Renata Wietecha-posluszny PhD

Dr. Renata Wietecha-Posłuszny, Prof. UJ, postdoctoral degree, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland, specialist in Analytical and Forensic chemistry and Forensic toxicology. From 2015 Head of Forensic Chemistry Specialization at the Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University. She completed her MSc (in 2000) and PhD (in 2004) in advanced analytical and forensic chemistry at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow in collaboration with the Institute of Forensic Research in Krakow Poland. The MSc thesis was awarded the Dr. Robel’s Award as the best work in the Forensic area. She currently working as a Professor in the Laboratory for Forensic Chemistry at Jagiellonian University.

Dr. Renata's scientific interests are focused on developing modern methods of preparation and analysis of human biological materials, classical and alternative (including VH matrix, bone marrow, hair, etc.), collected by living or post-mortem. The scope of analyses covers the detection and quantitative determination of psychoactive substances and inorganic compounds in various biological matrices. Coordinator of numerous scientific projects in Poland and abroad. She took part in national (MNS-DIAG) and international scientific projects (CITTES, TEMPUS), participated in The Eurolecturer Label Team, etc. She cooperates with many forensic specialists and policy experts. Vice President of the Cracovian Toxicological Society. Author of both original and review papers.