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Prof. Ivaylo Stefanov Stefanov, PhD
Ivaylo Stefanov, DVM, PhD, DSc, is Professor of Anatomy, Histology and Cytology at the Faculty of Medicine of Trakia University. His research focuses on macro- and microscopic anatomy, angiology, mast-cell morphology and the innervation of the biliary system. His scientific activity combines morphometric, histochemical, enzymohistochemical and immunohistochemical methods to investigate the structure and function of the gallbladder and extrahepatic biliary tract.
Education and Positions
2024
Doctor of Science in Anatomy, Histology and Cytology, Trakia University, Bulgaria.
2022–present
Professor of Anatomy, Histology and Cytology, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
2016–2022
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Trakia University.
2013
Short-Term Scientific Mission within COST Action BM1007, Mast Cells and Basophils – Targets for Innovative Therapies, Institute of Molecular Genetics, Prague, Czech Republic.
2011
PhD in Anatomy, Histology and Cytology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University.
Thesis: Morphofunctional Aspects of the Dog’s Paranal Sinus.
2006–2016
Assistant Professor, Division of Anatomy, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University.
2000–2004
Assistant Professor, Division of Cytology, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University.
1997
Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University.
Professional Activities
Teaching and Academic Activities
Professor of Anatomy, Histology and Cytology at the Faculty of Medicine, Trakia University.
Previous academic experience in veterinary anatomy, cytology, histology and embryology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Research Activities
Research focused on angiology and the microvascular organisation of the porcine extrahepatic biliary tree.
Study of the distribution and histochemical, enzymohistochemical and immunohistochemical characteristics of mast cells in the porcine gallbladder, common hepatic duct and common bile duct.
Macro- and micromorphometric analysis of the porcine gallbladder and extrahepatic biliary ducts.
Investigation of the innervation of the porcine gallbladder, common hepatic duct and common bile duct.
Scientific Training
Participant in a Short-Term Scientific Mission dedicated to mast cells and basophils as targets for innovative therapies at the Institute of Molecular Genetics in Prague.
Professional Memberships
Member of the European Association of Veterinary Anatomists.
Member of the Bulgarian Society of Anatomists.
Member of the Union of Scientists, Stara Zagora.
