Assist Prof Dr. Anna Szczerba-Turek | Surveillance | Research Impact Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Anna Szczerba-Turek | Surveillance | Research Impact Award

Anna Szczerba-Turek at University of Warmia and Mazury, Poland

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Summary

Assist Prof Dr. Anna Szczerba-Turek is a dedicated researcher with expertise in microbiology, zoonotic diseases, and veterinary sciences. Based at the University of Warmia & Mazury since 2004, she has significantly contributed to the field with research on pathogenic Escherichia coli and its impact on wildlife and humans. Her recent studies focus on understanding zoonotic transmission, particularly Shiga toxin-producing strains. Alongside her research, she is highly active in peer reviewing manuscripts, reflecting her commitment to advancing the scientific community.

Education

Assist Prof Dr. Anna Szczerba-Turek earned her PhD in Epizootiology from the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, located in Olsztyn, Poland. Her doctoral studies spanned from October 1, 2004, to January 21, 2009. Prior to this, she obtained her MSc in Biotechnology from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of the University of Gdansk and the Medical University of Gdansk (IFB UG & MUG) in Gdańsk, Poland, where she studied from October 1, 1997, to June 17, 2002.

💼 Professional Experience

  • University of Warmia & Mazury (2004–present)
    Researcher focused on microbiology, zoonotic diseases, and veterinary sciences.

🔬 Research Interests

  • Microbiology and Zoonotic Diseases
    Concentrating on Escherichia coli strains, particularly those with pathogenic potential like Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) from wildlife such as wild boars, deer, and foxes.
  • Food Safety and Veterinary Sciences
    Evaluating the prevalence of zoonotic bacteria in livestock and companion animals, contributing to studies in food microbiology and antibiotic resistance

 

Publications

Prevalence of Aleutian Mink Disease Virus (AMDV) in Free-Ranging American Mink from Biebrza and Narew National Parks (Poland)—An Epidemiological Concern

  • Authors: Przywara, K., Siemionek, J., Jakubowski, T., Konczyk-Kmiecik, K., Szczerba-Turek, A.
  • Journal: Animals
  • Year: 2024

Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Faecal Samples from Wild Ruminants

  • Authors: Szczerba-Turek, A., Chierchia, F., Socha, P., Szweda, W.
  • Journal: Animals
  • Year: 2023

The Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in Two Arctic Fox (Alopex lagopus) Farms in Poland

  • Authors: Siemionek, J., Przywara, K., Szczerba-Turek, A.
  • Journal: Animals
  • Year: 2020

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) as a Reservoir of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)

  • Authors: Szczerba-Turek, A., Kordas, B.
  • Journal: Animals
  • Year: 2020

Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Isolates from Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) and Fallow Deer (Dama dama) in Poland

  • Authors: Szczerba-Turek, A., Siemionek, J., Socha, P., Lipczyńska-Ilczuk, K., Szweda, W.
  • Journal: Food Microbiology
  • Year: 2020