Biography

Prof., Ph.D., M.D., Head of Department and Clinic of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland. Specializations in pediatrics and rehabilitation. Member of scientific bodies: Bioethics Commission and Program Council of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Senate Ethics Commission, Experts Team at the Ministry of Health for developing a Posture problems prevention program for children and adolescents in the educational environment, National Examination Committee in the field of Medical Rehabilitation and Medical Experts Team of National Accreditation Commission. Polish Annals of Medicine Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Elementology (ISI Master Journal List Impact Factor – 0,643) Editor/Scientific Committee member, The Journal of Spine Surgery Scientific Council member, Polish Journal of Rehabilitation Research Consultants Team member, National Report for Disabled Scientific Consultant. Director of 4 Research Projects founded by Scientific Research Committee and Ministry of Science and Higher Education, 3 European Union’s Projects member, author of 312 scientific articles and 3 academic textbooks. Awarded the Silver Cross of Merit for achievements in research, teaching and social activities, posted in Who is Who in Poland, Verlag fur Personenezyklopedien, Schweiz and Who's Who in the World, 21st Edition, NJ, USA. Chairman for 8 terms of Warmia and Mazury Department and General Board of the Polish Rehabilitation Society member, as well as member in other numerous scientific organizations: International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Baltic & North Sea Forum on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine – Board and Scientific Committee, Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment, Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment – founder of the Polish Group, Section of Spondyloorthopedics of the Polish Society of Orthopedics and Traumathology and Polish Society of Spinal Surgery.

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Research Interest

Pediatrics and Rehabilitation