Biljana Ilkovska
@biljanailkovska
Experienced medical biochemist and laboratory diagnostics head with strong research and leadership record.
North MacedoniaWhat I'm looking for
I am a specialist in medical biochemistry and Head of the Department of Laboratory Diagnostics at PHI Clinical Hospital Dr. Trifun Panovski – Bitola, with a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree focused on iron homeostasis and hepcidin. I have extensive clinical and laboratory experience, early work as a general practitioner, and long-term leadership managing diagnostic services and quality systems including ISO accreditation.
I have a sustained record of scientific activity with numerous peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and participation in international clinical research and EU cross-border projects. I actively pursue modern laboratory methods, quality improvement, and collaborative research that translate into improved patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Laboratory Diagnostics
PHI Clinical Hospital Dr. Trifun Panovski - Bitola
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 9 months)
Since 2014, led the Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, overseeing clinical laboratory services, quality systems and ISO accreditation efforts, and managing diagnostics for ~PHI Clinical Hospital Bitola to improve test reliability and clinical throughput.
Specialist in Medical Biochemistry
PHI Clinical Hospital Dr. Trifun Panovski - Bitola
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 9 months)
Provided specialist medical biochemistry services and participated in clinical research and method verification from 2012, contributing to laboratory testing, analytical method validation and clinical studies.
Researcher / Clinical Investigator
PHI Clinical Hospital Dr. Trifun Panovski - Bitola
Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 9 months)
Participated in clinical research including Phase 3b TRCA-303 (VALOR-CKD) trial and multiple epidemiological studies, contributing to study conduct, data collection and publication of peer-reviewed papers.
General Practitioner
Clinical Hospital Bitola / PZO Oraldent
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 11 months)
Worked as a general practitioner (2006–2008) across outpatient clinics and emergency medical services, providing primary care, emergency treatment and occupational/tourist clinic services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MVMedical University Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov – Varna
Doctor of Medical Sciences (PhD), Medical Sciences / Biochemistry
Activities and societies: Doctoral research on iron homeostasis in healthy individuals and patients with metabolic syndrome under mentorship of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Branimir Kanazirev.
Awarded Doctor of Medical Sciences in 2017 after defending a dissertation on iron homeostasis and hepcidin.
SMSs. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Medicine
Specialist in Medical Biochemistry, Medical Biochemistry
Activities and societies: Engaged in laboratory diagnostics at Clinical Hospital Bitola; participated in professional meetings, workshops, and training on modern laboratory methods and ISO standards.
Became a specialist in medical biochemistry at the Department of Medical and Experimental Biochemistry in 2012.
MSMedical University of Sofia
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
2000 - 2006
Activities and societies: Volunteered as general practitioner at PZO Oraldent – Bitola and Emergency Medical Service in Bitola and Resen; worked as general practitioner at tourist outpatient clinic Pretor and as a sports physician.
Completed medical studies at the Medical University of Sofia from 2000 to 2006.
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