Dr. Attila Szabó
Vice Rector
Name, date of birth, marital status
Attila József Szabó (b. May 12, 1969) married, father of two children (Gréta, Márton), married to Dr. Veronika Müller, professor, PhD, Director of the Department of Pulmonology, Semmelweis University.
Studies, study trips
- 1983-1987 János Berze Nagy High School, Gyöngyös
- 1988-1994 Semmelweis Medical University, Faculty of General Medicine, Diploma: “summa cum laude”
- 1995-1997 Department of Hypertension and Nephrology, University of Essen, Germany, DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) scholarship
- 2000 Specialization exam in pediatrics (Diploma No. 806/2000)
- 2001-2002 West Virginia University, Morgantown, Institute of Physiology, USA, NIH (National Institutes of Health) Fellowship
- 2006 Specialization exam in Nephrology (Diploma No. 910/2006)
- 2010-2012 Health Care Specialist Manager (Diploma No.: M-16/2012), School of Health Care Management, Semmelweis University
- 2014 Licence examination in Hypertension (Certificate No.: 446/2014)
- 2014 Licence examination in sleep medicine (Certificate No.: 845/2014)
- 2024 Specialization exam in pediatric emergency medicine (Certificate No.: 311/2024)
Scientific degrees, scientific titles
- 2000 Semmelweis University Doctoral School Doctoral Diploma (PhD) (Diploma No.: 314, 11.11.2000.)
- 2008 Hungarian Academy of Sciences Doctoral degree (Certificate No.: 4800, 21.11.2008)
- 2010 Semmelweis University Habilitation (Certificate No.: 310, 07.06.2010)
Current job and positions
Semmelweis University Pediatric Center (formerly: I. Department of Pediatrics):
- 1994-2000 Clinical physician
- 2000-2004 Assistant Lecturer
- 2004-2009 Assistant Professor
- Since 2009 Associate Professor
- Since 2013 Director, Associate Professor
- Since 2014 Director, Professor (from October 10)
- 2016-2018 Acting Vice-Chairman of the Semmelweis University Clinical Center (from July 1), General Vice-Chairman between January 16, 2017 and July 1, 2018
- Since 2018 Vice Rector for Clinical Affairs of Semmelweis University, President of the Clinical Center (from July 1)
- Since 2023 Director of the Pediatric Center (Bókay and Tűzoltó Street Departments) of Semmelweis University
Guest research, guest teaching (>3 months)
- 1995-1997 (27 months) Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Essen
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service
Activity, topic: Investigation of factors influencing long-term survival of transplanted kidney - 2001-2002 (20 months) West Virginia University Morgantown, Institute of Physiology
Sponsor: NIH National Institutes of Health
Activity, Topic: Role of nitric oxide in the progression of kidney disease
Scientific prizes and awards
- 1998 Support for Research Abroad
Awarded by: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Citation for development of laboratory equipment for molecular biology machines - 1999 Géza Petényi Competition 1st Prize
Awarded by: Hungarian Paediatric Society
Citation for scientific work - 1999 J.P. Géza Géza Awarded by the Hungarian National Prize for Scientific Achievement. József Farkas Prize “Veritas et Virtus”
Awarded by: ”Veritas et Virtus” Foundation
Citation for scientific work - 2000 Magyary Zoltán Postdoctoral Scholarship
Awarded by: Ministry of Education
Citation for research achievements - 2001 Richter Gedeon Research Award
Awarded by: Richter Gedeon Prize Board of Trustees
Citation for scientific work - 2001 ”Best Publication Award”
Awarded by: Hungarian Society of Nephrology
Citation for international publication - 2002 Bolyai János Postdoctoral Fellowship
Awarded by: Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Citation for scientific work, for receiving Outstanding Achievement Academic Diploma - 2003 Hársing László Prize
Awarded by: the Hungarian Kidney Foundation
Citation for scientific work - 2004 Ernő Jendrassik Prize
Awarded by: Semmelweis University
Citation for scientific work - 2006 Bolyai János Postdoctoral Fellowship
Awarded by: Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Citation for scientific work - 2012-2015 Semmelweis University Merit Award
Awarded by: Semmelweis University
Citation for scientific work - 2014 Pro Salute Hominum
Awarded by: Astellas Pharma
Citation for supporting the Young Investigator Programme - 2015 Outstanding TDK Educator Award
Awarded by: Semmelweis University
Citation for educational work within the Students’ Scientific Association - 2017 Master Teacher Gold Medal
Awarded by: National Council of Scientific Students
Citation for supporting students’ academic activities - 2018 Kerpel Memorial Plaque
Awarded by: Semmelweis University
Citation for talent management - 2022 Honorary Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit, civilian category
Citation for clinical and scientific work, teaching and talent activity, leadership and organisation - 2024 Schoepf-Merei Memorial Medal
Awarded by: Hungarian Pediatrician Society (MGYT)
Citation for outstanding accomplishments in profession and professional policy in the fields of pediatrics and child healthcare, and engagement in the work of MGYT - 2024 Honorary member of the Association of Primary Care Pediatricians (HGYE)
Awarded by the Association of Primary Care Pediatricians
Citation for decades of professional support offered to primary care pediatricians
Grants over the last 5 years
– MTA-SE Paediatrics and Nephrology Research Group 2017-2022 (leader).
– EFOP-3.4.4-16-2017-00026 Semmelweis University and the Foundation for Research Students National Talent Development Program Series in Medicine and Health Sciences 01.09.2017 – 31.08.2020 (Programme Leader).
– EFOP-3.6.3-VEKOP-16-2017-00009 Development of scientific workshops for the training of doctors, health scientists and pharmacists (01.05.2017-2021.11.30.).
– TKP2019 Thematic Programme of Excellence 2019 – Translational BIOtechnology (01.05.2019-30.06.2019) (Research Sub-theme Leader).
– FIKP2019 – Programme of Excellence in Higher Education Institutions 2019 (01.05.2019 – 30.06.2019) (technical leader).
– 10541-4/2019/EGST – Upgrading and development of infrastructure and instrumentation at screening centre level for the introduction of newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) (01.03.2019 – 31.12.2019)
– STIA-KFI-2020 – “Impact of Extracellular vesicles on the efficiency of peritoneal dialysis” (01.12.2020 – 30.06.2020)
– H-UNCOVER – Representative survey in the fight against coronavirus (01.05.2020 – 16.05.2020) (technical leader)
– TKP2021-EGA-24 Molecular Biology – Research Excellence in Molecular Medicine at Semmelweis University (2021.08.01-2025.12.31.) (Leader)
– GYDIAB 21-11 MI2021GYKI “Developmental support for paediatric diabetes centres to improve the well-being and well-being of children with type 1 diabetes and their families” (01.09.2021 – 31.12.2021) (Theme leader)
– GYDIAB 20-13 “Developmental support for paediatric diabetes centres to improve the well-being and well-being of children with type 1 diabetes and their families” (05.07.2020 – 30.06.2020) (Theme Leader)
– MTA-SE Paediatrics and Nephrology Research Group (2022-2027) (Project leader)
– OTKA- 142728, Investigation of new therapeutic options in the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis 2022-2025 (Project leader)
National and international collaborations
- Semmelweis University Department of Internal Medicine and Hematology (Prohászka Zoltán)
- Semmelweis University Pulmonology Clinic (Veronika Müller)
- Department of Nephrology, Transplant Center IKEM, Prague, Czech Republic (Ondrej Viklicky)
- Department of Nephrology, Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universitat Munchen, Germany (Uwe Heemann)
- Departments of Physiology and Biophysics and Medicine, Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. (Peti-Peterdi János)
- Department of Pediatrics, Medical University Heidelberg, Germany (Claus Schmitt)
- Department of Pediatrics, Medical University Heidelberg, Germany (Burkhard Tönshoff)
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Paediatric Nephrology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria (Krisztina Rusai)
Positions
Former:
– Semmelweis University Rector’s Evaluation Committee: member (2007-2011)
– OTKA Clinical Division: Jury member (2008-2011)
– Zoltán Magyary Postdoctoral Fellowship and Ányos Jedlik PhD Candidate Fellowship: pre-decision expert (2012-2013)
– University of Pécs University Habilitation and Habilitation Examination Committee: external member (2013-2021)
– ÁOK Education and Credit Committee: clinical faculty member (2013.12.11-2016.06.30.)
– Board of Family Medicine: member (no longer from 07.11.2014)
– Semmelweis University Professional Training Committee member (01.07.2016-2019.06.30.)
– National Research, Development and Innovation Office (20.03.2017-2019.12.31.)
– Member and President of the Board of the College of Infant and Paediatrics (21.06.2017 – 31.08.2020)
Current:
– Semmelweis University Doctoral School International Relations Group: member (since 2006)
– Semmelweis University Kerpel-Fronius Ödön Talent Council: member (since 2007), secretary (since 2009)
– Member of the Hungarian Paediatric Nephrology Association (since 2009)
– Semmelweis University Habilitation Committee: member (from 2010), secretary (2012-2018)
– European Paediatric Society Educational Committee: member (2011-)
– Hungarian Academy of Sciences Doctoral Committee I: member (from 2012)
– Scientific Committee of the European Academy of Pediatrics, European Academy of Nephrology: member (from 11.09.2012)
– Hungarian Rectors’ Conference Standing Committee on Talent Management: member (from 2013)
Bolyai János Research Scholarship Board of Trustees: expert (14.04.2014-31.12.2016), member of the Disciplinary College (01.01.2016-2024.12.31.)
– ETC Human Reproduction Committee: member (from 01.07.2014)
– Semmelweis University Standing Procurement Committee member (since 14.06.2017)
– Chair of the Infant and Paediatric Specialist Group (since 01.04.2019)
– Member of the Sleep Medicine Professional Committee (since 01.04.2019)
– MTA Division V Medical Sciences, Member of the Assembly; Member of the Clinical Scientific Committee (since 01.03.2022)
– MTA Division V Scientific Committee, Member (2023-)
Memberships of Professional Societies
- Hungarian Society of Paediatricians (board member)
- Hungarian Society of Nephrology
- Hungarian Paediatric Nephrology Association
- Hungarian Hypertension Society
- Hungarian Transplantation Society (board member)
- Hungarian Lung Society
- Hungarian Sleep Society
- Hungarian Aferezis Society
- European Society for Paediatric Nephrology
- International Pediatric Nephrology Association
- European Respiratory Society
- European Society for Pediatric Clinical Research
Educational work
– Semmelweis University Department of Paediatrics Graduate education (practical and theoretical) in Hungarian, German and English.
– Infant and Paediatrics residency and postgraduate training (residency and specialist training): regular lectures and practical training.
– Postgraduate training in nephrology: regular theoretical and practical training.
– Regular preparation of TDK students.
Doctoral training
Programme leader: prevention of chronic diseases in children (from 2014) of the Rácz Károly Clinical Medicine Doctoral Programme
Topic leader: Pathomechanisms, genetic background and therapy of chronic allograft nephropathy; Pediatric Long COVID syndrome
Under his/her supervision, 5 students obtained degrees (4 100%, 1 50% supervision), 3 graduates, 2 doctoral students.
Medical University of Freiburg; Medical University of Heidelberg; Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München; University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California; Sleep & Alertness Clinic & Sleep Research Laboratory, Toronto Western Hospital
Examiner
Specialist examiner in infant and paediatrics
Specialist examiner in nephrology
Licensed examiner in Sleep Medicine (Somnology)
Clinical activity
Pediatric nephrology and transplant clinic management. Care of children on dialysis and kidney transplantation.
Founder, organiser and director of a paediatric sleep diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory.
Consultant for chronic, end-stage and renal transplanted children nationally and internationally.
Scientific activity
Head of research group in the Nephrology Research Laboratory at the Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University. Research topics:
– Gender differences in the progression of renal disease.
– Study of the pathomechanism of ischemia/reperfusion renal failure.
– Pathomechanism of chronic allograft nephropathy.
– Investigation of risk factors in renal transplant recipients.
– Investigation of sleep disorders in childhood.
Organizer of Scientific Lectures at the Pediatric Clinic I, Semmelweis University 2002-2010.
Reviewer
Regular reviewer for Pediatric Nephrology, Journal of Physiology, Pediatric Transplantation, Hypertension and Nephrology and Medical Weekly.
Publication activity (as of February 24, 2025)
- Number of scientific and educational publications: 688
- Number of independent citations: 4414
- Total citations: 5144
- Book editing: 4, textbook chapters: 27, other book and note chapters: 25 in Hungarian and foreign languages: 1, conference proceedings: 3
- Other scientific works: 162
- Hirsch index: 39, independent H-index: 36
Public utility activities
- Bókay Children’s Hospital Charitable Foundation – Chairman of the Board of Trustees
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dr. Márer Vera Prize
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Simon Otto Research Prize
Other
- Medikusok a zongoránál – Medical Students at the Piano music CD (producer)
- Successful completion of Budapest-Bamako rally 2010
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