Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohan Fonseka, National Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Institute; Department of Pneumonology and Cystic Fibrosis, Poland
Henryk Mazurek, MD, PhD, is a full professor of medical and health sciences and the head of the Department of Pneumonology and Cystic Fibrosis at the National Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Institute in Rabka-Zdrój, Poland. A specialist in pulmonary diseases, allergology, and pediatric pulmonology, he has also completed postgraduate studies in respiratory pathophysiology in France. As an academic teacher, he is actively involved in nursing education and postgraduate training for physicians in pediatrics, allergology, and lung diseases. He has authored and co-authored over 60 original articles, more than 100 textbook chapters, and numerous other scientific publications on respiratory diseases. Additionally, he is a frequent lecturer at national and international medical conferences.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Henryk Mazurek is a highly accomplished researcher and clinician specializing in pulmonary diseases, allergology, and pediatric pulmonology. As a full professor and head of department at the National Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Institute, his contributions to respiratory medicine are extensive, with over 60 original articles, 100 textbook chapters, and numerous conference presentations. His recent work on AI-facilitated home monitoring for cystic fibrosis and groundbreaking studies on primary ciliary dyskinesia demonstrate his commitment to advancing respiratory healthcare. His prolific research output, international collaborations, and impact on pediatric and adult pulmonology make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
🎓 Education & Training
📚 Medical Degree (MD) – Specialization in Pulmonary Diseases, Allergology, and Pediatrics
🎓 Ph.D. in Medical Sciences – Focus on Respiratory Diseases
🌍 Postgraduate Studies in Respiratory Pathophysiology – France
💼 Work Experience
🏥 Head of Department – National Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Institute
👨⚕️ Pulmonary Disease Specialist – Expert in lung diseases and cystic fibrosis
👩⚕️ Allergologist & Pediatrician – Specializing in pediatric pulmonology
🎓 Full Professor of Medical & Health Sciences – Teaching at postgraduate and nursing levels
📖 Academic Teacher – Postgraduate training for doctors in pediatrics, allergology, and lung diseases
📖 Research & Publications
📝 Author/Co-author of:
📑 60+ original articles in peer-reviewed journals
📚 100+ textbook chapters and scripts
📖 100+ full-text scientific publications on respiratory diseases
🎤 Conference Speaker – Lecturer at numerous medical and scientific conferences
🏆 Awards & Honors
🎖️ Recognition for Contributions in Pulmonology & Pediatric Respiratory Care
🏅 Awards for Research Excellence in respiratory diseases
👨⚕️ Acknowledged by Medical & Scientific Communities for advancements in pediatric pulmonology
Publication Top Notes:
AI-facilitated home monitoring for cystic fibrosis exacerbations across pediatric and adult populations
Analyses of 1236 genotyped primary ciliary dyskinesia individuals identify regional clusters of distinct DNA variants and significant genotype-phenotype correlations
Safety and efficacy of the epithelial sodium channel blocker idrevloride in people with primary ciliary dyskinesia (CLEAN-PCD): a multinational, phase 2, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial
Foreign body aspiration into the respiratory tract in children
Guidelines for asthma diagnosis and treatment Polish Society of Allergology, Polish Society of Lung Diseases and Polish Society of Family Medicine (STAN3T)