Head of Veterinary Oncology lab | University of Live Sciences in Lublin | Poland
Dr. Marta Wójcik is the Head of the Veterinary Oncology Laboratory at the Department of Epizootiology and Clinic of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland. With a distinguished career in veterinary pathology, her research primarily focuses on liver diseases, especially the mechanisms leading to primary malignant tumors such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocellular carcinoma (CCA). Her work encompasses both experimental models and in vitro analyses, contributing significantly to the understanding of hepatocarcinogenesis.
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Strengths for the Awards
- Extensive Research Contributions:
- Dr. Wójcik has a well-established research background, primarily focusing on veterinary oncology and liver diseases.
- Her work in hepatocarcinogenesis, fibrosis, and liver disease mechanisms has both veterinary and human medicine implications.
- Multiple research projects, including leading and participating in grants funded by the National Science Centre in Poland and the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
- International Scientific Collaborations:
- Ongoing collaboration with the National Research Council in Pisa, Italy on liver cancer and hepatocytes research.
- Erasmus-funded research and teaching exchanges in Germany, Italy, and Hungary, demonstrating strong international networking.
- Publication Record & Reviewer Role:
- Publications in high-impact factor journals, indicating significant contributions to veterinary and medical research.
- Peer reviewer for reputed journals, including Molecules, The American Journal of the Medicine Sciences, and Oncology Letters.
- Academic Leadership & Teaching:
- Head of the Veterinary Oncology Lab, indicating leadership in her field.
- Supervisor of PhD students and mentor for undergraduate students in veterinary medicine.
- Teaches advanced courses in Pathophysiology, Oncology, and Laboratory Animal Diseases, which strengthens her role in academia.
Education 🎓
Dr. Wójcik earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 1996 from the Agricultural Academy in Lublin. She pursued her Ph.D. at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, completing it in 2005 with a dissertation titled “Changes in the secretion of Ubiquinone Q10 and secretory parameters of bile in the course of experimental hepatic oxidative stress in sheep.” In 2019, she achieved habilitation with a thesis on the activity of oval stem cells and macrophages in primary hepatic cancer in humans and rats.
Experience 🏢
Beginning her career as a research fellow at the Department of Pathophysiology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, from 1996 to 2005, Dr. Wójcik then served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine until 2019. Since 2020, she has been an Associate Professor, leading the Veterinary Oncology Laboratory. Her international experience includes scholarships and teaching engagements in Germany, Italy, and Hungary, enhancing her global perspective in veterinary medicine.
Research Interests On Medicine 🔬
Dr. Wójcik’s research delves into the pathomechanisms of liver diseases, with a particular emphasis on cancer processes leading to primary malignant tumors. She utilizes experimental rat models and in vitro analyses to study hepatocarcinogenesis. Her recent work focuses on the influence of “trained” M1 macrophages on isolated neoplastic cells and the impact of nutraceuticals on HCC development.
Awards and Recognitions 🏆
Throughout her career, Dr. Wójcik has been recognized for her contributions to veterinary pathology and hepatology. She has secured funding from prestigious institutions, including the National Science Centre in Poland and the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education, to support her groundbreaking research projects.
Publications 📚
- A Moderate Intake of Beer Improves Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in a High-Fat Diet (HFD)-Induced Mouse Model
- Authors: Vornoli, A., Souid, A., Lazzari, B., Capra, E., Pozzo, L.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Liver Antioxidant Capacity and Steatosis in Laying Hens Exposed to Various Quantities of Lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) Seeds in the Diet
- Authors: Wójcik, M., Grabowski, S., Jarosz, Ł.S., Gruszczyński, K., Marek, A.
- Publication Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
- Growth Rate and Bone Hydroxyproline Concentration in Turkeys Fed with a Silage-Composed Diet Modified with Different Diet Cation–Anion Differences (Dcads)
- Authors: Wójcik, M., Stachal, K., Burzec, M., Gruszczyński, K., Korga-Plewko, A.
- Publication Year: 2022
- Citations: 0
- Apigenin and Hesperidin Downregulate DNA Repair Genes in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells and Augment Doxorubicin Toxicity
- Authors: Korga-Plewko, A., Michalczyk, M., Adamczuk, G., Wójcik, M., Dudka, J.
- Publication Year: 2020
- Citations: 22
- Relationship Between Mammary Blood Flow, Infrared Thermography and Ovine Placental Lactogen During the Periparturient Period in Ewes
- Authors: Bobowiec, R., Wójcik, M., Milczak, A., Gregula-Kania, M., Tatarczak, J.
- Publication Year: 2019
- Citations: 1
- Influence of Proinflammatory Macrophages (M-1) on Proliferative Activity and PPAR Expression in Neoplastic Rat Hepatocytes In Vitro
- Authors: Wójcik, M., Kosior-Korzecka, U., Plewik, M., Bobowiec, R.
- Publication Year: 2019
- Citations: 0
- Changes in Growth Hormone Secretion and Leptin Receptor mRNA Expression Under the Influence of Leptin and Adrenocorticotropin in Pituitary Cells of Early Weaned Ewe Lambs
- Authors: Kosior-Korzecka, U., Wójcik, M., Longo, V., Patkowski, K., Gregula-Kania, M.
- Publication Year: 2019
- Citations: 5
- Expression of Receptor Interacting Protein 1 and Receptor Interacting Protein 3 Oval Cells in a Rat Model of Hepatocarcinogenesis
- Authors: Wójcik, M., Bobowiec, R., Lisiecka, U., Śmiech, A.
- Publication Year: 2018
- Citations: 3
- Growth Rate and Acid-Base Balance in Turkeys Fed a Silage-Containing Diet Modified by Different Dietary Cation-Anion Difference
- Authors: Gruszczyński, K., Strobel, W., Wójcik, M., Wessely-Szponder, J., Bobowiec, R.
- Publication Year: 2017
- Citations: 1
- In Vitro Proinflammatory Polarization of Macrophages Isolated from Hepatocarcinogenic Stage in Humans and Rats
- Authors: Wójcik, M., Wessely-Szponder, J., Cichoz-Lach, H., Celiński, K., Bobowiec, R.
- Publication Year: 2016
- Citations: 4
Conclusion 🔚
Dr. Marta Wójcik’s extensive education, diverse experience, and dedicated research have established her as a leading figure in veterinary pathology, particularly in the study of liver diseases and cancer processes. Her ongoing contributions continue to advance the understanding of hepatocarcinogenesis, benefiting both the scientific community and veterinary medicine.
