Prof Dr. Victoria Birlutiu, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania
Dr. Victoria Bîrluțiu, born on October 14, 1962, in Romania, is a Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Faculty of Medicine of Sibiu. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, she holds expertise in infectious diseases and epidemiology. Dr. Bîrluțiu earned her medical degree from the Faculty of General Medicine in Craiova in 1986, followed by specialization in Infectious Diseases in Cluj Napoca. She obtained her Doctor of Medicine in 2004 with a thesis focused on severe bacterial infections. Dr. Bîrluțiu is a recognized opinion leader in her field, with 186 published scientific articles, 57 of which are in ISI-indexed international journals. She has authored 10 books and led or contributed to 14 national and international research projects. Her research interests include COVID-19, sepsis, clostridioides difficile, and hospital-acquired infections. Additionally, she serves as a guest editor for the special issue of Microorganisms on combating bacterial infections.
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:
Victoria Bîrluțiu is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with an extensive and distinguished career in infectious diseases. She has contributed significantly to both academia and clinical research through her roles as a professor and researcher at the Faculty of Medicine, Sibiu, Romania. Her expertise spans across numerous critical areas such as COVID-19, sepsis, respiratory and bacterial infections, and hospital-acquired infections.
Education:
- High School Diploma (1976-1980)
- Field: Biology-Chemistry
- Institution: High School No. 3, Craiova, Romania
- Medical Degree (Physician) (1980-1986)
- Program: General Medicine Degree
- Institution: Faculty of General Medicine, Craiova, Romania
- Medical Intern (01/12/1986 – 09/12/1986)
- Institution: County Clinical Emergency Hospital No. 1, Craiova, Romania
- General Practitioner (09/12/1989 – 30/12/1990)
- Institution: Medical Dispensary Piscu Vechi, Dolj County, Romania
- Specialization in Infectious Diseases (01/01/1991 – 31/03/1994)
- Institution: Infectious Diseases Department, Cluj Napoca, Romania
- Consultant on Infectious Diseases (Confirmation date: 01/04/1994)
- Issued by: Ministry of Health decree no.240/18.02.1994
Work Experience:
- Research Assistant (03/1996 – 30/09/2001)
- Institution: “Lucian Blaga” University, “Victor Papilian” Faculty of Medicine, Sibiu, Romania
- Sector: Teaching
- Professor of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology (Dates unspecified)
- Institution: “Victor Papilian” Faculty of Medicine, Sibiu, Romania
- Professor of Infectious Diseases (04/01/2022 – Present)
- Institution: Faculty of Medicine, Sibiu, Romania
- Infectious Diseases Chief Department of Sibiu (01/09/2006 – Present)
Additional Skills:
- Social Skills: Speaker at local and national symposiums, opinion leader in the medical community, contributor to television shows on medical topics, fundraiser for HIV-infected children.
- Computer Skills: Proficient in PC and Office applications.
Research Contributions:
- Published 186 scientific articles, including 57 in international ISI-indexed journals.
- Published 10 books.
- Principal investigator in 14 national and international research projects.
Publication top Notes:
Shedding Light on the COVID-19 Pandemic: Placental Expression of Cell Biomarkers in Negative, Vaccinated, and Positive Pregnant Women
Measles—Clinical and Biological Manifestations in Adult Patients, Including a Focus on the Hepatic Involvement: Results from a Single-Center Observational Cohort Study from Romania
Identification of Factors Associated with Mortality in the Elderly Population with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Results from a Longitudinal Observational Study from Romania
A Real-World Study on the Clinical Characteristics, Outcomes, and Relationship between Antibiotic Exposure and Clostridioides difficile Infection
Our Experience with SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Acute Kidney Injury: Results from a Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study