Marta Rusek, PhD, Eng. is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of Lublin, affiliated with the Laboratory for Immunology of Skin Diseases and the Department of Pathophysiology. She holds a PhD in Medical Biology (2015) and a degree in Biotechnology Engineering (2011). Her research focuses on biochemistry, pharmacology, and immunological mechanisms, with an emphasis on translational applications and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Rusek has received several distinctions, including the Rector’s Award for Scientific Achievements (1st degree, 2021) and a Travel Award for her presentation at the international conference “Homocysteine: Advances and Controversies in B-vitamins and Choline” (Leipzig, 2012). She is also a recipient of multiple scholarships funded by the European Social Fund supporting her doctoral research and professional development. She has been a member of the New York Academy of Sciences since 2018.