I am a medical doctor, graduated from medical school in Poland and also earned a master's degree in molecular medicine (in Norway). I have also completed my PhD and DSc degrees in medical sciences. My research interests have evolved from neuroprotection and research on new anticancer prodrugs to my current research on the social aspects of diseases. The latter focuses on issues such as burnout, dementia, risk factors for disease development, and, in particular, the mental health of people working in professions with high environmental exposure to stress.