Prof. Volodymyr Lushchak

Prof. Volodymyr I. Lushchak

Professor at Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology

 

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Prof. Volodymyr I. Lushchak

Professor at Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology,  Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

I. ADDRESS
Address: Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Precarpathian National University named after Vassyl Stefanyk, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 57 Shevchenko Str., Ivano-Frankivsk, 76018, Ukraine.
e-mail: vlushchak@ukr.net, volodymyr.lushchak@pnu.edu.ua
Tel./Fax: +38(0342)596171

Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University

II. PERSONAL

Ukrainian, male, married, three children, born September 18, 1956, (Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine).
Home address: 16 Stefanyka Str., Lysets, Tysmenytsja Region, Ivano-Frankivsk Distr., 77455, Ukraine
Languages – Ukrainian, Russian, English, Portuguese (Brazilian, not fluently)
Hobbies: History, Gardening.

III. EDUCATION
D.Sc. Thesis: “Biochemical mechanisms of fish adaptation to environmental conditions: anoxia, hypoxia and exercise” (in Ukrainian), May 15, 2002, Yuriy Fed’kovych Chernivtsi National University, Ukraine.
Ph.D. Thesis: “Role of protein-protein and lipid-protein interactions in the functioning of sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-pump” (in Russian), defended at Institute of Experimental Cardiology, Cardiological Scientific Center (December 16, 1986), Moscow, Russia. The work has been carried out under supervision of Prof. Alexander A. Boldyrev at Dept. of Biochemistry, Biology Faculty, Moscow State University, Moscow, USSR (1983–1986).
M.Sc. Thesis: “Investigation of adenylate nucleotides interaction with Ca-ATPase of skeletal muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum”, (in Russian), September 1981 – June 1982. Supervisor: Dr. Alexander M. Rubtsov, Dept. of Biochemistry, Biology Faculty, Moscow State University, Moscow, USSR.
Student: Dept. of Biochemistry, Biology Faculty, Moscow State University named after Michail Lomonosov, Moscow, USSR, 1977-1982.

IV. SCIENFIC DEGREES AND POSITIONS
Professor, promoted at Scientific Council of Vassyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 2004.
Doctor of Sciences in Biochemistry, promoted at Specialized Scientific Council of Yuriy Fed’kovych Chernivtsi National University, September 15, 2002.
Senior Researcher, got at Scientific Council of Southern Seas Biology Institute of Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Sevastopol, July 1995.
Philosophy Doctor in Biochemistry, got at Specialized Scientific Council of Institute of Experimental Cardiology, Cardiological Scientific Center, Moscow, December 16, 1986.

V. RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

10-19 Jan, 2020 Visiting Professor, University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia.

11, 2017              Visiting Professor, The Hannover Medical School, Germany

 2016-2018         number short visits to Tubingen University, Germany

3-8/2012         Fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies, Delmenhorst, Germany

6, 8/2011         Visiting Professor, Biology Department, Lund University, Lund, Sweden

4-5/2011         Visiting Professor, Department of Functional Ecology, The Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremenhaven, Germany

10/2010           Visiting Professor, Department of Functional Ecology, The Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremenhaven, Germany

3, 8/2010         Visiting Professor, Biology Department, Lund University, Lund, Sweden

5-6/2008         Visiting Professor, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology Department, Jagіelloniаn University, Craсow, Poland

5/2007             Visiting Professor, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology Department, Jagіelloniаn University, Craсow, Poland

2-3/2006         Visiting Professor, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology Department, Jagіelloniаn University, Craсow, Poland

2-3/2003         Visiting Professor, Natural Sciences and Mathematic Department, University of Turku, Turku, Finland

8/2002-pres    Professor, Head of Biochemistry Department, Precarpathian National University, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

6-9/2002         Visiting Professor, Biology Department, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom

2002-present Associated professor, Department of Biology, Natural Sciences Faculty, Precarpathian University, Ministry of Higher Education and Science of Ukraine, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2/96-7/97        Visiting Researcher, CNPq/ Departamento de Biologia Celular University of Brasilia, Brazil

6/93-12/93      Visiting Professor, Biology Department, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

1991-1999       Head of Fish Biochemistry Laboratory, Karadag Branch of Institute of Biology of Southern Seas (IBSS) of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

(since 1997 transformed into Karadag Natural Reserve), Kurortne, Feodosia, Crimea, Ukraine.

1989-1991      Senior Scientist, Karadag Branch of IBSS, Kurortne, Feodosia, Crimea, Ukraine.

1987-1989       Scientific secretary of Director of Karadag Branch of IBSS of Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Kurortne, Feodosia, Ukraine.

1982-1986       Ph.D student and Junior research fellow (part-time), Biological faculty, Moscow State  University, Moscow

1980-1982       Technician in biochemical laboratory (part-time), Biological faculty, Moscow State University, Moscow

VI. AWARDS

06/2018         Winner of the rating “Leader of Ukraine. Web of Science Award 2018”, awarded  by Clarivate Analytics (former Thomson Reuters Science and Technology Division), the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv.

05/2017         Medal “For merits before the university”, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National   University, Ministry of Higher Education and Science of Ukraine, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

15/12/2016    Winner of the rating “Leader of Ukraine. Web of Science Award 2016”, awarded  by Clarivate Analytics (former Thomson Reuters Science and Technology Division), the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv.

20/05/2016    The Scopus Award Ukraine in the nomination “The Best Scientists Without Limitation in Age”, awarded by Elsevier and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine.

04/2015          Honorary title “Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine”.

03/2014          Medal “For contribution to Prycarpatia” of Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Administration and Regional Council

04/2014          Prize winner of Premium of head of state administration and head of council of Ivano-Frankivsk district in nomination “Well-known Scientist of the Year”, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

13/10/2013     “A Man of the year”, in nomination “Scientist of the Year”, Vasyl Stefanyk  Precarpathian National   University, Ministry of Higher Education and Science of Ukraine, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

04/2006          Diploma of Ivano-Frankivsk state administration and head of district council in nomination “Outstanding Scientist of the Year”, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

VII. GRANTS

  1. Cross-border project ”Personalized prevention tools in obesity and diabetes – a joint Romanian-Ukrainian programme of health education (PrePOD)“. Grant 2SOFT/4.1/56, 2020, 18 months, (leader of the project), 2020-2022.
  2. Leading Researcher in the project from Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine “Development of new non-medicinal methods for correction of metabolic syndrome: normalization of physiological and biochemical indices in animals” (#0118U003477, 2018-2020), (leader of the project).
  3. Extension of the project “Cellular mechanisms of healthy brain ageing under caloric restriction, Trilateral Partnerships – Cooperation Projects between Scholars and Scientists from Ukraine, Russia and Germany”, The Volkswagen Foundation, Germany, 2019, 6 months, (with Profs. O. Garaschuk and A. Verkhratsky).
  4. 2019 Prof. Lushchak and Dr. Evsa in collaboration with other colleagues received and successfully realized in 2019 DAAD supported grant for summer school  “Perspectives in Biomedicine with a Focus on Cancer Immunotherapy”.
  5. 2019 Extension of The Volkswagen Foundation trilateral grant, Hanover, Germany
  6. 016-19 The Volkswagen Foundation trilateral grant, Hanover, Germany
  7. 2012         Fellow, Institute for Advanced Study, Delmenhorst, Germany
  8. Biochemical and immunological processes in mice: impact of Western diet and intermitted fasting, Supported by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Hannover, Germany, 2016. (with Dr. T. Yevsa).
  9. Perspectives for young scientists in life sciences: mastering global challenges of the modern society, Workshop supported by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, 2016. (with Prof. O. Garaschuk and Dr. O. Seumenicht).
  10. Cellular mechanisms of healthy brain ageing under caloric restriction, Trilateral Partnerships – Cooperation Projects between Scholars and Scientists from Ukraine, Russia and Germany, The Volkswagen Foundation, Germany, 2016-2018.
  11. Integrated Approach to Reveal the Molecular Mechanisms of Aquatic Animal Response to Global Climate Change, Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK – Institute for Advanced Study), Delmenhorst, Germany, March 1-August 31, 2012.
  12.  Study a novel nutrient assimilation factor (NAF) with potential to influence obesity, VISBY programme, Lund Univesity, Sweden, 2010-2012 (with Dr. H. Semchyshyn)
  13. Fish as a model to study human-induced environmental changes, grant of scientific-technical collaboration of Ukrainian State Committee of Science and Technique and German Federal Ministry of Investigations and Technologies, June 2009-June 2011 (leader of the project).
  14. Adaptations of yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae to the action of free radicals, grant of State Fund of Fundamental Investigations of Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, May-December 2008, (leader of the project).Visiting Professorship, Jagіelloniаn University, Craсow, Poland, May-June 2008.
  15. Adaptive response of yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae on the action of carbonate radical, grant of State Fund of Fundamental Investigations of Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, September-December 2007, (leader of the project)
  16. Toxicity of ferrous and cuprum ions in the presence of carbonate, grant of State Fund of Fundamental Investigations of Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, June-November 2007, (leader of the project).
  17. District’s Premium for Scientific Achievements, Ivano-Frankivsk, April, 2007. 
  18. Visiting Professorship, Jagіelloniаn University, Craсow, Poland, May-June 2007.
  19. Visiting Professorship, Jagіelloniаn University, Craсow, Poland, February-March 2006.
  20. Yeast as a model to study of carbonate radical effect on eukaryotic cells, grant of State Fund of Fundamental Investigations of Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science, September-December 2006
  21. Investigations of oxidative stress in animals and microorganisms in order to diminish its harmful action, grant of Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ukraine, 2004–2008.
  22. Visiting Professorship, Turku University, Turku, Finland, February-March 2003.
  23. Visiting Professorship, grant of Royal Academy of Sciences, University of Liverpool (United Kingdom), June-September, 2002.
  24. Travel grant, University of Liverpool (United Kingdom), April 24-28, 2002.
  25. Regulation by iron ions of free radical processes in living organisms, grant of Ministry of Education  and Science of Ukraine, Ukraine, 2002–2004.
  26. Researcher Fundacao de Apoiio a Pesquisa Distrito Federal (FAP/DF), Brasilia, Brazil with Hermes Lima M. – 1996-1997.
  27. Visiting Researcher Fellowship (Pesquisador Visitante Estrangeiro) from CNPq, Brasilia University, Brazil – 1996-1997
  28. Conference Travel Grant, International Science Foundation, Washington, 1994.
  29. Individual Grant, International Science Foundation, Washington, 1993.
  30. Visiting Professor at Laboratory of Professor Kenneth B. Storey, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, N.S.E.R.C., International Scientific Exchange Award of Canada, June 1993 – December 1993.
  31. Doctoral Scholarship, Biochemistry Dept., Biology Faculty, Moscow State University, October 1982 – December 1986.

III. AREAS OF SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS
– Free radicals in biology and medicine: stress, diseases, aging
– Mechanisms of carbohydrate, protein and lipid regulation under changes of physiological state of organisms
– Influence of biologically active compounds, adaptogens, xenobiotcs and pollutants on living organisms
– Biochemical aspects of environment protection
– Biochemical and physiological aspects of aging
– Biotechnology

IX. CURRENT RESEARCH WORK
Areas of Scientific interests
– Biochemical and physiological aspects of aging & rejuvenation
– Molecular aspects of adaptation of microorganisms, plants and animals to stress factors with particular interest to anoxia, hypoxia, temperature and toxicants
– Oxidative stress in bacteria, yeasts, plants and animals
– Homeostasis of free radicals
– Carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism in microorganisms and animals
– Environmental pollution

Additional activities
– Leadership of scientific work at the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
– Leadership of scientific study in the scopes of the theme “Development of new non-medicinal methods for correction of metabolic syndrome: normalization of physiological and biochemical indices in animals”
– Leadership of scientific seminars at the Department of Biochemistry
– Member of Scientific Council of Precarpathian National University – 2002-2007
– Member of Scientific Council of Natural Sciences Institute, Precarpathian National University – 2002-pres
– Member of Specialized Scientific Council for evaluation of dissertations, Chernivtsi National University – 2003-present
– Reviewer to many Ukrainian and international journals (over 40 with total year load above 50 papers).

X. LECTURES AND SEMINARS ON INVITATION AND AT CONFERENCES & SCHOOLS

  1. “Healthy brain aging and caloric restriction: interplay between free radical and energetic processes”, University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia, January 15, 2020.
  2. “Healthy lifespan: molecular mechanisms of health-promoting interventions”, The Joint Meeting of the 25th Annual Conference “Modern Aspects of Biochemistry and Biotechnology” and the Conference of the Young Scientists of the Division of Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular Biology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Kyiv, June 8, 2017.
  3. Oxidative stress and healthy longevity: focus on molecular mechanisms, Second Lviv International Workshop on Cellular Bioenergetics, Lviv, June 3, 2017.
  4. “Adaptive Response to Oxidative Stress: from Bacteria to Human”. International Congress of Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry From Molecules to Macrophysiology. Kraków, Poland, 23-25 August 2015.
  5. “Stress response and adaptations”, Public lecture, Free Maidan University, Kyiv, Ukraine, 14 December, 2013.
  6. Lecture about presentations: key points to give good presentation. The First Carpathian Biochemical Summer School, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, 6 July, 2013.
  7. Publishing in international journals. The First Carpathian Biochemical Summer School, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, 6 July, 2013.
  8. Oxidative stress, aging and diseases. The First Carpathian Biochemical Summer School, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, 4 July, 2013.
  9. Oxidative stress and regulation of protective mechanisms. The First Carpathian Biochemical Summer School, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, 3 July, 2013.
  10. Mechanisms of protection against reactive oxygen species. The First Carpathian Biochemical Summer School, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, 2 July, 2013.
  11. General ideas on free radicals and reactive oxygen species. Main routs of generation of reactive oxygen species in biological systems. The First Carpathian Biochemical Summer School, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, 1 July, 2013.
  12. “Aging and related diseases. Modern biological approach”, Public lecture, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Precarpathian National University, 21 May, 2013.
  13. “Free radicals of oxygen and nitrogen: foes or friends? Excurse from bacteria to animals through fungi and plants”, Institute of Physiology named after O. Bohomolets, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, 12 April, 2013.
  14. “Free radicals of oxygen and nitrogen: foes or friends? Excurse from bacteria to animals through fungi and plants”, Moscow State University named after M. Lomonosov, Moscow, Russia, 8 April, 2013.
  15. “Hormesis: Molecular Mechanisms”, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Precarpathian National University, 3 April, 2013.
  16. “Ecotoxicology: descriptive and mechanistic approaches”, The first all Ukrainian conference “Modern problems and methodology bioecological studies: population approach”, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Precarpathian National University, 15-16 November, 2012.
  17. “Oxidative stress theory”, Kharkiv National University named after V. Karazin, Kharkiv, Ukraine, 25 October 2012.
  18. “Hormesis and adaptation to environmental stress”, International workshop “Environmentally induced oxidative stress in nature and experiment”, Institute for Advanced Study, Delmenhorst, Germany, 10 July, 2012.
  19. “Adaptive response to environmentally induced oxidative stress: from bacteria to humans”, International workshop “Environmentally induced oxidative stress in nature and experiment”, Institute for Advanced Study, Delmenhorst, Germany, 9 July, 2012.
  20. “Hormesis and aging”, International workshop “Aging process: characterization, experimentation, and modulation”, Institute for Advanced Study, Delmenhorst, Germany, 1 June, 2012.
  21. “General and specific aspects of aging: from bacteria to humans”, International workshop “Aging process: characterization, experimentation, and modulation”, Institute for Advanced Study, Delmenhorst, Germany, 31 May, 2012.
  22. “The Golden root Rhodiola rosea as adaptogen and geroptorector: Drosophila and yeast models”, University of Bremen University, Germany, 27 June, 2012.
  23. “General and specific aspects of aging: from bacteria to humans”, International workshop “Aging process: characterization, experimentation, and modulation”, Institute for Advanced Study, Delmenhorst, Germany, 31 May, 2012.
  24. “Adaptive response to oxidative stress in bacteria, fungi, plants and animals”, University of Bremen University, Germany, 25 May, 2012.
  25. “Environmentally induced oxidative stress in fish: oxygen, temperature, contaminants”, Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany, March 18, 2012.
  26. “Aging and experimental approaches to investigation”, Babenko conference, Ivano-Frankivsk Medical University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, 26 October, 2011.
  27. “Free radicals in human and animal diseases” International conference “Microbiology for Human Health, Lund University, Lund, Sweden, June 2011.
  28. “Drosophila melanogaster as a model to study obesity”, Lund University, Lund, Sweden, August 2010.
  29. “Oxidative stess in response to environmental challenges (oxygen, temperature, contaminants) in aquatic organisms”, Fourth Workshop in Comparative Aspects of Oxidative Stress in Physiological Systems, Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico, April 3, 2009
  30. “Drosophila melanogaster as a model to study aging”, Jagіelloniаn University, Craсow, Poland, June 2008.
  31. “Yeasts as a model to study molecular aspects of adaptations”, International Workshop “Molecular Physiology of Membrane Transport and Cell Excitability”, The Physiological Society (UK), Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, 19-23 September 2007.
  32. “Role of Yap1p in yeast response to environmental stress”, Jagіelloniаn University, Craсow, Poland, Mai 2007.
  33. “Nitrosative stress in yeast”, 6th Parnas conference “Molecular mechanisms of cellular signalling”, Craсow, Poland, 1 June 2007.
  34. “Role of Yap1p in yeast response to nitrosative stress”, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics of NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, April 2007.
  35. “Coordinated yeast response to environmental stress”, Winter School in Biotechnology, Jagіelloniаn University, Krynitsa, Craсow, Poland, March 2006.
  36. 2 “Regulation of enzyme activity”, University of Turku, Turku, Finland, March 10, 2003.
  37. “Oxidative stress in animals”, University of Turku, Turku, Finland, February 28, 2003.
  38. “Regulation of antioxidant enzymes in animals”, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom, September 10, 2002.
  39. “Oxidative stress in bacteria”, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom, September 3, 2002.
  40. “Oxidative stress in bacteria and animals”, University of Liverpool, Liverpool. United Kingdom, April 26, 2002.
  41. 18. “Oxidative stress in bacteria”, Precarpathian University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, April 2001.
  42. 17. “Biochemical mechanisms of fish adaptation to environmental conditions: exercise, hypoxia and anoxia”, Institute of Biochemistry of NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, March 15, 1999.
  43. 16. “Biochemical mechanisms of fish adaptation to environmental conditions”, Institute of Biochemistry of NAS of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, December 8, 1998.
  44. 15. “Biochemical mechanisms of fish adaptation to environmental conditions: exercise, hypoxia and anoxia”, Institute of Biology of Southern Seas of NAS of Ukraine, Sevastopol, Ukraine, November, 1998.
  45. 14. “Oxidative stress in animals”, Southern Seas Biology Institute of Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Sevastopol, Ukraine, November, 1997.
  46. 13. “Oxidative stress in fish”, Laboratory of Biophysics, University of Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 1997.
  47. 12. “Introduction in biochemical kinetic”, Laboratory of Biophysics, University of Brasilia, Brazil, July 15, 1997.
  48. 11. “Biochemical adaptations in fish”, Department of Genetic and Evolution, University Federal of Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, Brazil, July 10, 1997.
  49. 10. “Physiological aspects of fish adaptation to hypoxia”, Laboratory of Biophysics, University of Brasilia, Brazil, May 20, 1997.
  50. 9. “Biochemical adaptations: focus on fish”, Department of Cellular Biology, University of Brasilia, Brazil, May 19, 1997.
  51. 8. ”Molecular aspects of animal adaptation to environmental conditions”, Federal University of Sao Paolo, Jaboticabal, Brazil, December 13, 1996.
  52. 7. ”Biochemical aspects of animal adaptation to environmental conditions”, Laboratory of Biophysics, Dept. of Cellular Biology, University of Brasilia, Brazil, June 1996
  53. 6. “Kinetic properties of free and bound muscle enzymes”, Gatty Marine Laboratory, St.-Andrews University, Scotland, July 1994.
  54. 5. “Some aspects of carbohydrate and protein metabolism coordination in fish”, IBSS, Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Sevastopol, Ukraine, December, 1993.
  55. 4. “Molecular mechanisms of hypoxia influence on fish”, IBSS, Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Sevastopol, Ukraine, June 1991.
  56. 3. “Regulation of Ca-pump of sarcoplasmic reticulum”, Institute of Experimental Cardiology, Cardiological Scientific Center, Moscow, September 1986.
  57. 2. “Role of interprotein and lipid-protein interactions in function of sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca-pump”, Karadag Branch of Southern Seas Biology Institute of Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kurortne, Feodosia, May 1986.
  58. 1. “Biological membranes as test systems for the monitoring of pollution influence on animals”, IBSS, Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Sevastopol, May 1985.

XI. TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS

General theoretical and practical courses
14. “Search for funding for research”, special course for Master students, Biochemistry and Biotechnology Dept, Precarpathian National University, 2015, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
13. “Modern information technologies”, special course – lectures & practice, Biochemistry and Biotechnology Dept, Precarpathian National University, 2011-2012, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
12. “Gene expression”, special course – lectures & practice, Biochemistry and Biotechnology Dept, Precarpathian National University, 2011-2012, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
11. “Basics in Scientific Research”, general course – lectures & practice, Biochemistry Dept, Precarpathian National University, 2007-present, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
10. “Bioinformatics”, special course – lectures & practice, Biochemistry Dept, Precarpathian National University, 2006-present, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
9. “Metabolism Regulation”, lectures & practice, University of Turku, February 21 – March 10, 2003, Turku, Finland.
8. “Biochemistry of Adaptations”, special course – lectures & practice, Natural Sciences Dept., Precarpathian University, 2002-present, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
7. “English for Biologists”, general course – lectures & practice, Natural Sciences Dept., Precarpathian University, 2002-present, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
6. “Molecular Biology”, general course – lectures & practice, Natural Sciences Dept., Precarpathian University, 2001-present, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
5. “Microbiology”, general course – lectures & practice, Natural Sciences Dept., Precarpathian University, 2000-2002, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
4. “Biochemistry”, general course – lectures & practice, Natural Sciences Dept., Precarpathian University, 2000-2007, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
3. “Virology”, general course – lectures, Natural Sciences Dept., Precarpathian University, 1999-2001, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
2. “Biochemistry of Hydrobiontes”, theoretic-practical course for students of Hydrobiology Dept., Biology Faculty of Moscow State University, Karadag Branch of IBSS Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, August-September 1988-1990, Kurortne, Feodosia, Ukraine.
1. “Biochemistry of Membranes”, practical course for students of Physiology Dept., Biology Faculty of Moscow State University, Moscow, June-July 1984-1985.

D.Sc. coordination
2015-pres. Lushchak Oleh – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
2014-pres. Bayliak Maria – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
2012-2015 Semchyshyn Halyna – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. Defended November 4, 2015.

Ph.D. students

2022-pres Balatsky Vitalii, Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2022-pres Ivanochko Marian, Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2021-pres Demianchuk Oleh, Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2020-pres Hurza Viktoriia, Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2020 – pres Vatashchuk Myroslava, Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2017-pres     Pasat Oksana, Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2015-2018  Sorochynska Oksana, Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2015-2018    Maniuch Oksana, Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-            Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2014-2017    Burdylyuk Nadia, Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-            Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2013- 2016   Strilbytska Olha,  Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2013- 2016 Semanyuk Ulyana – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2012-2015    Maksymiv Ivan V. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2011-2014    Perchulyn Natalia V. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2011-2014    Yurkevych Ihor S. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.

2010-2013    Atamanyuk Tetjana – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frakivsk, Ukraine.

2009-2012    Lozinsky Olexandr – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. (defended the dissertation in November 4, 2015)

2008−2011   Rovenko Bohdana M. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. (defended the dissertation on April 22, 2016)

2008−2011   Vasylyk (Lushchak) Julia V. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. (defended the dissertation on April 22, 2016)

2007−2009   Semchuk (Mosijchuk) Nadia M. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk. (defended the dissertation on December 12, 2012).

2005−2008   Lushchak Oleh V. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk. (defended the dissertation in June 2009)

2005−2008   Mandryk Serhij Ya. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk. (moved up into the Kiev National University named after T. Shevchenko in November 2006),

2005−2008   Abrat Olexandra B. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk. (defended the dissertation in October 2009)

2005−2008   Rusyn (Stambul’ska) Ulyana Ya. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk. (dissertation submitted to defense, 2015)

2005−2008   Kubrak Olha I. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk. (defended the dissertation in October 2010)

2004−2007   Husak Viktor V. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk. (defended the dissertation in March 2009).

2003−2006   Bailyak Maria M. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. (defended the dissertation in October 2007).

2003−2009   Vasyl’kiv Olena Yu. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. (maternity leave 2004−2007, defended the dissertation on February 15, 2012).

2001−2004   Gospodaryov Dmytro V., Dept. of Natural Sciences, Precarpathian University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. (defended the dissertation in December 2005).

1998−1999   Semchyshyn Halyna M. − Ivano-Frankivsk Medical State Academy, Ukraine, 1998-1999 (defended the dissertation in December 2002).

 

Master Students

2016-pres. Holovchak Maria – Dept. of Biochemistry and Biotechnology,
Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2015-2016. Arabchuk Olha, Bartkiv Yulia – Dept. of Biochemistry and Biotechnology,
Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2011-2012 Petruk Jevhen, Shchypanska Natalya – Dept. of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2010−2011 Kindrat Iryna, Olijnyk Oksana – Dept. of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2009−2010 Lushchak Oksana, Bodnarchuk Nadia – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2008−2009 Nykorak Mykola., Nazarchuk Tetyana, Lozinskyi Olexandr – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2007−2008 Markevych Sofia, Lushchak Yulia – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2006−2007 Vitenko Oksana, Yakuts Oleh – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine

Graduate students
2011−2012 Maksymiv Ivan, Ryabkina Anna – Dept. of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2010−2011 Yanklevych Mariana, Bodnarchuk Nadia – Dept. of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2009−2010 Zabroda Serhij, Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2008−2009 Torous I. – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2007–2008 Protsailo Maryana – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2004–2005 Lushchak Oleh, Mandryk Serhij, Pan’kiv Lilia – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2003–2004 Ikalyuk Andrij, Husak Viktor, Ratushnyak Nadia, Zacharuk Myhajlo, Vivcharuk Oksana, Frych Natalia. Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2002–2003 Marchuk Olexij – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
1997–1998 Cardoso L.A – Dept. of Cell Biology, Brasilia University, Brazil.

Undergraduate students

2009−2010 Maksymiv Ivan, Petruk Jevhen – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2008−2009 Kindrat Iryna, Yanklevych Maryana, Olijnyk Oxana – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2006−2007 Nykorak Mykola, Nazarchuk Tetyana, Hluz Natalia, Torous I, Lozinskyi Olexandr – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2004−2005 Kosar Vasyl – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2002–2003 Lushchak Oleh, Mandryk Serhij, Rusyn Ulyana, Pan’kiv Lilia – Dept. of Biochemistry, Precarpathian National University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2001−2002 Ikalyuk Andrihj, Husak Viktor − Dept. of Natural Sciences, Precarpathian University, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
2000−2001 Bajljak Maria, Vasilieva Natalia, Marchuk Olexij, Bojko Olexandr., Ilnytskyj Yaroslav., Spaska Anastasia, Nyshchej Olena, Dykun Iryna, Kopystetska Svitlana, Maksymiv Svitlana – Natural Sciences Dept., Precarpathian University.
1996−1997 Broghan S., Andrade R., Monteiro M. S., Dept. of Cell Biology, Brasila University, Brazil.
7-8/1995 Ovcharenko A. (Undegr. student from Biochem. Dept., Charkiv University) − Karadag Branch of IBSS of Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Kurortne, Feodosia, Ukraine.
9-11/1990 Velyka L. (Chem. undergr. student), Karadag Branch of IBSS of Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Kurortne, Feodosia, Ukraine.
7-8/1989 Shalimov I. (Underg., M.S. student from Biology Dept., Dnipropetrovsk University) − Karadag Branch of IBSS of Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Kurortne, Feodosia, Ukraine.
6-8/1989 Kosina T., Minenko H. − (student from Physical Dept., Charkiv University) − Karadag Branch of IBSS of Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Kurortne, Feodosia, Ukraine.

XII. PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Ukrainian Biochemical Society (a member of central council)
Ukrainian Society of Cell Biology (a member of Presidium)
Society of Microbiologists of Ukraine

XIII. EDITORIAL AND REVIEWER ACTIVITY

Total number of Edited Books – 3.

XIII. EDITORIAL AND REVIEWER ACTIVITY

Total number of Edited Books – 3.

Published
3. Lushchak V.I., Gospodaryov D.V. Oxidative Stress and Diseases, Editors V.I. Lushchak & D.V. Gospodaryov, 2012, 610 p., ISBN: 978-953-51-0552-7, DOI: 10.5772/39293.
2. Lushchak V.I., Semchyshyn H.M. Oxidative Stress − Molecular Mechanisms and Biological Effects, 2012, 362 p., ISBN: 978-953-51-0554-1, DOI: 10.5772/2333.
1. Lushchak V.I. Oxidative Stress − Environmental Induction and Dietary Antioxidants, Editor V. I. Lushchak, ISBN 978-953-51-0553-4, 2012, 401 p., InTech, DOI: 10.5772/2536.

Regularly acts as a referee for a range of scientific journals: Ukrainian Biochemical Journal, Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry, Physiology and Behavior, Human Immunology, Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Aquatic Toxicology, Enzyme and Microbial Technology, Free Radical Research, Chemosphere, Journal of Experimental Biology, etc. (totally over 30 journals), as well as referee for granting bodies.

XII. 1. Scientific/editorial boards
2011 – INTECH SCIENTIFIC BOARD
2012 – Editorial Board “Ecotoxicology”
2013 – Editorial Board “Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology”
2014 – Editorial Board “Biological Segment Journal”
2012 – Editorial Board “Biochemistry & Pharmacology: Open Access”
2007 – Editorial Board “Annals of Precarpathian National University: Biology”
2013 – Editorial Board “The Animal Biology”
2013 – Editorial Board “Mathematical Methods in Chemistry and Biology”
2014 – Editorial Board “Journal of Precarpathian National University”

XIV. OTHER ACTIVITIES

24-30 July, 2016, Ukrainian-German workshop “ Perspectives for young scientists in life sciences: mastering global challenges of the modern society”, coorganizer, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Precarpathian National University.
22-29 June, 2016, The Forth Third Carpathian Biochemical Summer School “Modern experimental biology, (Head of Organizing Committee), Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Precarpathian National University.
31 June-7 July, 2015, The Third Carpathian Biochemical Summer School, (Head of Organizing Committee), Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Precarpathian National University.
22-23 November, 2014, The Second Autumn School for Young Biochemists (Head of Organizing Committee), Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Precarpathian National University.
October 13-17, 2014, XI Congress of Society of Biochemists of Ukraine (Member of Organizing Committee) − Odesa, Ukraine
31 June-7 July, 2014, The Second Carpathian Biochemical Summer School, “Investigation of Free Radical Processes in Living Organisms” (Head of Organizing Committee), Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Precarpathian National University.
7-12 October, 2013 The First Autumn School for Young Biochemists (Head of Organizing Committee), Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Precarpathian National University.
31 June-7 July, 2013, The First Carpathian Biochemical Summer School, “Investigation of Free Radical Processes in Living Organisms” (Head of Organizing Committee), Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Precarpathian National University.
November 15-16, 2012The first all Ukrainian conference “Modern problems and methodology bioecological studies: population approach”, (Member of Organizing Committee), Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Precarpathian National University.
July 9-10, 2012 International Workshop “Environmentally induced oxidative stress in nature and experiment”, (Organizer), Institute for Advanced Study, Delmenhorst, Germany
May 31-June 1, 2012 International Workshop “Aging process: characterization, experimentation, and modulation”, (Organizer), Institute for Advanced Study, Delmenhorst, Germany
June 15-18, 2011 International conference “Microbiology for Human Health, (Member of Organizing Committee), Lund University, Lund, Sweden, June 2011.
September 13-17, 2010 X Congress of Society of Biochemists of Ukraine (Member of Organizing Committee) − Odesa, Ukraine
September 14-17, 2009 Ukrainian-Polish Microbiology Weigl Conference (Member of Organizing Committee) − Odesa, Ukraine
May 25-30, 2009 XII Congress of Society of Microbiologists of Ukraine (Member of Organizing Committee) − Uzhhorod, Ukraine
March 31-April 3, 2009 Fourth Workshop in Comparative Aspects of Oxidative Stress in Physiological Systems (Member of Organizing Committee), Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico.
September19-23, 2007 A Workshop for young scientists of The Physiological Society “Molecular Physiology of Membrane Transport and Cell Excitability” (Local Organizer), − Ivano-Frankivsk – Yaremche, Ukraine.
April 2002-present Annual Scientific Conference of Precarpathian National University (Head of Biochemistry section) − Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine.
Arpil 25-28, 2004 Inaugural Conference of Ukrainian Cell Biology Society (Member of Organizing Committee) − Lviv, Ukraine.
May 1991 Conference on Fish Biochemistry (Co-Chairman) – Karadag Branch of IBSS of Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Kurortne, Feodosia, Crimea, Ukraine.

PUBLICATIONS

Hirsch index (h–index) in according to Scopus database : 46.

Scopus database: 225 documents; citations:  9982.

Pubmed database: 182 documents.

PAPERS published: Total: 231; reviews and monograph chapters: 54; experimental articles: 177.

List of publications of Volodymyr I. Lushchak

1.Tetiana R. Dmytriv,  Sviatoslav A. Tsiumpala,  Halyna M. Semchyshyn,  Kenneth B. Storey, Volodymyr I. Lushchak,(2023),  Mitochondrial dysfunction as a possible trigger of neuroinflammation at post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Front. Physiol., 24 October 2023 Volume 14 – 2023 

https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2023.1222826

2.Bayliak, M. M., Gospodaryov, D. V., & Lushchak, V. I. (2023). Homeostasis of carbohydrates and reactive oxygen species is critically changed in the brain of middle-aged mice: molecular mechanisms and functional reasons. BBA Advances, 100077.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbadva.2023.100077

3.Lushchak, V. I., Covasa, M., Abrat, O. B., Mykytyn, T. V., Tverdokhlib, I. Z., Storey, K. B., & Semchyshyn, H. (2023). Risks of obesity and diabetes development in the population of the Ivano-Frankivsk region in Ukraine. EXCLI Journal, 22, 1047–1054. https://doi.org/10.17179/excli2023-6296

4.Strilbytska OM, Tsiumpala SA, Kozachyshyn II, Strutynska T, Burdyliuk N, Lushchak V, & Lushchak O. The effects of low-toxic herbicide Roundup and glyphosate on mitochondria. EXCLI J., 21:183-196; 2022. IF 2.91

5. Kuzniak OV, Sorochynska OM, Bayliak MM, Klonovskyi AY, Vasylyk YV, Semchyshyn HM, Storey KB, Garaschuk O, & Lushchak VI. Feeding to satiation induces mild oxidative/carbonyl stress in the brain of young mice. EXCLI J., 21:77-92; 2022. IF 2.91

6. Bayliak MM, Gospodaryov DV, & Lushchak VI.  Mimicking caloric restriction for anti-aging effects: the pro-oxidant role of alpha-ketoglutarate. Curr. Opin. Toxicol., 30:100339; 2022. IF 3.82

7. Lenzen S, Lushchak VI. & Scholz F. The pro-radical hydrogen peroxide as a stable hydroxyl radical distributor: lessons from pancreatic beta cells. Arch. Toxicol., 96:1915-1920; 2022. IF 5.153

8. Lushchak, V.I., Duszenko, M., Gospodaryov, D.V., Garaschuk, O. Oxidative stress and energy metabolism in the brain: Midlife as a turning point. Antioxidants, 2021, 10(11), 1715. https://DOI 10.3390/antiox10111715. Q2. 

9. Lushchak V.I., Lushchak O. Interplay between reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in living organisms. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 2021, 349, 109680. https://DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2021.109680. Q2 

10. Bayliak M.M., Lushchak V.I. Pleiotropic effects of alpha-ketoglutarate as a potential anti-ageing agent. Ageing Res. Rev., 2021, 101237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2020.101237  Q1 https://www.scimagojr.com/journalsearch.php?q=28475&tip=sid&clean=0

11. Lushchak V.I. Interplay between bioenergetics and oxidative stress at normal brain aging. Aging as a result of increasing disbalance in the system oxidative stress–energy provision. Pflugers Arch – Eur. J. Physiol., 2021, 473, 713–722. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00424-021-02531-4     Q1 

12. Bayliak M.M., Sorochynska O.M., Kuzniak O.V., Gospodaryov D.V., Demianchuk O.I., Vasylyk Y.V., Mosiichuk N.M., Storey K.B., Garaschuk O., Lushchak V.I. Middle age as a turning point in mouse cerebral cortex energy and redox metabolism: Modulation by every-other-day fasting. Exp. Gerontol., 2021, 145, 111182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2020.111182  Q2 

13. Bayliak, M. M., Mosiichuk, N. M., Sorochynska, O. M., Kuzniak, O. V., Sishchuk, L. O., Hrushchenko, A. O., Semchuk, A. O., Pryimak, T. V., Vasylyk, Y. V., Gospodaryov, D. V., Storey K.B., Garaschuk O., Lushchak V.I.  Middle aged turn point in parameters of oxidative stress and glucose catabolism in mouse cerebellum during lifespan: minor effects of every-other-day fasting. Biogerontology, 2021, 22, 315–328. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10522-021-09918-x  Q1 

14. Bayliak M.M., Demianchuk O.I., Gospodaryov D.V., Abrat O.B., Lylyk M.P., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Mutations in genes cnc or dKeap1 modulate stress resistance and metabolic processes in Drosophila melanogaster. Comp.  Biochem. Physiol. A Mol. Integr. Physiol., 2020, 248:110746. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2020.110746   Q1  

15. Sorochynska O.M., Bayliak M.M., Gospodaryov D.V., Vasylyk Y.V., Kuzniak O.V., Pankiv T.M., Garaschuk O., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Every-Other-Day Feeding Decreases Glycolytic and Mitochondrial Energy-Producing Potentials in the Brain and Liver of Young Mice. Front. Physiol., 2019, 22, 10:1432. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.01432   Q2 

16. Bayliak M.M., Lylyk M.P., Gospodaryov D.V., Kotsyubynsky V.O., Butenko N.V., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Protective effects of alpha-ketoglutarate against aluminum toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C Toxicol, Pharmacol., 2019, 217, 41-53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2018.11.020  Q1 q=9000153111&tip=sid&clean=0

17. Abrat O.B., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. High amylose starch consumption induces obesity in Drosophila melanogaster and metformin partially prevents accumulation of storage lipids and shortens lifespan of the insects. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A Mol. Integr. Physiol., 2018, 215, 55-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2017.10.011  Q2 

18. Garaschuk O., Semchyshyn H.M., Lushchak V.I. Healthy brain aging: interplay between reactive species, inflammation and energy supply. Ageing Res. Rev., 2018, 43, 26-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2018.02.003   Q1 

19. Bayliak M.M., Abrat O.B., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Interplay between diet-induced obesity and oxidative stress: Comparison between Drosophila and mammals. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A Mol. Integr. Physiol., 2019, 228, 18-28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2018.09.027  Q1 

REVIEWS & MONOGRAPH CHAPTERS (Q1-Q2 for last 10 years)

16. LushchakV.I., MatviishynT.M., Husak V.V., Storey J.M., Storey K.B. Pesticide toxicity: a mechanistic approach. EXCLI J., 2018, 17, 1101-1136.    https://doi.org/17179/excli2018-1710 Q2

15. Stambulska U.Y., Bayliak M.M., Lushchak V.I. Chromium(VI) Toxicity in Legume Plants: Modulation Effects of Rhizobial Symbiosis (Review) (Open Access) BioMed Research International, 2018, 2018, P. 8031213. https://doi.org/1155/2018/8031213Q2) 

14. Lushchak V.I. Time-course and intensity based classifications of oxidative stresses and their potential application in biomedical, comparative and environmental research. Redox Rep., 2016, 21(6), 262-270. https://doi.org/1080/13510002.2015.1126940 Q2

13. Lushchak V.I. Contaminant-induced oxidative stress in fish: a mechanistic approach. Fish Physiol. Biochem., 2016, 42(2), 711-747.  https://doi.org/1007/s10695-015-0171-5Q2

12. Lushchak V.I. Free radicals, reactive oxygen species, oxidative stress and its classification. Biol. Interact., 2014, 224, 164–175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbi.2014.10.016 Q2

11.Townsend D.M., Lushchak V.I., Cooper A. J. L. A Comparison of Reversible Versus Irreversible Protein Glutathionylation. Adv. Cancer Res., 2014,122, 177-198. https://doi.org/1016/B978-0-12-420117-0.00005-0  Q1

10. Lushchak V.I. Hormesis in Biology and Pharmacology. Editorial: Biochem & Pharmacol 2014, 3: e149. https://doi.org/10.4172/2167-0501.1000e149 Q1

9. Lushchak O.V., Piroddi M., Galli F., Lushchak V.I. Aconitase post-translational modification as a key in linkage between Krebs cycle, iron homeostasis, redox signaling, and metabolism of reactive oxygen species. Redox Rep., 2014, 19(1), 8-15. https://doi.org/1179/1351000213Y.0000000073 Q2

8. Gospodaryov D.V., Lushchak V.I. Oxidative Stress: Cause and Consequence of Diseases, in Oxidative Stress and Diseases, Editors I. Lushchak & D.V. Gospodaryov D.V., 2012, 13-38, ISBN: 978-953-51-0552-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/38093

7. Lushchak V.I., Gospodaryov D.V. Introductory Chapter, in Oxidative Stress and Diseases, Editors I. Lushchak & D.V. Gospodaryov, 2012, 8 p., .ISBN: 978-953-51-0552-7http://dx.doi.org/ 10.5772/39293

6. Semchyshyn H.M., Lushchak V.I.Interplay Between Oxidative and Carbonyl Stresses: Molecular Mechanisms, Biological Effects and Therapeutic Strategies of Protection, in Oxidative Stress – Molecular Mechanisms and Biological Effects, Editors I. Lushchak & H.M. Semchyshyn, 2012, 15-46, ISBN: 978-953-51-0554-1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/35949.

5. Lushchak V.I., Semchyshyn H.M. Introductory Chapter, in Oxidative Stress – Molecular Mechanisms and Biological Effects, Editors I. Lushchak & H.M. Semchyshyn, 2012, 10 p., ISBN: 978-953-51-0554-1.http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/39292.

4. Stoliar  O.B.,Lushchak V.I. Environmental Pollution and Oxidative Stress in Fish, in Oxidative Stress – Environmental Induction and Dietary Antioxidants, Editor I. Lushchak, 2012, 132-166, ISBN 978-953-51-0553-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/38094.

3. Lushchak V.I. Introductory Chapter, in Oxidative Stress – Environmental Induction and Dietary Antioxidants, Editor I. Lushchak, 2012, 388. ISBN 978-953-51-0553-4 http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/39294.

2. Lushchak V.I. Open Access Publishing and its Role for Researchers in Countries with Limited Science Funding, Biochemistry & Pharmacology: Open Access, 2012, 1(4).http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2167-0501.1000e118     Q1

1. Lushchak V.I., Semchuk N.M. Tocopherol biosynthesis: chemistry, regulation and effects of environmental factors. Acta Physiol. Plant, 2012, 34(5), 1607-1628. https://doi.org/1007/s11738-012-0988-9    Q2

EXPERIMENTAL ARTICLES (Q1-Q2 for last 10 years)

37.Husak V.V., Mosiichuk N.M., Kubrak O.I., Matviishyn T.M., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I.Acute exposure to copper induces variable intensity of oxidative stress in goldfish tissues. Fish Physiol. Biochem., 2018, 44(3), 841-852. https://doi.org/1007/s10695-018-0473-5  Q2

36. BayliakM.M., HrynkivO.V., Knyhynytska R.V., Lushchak V.I. Alpha-ketoglutarate enhances freeze-thaw tolerance and prevents carbohydrate-induced cell death of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Microbiol., 2018, 200(1), 33-46 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-017-1423-9  Q2

35. Bayliak M.M., Lylyk M.P., Maniukh O.V., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I.Dietary L-arginine accelerates pupation and promotes high protein levels but induces oxidative stress and reduces fecundity and life span in Drosophila melanogaster. J Comp Physiol B., 2018, 188(1), 37-55. https://doi.org/1007/s00360-017-1113-6  Q1 

34.  Perkhulyn  N.V., Rovenko B.M., Lushchak O.V., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Exposure to sodium molybdate results in mild oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogaster.Redox Rep., 2017, 22(3), 137-146. https://doi.org/1080/13510002.2017.1295898 Q2

33. Bayliak M., Burdyliuk N., LushchakGrowth on alpha-ketoglutarate increases oxidative stress resistance in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Int. J. Microbiol., 2017, 2017, 5792192.https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/5792192  Q2

32. Husak V.V., Mosiichuk N.M., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak I.Acute exposure to the penconazole-containing fungicide Topas partially augments antioxidant potential in goldfish tissues. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C Toxicol. Pharmacol., 2017, 193, 1-8.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2016.12.003   Q2

31. BayliakM.M., LylykM.P., Shmihel H.V., Sorochynska O.M., Semchyshyn O.I., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Dietary alpha-ketoglutarate promotes higher protein and lower triacylglyceride levels and induces oxidative stress in larvae and young adults but not in middle-aged Drosophila melanogaster. Biochem. Physiol. A Mol. Integr. Physiol., 2017, 204, 23-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2016.11.005   Q2

30. Bayliak M.M., Shmihel H.V., Lylyk M.P., Storey K.B., LushchakI.Alpha-ketoglutarate reduces ethanol toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster by enhancing alcohol dehydrogenase activity and antioxidant capacity. Alcohol., 2016, 55, 23-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.alcohol.2016.07.009 Q1

29. Bayliak M.M., Lylyk M.P., Shmihel H.V., Sorochynska O.M., Manyukh O.V., Pierzynowski S.G., LushchakI. Dietary alpha-ketoglutarate increases cold tolerance in Drosophila melanogaster and enhances protein pool and antioxidant defense in sex-specific manner. J. Therm. Biol., 2016, 60, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2016.06.001Q1

28. HusakV.V., MosiichukN.M., Maksymiv I.V., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Oxidative stress responses in gills of goldfish, Carassius auratus, exposed to the metribuzin-containing herbicide Sencor. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 2016, 45,163-169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.etap.2016.05.028  Q2

27. Bayliak, M.M., Lylyk, M.P., Vytvytska, O.M., Lushchak, V.I. Assessment of antioxidant properties of alpha-keto acids in vitro and in vivo. Food  Res. Technol., 2016, 242(2), 179-188.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-015-2529-4 Q1

26. Bayliak M.M., Shmihel H.V., Lylyk M.P., Vytvytska O.M., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Alpha-ketoglutarate attenuates toxic effects of sodium nitroprusside and hydrogen peroxide in Drosophila melanogaster. Environ. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 2015, 40(2) 2015,650-659. https://doi.org/1016/j.etap.2015.08.016 Q2

25. RovenkoB.M., KubrakO.I., Gospodaryov D.V., Perkhulyn N.V., Yurkevych I.S., Sanz A., Lushchak O.V., Lushchak V.I. High sucrose consumption promotes obesity whereas its low consumption induces oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogaster. J. Insect Physiol., 2015, 79, 42-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2015.05.007   Q2 

24. Mosiichuk N.M., Husak V.V., Maksymiv I.V., Hlodan O.Y., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Toxicity of environmental Gesagard to goldfish may be connected with induction of low intensity oxidative stress in concentration- and tissue-related manners. Aquat. Toxicol., 2015, 165, 249-258. https://doi.org/1016/j.aquatox.2015.06.007Q1

23. Mosiichuk N.M., Matviishyn T.M., Sluchyk I.Y., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Hepatotoxicity of herbicide Sencor in goldfish may result from induction of mild oxidative stress. Pesticide Biochem. Physiol., 2015, 122, 67–75. https://doi.org/1016/j.pestbp.2014.12.020Q2

22. Rovenko B.M., Kubrak O.I., Gospodaryov D.V., Yurkevych I.S., Sanz A., Lushchak O.V., Lushchak V.I. Restriction of glucose and fructose causes mild oxidative stress independently of mitochondrial activity and reactive oxygen species in Drosophila melanogaster. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A Mol. Integr. Physiol., 2015, 187, 27-39. https://doi.org/1016/j.cbpa.2015.04.012Q2

21. Rovenko B.M., Perkhulyn N.V., Gospodaryov D.V., Sanz A., Lushchak O.V., Lushchak V.I. High consumption of fructose rather than glucose promotes a diet-induced obese phenotype in Drosophila melanogaster. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Part A Mol. Integrat. Physiol., 2015, 180, 75–85. https://doi.org/1016/j.cbpa.2014.11.008Q2 

20. Perkhulyn N.V., Rovenko B.M., Zvarych T.V., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Sodium chromate demonstrates some insulin-mimetic properties in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 2015, 167(2015) 74–80. https://doi.org/1016/j.cbpc.2014.08.007Q1 

19. Atamanyuk T.M., Kubrak O.I., Husak V.V., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. The Mancozeb-containing сarbamate fungicide Tattoo induces mild oxidative stress in goldfish brain, liver and kidney. Toxicol., 2014, 29, 1227–1235. https://doi.org/10.1002/tox.21853Q2

18. Husak V.V., Mosiichuk N.M., Maksymiv I.V., Sluchyk I.Y., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Histopathological and biochemical changes in goldfish kidney due to exposure to the herbicide Sencor may be related to induction of oxidative stress. Aquat. Toxicol., 2014, 155C, 181-189.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2014.06.020  Q1

17. RovenkoB.M., PerkhulynN.V., Lushchak O.V., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Molybdate partly mimics insulin-promoted metabolic effects in Drosophila melanogaster. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 2014, 165, 76-82. https://doi.org/1016/j.cbpc.2014.06.002  Q1 

16. Kubrak O.I., Poigner H., Meyer S., Husak V.V., Rovenko B.M., Abele D., Lushchak V.I., Goldfish brain and heart are well protected from Ni2+-induced oxidative stress. Biochem. Physiol. C. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 2014, 162, 43–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2014.03.011Q1 

15. Lushchak O.V., Gospodaryov D.V., Rovenko B.M., Yurkevych I.S., Perkhulyn N.V., Lushchak V.I., Specific dietary carbohydrates differentially influence the life span and fecundity of Drosophila melanogaster. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci Med. Sci., 2014, 69(1), 3-12. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glt077Q1

14.Matviishyn T.M., KubrakO.I., Husak V.V., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Tissue-specific induction of oxidative stress in goldfish by 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid: mild in brain and moderate in liver and kidney.  Toxicol. Pharmacol., 2014, 37, 861–869.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.etap.2014.02.007  Q2

13. Atamaniuk T.M., Kubrak O.I., Lushchak V.I. Oxidative stress as a mechanism for toxicity of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D): studies with goldfish gills. Ecotoxicology, 2013, 22, 1498–1508. https://doi.org/1007/s10646-013-1136-z Q1

12. Lozinsky O.V., Lushchak O.V., Lushchak V.I. 2,4-dinitrophenol partially alleviates ferrocyanide-induced toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster. Arch. Insect Biochem. Physiol., 2013, 84(3), 157-173.https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21134  Q2 

11. Lozinsky O.V., Oleh V. Lushchak O.V., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. The mitochondrial uncoupler 2,4-dinitrophenol slightly attenuates sodium nitroprusside-induced toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C Toxicol. Pharmacol., 2013, 158(4), 244-252. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2013.09.002Q1 

10. Kubrak O.I., Atamaniuk T.M.Husak, V.V., Lushchak V.I. Transient effects of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) exposure on some metabolic and free radical processes in goldfish white muscle. Food Chem. Toxicol., 2013, 59, 356-361. https://doi.org/1016/j.fct.2013.06.023  Q1 

9. Kubrak O.I., Atamaniuk T.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Goldfish can recover after short-term exposure to 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate: use of blood parameters as vital biomarkers. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C Toxicol. Pharmacol., 2013, 157(3), 259-265. https://doi.org/1016/j.cbpc.2012.12.005Q1 

8. Kubrak O.I., Husak V.V., Rovenko B.M., Poigner H., Kriews M., Abele D., Lushchak V.I. Antioxidant system efficiently protects goldfish gills from Ni2+-induced oxidative stress. Chemosphere, 2013, 90(3), 971-976.   https://doi.org/1016/j.chemosphere.2012.06.044Q1 

7. LozinskyO.V., LushchakO.V., Kryshchuk N.I., Shchypanska N.Y., Riabkina A.H., Skarbek S.V., Maksymiv I.V., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. S-nitrosoglutathione-induced toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster: Delayed pupation and induced mild oxidative/nitrosative stress in eclosed flies.  Biochem. Physiol. A Mol. Integr. Physiol., 2013, 164(1), 162-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2012.08.006  Q2 

6. KubrakO.I., AtamaniukT.M., Husak V.V., Drohomyretska I.Z., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Oxidative stress responses in blood and gills of Carassius auratus exposed to the mancozeb-containing carbamate fungicide Tattoo. Environ. Saf., 2012, 85, 37–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2012.08.021  Q1

5. Lozinsky O.V., Lushchak O.V., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I. Sodium nitroprusside toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster: Delayed pupation, reduced adult emergence, and induced oxidative/nitrosative stress in eclosed flies. Arch. Insect Biochem. Physiol., 2012, 80(3), 166-185. https://doi.org/1002/arch.21033Q2 

4. Kubrak O.I., Husak V.V., Rovenko B.M., Poigner H., Mazepa M.A., Kriews M., Abele D., Lushchak V.I. Tissue specificity in nickel uptake and induction of oxidative stress in kidney and spleen of goldfish Carassius auratus, exposed to waterborne nickel. Toxicol., 2012, 118-119, 88-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2012.03.016 Q1

3. Kubrak O.I., Rovenko B.M., Husak V.V., Storey J.M., Storey K.B., Lushchak V.I.Nickel induces hyperglycemia and glycogenolysis and affects the antioxidant system in liver and white muscle of goldfish Carassius auratus Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., 2012, 80, 231-237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2012.03.006 Q1 

2. Lushchak O.V., Gospodaryov D.V., Rovenko B.M., Glovyak A.D., Yurkevych I.S., Klyuba V.P., Shcherbij M.V., Lushchak V.I. Balance between macronutrients affects lifespan and functional senescence in fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci., 2012, 67(2), 118-125. https://doi.org/1093/gerona/glr184Q1 

1. Kubrak O.I., Rovenko B.M., Husak V.V., Vasylkiv O.Yu., Storey K.B., Storey J.M, Lushchak V.I. Goldfish exposure to cobalt enhances hemoglobin level and triggers tissue-specific elevation of antioxidant defenses in gills, heart and spleen. Comp. Biochem. Physiol., 2012, 155(2), 325-332. https://doi.org/1016/j.cbpc.2011.09.012Q2