Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Author Profile
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Dr. Monika Staniszewska is a distinguished researcher in the field of medical biology, microbiology, and molecular biology, with a strong emphasis on cancer immunotherapy and oncolytic virotherapy. Her extensive academic and professional background, including a PhD and habilitation in medical sciences, positions her as a leading expert in her discipline. Currently serving as an Associate Professor and Department Leader at the Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies (CEZAMAT) at the Warsaw University of Technology, Dr. Staniszewska has demonstrated significant leadership and innovation in her research. In recognition of her scientific excellence, Dr. Staniszewska has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Ludwik Rajchman Prize (I° and II°) for her contributions to innovative cancer treatments. Her participation in international collaborations, fellowships, and academic engagements, such as at Uppsala University, further underscores her global impact. Additionally, her role in liquid biopsy research and biomarker refinement for monitoring treatment responses highlights her commitment to translational medicine and patient-centered research.
Education
Dr. Staniszewska earned her Master of Science in Biology from the University of Szczecin in 1999. She obtained a Ph.D. in Medical Science, specializing in medical biology, from the Scientific Council of the National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene (NIPH-NIH) in 2010. In 2018, she achieved her habilitation in medical sciences within the same discipline. Additionally, Dr. Staniszewska holds a Level I Specialization in Microbiology (2003) and is a certified laboratory diagnostician (2003).
Professional Experience
Dr. Staniszewska has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor at NIPH-NIH (2013-2019), Research and Teaching Assistant Professor at WUT’s Faculty of Chemistry (2019-2020), and Research Assistant Professor at CEZAMAT (2020-2021). Since 2021, she has been an Associate Professor and leader of the Department of Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics at CEZAMAT, WUT. Her roles have encompassed leading research projects, supervising theses, and lecturing on genetics and molecular biology.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Staniszewska’s accolades include the Ludwik Rajchman Prize II° from NIPH-NIH (2013) and the Team Prize III° from the Rector of the Medical University of Warsaw (2011). She has also received fellowships at Uppsala University (2022) and Duke University (2022), where she presented research on cancer immunology and participated in workshops on cancer therapy. Additionally, she has been an invited speaker at various conferences and summer schools, sharing her expertise in immunotherapy and cancer cell biology.
Dr. Staniszewska’s research encompasses microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, and immunotherapy. Her work includes developing therapeutic solutions for infectious diseases, studying mast cells’ roles in pathogenesis, searching for new antiviral drugs, and creating platforms using non-replicating adenoviruses as vectors for vaccines. She also focuses on oncolytic adenoviruses for cancer treatment and studies the deactivation of betacoronaviruses using UV-C.
Publications
Sustainable, cytocompatible and flexible electronics on potato starch-based films
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Authors: S. Lepak-Kuc, A. Kądziela, M. Staniszewska, K. Piłczyńska, Z. Żołek-Tryznowska, et al.
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Journal: Scientific Reports
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Year: 2024
Mechanically suitable and osteoinductive 3D-printed composite scaffolds with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles having diverse morphologies for bone tissue engineering
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Authors: M. Wojasiński, R. Podgórski, P. Kowalczyk, T. Ciach, P. Sobieszuk, et al.
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Journal: Journal of Biomedical Materials Research – Part B Applied Biomaterials
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Year: 2024
Candida albicans ergosterol disorders as a consequence of the new sulfone derivative action mode
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Authors: M. Staniszewska, M. Kazek, M. Rogalska, L. Kuryk, Z. Ochal, et al.
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Journal: Medicinal Chemistry Research
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Year: 2024
A novel approach to enhance mechanical properties of Ti substrates for biomedical applications
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Authors: D. Kuczyńska-Zemła, M. Rogalska, A. Sotniczuk, M. Staniszewska, H. Garbacz, et al.
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Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
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Year: 2024
Induction of an immune response by a nonreplicating adenoviruses-based formulation versus a commercial pseudo-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
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Authors: J. Baran, L. Kuryk, M. Garofalo, M. Kazek, M. Staniszewska, et al.
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Journal: Biotechnologia
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Year: 2024