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Maria Smolinska

@mariasmolinska1

I advance biomedical research, teach physiology and immunology, and communicate complex science clearly, in English Italian and Polish.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for opportunities in Italy or the United Kingdom where I can apply biomedical research, teaching, scientific communication, project leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

I've taught human physiology and immunology at the Medical University of Gdansk since 2012, creating teaching materials, mentoring medical students, and supporting researchers with scientific writing and publication editing. My work spans cardiovascular physiology, immunology, molecular biology, and interdisciplinary collaboration between academia and industry.

Previously, I conducted postdoctoral research at the San Raffaele Scientific Institute, King's College London, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, and Imperial College London, studying inflammation, macrophage signalling, asthma, chromatin dynamics, and innate immunity. I also lead multilingual museum and historical tours, translating complex scientific and historical information into engaging experiences for diverse audiences.

I have also worked as a tourist guide at the Second World War Museum.

My working languages are English, Italian and Polish.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Professore Associato, Docente

Università Medica di Danzica

Nov 2012 - Dec 2025 (13 years 1 month)

Insegnamento di fisiologia umana e immunologia a studenti di medicina internazionali, sviluppo di materiali didattici, tutoraggio e organizzazione di workshop.

Fisiología Tutoring Learning Materials Development Scientific Writing Editing Consultoria

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Imperial College London

Doctor of Philosophy, Immunology

2001 - 2005

Doctoral research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, focusing on the role of Src family tyrosine kinases in LPS-induced inflammation and macrophage activation.

University of Gdańsk

Master of Science, Biotechnology

Grade: First-class equivalent

Bachelor's and Master's degree in Biotechnology from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, with a thesis on the immunological properties and diagnostic value of chemically synthesized flagellin peptides of Salmonella Enteritidis.