Dr. Attila Szabó, Vice Rector for Clinical Affairs
Name, date of birth, marital status:
Attila József Szabó (b. 12.05.1969) 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 Diploma in Paediatrics (Diploma No. 806/2000)
2001-2002 West Virginia University, Morgantown, Institute of Physiology, USA, NIH (National Institutes of Health) Fellowship
2006 Diploma in Nephrology (Diploma No. 910/2006)
2010-2012 Semmelweis University, Semmelweis University, School of Health Care Management, Semmelweis University, Health Care Specialist Manager (Diploma No.: M-16/2012)
Licence examination in Hypertension 2014 (Diploma No.: 446/2014.)
Licence examination in sleep medicine 2014 (certificate no.: 845/2014.)
Scientific degrees, scientific titles:
Semmelweis University Doctoral School Doctoral Diploma (PhD) (diploma no.: 314, 11.11.2000.)
Hungarian Academy of Sciences Doctoral degree (certificate no.: 4800, 21.11.2008)
Semmelweis University Habilitation (certificate no.: 310, 07.06.2010)
Current job and positions:
Semmelweis University Department of Paediatrics (formerly: I. Department of Paediatrics):
1994-2000 Clinical physician
2000-2004 Assistant Professor
2004-2009 Assistant Professor
Since 2009 Associate Professor
Since 2013 Clinical Director, Associate Professor
2014 – Director of the Clinic, Professor (from 10 October)
2016-2018 Acting Vice-Chairman of the Semmelweis University Clinical Centre (from 1 July), General Vice-Chairman 16.01.2017 – 01.07.2018
Since 2018 Vice Rector for Clinical Affairs of Semmelweis University, President of the Clinical Centre (from 1 July)
Director of the Department of Paediatrics (Bókay and Tűzoltó Street Division) of Semmelweis University from 01.01.2023
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
List of scientific prizes and awards:
1998 Support for Research Abroad
Donor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Achievement recognised: development of laboratory equipment for molecular biology machines
1999 Géza Petényi Competition 1st Prize
Donor: Hungarian Paediatric Society
Achievement recognised: for Scientific Work
1999 J.P. Géza Géza Awarded by the Hungarian National Prize for Scientific Achievement. József Farkas Prize “Veritas et Virtus”
donor: ”Veritas et Virtus” Foundation
Achievement recognised: for Scientific Work
2000 Magyary Zoltán Postdoctoral Scholarship
Donor: Ministry of Education
Achievement recognised: for Research Achievements
2001 Richter Gedeon Research Award
donor: Richter Gedeon Prize Board of Trustees
Achievement recognised: For Scientific Work
2001 ”Best Publication Award”
Donor: Hungarian Society of Nephrology
Recognized Achievement: for International Publication
2002 Bolyai János Postdoctoral Fellowship
Donor: Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Achievement: for Scientific Work, for Outstanding Achievement Academic Diploma
2003 Hársing László Prize
donor: the Hungarian Kidney Foundation
Achievement recognised: for Scientific Work
2004 Ernő Jendrassik Prize
donor: Semmelweis University
Achievement recognised: for Scientific Work
2006 Bolyai János Postdoctoral Fellowship
Donor: Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Achievement recognised: For Scientific Work
2012-2015 Semmelweis University Merit Award
Awarded by: Semmelweis University
Recognised Achievement: for Scientific Work
2014 Pro Salute Hominum
Donor: Astellas Pharma
Acknowledged Activity: support for the Young Investigator Programme
2015 Outstanding TDK Educator Award
Donor: Semmelweis University
Recognised achievement: for scientific student circle educational work
2017 Master Teacher Gold Medal
donor: National Council of Scientific Students
Achievement recognised: for supporting student academic activities
2018 Kerpel Memorial Plaque
Donor: Semmelweis University
Achievement recognised: for talent management
2022 Honorary Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit, civilian category
Achievements recognised: clinical and scientific work, teaching and talent activity, leadership and organisation
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.
Lecturer:
Regular reviewer for Pediatric Nephrology, Journal of Physiology, Pediatric Transplantation, Hypertension and Nephrology and Medical Weekly.
Publication activity (status 25.01.2024)
Number of scientific and educational publications: 308
Number of independent citations: 3795
Total citations: 4449
Book editing: 3, textbook chapters: 26, other book and note chapters: 20 in Hungarian and foreign languages: 1, conference proceedings: 3
Other scientific works: 162
Hirsch index: 38, g index: 60
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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