PhD Dissertation Defense on “Pathogenesis of Structural and Metabolic Disorders of the Heart and Eye in Experimental Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis and Their Correction”
On June 9, 2025, a dissertation defense by Oksana Levchuk took place at I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University. The dissertation was presented for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the field of knowledge 22 “Healthcare,” specialty 222 “Medicine.”
The topic of the dissertation — “Pathogenesis of Structural and Metabolic Disorders of the Heart and Eye in Experimental Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis and Their Correction” — is highly relevant to modern medicine. It investigates the role of oxidative mechanisms in damage to the heart and eyes in male and female rats with experimental non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and evaluates the effectiveness of inositol-based treatments for the identified disorders.
The academic advisor was Dr. Olha Denefil, Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences.
The Specialized Academic Council included:
- Chairperson – Dr. Nadiia Pasechko, Professor, Head of the Department of Internal Medicine No. 1 at I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University.
Reviewers:
- Dr. Mykola Turchyn, Professor of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, and Neurosurgery, TNMU.
- Dr. Oleksandra Oleshchuk, Professor, Head of the Department of Pharmacology with Clinical Pharmacology, TNMU.
Official Opponents:
Dr. Vitalii Kostenko, Professor, Head of the Department of Pathophysiology, Poltava State Medical University.
Academician of the National Academy of Higher Education of Ukraine, Dr. Liubov Lapovets, Professor, Head of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Faculty of Postgraduate Education, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University.
The Specialized Academic Council unanimously decided to award Oksana Levchuk the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in specialty 222 “Medicine,” field of knowledge 22 “Healthcare,” based on the public defense of the dissertation and the results of an open vote.
The postgraduate student expressed sincere gratitude to the university administration, the research department, the postgraduate studies office, and the Department of Pathophysiology for their support, assistance in organizing the scientific process, and creating the conditions necessary for the successful completion of the dissertation.
We congratulate Oksana Levchuk on earning her PhD and wish her continued success in scientific work and medical practice.