Moscow: Top 20 finalist for echolocation project. Best Student Article of the Year 2020: 1st place for antiviral nutritional therapy to counter COVID-19. Best Research Practices 2020: 1st place for essential oil composition for rheumatoid arthritis. Student of the Year 2020 & 2021: Multiple recognitions for projects on mental health and maternal health during COVID-19. European Forum of Young Scientists 2021: 1st place for research on Saccharina japonica

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Contributions

Research Projects: Completed and ongoing projects totaling 10 Citation Index: 68 (Russian e-library).  Publications: Contributed to 8 journals in various indices; ongoing collaboration on 2 joint projects. Conferences: Active participation with 10 presentations, including at international conferences in Moscow, Ireland, and the UK. Volunteering: Served as a social media strategist and grant proposal writer for various organizations

๐ŸŒ Research Areas

  • Focus: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathological Physiology, Immunology, and Biochemistry

๐Ÿ’ผ Professional Affiliations

  • Member of 4 professional bodies and held 2 editorial appointments in journals/conferences

 

Publication

  • The Importance of Maternal Nutrition for the Mental Health and Development of Infants
    • Author: T.D.D.T. Tennakoon
    • Year: 2022

 

  • The Relationship Between Maternal Catechin Consumption and Congenital Anomalies
    • Author: D.D.T.T. Tennakoon
    • Published In: Modern Achievements of Youth Science, pp. 161-171
    • Year: 2022

 

  • Managing Pregnancy and Childbirth During the COVID-19 Pandemic โ€“ Sri Lanka
    • Author: T.D.D.T. Tennakoon
    • Year: 2021

 

  • Saccharina Japonica Japanese Cuisine: Thyroid, Antioxidants, Biochemical, Psychological Aspects and Potential Effects
    • Author: D.D.T.T. Tennakoon
    • Year: 2021

 

  • Unique Composition of Essential Oil for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Author: D.D.T.T. Tennakoon
    • Published In: The Best Research Practices, pp. 81-92
    • Year: 2020

 

  • Antiviral Nutritional Therapy to Combat COVID-19
    • Author: D.D.T.T. Tennakoon
    • Published In: Best Student Article 2020, pp. 40-50
    • Year: 2020

 

  • Modern Inhaler for Panic Attacks Induced by Depression
    • Author: D.D.T.T. Tennakoon
    • Published In: Student of the Year 2020, pp. 164-175
    • Year: 2020