Department of oncology
Department Staff
Frank Alina
Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology and Surgeon at the University Clinic of Bogomolets National Medical University.
She graduated from Medical Faculty No. 1 of Bogomolets National Medical University in 2022.
From 2022 to 2025, she completed internship training in Surgery. Since 2025, she has worked as a Surgeon in the Department of Surgical Diseases at the University Clinic of Bogomolets National Medical University.
In 2025, she enrolled in postgraduate studies in specialty I2 Medicine. She is currently conducting dissertation research entitled “Identification of Predictors of Early Recurrence in Patients with Stage II Colorectal Cancer Based on Tumour DNA Sequencing.”
Since 2026, she has worked as a Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology.
Burlaka Anton
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Surgical Oncologist, Head of the Department of Oncology at Bogomolets National Medical University since 2025.
Born in 1985, Anton Anatoliiovych Burlaka graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Bogomolets National Medical University in 2008. He began his scientific career during his student years. In 2010, he graduated with honours from the Master’s programme in Clinical Oncology and continued his research activities at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University.
In 2015, he defended his dissertation for the degree of Candidate of Medical Sciences, after which he was appointed Senior Research Fellow at the National Cancer Institute. In 2021, he defended his doctoral dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences, devoted to metabolic and stromal predictors of metastatic colorectal cancer with liver involvement.
Over the years, he has held various clinical and academic positions, including Assistant at the Department of Surgery of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and Head of the Department of Liver and Pancreatic Tumours and Oncovascular Surgery at the National Cancer Institute. Since 2022, he has served as Associate Professor at the Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of the Institute of Postgraduate Education of Bogomolets National Medical University. Since 2025, he has served as Head of the Department of Oncology at Bogomolets National Medical University.
His scientific interests focus on the surgical treatment of malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, particularly colorectal cancer and metastatic liver disease, as well as the implementation of organ-preserving and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
He is the author of more than 200 scientific publications, including papers indexed in the international scientometric databases Scopus and Web of Science.
He has completed professional training at leading European medical centres, including Heidelberg University Hospital, the European School of Surgical Ultrasonography in Milan, Italy, and IRCAD in France. He is a member of the editorial boards of peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Since 2024, he has been involved in the postgraduate training of physicians through specialization programmes in Surgical Oncology.
Scientometric Profiles:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4995-705X
Vereshchako Roman
Professor at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University, Doctor of Medical Sciences.
He graduated from medical school in 1985. In 1991–1992, he completed clinical residency training at the Department of Pulmonology of the P.L. Shupyk Kyiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education. After completing his residency, he worked at the Adult Thoracic Surgery Department of Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 17, where he was actively involved in both clinical practice and scientific research.
In 1999, as an external candidate, he completed and successfully defended his Candidate of Medical Sciences dissertation entitled “Reconstructive Surgery for Lung Cancer.”
Since 1999, he has held the highest professional qualification category in Thoracic Surgery. He has also completed advanced professional training in Surgical Oncology and Oncology.
In 2008, he defended his doctoral dissertation entitled “Treatment of Cicatricial Esophageal Stenosis.”
From 2010, he worked as an Assistant at the Department of Surgery No. 4 of Bogomolets National Medical University, and from 2011 to 2014 as an Associate Professor. In 2021, he was awarded the academic title of Professor.
From 2014 to 2025, Professor Vereshchako served as Head of the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University.
He is a member of the Specialized Academic Councils for the defence of doctoral dissertations at Bogomolets National Medical University and the National Cancer Institute. Under his supervision, seven Candidate of Medical Sciences dissertations and one Doctor of Medical Sciences dissertation have been successfully defended.
He is a full member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He has completed professional training in thoracic surgical oncology in Vienna, Austria, and Boston, USA. He is a member of the editorial board of a peer-reviewed scientific journal indexed in Scopus, regularly participates in international scientific conferences, and publishes in international journals.
Professor Vereshchako is the author of 155 scientific publications, co-author of one textbook, and holder of nine patents for inventions related to organ-preserving surgical procedures for lung and oesophageal tumours.
His clinical expertise includes surgical procedures involving the oesophagus, trachea, bronchi, mediastinal organs, lungs, chest wall, diaphragm, stomach, and thyroid gland.
Scientometric Profiles:
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5706-6823
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6504366438
Vakulenko Halyna
Professor at the Department of Oncology, Doctor of Medical Sciences, specialist in Oncology.
Halyna Oleksiivna Vakulenko graduated from the Kyiv Medical Institute in 1971 with a degree in Medicine. From 1971 to 1974, she worked as an obstetrician-gynaecologist at Kyiv Clinical Hospital No. 8.
In 1974, she began clinical residency training and subsequently postgraduate studies in Oncology at the Kyiv Research Institute of X-ray Radiology and Oncology. In 1979, she defended her Candidate of Medical Sciences dissertation in Oncology entitled “Diagnosis and Monitoring of Treatment of Uterine Choriocarcinoma.”
In 1979, she joined the Department of Oncology as an Assistant. In 2001, she defended her doctoral dissertation in Oncology entitled “An Etiopathogenetic Approach to the Treatment of Early-Stage Cervical Cancer” and was subsequently appointed Associate Professor at the Department of Oncology. Since 2006, she has served as Professor at the Department of Oncology.
She is the author of more than 179 scientific publications and holds four certificates of invention and four certificates for rationalization proposals. She is also a co-author of two monographs, three textbooks, including one published in English, and four educational manuals.
Her main research interests include the development of methods for cervical cancer prevention, the implementation of pathogenetically based organ-preserving approaches to the treatment of cervical cancer in young women, and the monitoring and management of cervical cancer during pregnancy.
Her clinical expertise includes complex oncological surgery and the implementation of contemporary surgical techniques in clinical practice. She has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer.
Professor Vakulenko has many years of experience in medical education. She lectures and conducts practical classes for fifth- and sixth-year medical students and is actively involved in mentoring students and the next generation of oncologists, including students participating in the Department’s scientific research group.
She holds the highest professional qualification category in Oncology. Her professional experience includes 42 years of surgical practice and more than 30 years of academic and teaching experience.
Cheshuk Valerii
Professor at the Department of Oncology on a part-time basis, Doctor of Medical Sciences.
He has worked at Bogomolets National Medical University since 1991, initially at the Department of Operative Surgery and Topographic Anatomy as a Senior Laboratory Assistant and subsequently as an Assistant. In 1993, he successfully defended his Candidate of Medical Sciences dissertation.
In 1994, he joined the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University as an Assistant and, in 1996, was appointed Associate Professor. From 2001 to 2003, he served as Acting Head of the Department of Oncology. In 2004, he defended his doctoral dissertation entitled “Individualization of Comprehensive Treatment of Patients with Stage I–II Breast Cancer.”
From 2014 to 2016, he served as Chief External Oncology Specialist of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. In 2016, he became Dean of the Faculty of Advanced Training for Academic Staff at the Institute of Postgraduate Education of Bogomolets National Medical University. From 2018, he headed the Educational and Scientific Centre for Continuing Professional Education of the Institute of Postgraduate Education and currently serves as Professor at the Centre. He also continues to work at the Department of Oncology on a part-time basis.
Professor Cheshuk is the author of more than 245 scientific publications, including 21 patents, eight educational manuals, and two textbooks on oncology. He holds the highest professional qualification category in Surgical Oncology.
He serves as Chair of the Consultative and Expert Group of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine “Oncology. Diagnostic and Radiopharmaceutical Products.” He is a member of the Specialized Academic Council for the defence of dissertations in Oncology and a member of the editorial boards of the journals Oncology and Experimental Oncology. He is also a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO).
His main areas of clinical and scientific expertise include the comprehensive treatment of breast cancer, cutaneous melanoma, and soft tissue sarcomas, as well as the development and implementation of reconstructive and plastic surgical techniques for patients with breast diseases.
He regularly advances his professional expertise through participation in international scientific congresses, conferences, and professional forums, including events held in St. Gallen (2005, 2021), Istanbul (2006, 2018), Munich (2008, 2010), Madrid (2009), Vienna (2016), Düsseldorf (2018, 2021), Antwerp (2024), and Gothenburg (2025).
Under his academic supervision, one Candidate of Medical Sciences and one Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) have successfully completed their degrees. He currently supervises two PhD candidates and one doctoral researcher pursuing the degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences.
Scientometric Profiles:
ORCID: 0000-0002-9799-3752
Scopus: 6506539758
Zotov Oleksii
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Oncology. Physician holding the highest professional qualification category in Oncology and Surgical Oncology.
He is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
He is the author of 142 scientific publications in leading Ukrainian and international scientific journals, six patents for inventions and utility models, and eight educational manuals, clinical guides, and monographs, and is a co-author of three textbooks. He is Editor-in-Chief of the journal Practical Oncology and moderator of the scientific and educational platform Ukraine OncoGlobal.
He is a laureate of the International Academic Rating of Popularity “Golden Fortune” of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in the category “For Significant Contribution to the Development of Ukraine and High Professionalism.”
He is a member of the expert group of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine in the field of Oncology Care, as well as the expert group of the Department of Health of the Kyiv City State Administration in Clinical Oncology (General Surgical Oncology and Oncohaematology). From 2017 to 2020, he served as a member of the Expert Committee on the Selection and Use of Essential Medicines of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. He is also a member of the Ministry of Health working group responsible for developing the unified national clinical protocol and standard of medical care for Breast Cancer.
In 2017, he completed training in pharmacoeconomics at Utrecht University, the Netherlands. In 2025, he participated in a clinical training programme in Breast Cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Madrid, Spain.
He is a regular speaker at Ukrainian and European scientific and professional conferences and forums. He holds a valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.
His academic and teaching experience spans 30 years.
Scientometric Profiles:
https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?user=xF5U_OcAAAAJ&hl=uk&authuser=1
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7006610130
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0730-9575
http://www.mif-ua.com/archive/issue-34764/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090367279435&locale=uk_UA
Zaichuk Vitalii
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Oncology.
He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Bogomolets National Medical University in 1998.
From August 1998 to June 1999, he completed his internship training in Oncology at the P.L. Shupyk Kyiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education.
Since 1999, he has worked at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University.
In 2005, he defended his Candidate of Medical Sciences dissertation entitled “The Use of an Antitumour Autovaccine in the Comprehensive Treatment of Patients with Breast Cancer.”
In October 2015, he was appointed Associate Professor at the Department of Oncology, a position he continues to hold.
He is the author and co-author of 136 scientific publications, including eight publications in English, four textbooks, seven educational manuals, including one in English, and 22 Ukrainian patents for inventions. He regularly participates in Ukrainian and international scientific and professional conferences, congresses, and forums. In 2018 and 2019, he completed professional training in Düsseldorf, Germany.
He is a member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). He holds the highest professional qualification category in Surgical Oncology and has specialist qualifications in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Oncology.
His main areas of clinical and scientific expertise include an individualized approach to the treatment of patients with benign and malignant tumours of the breast, skin, soft tissues, and lymph nodes, with a particular focus on oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery. He actively implements new oncoplastic surgical techniques in the treatment of breast cancer.
His overall surgical experience spans 24 years.
Scientometric Profiles:
Scopus:https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6506110264
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6504822605
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9311-7221
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=azCsAmAAAAAJ&hl=uk
Hryvkova Larysa
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University. Physician holding the highest professional qualification category in Oncology and Surgical Oncology.
She graduated from the Bogomolets Kyiv Medical Institute, completed internship training in Surgical Oncology, and subsequently undertook clinical residency training in Oncology at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University. In 1995, she was appointed Assistant at the Department of Oncology.
In 1997, she defended her Candidate of Medical Sciences dissertation entitled “Comprehensive Treatment of Disseminated Malignant Melanoma of the Skin.”
She regularly participates in Ukrainian and international scientific and professional conferences, congresses, and forums, continuously advancing her professional expertise. In 2022, she completed professional training in Białystok, Poland.
She is the author of more than 40 scientific publications and co-author of three textbooks, seven educational manuals, clinical guides and monographs, as well as one Ukrainian patent for an invention.
Her main areas of clinical and scientific expertise include an individualised approach to the comprehensive treatment of malignant tumours; treatment of benign and malignant breast tumours, including oncoplastic breast surgery; and treatment of benign and malignant tumours of the skin, soft tissues, and lymph nodes.
At the Department of Oncology, she is responsible for coordinating educational and methodological activities.
Scientometric Profiles:
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1231-7920
https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=uk&user=N7b5p3sAAAAJ
Lobanova Olha
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Oncology, and physician holding the highest professional qualification category in Oncology and Surgical Oncology.
She has more than 20 years of clinical experience in oncology and surgical oncology. Her main areas of clinical practice include the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of breast cancer, melanoma and other malignant skin tumours, soft tissue and lymph node malignancies, as well as surgical oncology, oncoplastic surgery, and reconstructive surgery.
In 2009, she defended her Candidate of Medical Sciences dissertation focused on the individualisation of treatment for patients with breast cancer based on clinical, morphological, and molecular biological factors.
She is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She actively participates in international oncology conferences, professional initiatives, and educational programmes.
She has completed a number of international educational and research programmes, including the International Oncology Leading Investigator Training Program (I-LIT) (Hong Kong, 2016–2017), focused on clinical research and leadership in oncology; the ESSO International Course on Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (Barcelona, Spain, 2017); the Global Board-Certified Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Training “From SCIENCE to PHARMA” (2023); the Research Training Program for Clinicians and Residents, Centre for Translational Cancer Research (2023); and Management and Controversies of Breast Cancer — The Umberto Veronesi Academy and the University of California San Diego, Center for the Future of Surgery (2023). She holds a valid ICH-GCP certificate.
Her key areas of scientific and professional interest include personalised treatment of breast cancer; surgical oncology; oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery; melanoma and other malignant skin tumours; soft tissue and lymph node malignancies; clinical and translational oncology research; hereditary and familial breast cancer; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of carcinogenesis and tumour hormone resistance; and molecular factors influencing disease progression and response to anticancer therapy.
She is the author of more than 60 scientific publications, including articles published in leading international peer-reviewed journals such as Cancer Control, Cancer Biomarkers, Experimental Oncology, Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, and Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, as well as patents, textbooks, and educational manuals. Her recent research focuses on molecular profiling of breast cancer, genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of tumour progression, and the identification of molecular markers for personalised treatment.
Her scientific and teaching experience spans 20 years.
Her professional and scientific activities are focused on integrating contemporary molecular and genetic knowledge into clinical oncology and advancing personalised, evidence-based, and patient-centred cancer care.
Scientometric Profiles:
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6603387629
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1900-5816
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=ru&user=5Mik7bgAAAAJ
Web of Science:https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/AAF-2043-2019
Motuziuk Ihor
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor at the Department of Oncology. Surgical Oncologist, Plastic Surgeon, and Ultrasound Diagnostic Specialist.
He is a member of the Ukrainian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He holds the highest professional qualification category in Surgical Oncology.
He has 24 years of professional experience in surgical oncology and 21 years of academic and teaching experience.
He graduated from Bogomolets National Medical University in 2001. From 2002, he worked as a physician at the Surgical Department of the Kyiv City Oncology Hospital. He has worked at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University since 2004.
In 2008, he defended his Candidate of Medical Sciences dissertation entitled “The Use of Local Hyperthermia in the Comprehensive Treatment of Patients with Breast Cancer.”
From 2008 to 2022, he worked at the Department’s clinical base at the National Cancer Institute, in the Department of Breast Tumours and Reconstructive Surgery, where he actively implemented the principles of immediate breast reconstruction and enhanced recovery after surgery. Since 2018, he has also worked at the Endostep Clinic, and since 2022 at MedOffice Group.
At the Department of Oncology, he is responsible for coordinating the Student Scientific Research Group. He regularly participates in national and international scientific congresses, conferences, and professional forums.
His main area of clinical and scientific expertise is the individualised comprehensive treatment of patients with breast cancer, with a particular focus on the development and implementation of contemporary reconstructive and plastic surgical techniques in breast cancer treatment.
He is the author of 165 scientific publications and 56 patents for inventions. He is currently working on his dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences entitled “Approaches to Optimising the Surgical Treatment of Patients with Breast Cancer.”
His level of English proficiency is stated as B2.
H-index: Google Scholar – 4; Scopus – 2.
Scientometric Profiles:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8332-3280
https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?user=9tmTrHUAAAAJ&hl
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Ihor Motuziuk – Web of Science Researcher Profile
Sydorchuk Oleh
Candidate of Medical Sciences, PhD, Associate Professor at the Department of Oncology. Surgical oncologist holding the highest professional qualification category.
He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Chernivtsi State Medical Institute in 1989. From 1989 to 1994, he worked as a surgeon in the Proctology Department, and from 1994 to 1999 in the Surgical Department of the Kyiv City Oncology Hospital.
From 1999 to 2015, he worked as an Assistant at the Department of Oncology. In 2015, he was appointed Associate Professor at the Department of Oncology. In 2006, he defended his Candidate of Medical Sciences dissertation entitled “The Use of Oxidising Agents During the Surgical Treatment of Patients with Breast Cancer.”
He is responsible for coordinating the Department’s clinical and preventive activities.
For his contribution to the national and patriotic education of young people, he was awarded the Golden Cross of St. Volodymyr. He is actively involved in scientific research and regularly participates in scientific conferences and congresses in oncology.
His main areas of clinical and scientific expertise include an individualised approach to the comprehensive treatment of breast cancer, malignant skin tumours, head and neck tumours, musculoskeletal tumours, and malignancies of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneum. He implements contemporary technologies and reconstructive and plastic surgical techniques in the treatment of breast cancer.
His scientific output includes 284 publications, including nine textbooks, as well as 53 inventions.
He is a member of the IASGO.
Scientometric Profiles:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7801581506
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6209-1353
https://publons.com/researcher/1395825/sydorchuk-oleg/
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=BMVShxoAAAAJ&hl=uk
Sukhin Ihor
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University, Head of the Surgical Department at Kyiv Clinical Hospital on Railway Transport No. 3, Surgical Oncologist and surgeon holding the highest professional qualification category.
From 1992 to 1997, he studied Medicine at Bogomolets National Medical University. From 1999 to 2005, he worked as a surgeon at Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 1. Since 2005, he has served as Head of the Surgical Department at Kyiv Clinical Hospital on Railway Transport No. 3.
In 2004, he defended his Candidate of Medical Sciences dissertation in Surgery entitled “Experimental and Clinical Substantiation of Plastic and Adhesive Methods for the Prevention of Common Bile Duct Suture Failure.”
In 2015, he defended his doctoral dissertation entitled “Differentiated Selection of Tissue Dissection and Haemostasis Methods in Abdominal Inflammatory Infiltrates: An Experimental and Clinical Study.”
In 2018, he joined the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University as an Assistant. In 2020, he was awarded the academic title of Associate Professor.
His academic and teaching experience spans 14 years. He is the author of more than 120 scientific publications.
He has B2-level proficiency in English.
Scientometric Profiles:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0177-9306
Piskorskyi Oleksandr
PhD, Assistant Professor at the Department of Oncology, Surgical Oncologist.
He graduated from National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia in 2014 with a degree in Medicine.
From 2014 to 2016, he completed internship training in Clinical Oncology at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University. In 2016, he obtained specialist qualification in Surgical Oncology at the P.L. Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education. From August 2016 to July 2018, he completed clinical residency training at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University.
Since September 2018, he has worked as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University. In parallel, he works as a Surgical Oncologist at one of the Department’s clinical bases, Kyiv Clinical Hospital on Railway Transport No. 3.
He has completed a number of international and national professional training programmes and courses. In April 2017, he undertook training at the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Otto Wagner Hospital, Vienna, within an ESTS programme focused on the management of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), mesothelioma, typical and atypical carcinoid tumours, and technical aspects of VATS lobectomy. In 2016, he completed advanced training in Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, including training in minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery and interventional radiology. In May 2017, he participated in the 25th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery in Innsbruck, Austria, including training in robot-assisted surgery. In October 2017, he completed Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training in Kyiv.
He is actively involved in the clinical, educational, and scientific activities of the Department and its clinical bases. He has experience in international clinical trials and serves as a co-investigator in three ongoing clinical studies.
In January 2023, he successfully defended his dissertation and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for his research entitled “The Role of Cervical Mediastinoscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer.”
He is the author of 28 scientific publications.
Scientometric Profiles:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2202-4201
Kostiuchenko Yevgeniy Viktorovich
PhD, surgeon-oncologist, oncologist, ultrasound diagnostician, senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Oncology. Born in 1993. In 2016, he graduated from the Medical Faculty No. 1 of the Bogomolets National Medical University and continued to work at the Department of Oncology. In 2023, he defended his thesis on “Surgical treatment of patients with hereditary breast cancer” and received a PhD in Health Care, specializing in Medicine, diploma H24 No. 000253 dated 10.01.2024. His scientific interests are related to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast pathology. He has over 150 certificates, diplomas, and diplomas from various scientific conferences and congresses, 47 of which are foreign. He is a laureate of the Award of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine and the Association of Medical University Employees of Ukraine. Scholarship holder of the Victor Pinchuk Foundation’s Zavtra.UA program (2015). Prize winner at international conferences and competitions: 2012 – China; 2015, 2016 – Poland; 2016 – Slovakia; 2017, 2019 – Hungary. He has studied and interned at leading global centers: 2015 – Brazil; 2016 – Spain; 2017 – Poland; 2018 – Portugal, Poland; 2019 – Switzerland, Poland; 2025 – USA, Germany.
Denis Mnushkin
Senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Oncology. Surgeon-oncologist, clinical oncologist, general surgeon, ultrasound diagnostics doctor. Graduated from Bogomolets National Medical University in 2000 with a degree in Medicine. From 2000 to 2002, he completed his internship at the Kyiv Regional Oncology Dispensary. In 2002, he received a certificate in surgery, and in 2004, he specialized in oncological surgery at the Department of Oncology of the P.L. Shupik Kyiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education. He worked in the surgical department of the Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 3 in Kyiv. Since 2022, he has been working as a surgeon-oncologist at the Brovary Multidisciplinary Clinical Hospital. In 2023, he obtained a certificate of specialist in clinical oncology at the Department of Oncology of the P.L. Shupik National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, and in 2025, a certificate of doctor of ultrasound diagnostics. Since September 2025, he has been a senior laboratory assistant at the Department of Oncology of the Bogomolets National Medical University. His main area of practical activity is oncological diseases of the abdominal cavity, mammary gland, and skin.
Makhmudov Dmytro
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor at the Department of Oncology, Surgical Oncologist and Colorectal Surgeon.
He graduated with honours from Bogomolets National Medical University in 2010.
From 2010 to 2012, he completed internship and Master’s training in Clinical Oncology at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University and at the Department of Abdominal and Retroperitoneal Tumours of the National Cancer Institute. In 2015–2016, he completed specialist training in Surgical Oncology.
Since 2015, he has worked as a Surgical Oncologist at the Department of Oncological Coloproctology of the National Cancer Institute.
He has more than 15 years of professional experience. His main areas of clinical practice include the surgical treatment of colorectal cancer, abdominal and retroperitoneal tumours, as well as contemporary approaches to the treatment of patients with colon and rectal cancer.
In 2016, he successfully defended his dissertation and was awarded the degree of Candidate of Medical Sciences in Oncology.
Since 2026, he has served as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University.
His scientific interests include colorectal cancer surgery, neoadjuvant and multimodal treatment of rectal cancer, the quality of total mesorectal excision (TME), surgical treatment of colorectal cancer metastases, nutritional support, and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS).
He has participated in international conferences, educational courses, and professional training programmes in Greece, Spain, the United Kingdom, Austria, Türkiye, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany. He also has experience in international clinical trials as a co-investigator.
He is a member of several professional organisations, including the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP), European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO), Ukrainian Society of Surgical Oncologists, and the National Association of Oncologists of Ukraine.
Scientometric Profiles:
www.makhmudov.com.ua
ORCID: 0000-0002-8405-9258
Scopus Author ID: 57203969288
YouTube: @dmytromakhmudov5419
Mykytiuk Artem
PhD, Assistant Professor at the Department of Oncology, Surgical Oncologist.
He graduated from Bogomolets National Medical University in 2022 with a degree in Medicine. From 2022 to 2025, he completed internship training in Surgery at the National Cancer Institute.
Since 2025, he has worked as a Surgical Oncologist at Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 1.
In 2026, he successfully defended his dissertation and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
His main area of professional expertise is the diagnosis and surgical treatment of abdominal diseases, including benign and malignant tumours of the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract, retroperitoneal tumours, and peritoneal carcinomatosis. His clinical practice also includes combined and multivisceral surgical procedures for locally advanced malignancies.
He is a co-author of more than 20 scientific publications, including papers indexed in the international scientometric databases Scopus and Web of Science. He actively participates in professional conferences and scientific events.
He completed an international mentorship programme at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, USA, focused on contemporary approaches to the treatment of peritoneal metastases and abdominal malignancies.
Scientometric Profiles:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4360-7948
Movchan Oleksii
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Assistant Professor at the Department of Oncology, Surgical Oncologist and Breast Specialist holding the highest professional qualification category.
He graduated from Kharkiv National Medical University in 2003 with a degree in Medicine and subsequently completed specialist training in thoracoabdominal surgery, oncology, and surgical oncology.
He completed international training in management at the Medical University of Graz, Austria (2017–2020), professional training in Warsaw, Poland (2021), as well as specialist training in ultrasound diagnostics (2021) and plastic surgery (2024).
He has more than 23 years of professional experience. He has worked at the Kharkiv Regional Oncology Centre, the Hryhoriev Institute of Medical Radiology and Oncology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, the Central Polyclinic of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, and the Dobrobut Medical Network. Since 2021, he has worked as a Surgical Oncologist and Research Fellow at the National Cancer Institute, and since 2026 as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University.
His main area of scientific research is the optimisation of comprehensive treatment for resistant and recurrent locally advanced breast cancer.
He is the author and co-author of more than 50 scientific publications, including papers indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, as well as three monographs, one patent for an invention, and two utility model patents.
He is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and serves on the editorial board of the journal Bulletin of Medicine, Psychology and Pharmacy.
Scientometric Profiles:
ORCID: 0000-0002-2874-8841
Scopus Author ID: 57448629700
Web of Science ResearcherID: AEK-9885-2022
Zemskova Oksana
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Senior Researcher, Radiation Oncologist, Head of the Department of Radiation Therapy at the Okhmatdyt National Children’s Specialized Hospital of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Professor at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University, and, since 2026, Principal Research Fellow at the Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine.
She was born in 1976 and graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Bogomolets National Medical University in 1999. She began her professional career in surgery, completing an internship in General Surgery and working as a surgeon at Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 1 until 2005.
In May 2005, she joined the Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, initially working as a radiologist in the low-field MRI unit.
In 2016, she defended her Candidate of Medical Sciences dissertation entitled “Radiosurgical Treatment of Vestibular Schwannomas and Neuroimaging Assessment of Its Effectiveness.” In 2024, she defended her doctoral dissertation entitled “Optimisation of Comprehensive Treatment of Patients with Glioblastoma Using Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy.”
In 2025, she was awarded the academic title of Senior Researcher in specialty I6 – Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Technologies.
Throughout her career, she has held a range of clinical, research, and teaching positions. At the Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, she has worked as a radiologist, radiation oncologist, clinical oncologist, and research fellow, and has served as Acting Head of the Department of Adjuvant Treatment Methods for Central Nervous System Tumours.
Since May 2026, she has served as Head of the Department of Radiation Therapy at Okhmatdyt National Children’s Specialized Hospital, Professor at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University, and Principal Research Fellow at the Department of Integrated Neuro-Oncology and Radioneurosurgery of the Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute.
Her scientific interests focus on neuro-oncology, precision radiation oncology, individual radiosensitivity, and targeted therapy for central nervous system tumours. She is actively involved in the clinical implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning in neuroradiology, as well as in translational neuro-oncology research. She has also initiated the implementation of Open Science and FAIR principles in scientific research.
She has extensive international research and professional training experience. In 2022–2023, she completed a research fellowship at the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck Campus, Germany, within the project “Potential Role of Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy in Personalising the Treatment of Patients with Glioblastoma.” In 2025, she completed professional training in Therapeutic Medical Physics at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Since 2021, she has been a member of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine working group responsible for the development of clinical guidelines and standards in neuro-oncology.
She is a member of the editorial board of the Ukrainian Neurosurgical Journal, a peer-reviewed scientific journal indexed in Scopus.
Scientometric Profiles:
Scopus Author ID: 57217590751
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9462-8330
Kostiuchenko Yevhenii
PhD, Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology, Surgical Oncologist and Breast Specialist.
He graduated from Medical Faculty No. 1 of Bogomolets National Medical University in 2016 and subsequently continued his professional activities at the Department of Oncology.
His primary clinical appointment is at the Breast and Plastic Surgery Centre of the National Cancer Institute.
His scientific and professional interests focus on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast cancer, particularly hereditary forms of the disease. In 2024, he defended his dissertation entitled “Surgical Treatment of Patients with Hereditary Breast Cancer” and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Healthcare, specialty Medicine.
He has received more than 150 certificates, diplomas, and awards for participation and achievements in scientific conferences and congresses, including 47 international ones. He is a recipient of an award from the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine and the Association of Medical University Professionals of Ukraine. In 2015, he was awarded a scholarship under the Zavtra.UA programme of the Victor Pinchuk Foundation.
He has received awards at international scientific conferences and competitions in China (2012), Poland (2015, 2016), Slovakia (2016), and Hungary (2017, 2019). He has completed professional training and fellowships at leading international medical centres in Brazil (2015), Spain (2016), Poland (2017, 2018, 2019), Portugal (2018), Switzerland (2019), the United States (2025), and Germany (2025).
He is a member of several international professional and scientific organisations, including the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9218-0050
Pushenko Aiia
Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology, Breast Surgeon.
She graduated from National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia in 2023.
From 2023 to 2026, she completed internship training in Surgery at the National Cancer Institute.
Her main area of clinical interest is breast surgery.
Since March 2026, she has worked as a Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University.
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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0053-0002-6855-4577
Mnushkin Denys
Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology, Surgical Oncologist, Clinical Oncologist, General Surgeon, and Ultrasound Diagnostic Specialist.
He graduated from Bogomolets National Medical University in 2000 with a degree in Medicine.
From 2000 to 2002, he completed internship training at the Kyiv Regional Oncology Dispensary. In 2002, he obtained specialist certification in Surgery, followed by specialist training in Surgical Oncology in 2004 at the Department of Oncology of the P.L. Shupyk Kyiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education.
He worked at the Surgical Department of Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 3. Since 2022, he has worked as a Surgical Oncologist at Brovary Multidisciplinary Clinical Hospital.
In 2023, he obtained specialist certification in Clinical Oncology at the Department of Oncology of the P.L. Shupyk National University of Health Care of Ukraine. In 2025, he obtained specialist certification in Ultrasound Diagnostics.
Since September 2025, he has served as a Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University.
His main areas of clinical practice include oncological diseases of the abdominal organs, breast, and skin.
Frank Alina
Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology and Surgeon at the University Clinic of Bogomolets National Medical University.
She graduated from Medical Faculty No. 1 of Bogomolets National Medical University in 2022.
From 2022 to 2025, she completed internship training in Surgery. Since 2025, she has worked as a Surgeon in the Department of Surgical Diseases at the University Clinic of Bogomolets National Medical University.
In 2025, she enrolled in postgraduate studies in specialty I2 Medicine. She is currently conducting dissertation research entitled “Identification of Predictors of Early Recurrence in Patients with Stage II Colorectal Cancer Based on Tumour DNA Sequencing.”
Since 2026, she has worked as a Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology.
She actively participates in international clinical training and scientific and professional events. In July 2026, she completed Erasmus+ clinical training at the Medical University of Warsaw, based at Banacha Hospital in the Department of General, Vascular, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery.
In June 2026, she participated in the 31st Annual Meeting of the Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM) in Lyon, France, dedicated to simulation-based education and training in healthcare.
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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3408-8669
Vyhivska Iryna
Surgical Intern at the National Cancer Institute and Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology.
She graduated from Medical Faculty No. 2 of Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University in 2025 with a degree in Medicine.
In July 2025, she began internship training in Surgery. Since December 2025, she has worked as a Surgical Intern at the National Cancer Institute.
Since 2026, she has worked as a Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology of Bogomolets National Medical University.
Her main areas of scientific and clinical interest focus on contemporary approaches to the surgical treatment of malignant tumours of the digestive system, particularly pancreatic malignancies, metastatic liver disease, and colorectal cancer, as well as surgical procedures in the field of oncovascular surgery.
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ORCID: 0009-0007-3390-2579
Dupyk Mykhailo
Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology and Surgeon at the University Clinic of Bogomolets National Medical University.
He graduated from Medical Faculty No. 4 of Bogomolets National Medical University in 2023.
From 2023 to 2026, he completed internship training in Surgery. The full-time clinical component of his internship was undertaken at the National Cancer Institute, while the external component was completed at the Shalimov National Scientific Centre of Surgery and Transplantation of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine.
Since July 2026, he has worked as a Surgeon at the University Clinic of Bogomolets National Medical University.
His main areas of clinical interest include hepatobiliary surgery, cytoreductive surgery, and multivisceral resections for malignant diseases.
Since March 2026, he has worked as a Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Oncology.
Scientometric Profiles:
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6856-4577
