HannaDanylovych | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Hanna V. Danylovych, born on May 20, 1974, in Kyiv, is a distinguished Ukrainian scientist specializing in biochemistry. With a Master’s degree in Biology from the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy, she has been a Senior Scientist at the O.V. Palladin Institute of Biochemistry since 2016. Her research focuses on elucidating the biochemical mechanisms of nitric oxide action on smooth muscle cells’ calcium transport systems, particularly in mitochondria. Hanna has published over 70 scientific articles and authored a monograph. She received the prestigious Palladin Award from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in 2023. 

Dr.Hanna V. Danylovych, born on May 20, 1974, in Kyiv, Ukraine, embarked on her academic journey by earning a Master’s degree in Biology from the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy in 1999. Since then, she has dedicated her career to scientific exploration at the O.V. Palladin Institute of Biochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Rising through the ranks, she currently serves as a Senior Scientist in the Department of Muscle Biochemistry, where she delves into the intricate mechanisms governing smooth muscle physiology. With a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and a Doctorate in Biological Sciences, her research focuses on elucidating the roles of nitric oxide and macrocyclic polyphenolic compounds in regulating mitochondrial calcium transport systems, offering novel insights into smooth muscle function and bioenergetics. 

Dr.Hanna V. Danylovych, a prominent biochemist, has excelled in her career since 1999, specializing in muscle biochemistry at the O.V. Palladin Institute of Biochemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Her groundbreaking research on nitric oxide and mitochondrial function has garnered international recognition, including the prestigious Palladin Award.

Dr.Hanna V. Danylovych’s research primarily focuses on elucidating the biochemical and physicochemical mechanisms underlying the action of reactive nitrogen and oxygen species on the Ca2+ transport systems of smooth muscle cells, particularly in the myometrium and uterine smooth muscle mitochondria.  Her investigations extend to studying nitric oxide biosynthesis and its regulatory effects on Ca2+ homeostasis and bioenergetic characteristics. Additionally, she explores the potential of macrocyclic polyphenolic compounds, such as calix[4]arenes, as modulators of mitochondrial Ca2+ transport systems. This research significantly contributes to understanding smooth muscle cell physiology and holds promise for developing novel therapeutic interventions.