Prof.Dr. Mirela Lika

Professor Mirela Lika (Çekani) is a Researcher and Lecturer  in the Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana (1998-current). The current position: The Head of  Genetic-Microbiology Research Group. She has been the Head of Biology Department (2016- 2020). She is the Member of Council of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth and the Member of Commission for Securing a Standard of Quality in University of Tirana  (2020 current). 

Mirela has started as a biologist researcher in 1990 in the Institute of Public Health, Tirana. She has been invited as a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, in University of Tirana and Mediterranean University (2005-2008), 2016- current; and in the Public Health Department, University of Medicine (2013-current).

Graduated from Faculty of Natural Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Tirana, in 1990. Post graduate specialization in Immunology-Microbiology, at the Institute of Public Health, Tirana, and in Germany, Italy, USA, UK, etc.. Master of Sciences in 1998, FNS, UT.  PhD degree in 2000, in the field of Immunology and Physiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana.  Became Associate Professor in 2005 and became full time Professor in 2012, FNS, UT.

Research activity of Mirela Lika (Çekani) is focused on: Molecular Immunology, Immunogenetic, immuno-histochemistry studies; study of microorganisms as the source of different diseases (bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast, parasites, etc.), etc.; Microbiological studies about the pollution in air, water, food, soil; research in the physiological factors and immunological mechanisms in humans; health education; etc. She has led about 65 Master diploma and 7 PhD theses and taken part in many research national and international projects. She is the member of many Scientific boards of international conferences and in the editorial board in scientific journals.

Author of several, articles, and scientific presentations in national and international forums. Author of books: Immunology (2004/2017); Histology (2007/2012/2018); Molecular and Cellular Immunology (2015/2019).

 

TITLES AND DEGREES

2012, “Professor”  in Biology, Ministry of Education and Sciences, University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences.

2005, Prof. Assoc., Ministry of Education and Science, University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Tirana, Albania 

2000, Ph.D., University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Albania

 

 

Taught disciplines, such as : 

Histology with students of Biology;

Immunology with students of Biology, 

Molecular Immunology with students of  Scientific Master  in Molecular and Cellular Biology 

Health Education with students of Scientific Master of Education for High School 

She has been invited as a lecturer in disciplines:

Biology;

Physiological psychology 

at the Faculty of Psychology, in University of  Mediterranean and in the Public Health Department, University of Medicine.

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Books:

  • M. LIKA (ÇEKANI), (2015). “CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY /IMUNOLOGJIA QELIZORE DHE MOLEKULARE”
  • M. LIKA (ÇEKANI): 2007/2014, HISTOLOGY /HISTOLOGJIA
  • M. LIKA (ÇEKANI): 2007/2019, Written lectures “ HEALTH EDUCATION /EDUKIMI SHENDETESOR”,
  • M. LIKA (ÇEKANI), K. BERXHOLI: 2004,/2007 IMMUNOLOGIY / IMUNOLOGJIA; :ISBN: 99927-0317-2
  • M LIKA (ÇEKANI): 2004, “LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS IN REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY AND ENDOCRINOLOGY /EKSPERIMENTE LABORATORIKE NË FIZIOLOGJINË DHE ENDOKRINOLOGJINË E RIPRODHIMIT” ISBN: 99927-914-6-2

Some Scientific articles:

  • ÇEKANI M., Papa A., Kota M., Velo E., Berxholi K., (2008): Report of e serological study of Coxiella burnetii in domestic animals in Albania. Veterinary Journal, ELSEVIER; 2008; 175(2) :276-8, ISSN 1090-0233
  • LIKA M., Mankolli H., Dako A. (2008): The Microbiology of natural Water Source. Natura Montenegrina, No. 7 (2), p. 505. ISSN 1451-57
  • LIKA (ÇEKANI) M, Nelaj E, Gjoni V (2009): Microbiological Charachteristics of Shkumbin Waters, Albania. Environmental Application and Science. Vol.4-Issue 3:293-298. ISSN:1307-0428 (Index Copernicus=6.16) http://www.jieas.com
  • Mankolli H, LIKA (ÇEKANI) M, Shumeli A. (2009): The impact of oil pollution on the quality of the river micro ecosystem of Gjanica, Albania. Current Issues in Organic Chemistry. Vol 3: 1-6. ISSN: 978-954-580-271-3
  • Sadikaj R, Panariti E, LIKA M, Mankolli H, Nelaj E, Arapi D. (2009) Environmental degradation of Albanian coastal areas indicated by lysosomal destabilisation in the mollusca bivalvia Mytilus galloprovincialis L a m a r k, 1819., Marine ecology, (JEPE) Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology ,ISSN 1311-5065
  • LIKA (ÇEKANI) M, Dako A. (2010):The main pollutions in Durres city and the impact on population health. Natura Montenegrino. No 9 (3), p.819 ISSN 1451-5776
  • Mankolli H, LIKA M, Asllani A, Imeri A (2010): Benthonic Biodiversity in Seaside Ecosystem of Albania. Biodiversity Science for Humanity: 241-249 ISBN: 978-960-6672-41-5,
  • Lika M, Mankolli H and Zucchetti M (2011): The microbiologic water pollution on marine ecosystems Velipoja Beach, Albania. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, USA. Vol.5 nr.1:63-67 ISSN 1939-1250
  • Lika (Çekani) M, Meçe O, Çoku A, Hatibi I (2011): Microbiological Assessment of Water Used in Some Slaughter Houses in Albania. Environmental Application and Science, Vol 6 - Issue 5, p. 649-653. ISSN:1307-0428
  • Çoku A , Lika A, Hajdini M, Bani R (2011): Microbiological Examination of Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Sold in Tirana Markets. Environmental Application and Science, Vol 4 - Issue 1, p. 119. ISSN:1307-0428
  • Mankolli H, Lika M, Dursun S. 2011. Some air pollution indicators in city of Tirana, Albania. Int. J. Global Warming, Vol. 3, Nos. 1/2, 2011 .P 30
  • Lika (Çekani) M, Çoku A, Nelaj E (2012): Health Impact Assessment of Air Pollution in Some Regions in Albania. Journal of Life Sciences. Vol.6, No.9: 721-725 ISSN 1934-7391
  • Lika (Çekani) M, Makolli H (2013): Hava kirliliği unsurları ve çevresel mikro organizmaları arasındaki ilişki: Durres, Albania ӦRNEǦİ (The relationship between the air pollution elements and environmental microorganisms, causers of human diseases in Durres, Albania). Journal of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Gazi University. Vol.28, No.1, 145-150. ISSN: 1300-1884
  • Lika (Çekani) M, Mankolli H, Jakupi S. 2014. Microbial pollution Assessment of Albanian Littoral Waters in Ohrid Lake. International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science (IJEES). Volumi 4/1:179-184; ISSN 2224-4980.4
  • KALEMAJ A, LIKA (ÇEKANI) M, ROSHI E. (2014). Food allergy in children (6 to 11 years old) in Tirana.  Albanian Journal of Agricultural Sciences (AJAS); Albanian j. agric. sci., Volume 13, Special issue. 313 - 316 ISSN: 2218-2020
  • BUZO R, MALOLLARI I, MAKOLLI V, LiKA (CEKANI) M. (2014) . Chemical and Physical Arrangements and Ecological Impact on Red Wine Micro-oxygenation, Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology (JEPE).Vol. 15, No.2: 616. ISSN 1311-5065
  • LIKA (CEKANI) M, MALOLLARI I, LAJQI (MAKOLLI) V. (2014) Microbiological Contamination of Vegetable Food as Risk Factor for Human Population. Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology (JEPE).Vol. 15, No.2: 764  ISSN 1311-5065
  • NELAJ E, LIKA M, BINO S. (2014): Impact of Hepatitis B Vaccination as an Important Indicator for Immunization Program in Albania. Journal of Life Sciences. Vol.8, No.2: 115.ISSN 1934-7391(Print).
  • ANGJELI G, Marashi J, Lika M. Managing health and safety in swimming pools. International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science (IJEES). 2014.Volumi Volume  4,  issue 4. ISSN 2224-4980
  • Angjeli G, Lika (Çekani) M, Malollari I. Statistical evaluation of microbiologic water situation in Shёngjin beach, Albania. Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology (JEPE). 2014. Vol 15 No.4 p. 1594 ISSN 1311-5065
  • L. Kokiçi, M. Lika (Çekani): Treating of hematological and biochemical parameters of the preclamptic pregnancies. Albania. Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology (JEPE). Vol. 15, N0.3. 2014. P.1139
  • Bakaj (Çizmja) A, Lika (Çekani) M. 2014. The comparison of Urinalysis Parameters in Pregnant and Non-pregnant Women in Berat. JLS Journal of Life Sciences. Vol.8, No.10: 857 ISSN: 1934-7405
  • Kalemaj A, Lika (Çekani) M. 2014. Immunology of food allergy in the students of Tirana city ranging from age 11 to 15. Journal of international: Environmental application and science. Vol.9-Issue 5, 2014.p. 643 ISSN: 1307-0428
  • Kokiçi L, Lika (Çekani) M. 2015. Proteinuria among women of the region of Shkodra and its risk factor. Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology (JEPE). Vol. 16, N0.2. 2015. P.510.  ISSN 1311-5065
  • Lika (Çekani) M, Bakaj (Çizmja) A, Malollari I. 2015. Incidence of Urinary Tract Infections in Some Group of Population in Albania, 2014. Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology (JEPE). Vol. 16, N0.2. 2015. P.758-763 ISSN 1311-5065
  • Bakaj (Çizmja) A, Lika (Çekani) M, Malollari I. 2015. Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections in Some Group of Population in Albania, 2012–2013, Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology (JEPE). Vol. 16, N0.3. 2015. P.  1117  ISSN 1311-5065
  • Dhora L, Lika (Çekani) M. 2015. RISK FACTORS FOR PROTEINURIA IN PREGNANCY. International Journal of Technical Research and Applications, Special Issue 27, p. 24-29. e-ISSN: 2320-8163
  • Dhora L, Lika (Çekani) M. 2015. EVALUATION OF PROTEINURIA BETWEEN URBAN AND RURAL WOMEN IN SHKODRA REGION International Journal of Technical Research and Applications e-ISSN: 2320-8163
  • KALEMAJ A, LIKA (ÇEKANI) M; 2016 Diagnose of non-celiac wheat sensitivity; International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Sciences (IJEES). Vol. 6/1, p. 95-100; ISSN 2224-4980
  • KALEMAJ A, LIKA (ÇEKANI) M; Study and Diagnose of Gluten Intolerance; Journal of International Environmental Application & Science (JIEAS); Vol.11, Issue I, 2016, p.31-35. ISSN 1307-0428;
  • Xhetani M, Lika M, Seferi I, Skenderaj S, Fichou Y: 2017. ABO gene in a family with inherited mutation caused rare blood subgrupe A. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS). Volume 16, Issue 10 Ver. VII (Oct. 2017), PP 63-66. e-ISSN: 2279-0853
  • Golloshi A, Kapidani G, Lika M, Pupuleku B, Kallajxhiu K, Jance A, Dauti A, Breçani, Turku M: (2017) The palynomorphological characteristics of amaryllidaceaae in Albania. J. Int. Environmental Application & Science, Vol. Vol. 12(4): 318-324 (2017) ISSN 1307-0428
  • Maloku A, Nelaj E, Preza I, Lika Çekani M. 2017. Vlerësimi i impaktit të vaksinimit me vaksinën e hepatitit B. Konferenca e Shkencave të Natyrës dhe Teknologjisë, KSNTEK, Tiranë, 17-18 nëntor, 2017. www.fshn.edu.al
  • Aleko MIHO, Mirela LIKA (ÇEKANI), Klementina PUTO, Alfred MULLAJ, Ferdinand BEGO: 2017. Nderim për punën dhe veprën e atyre që hodhën bazat dhe zhvilluan shkencat biologjike në UT.  Buletini i Shkencave të Natyrës. Nr.24, p. 335-342.                                       ISSN:2305-882X (online). www.fshn.edu.al
  • L. Dhora, M. Lika (Çekani). 2017. Lidhja e proteinurisë me faktorët shëndetësor. Buletini Shkencor “Shkencat Natyrore”, Universiteti i Shkodrës “Luigj Gurakuqi”. Nr.67, viti XLVII . ISSN 2221-6847.
  • Andrejeva Golloshi, Gezim Kapidani, Mirela Lika, Blerina Pupuleku, Nikoleta Kallajxhiu, Admir Jance, Anxhela Dauti, Merita Breçani, M Turku: (2017) The palynomorphological characteristics of amaryllidaceaae in Albania. J. Int. Environmental Application & Science, Vol. 12(4): 318-324. ISSN 1307-0428; (Index Copernicus=6.16) http://www.jieas.com
  • M. Xhetani, M. Mahmutaj, A. Cjapi, E. Malaj, Xh. Hajro, M. Zemkollari, M. Lika (Cekani). (2018). Optomization of a conveninet molecular test to identify RhD-zygosity. 3rd International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (3rd ICAB), p. 292 (Proceedings book). Publisher: Academy of Sciences of Albania. ISBN: 978-9928-237-36-1.
  • Anjeza Çoku, Merita Xhetani, Mirela Lika (Çekani) Food and microbiological assessment. International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science (IJEES) Vol. 9 (4): 757-762.          https://doi.org/10.31407/ijees       https://doi.org/10.31407/ijees94 (2019). ISSN: 2224-4980  
  • Ermal Lala, Mirela Lika (Cekani). 2020. Spread and study of sp. Castanea sativa in the Albania. J. Int. Environmental Application & Science, Vol. 15(2): 109-115 (2020) e-ISSN: 2636-7661
  •  Mirela Lika (Çekani), 2021, Evaluation of pollens as aeroallergen in Shkodra district, Albania International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science (IJEES) Vol. 11 (4): 693-698 (2021)      DOI: https://doi.org/10.31407/ijees11.404               IF 2019-2020=1.40
  • Mije Reçi, Mirela Lika, Klementina Puto.  Analysis of Q Fever Among Farm Animals with ANOVA test in the Western Part of North Macedonia. J. Int. Environmental Application & Science, Vol. 16(3): 106-112 (2021)     e-ISSN: 2636-7661
  • Fjoralda Bakiri, Merita Xhetani, Mirela Lika (Cekani)  Evaluation of Allergic Asthma Caused by Pollen in a Group Population of Tirana. J. Int. Environmental Application & Science, Vol. 16(3): 99-105 (2021)         e-ISSN: 2636-7661

Some Proceedings (Scientifc conferences):

  • Bakaj A, Lika (Çekani) M: STUDY OF URINARY TRACT INFEVRTIONS IN SOME GROUP OF POPULATION IN BERAT 2011. Eurasia Congress of Infectious DiseasesTirana, Albania. Maj 2012
  • Lika (Çekani) M, Mankolli H, Jakupi S: Microbial pollution assessment of Albanian littoral waters in Ohrid Lake. International Conference of Ecosystem (ICE), Tirana, Albania. June 2013. ISBN: 978-9928-4068-7-3.
  • Mankolli H, Lika (Çekani) M, Dursun S, Zucchetti S, Gjino K: Environmental Aspects in the Ecosystem of lake Shkodra. International Conference of Ecosystem (ICE), Tirana, Albania. June 2013. ISBN: 978-9928-4068-7-3
  • Nelaj E, Lika (Çekani) M, Robo A: Vaccination Impact in Preventing Mealses in Children. International Conference of Ecosystem (ICE), Tirana, Albania. June 2013. ISBN: 978-9928-4068-7-3.
  • Laçaj Mankolli V, Malollari I, Lika (Çekani) M. Study of various environmental changes impact packaged food safety. International Conference of Ecosystem (ICE), Tirana, Albania. June 2013. ISBN: 978-9928-4068-7-3.
  • Lika (Çekani) M, Malollari I: Assessment of food microbiological contamination as a major risk factor for human population in Albania. UAB-B.EN.A International Conference environmental engineering and sustainable development. Alba Julia, Romania, May 2013. ISBN
  • Rigerta Sadikaj, Arapi D., Spaho V., Lika M.. Evaluation of the feeding regimen impact above the type of parasites of the fish. International conference, Marine Research Horizon 2020. Varna, Bulgaria.17-20 September, 2013. p.186. ISBN: 978-954-92787-8-1
  • Lika (Çekani) M, Jakupi S. Quantitative study of microbial pollution of littoral waters of Ohrid Lake, Albanian Side. Regional International Conference The system “Prespa Lakes - Ohrid Lake”: the Actual State- Problems and Perspective. 27-29 Octocer, 2013. Struge, Maqedonia. P.66.ISSN: 978-608-203-101-9
  • Kokiçi L, Lika (Çekani) M, Lajqi V, Malollari I. Study of Albumin Levels in the Pregnant Women. 2nd International Conference Research and Education in Natural Sciences. November 15-16, 2013, Shkoder-Albania. P. 469 ISSN: 978-9928-4135-5-0
  • Lika (Çekani) M. Malollari I., Lajqi V.. Microbiological contamination water and vegetable food as risk factor for human population. Intarnational Conference “New tools for sustainable management of aquatic living resources”. AQUALIRES, 17-18 Januaty, 2014. p.33. ISBN: 978-973-741-357-4
  • KALEMAJ A, LIKA (ÇEKANI) M, ROSHI E. (2014). Food allergy in children (6 to 11 years old) in Tirana. 1st International Conference "Biotechnology in Agriculture" at Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania, April 22 - 23, 2014: p.57. ISBN: 978-9928-4217-0-8 website:http://sites.google.com/a/ubt.edu.al/ajas
  • Vasjari L, GJONI V, LIKA (ÇEKANI) M, TREBICKA A. (2014). Immunological reactions caused by helminthes and diagnosis of parasites using different methods. 1st International Conference "Biotechnology in Agriculture" at Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania, April 22 - 23, 2014: p.54. ISBN: 978-9928-4217-0-8
  • KOKIÇI L, LIKA (ÇEKANI) M. (2014). Study about the incidence of preeclampsia in pregnant women. Albanian. 1st International Conference "Biotechnology in Agriculture" at Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania, April 22 - 23, 2014: p.47. ISBN: 978-9928-4217-0-8
  • Kalemaj A, Lika (Çekani) M. (2014). Immunology of food allergy in the students of tirana city ranging from age 11 to 15. International Environmental Sciences Semposium of Van (IESSV’14), June, Van, Turkey: p.30. Abstract Book. ISBN: 978-975-7616-54-2
  • Angjeli G, Marashi J, Lika M. Performance auditing on environmental safety and health – Albania. Agribalkan/ Balkan Agricultiral Congress. 8-11 September 2014, Edirne, Turkey. P. 864.
  • Dhora (Kokiçi) L, Lika (Çekani) M (2015): Risk factors for proteinuria in pregnancy. 5th International Conference on Healthcare and Life Science Research (ICHLSR). 14-15 Gusht 2015. Yildiz Technical University, 34349, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey. ISSN 2320-8163
  • Dhora (Kokiçi) L, Lika (Çekani) M. (2015): Evaluation of proteinuria between urban and rural women in Shkodra region. 5th International Conference on Healthcare and Life Science Research (ICHLSR). 14-15 Gusht, 2015. Yildiz Technical University, 34349, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey. ISSN 2320-8163
  • Gecaj P, Kullolli F, Lataj Q, Lika M. 2015. The determınate of the serum markers for lıver cancer through ELISA and Chemılumınescence Immunoassay. International Conference of Ecosystem (ICE), Tirana, Albania. June 2015. ISBN: 978-9928-4068-7-3.
  • Kalemaj A, Lika Çekani M.: 2016. Food Allergy in the Students of Tirana City. ATINER CONFERENCE PAPER SERIES No: ENV2015-1793. ISSN: 2241-2891. 18/01/2016
  • Bakaj A, Lika (Çekani) M , Rapi A. 2016. Evaluation of seawater quality of Vlora bay, Albania. “29th International Symposium on the Chemistry of Natural Products and the 9th International Conference on Biodiversity” (ISCNP-29 & ICOB-9). Izmir, Turkey 24- 27 September 2016
  • Bakaj A, Lika (Çekani) M , Rapi A.. 2017. Microbiology Water Quality Of Vlora Bay, Albania. ICBMB 2017, International Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 3-5 April 2017, Munich, Germany. Proceeding.
  • Boçova O, Lika (Çekani) M. Ndikimi i kohës dhe masës së rrallimit të gjetheve në sasinë dhe cilësinë e prodhimit të hardhisë, në kultivarët shesh i bardhë, shesh i zi dhe kallmet. 2nd International Conference "Biotechnology in Agriculture" at Agricultural University of Tirana, Albania, April 18 - 19, 2017. ISBN: 978-9928-4217-0-8
  • Bakaj A, Lika (Çekani) M 2017. Infeksionet e traktit urinar në zonën qendrore të Shqipërisë. Konferenca e Shkencave të Natyrës dhe Teknologjisë, KSNTEK, Tiranë, 17-18 nëntor, 2017. www.fshn.edu.al
  • Golloshi A, Kapidani G, Lika M, Pupuleku B, Kallajxhiu N, Jance A, Dauti A, Breçani M, Turku M: (2017) The palynomorphological characteristics of amaryllidaceaae in Albania. International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management, Alblakes3 2017,Elbasan 21 Tetor 2017.
  • Merita Rumano, Mirela Lika Çekani, Elvisa Rumano, Anila Mitre. 2018. . "Vitamin D status, parathyroid problems and immunity in secondary hyperparathyroidism, in dialysis patients". 15-th International Conference on Innate Immunity, in memory of Alessandro Moreta. June 2018. Abstract book, Abstract 97, page 127.
  • Ornela Boçova, Mirela Lika (Çekani), Adhurim Lazaj. 2018. Molecular characterization of albanian grapevine varieties by microsatellite markers. International symposium for environmentalsciences and engineering reseach (ISESER). May 11-12, 2018, Konya, Turkey. Abstract book: O-33; p. 33
  • Merita Xhetani, Arjela Cjapi, Rozarta Νezaj, Mirela Lika (Çekani). 2018. Subjektet Rhezus D pozitiv dhe Rhezus D negativ ndryshojnë në tolerancën e tyre kundrejt disa faktorëve biologjikë / Rhesus D positive and Rhesus D negative subjects differ in their tolerance to certain biological factors. Konferencën Shqiptare të Biologjisë & Mjedisit (KShBM) / Albanian Conference on Biology & Environment (ACBE). Prishtinë, 28-30 Shtator 2018. 
  • Andrejeva Golloshi, Gëzim Kapidani, Mirela Lika, Sidorela Vishkulli.  Të dhëna palinologjike për shafranin Crocus sativus (iridaceae) të kultivuar në Dumre (Elbasan) / Palynological data about saffron Crocus sativus (iridaceae) cultivated in Dumre, Elbasani. Konferencën Shqiptare të Biologjisë & Mjedisit (KShBM) / Albanian Conference on Biology & Environment (ACBE). Prishtinë, 28-30 Shtator 2018. 
  • Eralba Çela, Erjola Balla, Merita Xhetani, Mirela Lika (Çekani). Rëndësia e zbatimit në praktikën mjekësore të testimit paraprak fenotipik/gjenotipik të TPMT-së / the importance of implementation in medical practices of prior TPMT phenotype/genotype testing.  Konferencën Shqiptare të Biologjisë & Mjedisit (KShBM) / Albanian Conference on Biology & Environment (ACBE). Prishtinë, 28-30 Shtator 2018. 
  • M. Lika (Cekani), L. Molla, A. Golloshi, M. Xhetani. (2018). Microbiological load on vegetables in some kindergarderns.3rd International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (3rd ICAB), Novemeber 23-24, 2018, Tirana, Albania: p. 104 (Abstract book). ISBN 978-9928-237-33-0
  • M. Xhetani, M. Mahmutaj, A. Cjapi, E. Malaj, Xh. Hajro, M. Zemkollari, M. Lika (Cekani). (2018). Optomization of a conveninet molecular test to identify RhD-zygosity. 3rd International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (3rd ICAB), Novemeber 23-24, 2018, Tirana, Albania:.p. 77 (Abstract book). ISBN 978-9928-237-33-0.
  • Aliko V, Qirjo M., Lika (Cekani) M. (2019). Interaction between immune host system and intra-erythrocytichepatozoon spp parasite-a possible involvement of apicoplast. Albanian journal of agricultural science. special edition:119-127. Proceedings of the 3rd conference “Challenges in biotechnological and environmental approaches”, Tirana, Albania. April 2019. Oral Presentation.
  • Merita Xhetani, Enera Malaj, Irena Seferi, Mirela Lika (Çekani) (2019) “Molecular determination of paternal RHD zygosity to predict risk of hemolytic disease of fetus and newborn”, European Human Genetics Conference , Gothenburg, Sweden.  June 15–18, 2019
  • Merita Xhetani, Arjela Cjapi,Mirela Lika (Çekani) Rhesus D positive and Rhesus D negative subjects differ in their tolerance to certain biological factors”; Proceedings of the 6th International Conference “Innovations and Development Patterns in Technical and Natural Sciences” (March 20, 2019). Premier Publishing s.r.o. Vienna. 2019. pg. 3-11. ISBN–10 3-903197-35-1.
  • E. Hasaj, M. Xhetani, M. Lika (Cekani). Microbic assessment of environment in the Durrës beach. 10th International Conference of Ecosystem (ICE), Tirana, Albania. June 25-26, 2020. ISBN 978-9928-4443-4-9
  • M. Lika (Cekani). 2021. Përditësime të gjenetikës dhe biologjisë molekulare në shkencat e biologjisë: vizioni dhe sfidatWorld DNA day, Molecular Genetics, and its Approaches in Albania- University of Tirana, Webinar on 21-24 April, 2021, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana.
  • Merita Xhetani, Irena Qendro, Mirela Lika, Manika Kreka. Insights into gene diversity of Rhesus blood group in patients with hemoglobinopathies. 1 st International Scientific Conference Biotechnology & genetics developments and future challenges (BGIC). May 20-21, 2021. Abstract book, p.32. ISBN 978-9928-339-28-7
  • Mirela Lika (Çekani), Hysen Mankolli. Evaluation of pollens as aeroallergen, in the district of Shkodra. 11th International Conference of Ecosystems. June 4-6, 2021, Chicago, Illinois, USA (online)
  • Fjoralba BAKIRI, Merita XHETANI, Brikena PARLLAKU, Mirela LIKA (ÇEKANI). Evaluation of allergic asthma caused by pollen in a group popullation of TiranaInternational Symposium for Environmental Science and Engineering Research 2021 on 11-13 June 2021.
  • Mije Reçi, Mirela Lika, Klementina Puto.  Comparison of the average differences of positive frequencies with Q  fever among farm animals between regions of the western part of North Macedonia with the statistical method anova. International Symposium for Environmental Science and Engineering Research 2021 on 11-13 June 2021.
  • Bakiri F., Xhetani M., Parllaku B., Lika M. Antibiotic resistance and susceptibility to Mycoplasma genitalium and Ureaplasma urealyticum. International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES). Antalya, Turkey March 24-27, 2022.
  • Bakiri F., Xhetani M., Lika M. Identification of mycoplasma in a group population of Tirana. International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ICRES). Antalya, Turkey March 24-27, 2022.
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Professional  Experience:
  • Molecular immunological & Immuno-Histochemistry studies
  • Medical Immunology and allergy
  • Microbiological studies about the pollutions on air, water, food, soil
  • Environmental and food microbiology,
  • Study of microorganisms as causer of different diseases, etc.
  • The physiological factors and mechanisms, immunological mechanisms in Human and in their reproduction physiology
  • Health Environmental Education
 

 

Projects:

  • 2022-2025, Non-globular proteins in the era of Machine Learning, COST Action: CA21160
  • 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022:  World DNA day, Molecular Genetics and its Approaches in Albania- University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences.
  • 2019-2023, New Approaches in Detection of Pathogens and Aeroallergens. COST action 18226
  • 2018: Konferenca Shqiptare e Biologjisë & Mjedisit.  KShBM/ACBE. Universiteti Prishtinës, Departamenti Biologjisë- Universiteti Tiranës, Universiteti i Tetovës.
  • 2018. Summer school:Molecular Biotechnology of Eucariotic Organelles. Financuar nga Martin Luther University HaleWittenberg, Germani. Koordinatore.
  • 2017 KONFERENCA E SHKENCAVE TË NATYRËS DHE TEKNOLOGJISË KSNTEK 2017. Kordinatore e departamentit të Biologjisë. FSHN.UT
  • 2015 PËRCAKTIMI ME METODA TË BIOLOGJISË MOLEKULARE I CITOMEGALOVIRUSEVE DHE TOKSOPLAZMOZAVE. Drejtuese projekti. FSHN. UT
  • 2015.    Konferenca kombëtare e shkencave të aplikuara. FSHN, UT, Tiranë, 21 Nëntor 2015
  • 2012: APLIKIMI I TEKNIKAVE TË BIOLOGJISË MOLEKULARE, VEÇANËRISHT I BIOMARKERËVE DHE TEKNIKAVE IMUNOLOGJIKE NË DIAGNOSTIKIMIN E INFEKSIONEVE DHE SËMUNDJEVE TË NDRYSHME NË KAFSHË DHE NJERËZ (Fondi ekselencës), UT, FSHN. )
  • 2010: Analyses of interactions between CD160 on NK cells and HLA-G expressed by trophoblastic cells. Placenta Lab, Universitats Klinikum,“Fredrich Schiller” University, Jena
  • 2010: Studimi mbi mikrobiologjinë e ujit të detit, ajrit dhe rërës në plazhin e Durrësit dhe alternative të realizueshme ekologjike me qëllim kufizimin e ndotjes dhe përmirësimin e cilësisë së mjedisit. Kërkuar të mbështetet nga Bashkia e Durrësit. (Drejtuese e Projektit)
  • 2007-2008: Studim dhe projektim konkret I alternativave të realizueshme ekologjike të lëvizjes ne Tiranë, me qëllim kufizimin e emetimeve dhe përmirsimin e cilësisë ajrit të qytetit. Mbështetur nga Ministria e Mjedisit, Ujrave dhe Administrimit të Pyjeve.
  • 2007-2009: Rrisku ekologjik nga rreziqet natyrore dhe vlerësimi shkencor i biodoversitetit në ekosisteme. Në grupin e drejtimit. Projekt i financuar nga Ministria e Arsimit dhe i Shkencës.
  • 2002-2005: Departamenti i Biologjisë, Projekti TEMPUS
  • 1998-2000 Projekti : Telefoni i gjelbër Qëndra e edukimit Eko-Këshillimit (UNDP)
  • 1997.“Biodiversity conservation in Ohrid and Prespa Region”, ORT, USAID, NFF
  • 1996.“Reinforcement of Public Health: Organisational Development Capacity Building and Communications Support”: PHARE PARRTNERSHIP BUILDING PROGRAMME
  • 1995. Environmental health education: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (WWF)
  • 1995. Manaxhere e “Strategy of freshwater resources”- part of the project of UNEP: “Source Book of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augmentation in East and Central Europe” no: JC/0202-95-06 (menaxhere projekti)

  • 2020 current:  HEAD OF GENETIC & MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH GROUP
  • 2016-2020:     HEAD OF BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT  FNS, UT;
  • Editorial and scientific boards member:
  • 2020 current  Member of Council of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
  • 2020 current, Member of Commission for Securing a Standart of Quality, UT 
  • 2021 current, Head of Election Commission , FNS, UT
  • 2020 current Vise President of Albanian Human Genetic Association.
  • 2012- 2021:  Member of Council of Professors, Faculty of  Natural Sciences, Tirana University;
  • 2008-2012.   Member of Council Faculty of Natural Sciences, Tirana University
  • Associate Editor of “Academic Journal of Life Science”; Member of advisory board: Journal of Biochemical Technology; Member of International Scientific Committee of International Conference of Ecosystems (ICE), Tirana, Albania (1-7); Scientific board member: Veterinary medical journal in Albania; Member of International Scientific Committee of 1&2&3 ALBLAKES; Member of organize committee in 1 & 2"Biotechnology in Agriculture", Agricultural University of Tirana;  Member of scientific commission National conference of applicative sciences in FNS; and Albanian conference in Biology and Environment.  KShBM/ACBE,
  • Education and trainings:
  • Microbiology course, Institute of Public Health, Albania; Course on Eco-Counselling, Vienne –Austria; Junior Fellowship Program– Budapest, Hungary; University of Education, Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK; World Resources Institute, National Forum Foundation, USA,-Washington D.C.; Biotechnological and molecular biology program, Jena, Germany; Immunological study reproduction immunology and natural killer cells, Jena, Germany; Biotechnology and molecular biology studies, Roma, Italy, etc.
  • Member of: the association of PPNEA in Albania; Secretary of Hygiene association; Biologic association;  Board of Institute of Health and Environment; Secretary of NGO “Health and Environment”