
prof. Agata Leońska-Duniec
agata.leonska-duniec@awf.gda.pl
ORCID: 0000-0001-6787-3760
ResearchGate profile
ACADEMIC DEGREES
2019 Postdoctoral degree in Physical Culture Sciences – University of Physical Education and Sport in Gdansk, Poland, Subject of habilitation thesis: „Influence of polymorphisms of selected marker genes (FTO, MC4R, LEP, LEPR, ADIPOQ, PPARD, ADRB2, ADRB3 and ADRA2A) on changes in body weight, body composition and selected biochemical indicators induced by a 12-week training programme”
2012 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences – Faculty of Biology, University of Szczecin, Poland, Dissertation: „Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of thermophilic amoebae isolated from water reservoirs in Western Pomerania”
2008 Master of Science (MSc) in Biological Sciences – Faculty of Biology, University of Szczecin, Poland, Master’s thesis: „Molecular markers for identification of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in the common tick Ixodes ricinus”
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH CAREER -EMPLOYMENT IN ACADEMIC UNITS
from 2019 Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Physical Culture, tenured research-and-teaching Associate Professor
2018-2019 Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Physical Culture, tenured research-and-teaching Assistant Professor
2012 – 2018 University of Szczecin, Faculty of Physical Culture and Health Promotion, tenured research-and-teaching Assistant Professor
2013 – 2017 Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, tenured research Assistant Professor
2012 – 2013 Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, research Assistant
2011 – 2012 University of Szczecin, Faculty of Physical Culture and Health Promotion, tenure-track research-and-teaching Assistant
2008-2010 University of Szczecin, Faculty of Natural Sciences/Faculty of Biology, research Assistant
ACADEMIC RECORD (selected publications)
– over 50 scientific papers published in Journals with Impact Factor (over 84 IF)
– H-index – Google Scholar 19
– Total citations – Google Scholar 863
RESEARCH PROJECTS
2018-2021 National Science Centre, Poland: Searching for new genes in the context of genetic conditioning of sports-predispositions (No. 2017/27/B/NZ7/00204) – Researcher
2013-2016 National Science Centre, Poland: Effects of polymorphisms of selected genes (ACE, AMPD1, ATP1A2, HIF1, PPARD, GABPB1, VEGF, PPARG, ACTN3, IGF1, IL6, TNF) on the characteristics and extent of the body’s adaptive response to training (No. 2012/07/B/NZ7/01155) – Research Director
2012 UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science & Sports Medicine, University of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa: Identification of genetic risk factors of musculoskelatal soft tissue injuries – Researcher
2011-2012 University of Szczecin, Poland: Application of molecular and microbiological methods for the detection of amphizoic amobeae and their intracellular bacteria (No. 504-1000-240-837) – Main Researcher
2008-2011 Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Poland: Polymorphisms of selected genes of highly skilled athletes as the basis for the construction of genetic profiles for pre-selection of players (No. N N404 166334) – Researcher
2008-2011 Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Poland: Application of highly specific Reverse Line Blot (RLB) technique for differentiation of pathogenic protozoans isolated from natural water bodies in West Pomerania (No. N N404 248635) – Researcher
ACADEMIC TRAINING SESSIONS
Institution: Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, Type of research stay: Visiting professor in the field of applying genomics in the biochemistry and physical performance, Duration: 1.06.2018 –02.07.2018
Institution: Bronisław Czech Academy of Physical Education in Kraków, Poland, Type of research stay: Academic training in the field of methodology of physiological research in sport, Duration: 14.09.2015 -25.09.2015
Institution: Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland, Type of research stay: Academic training in the laboratory of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Duration: 21.05.2012 -25.05.2012
Institution: Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Poland, Type of research stay: Academic training in the field of methodology of physiological research in sport, Duration:16.01.2012 -27.01.2012
AWARDS
2012 University of Szczecin Rector’s awards for Teaching Achievement
2013 University of Szczecin Rector’s awards for Scientific Achievement
2016 University of Szczecin Rector’s awards for Scientific Achievement
MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS AND EDITORIAL BROADS OF JOURNALS
– Member of Editorial Broad Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
– Member of Polish Society of Genetics
– Member of European Association for Security
ACHIEVEMENTS IN ACADEMIC SUPERVISION
Author: Agata Grenda, the title of doctoral dissertation: „Polymorphism of selected marker genes in competitive swimmers” (as assistant supervisor)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
31 original nucleotide sequences deposited in the Gene Bank of the National Biotechnology Information Centre (NCBI) database: JQ408984.1 – JQ409014.1
RESEARCH INTEREST
– Sport genetic
– Human obesity genes
– Genetic background of exercise-induced adaptation
– Genetic background of pain
– Physical activity for health