Department of Biophysics and Bioinformatics

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  • Employees
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The Department of Biophysics and Mathematical Methods in Biology was established in 1974 by famous biophysicist, prof. M. Derkach. In 2005 prof. D. Sanagursky renamed and reorganized the department under the name of biophysics and bioinformatics. Since 2016 the department is headed by Prof. A. Babsky. The main research interests of the department are: Transmembrane bioelectrogenesis: modifying effects on it, structural and functional analysis and models; Biophysics of embryonic systems and physicochemical factors` effects on them; Mathematical modeling of biological processes; Cellular bioenergy. The department prepares Bachelors and Masters – biophysicists, providing training in the following courses: biophysics, general cytology, histology, mathematical methods in biology, basics of computer science.

 

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Employees

ChairpersonAndriy BabskyChairperson
Associate ProfessorMarta BuraAssociate Professor
Associate ProfessorMariia DykaAssociate Professor
Associate ProfessorNataliia HarasymAssociate Professor
Associate ProfessorAnastasiia HenehaAssociate Professor
Associate ProfessorYaryna ShalaiAssociate Professor
Associate ProfessorAntonina TarnovskaAssociate Professor
1st Category EngineerNataliia Bodnarchuk1st Category Engineer
Senior Department SecretaryDariia DluhoshSenior Department Secretary

Lecturers' schedule



Research

Research topics:
• Clarification of the basic regularities of changes in the electro-physiological parameters of membranes and membrane-bound processes during early embryogenesis in fish (model objects – eggs of loach (Misgurnus fossilis), zebra-fish, frog buds, and tissues of warm-blooded animals); determination and research of the dominant functional structures in membrane-bound processes of early embryogenesis (Sanagurskyi D, PhD, DSc; Bezkorovainyi A, PhD)

• Study of the effect of electromagnetic radiation of the radio frequency on the viability and processes of fertilization and embryogenesis (Yaremchuk M, PhD; Dyka M, PhD)


• Molecular mechanisms of action of physical and chemical exogenous factors on the functioning of transport systems of cold-blooded embryos during early embryogenesis (Bura M, PhD; Heneha A, PhD; Bodnarchuk N, PhD)
• Changes in the processes of lipid and protein peroxidation, antioxidant enzymes activity and enzymes of the respiratory chain of cells of the warm-blooded animal tissues under the action of an oxidizing agent and a detoxifier of sodium hypochlorite (Garasym N, PhD; Tarnovska A, PhD, Galan M, PhD)
• Influence of laser irradiation on blood parameters of patients with tuberculosis (Otchych V, PhD; Dyka M, PhD; Otchych O, PhD)
• Application of new information technologies in biological researches (Sanagurskyi D, PhD, DSc; Babsky A, PhD. DSc; Hreniukh V, PhD; Tymofeyev O, MSc)

• Features of energy and peroxide processes in cancer cells and the search for substances with antitumor activity (Babsky A, PhD, DSc; Hreniukh V, PhD; Shalai Ya., MSc, Popovych M, MSc)



• The role of the sympathetic-adrenal system in adaptation to muscular work (Galan M, PhD)
• Indicators of ejaculate in men of all ages in norm and for pathology (Tarnovska A, PhD)

The department cooperates with:
• Yale University (Department of Psychiatry and Neurobiology), New Haven, USA;
• University of Pennsylvania (Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics), Philadelphia, USA
• Mediterranean Institute of Neurobiology (Department of Molecular Electrophysiology), Marseille, France;
• Indiana University (Department of Radiology and Scientific Images), Indianapolis, USA;
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Department of Child Development and Metabolic Illness), USA;
• State Scientific and Research Control Institute of Veterinary Preparations and Forage Supplements, Lviv;
• Institute of Cell Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Department of Regulation of Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis), Lviv
• Institute of Epidemiology and Hygiene (Department of Tuberculosis and Non-Specific Lung Diseases), Lviv;
• Danylo Halytsky National Medical University of Lviv;
• Ivan Bobersky State University of Physical Culture of Lviv;
• Botanical Garden of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lviv;
• National University “Lviv Polytechnic” (Department of Organic Chemistry);
• The Faculty of Chemistry of the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (Department of Organic Chemistry).

Bachelor’s qualification theses

13.06.2025 | 08:33

Congratulations to the students of the Department of Biophysics and Bioinformatics on the successful defense of their Bachelor’s qualification theses!
Ad astra per scientiam!
See you in the Master’s program!
Sincerely,
The Department of Biophysics and Bioinformatics Team

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Online lectures “Histological structure of organs”.

26.05.2025 | 11:20

As part of the DigiLabStar III project, online lectures are being held for students and teachers on the topic “Histological structure of organs”.
Link in the invitation to the second online lecture on the topic “Kidneys”, which will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 18:00 Ukrainian time.
The lecture will be given by Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Medical Diagnostics and Treatment Technologies of the National Scientific Center “Institute of Biology and Medicine” of...

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Happy Vyshyvanka Day!

17.05.2025 | 17:31

Happy Vyshyvanka Day!
This symbol of our culture is more than just clothing — it holds the spirit, strength, and beauty of our nation.
Let us wear our vyshyvankas with pride, with love for Ukraine, and with deep gratitude to those who defend our independence.
Sincere thanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine — because of you, we can celebrate, work, and live.
💙💛

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Congratulations of Mother’s Day!

11.05.2025 | 20:56

Dear Colleagues,
Please accept our heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Mother’s Day — a celebration of the strength, wisdom, and devotion of motherhood.
May your daily efforts continue to bring pride and inspiration, and may the warmth, respect, and love of your families remain a steadfast support in your life.
Wishing you good health, well-being, and harmony in both your heart and home.

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Happy Easter!

20.04.2025 | 08:57

Dear colleagues and students,
We warmly greet you on the joyful and bright occasion of Easter!
May this sacred holiday fill your hearts with faith, hope, and love. We wish you peace, good health, well-being, and harmony in all areas of life.
Let Easter be a source of renewed strength and inspiration for learning, research, creativity, and good deeds.
In these challenging times for our country, we sincerely believe in the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and truth over falsehood. May...

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