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Bio Summary: Stoycho Dimitrov Stoev

Stoycho Dimitrov Stoev, born on September 8, 1960, in Sinapovo, Bulgaria, is a distinguished figure in the field of veterinary pathology and academia.

Synopsis:

• Over 35 years of expertise in veterinary pathology and education.
• Specializations include morbid anatomy, necropsy, histopathology, toxicologic pathology, and diagnostic services.
• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry with international research projects.
• Proficient in mycotoxin screening, bio-assays, immunoaffinity/fluorimetry, ELISA, TLC, HPLC analysis, cytotoxicity testing, and PCR.
• Holds a PhD and DSc in toxicologic pathology.
• One year of experience as a district Veterinary Doctor.
• Leadership in national and international research projects funded by prestigious organizations.
• Editorial Board Member and reviewer for numerous international journals.
• Active membership in professional organizations.

Education:

• Graduated from Trakia University, Bulgaria, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1985 with a DVM diploma.

Academic Credentials:

• PhD in Pathologoanatomy and Cytopathology – 1998
• Associated Professor in Veterinary Pathology – 1999
• D.Sc. in Veterinary Science – 2004
• Professor in Pathologoanatomy and Cytopathology – 2007

Current Position:

• Currently serves as a Professor and Head of the Department of General and Clinical Pathology at Trakia University, Bulgaria.

National Experience:

• Started as a District Veterinary Doctor in 1986, later becoming the Head of the Department of General and Clinical Pathology at Trakia University in 1987.
• Led multiple research projects focusing on mycotoxic nephropathy, funded by the National Science Fund of the Ministry of Science and Education in Bulgaria.

Current Research Project:

• Currently leading the project titled “Investigation of the influence of the mycosorbent Mycofix Plus 3 (Biomin) on intoxication with Dioxynivalenol and Zearalenone in pigs,” initiated in 2023.

Research Focus:

• Mycotoxins
• Toxicologic Pathology
• Histopathology
• Mycotoxic Nephropathy
• Balkan Endemic Nephropathy
• Food Safety

Professional Journey:

• District Veterinary Doctor (01.06.1986 – 01.07.1987).
• Head of Dept. of General and Clinical Pathology, Professor in the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University since 1987.
• Leader and manager of multidisciplinary international teams in various international research projects.
• Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for numerous international journals.
• Active participation in University projects related to quantitative morphology and spontaneous neoplasia in animals.
• Leader of the Scientific project (2023) investigating the influence of the mycosorbent Mycofix Plus 3 on intoxication with Dioxynivalenol and Zearalenone in pigs.

Honors & Awards:

• Leadership of many national and international research projects funded by the European Commission of EU, Royal Society in London (UK), NATO (France), International Pharmaceutical Strategies and Solutions GmbH (Germany), and Ministry of Science and Education (Bulgaria).
• VIP Number: 30016596.
• Full member of the International Society on Toxinology, Euroscience Association, and Science Advisory Board.
• Recognized as an ORC expert (Expert consulting, Expert witness & Expert research services) and CORDIS expert of FP7 of the European Commission (2011).

Publications & Contributions:

• Publications Top Noted:

  1. Foodborne Diseases Due to Underestimated Hazard of Joint Mycotoxin Exposure at Low Levels and Possible Risk Assessment
     • Published in Toxins, 2023, 15(7), 464
     • 0 Citations
  2. New Evidences about the Carcinogenic Effects of Ochratoxin A and Possible Prevention by Target Feed Additives
     • Published in Toxins, 2022, 14(6), 380
     • 9 Citations
  3. Studies on teratogenic effect of ochratoxin A given via mouldy diet in mice in various sensitive periods of the pregnancy and the putative protection of phenylalanine
     • Published in Toxicon, 2022, 210, pp. 32–38
     • 5 Citations
  4. Molecular networking-assisted flavonoid profile of Gypsophila glomerata extract in relation to its protective effects on carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatorenal damage in rats
     • Published in Acta Pharmaceutica, 2022, 72(1), pp. 59–77
     • 2 Citations
  5. Follow up long term preliminary studies on carcinogenic and toxic effects of ochratoxin A in rats and the putative protection of phenylalanine
     • Published in Toxicon, 2021, 190, pp. 41–49
     • 12 Citations
  6. Some Indian herbs have protective effects against deleterious effects of ochratoxin A in broiler chicks
     • Published in World Mycotoxin Journal, 2021, 14(4), pp. 525–538
     • 2 Citations
  7. The protective effect of silymarin against ochratoxin A induced histopathological and biochemical changes in chicks
     • Published in Journal of Advanced Veterinary Research, 2021, 11(1), pp. 1–8
     • 6 Citations
  8. Long term preliminary studies on toxic and carcinogenic effect of individual or simultaneous exposure to ochratoxin A and penicillic acid in mice
     • Published in Toxicon, 2020, 184, pp. 192–201
     • 11 Citations
  9. Western medicine versus eastern medicine: Do both have a common root, scientific background, and worldwide recognition?
     • Published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 2020, 26(2), pp. 38–44
     • 2 Citations
  10. Effect of silymarin and ochratoxin a on humoral natural immunity of broiler chickens
      • Published in Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2020, 21(3), pp. 492–498
      • 5 Citations

• Over 160 publications in peer-reviewed international journals, international books or chapters of books.
• Over 1800 citations of the same publications.
• H-index in Scopus – 21.

Research Timeline:

• 1980-1985: Undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, High Institute of Zootechnics and Veterinary Medicine.
• 1986-1987: District Veterinary Doctor.
• 1987-Present: Head of Dept. of General and Clinical Pathology, Professor in the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University.
• 1992-2003: Leadership of national and international research projects on mycotoxic nephropathy and ochratoxicosis.
• 2008-Present: Editorial Board Member for various international journals.
• 2013-2018: Active participation in University projects related to quantitative morphology in animals.
• 2023: Leadership of a research project investigating the influence of the mycosorbent Mycofix Plus 3 on intoxication with Dioxynivalenol and Zearalenone in pigs.