Ponkalo Lesia
PhD (Veterinary Sciences), Senior Researcher
Head of Laboratory of biochemistry adaptation and ontogenesis of animals
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Web of Science ID: LWH-7246-2024
Google Scholar ID: 6tUJa3EAAAAJ
Education
2004–2010 — Lviv National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies named after S.Z. Gzhytskyi, Degree in Veterinary Medicine, qualification: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
2010–2013 — PhD student (postgraduate studies), Laboratory of Immunology, Institute of Animal Biology of NAAS, specialty 03.00.04 “Biochemistry”.
2014 — PhD in Veterinary Sciences (specialty 03.00.04 “Biochemistry”)
(Diploma No. DK 023396).
In 2026, she was awarded the academic title of Senior Researcher.
Research experience
Since 2022 — Member of the Academic Council and the Methodological Commission, Institute of Animal Biology of NAAS.
Since 2022 — Member of the project team of the Educational and Scientific Programme for PhD training in the field of knowledge 21 “Veterinary Medicine”, specialty 211 “Veterinary Medicine” (Accreditation Certificate No. 6806 dated December 26, 2023; valid until July 1, 2029).
2021–2022 — Head of the Council of Young Scientists, Institute of Animal Biology of NAAS.
Study of physiological and biochemical responses of animals to stress factors, particularly heat stress. Development and implementation of non-invasive monitoring methods for assessing adaptive capacity and animal welfare.
Author and co-author of 45 publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals; co-author of 2 methodological guidelines and a utility model patent.
