Anatomic Pathology Medical Case

Prof Dr Majlinda Ikonomi

PROFILE

Medical professional possessing a distinctive blend of managerial, consulting, and service-oriented expertise, with a fusion of operational acumen and a robust background in academia, teaching, and research. Accomplished pathologist with extensive proficiency in cancer diagnosis, driving innovation within a complex and dynamic landscape. Backed by a comprehensive educational journey encompassing medicine, medical residency, Ph.D. professorship, active participation in expert meetings and training, and a commitment to educating medical university students.

EXPERIENCE

Head of the Central Service of Pathologic Anatomy in UHC Mother Teresa

2017— Present

Leading a team of 21 professionals in conducting daily activities associated with diagnosing patients with commitment to achieving a minimal turn-around-time.

Orchestrating the implementation of Immunohistochemistry (IHC), in close partnership also with Roche Albania; initially commenced with Her2 testing and progressively integrating a range of other important biomarkers over the years in partnership with collaborators.

Establishing partnerships and consortia to facilitate the development of innovative solutions that designed to improve healthcare, and pathology in particular.

Executing the integration of Innovative solutions such as the implementation of Foundation Medicine, Inc (FMI) testing within the private market to accommodate for out-of-pocket segment patients.

The first ever launch of CGP, with FMI contract in place, first for Foundation One CDx and later with Foundation One Liquid Cdx

Attending international Molecular Tumor Boards and participating in the local Multidisciplinary Team Meetings in Breast Cancer

Head of Pathology Lab at Hygeia Hospital, Tirana

2012 — Present

Heading the Pathology Lab at the largest private hospital of the country.

Leading the development and execution of IHC and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) methodologies for comprehensive cancer diagnostics.

Lecturer at the Department of Pathologic Anatomy at the Unversity of Medicine of Tirana

1999 — Present

Developing and implementing curricula for medical students within the Department of Pathology.

Collaborating with Academia and other governmental Institutions to enhance the academic landscape in our nation.

EDUCATION and TRAINING

Professor in Pathology, University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania

2015

Doctorate on Medical Sciences (PhD): ‘Chronic Gastritis, H.Pilori and its role’ – Faculty of Medicine, Tirana University

2003-2008

Post-University Advanced Studies – Master’s degree – Chronic gastritis and H. pylori related lesions, Faculty of Medicine, Tirana University

2001-2002

Post-University Specialisation: Anatomic Pathology – Faculty of Medicine, Tirana University

2001-2005

Medical Degree – Faculty of Medicine, Tirana University

1993-1999

COURSES

Course of Perfection in Anatomic Pathology – Center of Reference in Oncology, Aviano, Italy

2011

Cancer Prevention Course- National Cancer Institute Bethesda, USA

2007

Course of perfection on Cytopatholgy – Hospital Saint-Antoine, France

2002

Course of perfection on Osteo-medullary biopsy, Cytopathology – University of Bari, Italy

2001

PUBLICATIONS in peer-reviewed journals

1-The Albanian experience in cervical cancer screening, problems and accomplishments – JNTS No 45/2017

2-Displasya in Gastric mucosa and its reporting problems – November 2015 – Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences DOI:10.3889/oamjms.2015.102

3-Unusual localization of a primary pleomorphic malignant fibrous histiocytoma on the mitral valve: A case report and review of the literature - DO - 10.1186/s13256-015-0726-1 JO - Journal of medical case reports

4-Surgical excision of a giant calcified amorphous tumour of the right ventricle and right pulmonary artery DO - 10.1093/icvts/ivv258 JO - Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

5-Cystic benign teratoma of the neck in adult – World Journal of clinical cases, 2013 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i6.202

6- Breslow thickness and Clark Level Evaluation in Albanian Cutaneous Melanoma DOI: 10.6003/jtad.16104a2

7-Primary Cardiac Synovial Sarcoma Originating From the Mitral Valve Causing Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction - DO - 10.1532/hsf.123 JO - The heart surgery forum

8-Primary Cardiac Synovial Sarcoma Originating From the Mitral Valve Causing Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction - JO - Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions

9-Reporting of pap-smears – an experience if two countries

10- Patologjia Morfologjike – Pathology Books for Albanian Students

LANGUAGES

Mother tongue(s)

Albanian

Other language(s)

UNDERSTANDING

SPEAKING

WRITING

Listening

Reading

Spoken interaction

Spoken production

English

C2

C2

C1

C1

C2

Diploma of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tirana

Italian

C2

C2

C1

C2

C2

Diploma of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tirana

French

A2

B2

B1

A2

A1

Levels: A1/A2: Basic user - B1/B2: Independent user - C1/C2 Proficient user

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

REFERENCES

References available upon request

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