Iwona Golonka | Biology and Life Sciences | Hypothesis Achievement Award
Dr Iwona Golonka, Department of Physical Chemistry and Biophysics Pharmaceutical Faculty Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
Iwona Maria Golonka is an assistant professor at Wroclaw Medical University, specializing in Physical Chemistry and Biophysics. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from the University of Wrocลaw and holds a Masterโs degree in Chemistry. With over 15 impactful publications and a research focus on antimicrobial peptides and advanced pharmaceutical methods, her work includes significant national and international collaborations. Notable achievements include awards for her research in antimicrobial compounds and patents for innovative drug delivery methods. She has also contributed to academic lectures and conferences globally. ๐งช๐๐
Publication profile
Education
Dr. Iwona Golonka has been an Assistant Professor at Wroclaw Medical University’s Faculty of Pharmacy since 2003, specializing in Physical Chemistry and Biophysics. With 15 scientific papers boasting a total Impact Factor of 48.378, including a notable 2020 publication with an IF of 9.381, Dr. [Name] has significantly contributed to the field. They also co-authored a script for pharmacy and medical analytics students. Dr. [Name] earned their Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from the University of Wrocลaw in 2006, with a focus on coordination chemistry, following a Masterโs degree in Chemistry in 1999. ๐งช๐๐ฌ
Presentations
Golonka I. has contributed significantly to the field of chemistry through various presentations. At the Chemistry towards Biology 10 conference in Bratislava (2022), she explored peptide stability in monolayers and Langmuir balance applications in pharmaceutical sciences. Earlier, at the Fifth Informal Conference on Reaction Kinetics and Atmosphere Chemistry (2004), she studied the reactions of nitrogen dioxide with propanols and fluorinated derivatives. Her research on EPR characteristics of metal complexes was presented at the 9th Nordic IHSS Symposium (2003), and she investigated the impact of metal ions on free radicals in humic brown coal at ISEB 15 (2001). ๐๐ฌ๐
Awards
In 2022, the Rector of the Medical University of Gdaลsk awarded a diploma for scientific and team achievements of the 1st degree for the synthesis and assessment of new antimicrobial compounds and fluorescent dyes. Individual awards of II degree were received in 2021, 2020, and 2022 for publications in the JCR database. In 2016, received a 1st degree Team Award for work on physicochemical methods in drug development and a distinction in the Eureka! MZD competition for inventing a flotation tablet. Previous accolades include the 2004 Dr. Emil Niedลบwirski Scholarship and multiple team awards in 2007, 2010, and 2016. ๐๐๐ฌ๐ก
Research focus
Iwona Golonka’s research focuses on the stability and effectiveness of peptides and antioxidants in various matrices. Her work includes evaluating the decay kinetics of antioxidants in black elderberry, studying the impact of peptides on monolayers, and analyzing peptide stability. Key studies involve examining how newly synthesized peptides affect monolayer stability and antibacterial properties. Golonka’s contributions also cover antioxidant properties in cellulose matrices and interactions with phosphatidylinositol monolayers. Her research integrates aspects of biochemistry and material science, aiming to enhance the understanding and application of peptides and antioxidants in health and industry. ๐งฌ๐ฌ๐