Staff profile - Prof. Assoc. Dr. Lila Shundi - Faculty of Medical Sciences

ACADEMIC TITLE AND POSITION	Prof. Assoc. Dr. / Professor
CURRENT ACADEMIC STATUS AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND	Doctor of Science, Associate Professor, with a multidisciplinary background and many years of experience in teaching, scientific research and academic leadership. She holds 4 university degrees and has built her academic activity at the intersection of medical sciences, genetics, molecular microbiology and Public Health.
POSITION	She has held and continues to hold important academic leadership roles. Currently, at Barleti University, she holds the position of Head of the Department of General Education and Professional Development.
CONTRIBUTIONS	Research engagement is focused on medical sciences, genetics, molecular microbiology and Public Health, with sustained contributions to scientific publications and the development of institutional research capacities. Author of 27 scientific publications and participation in 89 conferences.
ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS OF INTEREST	She is active in national and international academic and professional networks, contributing to the development of scientific research and innovation policies, including the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Albania; the Albanian Pediatric Association; COST Action, etc.