Annamaria Pratelli | Veterinary Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Annamaria Pratelli | Veterinary Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Università degli Studi di Bari – Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria | Italy

Prof. Annamaria Pratelli is a Full Professor of Infectious Diseases of Animals at the University of Bari, Italy, and a globally recognized expert in veterinary virology and coronavirus research. She has been listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University (2022 and 2025) and has contributed significantly to the study of animal coronaviruses and zoonotic diseases. With over 205 peer-reviewed publications, an H-index of 33, and more than 3,100 citations (Scopus, 2026), her work spans viral pathogenesis, epidemiology, and antiviral strategies. She has led multiple nationally funded research projects and actively contributed to SARS-related task forces in collaboration with national health authorities. Prof. Pratelli serves on several international editorial boards and has extensive experience in scientific evaluation and governance, with impactful contributions to One Health and global infectious disease research.

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Featured Publications

Evidence for evolution of canine parvovirus type 2 in Italy
– Journal of General Virology (2001) | Citations: 854

A canine parvovirus mutant is spreading in Italy
– Journal of Clinical Microbiology (2004) | Citations: 180

Genetic diversity of a canine coronavirus detected in pups with diarrhoea in Italy
– Journal of Virological Methods (2003) | Citations: 155

Development of a nested PCR assay for the detection of canine coronavirus
– Journal of Virological Methods (1999) | Citations: 135

 

Alicja Sękowska | Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr.Alicja Sękowska | Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer Nicolaus Cpernicus University Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum  Poland

Alicja Sękowska is an esteemed assistant professor in the Microbiology Department at Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, part of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun. She also serves at the Microbiology Laboratory of University Hospital No. 1 of Dr. Antoni Jurasz in Bydgoszcz. Her expertise spans clinical, serological, and molecular microbiology, significantly contributing to medical microbiology.

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Education

🎓 Alicja Sękowska earned her Master’s degree in Biology from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun in 1998. She then pursued her Ph.D. in Microbiology, which she completed in 2006 at Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, affiliated with Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun.

Experience

🧪 Alicja has specialized in medical microbiology, achieving her first degree in 2002 and her second degree in 2011. She is a member of both the Polish Society of Microbiologists and the National Chamber of Laboratory Diagnosticians. Her leadership roles include serving as Chairwoman of the Bydgoszcz Department of the Polish Society of Microbiologists from 2012 to 2022 and as Vice Chairwoman since 2022. Additionally, she is a member of the National Examination Board in the field of medical microbiology.

Research Interests

🔬 Alicja’s research interests focus on clinical microbiology, serology, and molecular microbiology. Her work is vital in understanding and combating various microbial diseases, enhancing diagnostic techniques, and advancing medical microbiology practices.

Awards

🏆 Alicja’s dedication to microbiology has earned her recognition within the academic and scientific communities. Her awards highlight her contributions to the field, though specific awards are not listed here.

Publications

📚 Alicja Sękowska has an extensive publication record with a total of 65 articles, being the first author in 43 of them. She has also contributed to 4 chapters in two books. Here are some of her notable publications:

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