Head Of Department Of Pathobiochemistry And Clinical Chemistry | Collegium Medicum Of Nicolaus Copernicus University | Poland
Dr. Dorota M. Olszewska-Słonina is a distinguished researcher at the Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Poland, where she contributes extensively to biomedical and nutritional sciences. With a strong foundation in biochemistry and human physiology, she has dedicated her career to understanding the biochemical mechanisms underlying nutrition, health, and disease prevention. Her primary research areas include antioxidant mechanisms, phenolic compounds, the human milk microbiome, and bioactive components in plant-based foods. Dr. Olszewska-Słonina’s work explores how naturally occurring compounds can improve human health, enhance skin function, and prevent oxidative stress-related disorders. Her recent publications have examined topics such as the phenolic profiles and antioxidant properties of Morus alba L. infusions, composition and antioxidant status of vegan milk, and modifications of ion transport in skin microenvironments due to cryoconservation. To date, she has authored 85 peer-reviewed scientific papers, which have collectively received 1,023 citations, reflecting her research influence and recognition in the global scientific community. With an h-index of 15 and collaborations with over 170 international co-authors, Dr. Olszewska-Słonina exemplifies excellence in multidisciplinary and cross-institutional research. Her studies are frequently published in high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports, Antioxidants, Nutrients, Biology, and the Journal of Ethnopharmacology. Dr. Olszewska-Słonina also contributes to the academic community through her involvement in editorial and peer-review activities, ensuring the integrity and quality of scientific literature. Her research has meaningful societal implications, promoting sustainable nutrition, maternal health, and evidence-based approaches to natural product development.
Publications
1. Olszewska-Słonina, D. M., et al. (2025). Phenolic profiles and antioxidant activity of Morus alba L. infusions prepared from commercially available products and naturally collected leaves. Scientific Reports.
2. Olszewska-Słonina, D. M., et al. (2025). Cryoconservation modifies ion transport pathways in the skin microenvironment: An in vitro study. Processes.
3. Olszewska-Słonina, D. M., et al. (2025). Human milk microbiome in from Polish women giving birth via vaginal delivery—Pilot study. Biology.
4. Olszewska-Słonina, D. M., et al. (2024). Composition and antioxidant status of human milk of women living in Bydgoszcz (Poland). Nutrients.
5. Olszewska-Słonina, D. M., et al. (2024). The Eleutherococcus senticosus fruits' intractum affects changes in the transepithelial electric potential in the distal section of the rabbit's large intestine and inhibits hyaluronidase. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.