Assistant Professor at Department of Physical Chemistry and Biophysics Pharmaceutical Faculty Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
Dr. Iwona Golonka, an assistant professor at Wroclaw Medical University, is a distinguished researcher specializing in physical chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. Over a career spanning more than two decades, she has made significant contributions to interdisciplinary research, blending theoretical chemistry with practical applications in drug development and antimicrobial therapies. She has authored 15 scientific papers with a cumulative impact factor of 48.378, including high-impact work published in top journals. Dr. Golonka’s innovative achievements include patents for novel pharmaceutical compositions, such as flotation tablets with enhanced drug delivery properties. She has collaborated with leading institutions in Poland and abroad, gaining expertise in techniques like DSC, HPLC, and chemometric methods. As a mentor and educator, she has guided numerous master’s theses and contributed to academic materials for pharmacy students. Recognized through prestigious awards and distinctions, Dr. Golonka exemplifies dedication to advancing science, education, and innovation in pharmaceutical research.
Professional Profile
Education
Dr. Iwona Golonka’s educational journey is rooted in a strong foundation in chemistry, beginning with her Master’s degree in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Wrocław in 1999. Her studies focused on understanding environmental systems through the lens of chemistry, setting the stage for her multidisciplinary approach to research. Following her Master’s, Dr. Golonka pursued full-time doctoral studies in inorganic chemistry at the same university, specializing in coordination chemistry within the Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Group. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences in 2006, where her research emphasized the intricate interactions of coordination compounds. Throughout her academic development, Dr. Golonka further honed her skills through research internships, such as a Socrates/Erasmus program at the University of Helsinki, where she investigated radical reaction kinetics in atmospheric conditions. Her diverse and rigorous educational background has enabled her to merge theoretical knowledge with practical applications, significantly contributing to pharmaceutical and physical chemistry.
Professional Experience
Dr. Iwona Golonka has been an assistant professor at Wroclaw Medical University since 2003, where she contributes to both research and education within the Faculty of Pharmacy’s Department of Physical Chemistry and Biophysics. Her professional experience spans various interdisciplinary research areas, with a particular focus on pharmaceutical sciences and biophysical techniques. Dr. Golonka has led and contributed to numerous collaborative research projects, exploring topics such as antimicrobial peptides, drug stability, and innovative drug delivery systems. She has developed expertise in analytical techniques like DSC, HPLC, and chemometric methods through research stays at institutions such as the Medical University of Gdańsk and Poznań University of Technology. Additionally, she has played a key role in mentoring students, guiding several master’s theses and contributing to the development of academic materials. Her involvement in numerous national and international collaborations highlights her ability to bridge theory and practice in cutting-edge pharmaceutical research.
Research Interests
Dr. Iwona Golonka’s research interests lie at the intersection of physical chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. She focuses on understanding the molecular interactions and physicochemical properties of substances, particularly in the context of drug development and delivery. A key area of her research involves the stability and formulation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where she employs advanced techniques such as Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Dr. Golonka has a particular interest in antimicrobial peptides and their potential applications in treating conditions like acne vulgaris. She explores how these peptides interact with bacterial cellulose carriers to enhance their therapeutic effectiveness. Additionally, her research delves into the development of novel drug delivery systems, such as flotation tablets that provide prolonged therapeutic effects on the gastric mucosa. Through her work, Dr. Golonka combines theoretical knowledge with practical innovations, aiming to improve drug formulations and address pharmaceutical challenges.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Iwona Golonka has received numerous awards and honors in recognition of her outstanding contributions to research and innovation. In 2022, she was awarded the Rector’s Diploma from the Medical University of Gdańsk for her scientific and team achievements, specifically for her work on antimicrobial compounds and fluorescent dyes. She has also been recognized with multiple Individual II-degree Awards for her impactful publications in the JCR database in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Dr. Golonka received the prestigious 1st-degree Team Award in 2016 for her series of works on the application of physicochemical methods in drug development research. That same year, her team won a distinction in the national Eureka! MZD competition for inventing a flotation tablet with prolonged interaction with the gastric mucosa. Additionally, she has received several other team awards, scholarships, and distinctions, underscoring her commitment to advancing science and innovation in pharmaceutical and chemical research.
Conclusion
Dr. Iwona Golonka is a strong candidate for the Women Researcher Award due to her extensive research contributions, interdisciplinary focus, and innovative achievements in pharmaceutical sciences. Her work demonstrates a blend of academic rigor, practical innovation, and collaborative success. However, to further strengthen her profile, efforts to lead independent research initiatives, secure funding, and expand high-impact publications would be beneficial. Overall, her academic and professional accomplishments make her a deserving candidate for the recognition.
Publications Top Noted
- The Influence of the Amphiphilic Properties of Peptides on the Phosphatidylinositol Monolayer in the Presence of Ascorbic Acid
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Izabela W. Łukasiewicz, Aleksandra Sebastiańczyk, Katarzyna E. Greber, Wiesław Sawicki, Witold Musiał
Year: 2024
Citation: 10.3390/ijms252312484
- Evaluation of Decay Kinetics of Black Elderberry Antioxidants from Fruits and Flowers
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Andrzej Dryś, Katarzyna Podgórska, Joanna Polewska, Witold Musiał
Year: 2024
Citation: 10.3390/antiox13070804
- Antioxidants in Cellulose Matrices
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Katarzyna Podgórska, Joanna Polewska, Witold Musiał
Year: 2023
Citation: UMW3f70b0de4525427ea6cabe0e010abb69
- Oddziaływanie peptydu (C12)2-KKKK-NH2 Z monowarstwą fosfatydyloinozytolu
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Izabela W. Łukasiewicz, Katarzyna E. Greber, Witold Musiał
Year: 2023
Citation: UMW1bb9af4b111a4a48a092679bd4172a3c
- Evaluation of the Effect of Antibacterial Peptides on Model Monolayers
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Jakub E. Pucułek, Katarzyna E. Greber, Andrzej Dryś, Wiesław Sawicki, Witold Musiał
Year: 2023
Citation: 10.3390/ijms241914861
- Effect of Newly Synthesized Structures of Peptides on the Stability of the Monolayers Formed
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Katarzyna E. Greber, Bartłomiej M. Szyja, Patrycja P. Petrus, Jakub E. Pucułek, Witold Musiał
Year: 2023
Citation: 10.3390/ijms24054318
- Effect of Structures of Newly Synthesized Peptides on the Stability of the Formed Monolayers
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Patrycja P. Petrus, Jakub E. Pucułek, Katarzyna E. Greber, Witold Musiał
Year: 2022
Citation: UMW082a9a8f211041978645eb253f6df04d
- Evaluation of the Monolayer Properties of the Model Cell Membrane Produced with Antibacterial Peptides
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Jakub E. Pucułek, Patrycja P. Petrus, Katarzyna E. Greber, Witold Musiał
Year: 2022
Citation: UMWdf46a4a6ae084c1cae3989d5f012c9b2
- Selected Applications of Langmuir Balance in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Authors: Witold Musiał, Iwona Golonka, Remigiusz Zapolski
Year: 2022
Citation: UMW36636ce3606a47f4a4d27a4446b9138f
- Assessment of the Influence of the Selected Range of Visible Light Radiation on the Durability of the Gel with Ascorbic Acid and Its Derivative
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Beata Kizior, Bartłomiej M. Szyja, Mateusz P. Damek, Witold Musiał
Year: 2022
Citation: 10.3390/ijms23158759
- Ocena wpływu wybranego zakresu promieniowania światła widzialnego na trwałość preparatów hydrożelowych zawierających kwas askorbinowy i jego pochodną
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Mateusz P. Damek, Witold Musiał
Year: 2021
Citation: UMW79553fcc4532460cbd473a7975eaea2a
- Antimicrobial and Antioxidative Activity of Newly Synthesized Peptides Absorbed into Bacterial Cellulose Carrier Against Acne Vulgaris
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Katarzyna E. Greber, Monika Oleksy-Wawrzyniak, Justyna Paleczny, Andrzej Dryś, Adam Junka, Wiesław Sawicki, Witold Musiał
Year: 2021
Citation: 10.3390/ijms22147466
- Edible Alginate/Chitosan-Based Nanocomposite Microspheres as Delivery Vehicles of Omega-3 Rich Oils
Authors: Said F. Hamed, Ayat F. Hashim, Hoda A. Abdel Hamid, Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam, Iwona Golonka, Witold Musiał, Ibrahim M. El-Sherbiny
Year: 2020
Citation: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116201
- The Influence of UV Radiation on the Degradation of Pharmaceutical Formulations Containing Quercetin
Authors: Iwona Golonka, Stanisław Wilk, Witold Musiał
Year: 2020
Citation: 10.3390/molecules25225454
- Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Omega-3 Rich Oils/Curcumin Nanoemulsions Loaded in Chitosan and Alginate-Based Microbeads
Authors: Ayat F. Hashim, Said F. Hamed, Hoda A. Abdel Hamid, Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam, Iwona Golonka, Witold Musiał, Ibrahim M. El-Sherbiny
Year: 2019
Citation: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.08.085
