Beata Mickiewicz

Dr. Beata Mickiewicz

PhD

Positions

Project Lead

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Child Health & Wellness Researcher

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute

Contact information

Research

Areas of Research

Diagnosis and Prognosis
Emergency Medicine
Infection
Metabolism
Precision Medicine
Activities

My primary research interest is to uncover potential application of precision medicine for improving disease diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. I have been studying biochemical and metabolic responses to various diseases such as sepsis, appendicitis, osteoarthritis and cancer. Currently, I am coordinating the Precision Medicine for Improving the Diagnosis of Pediatric Appendicitis in the Emergency Department (PRIMED) study which involves 11 Emergency Departments across Canada. Our aim is to discover the “fingerprint” that will help health care professionals diagnose pediatric appendicitis. 

Participation in university strategic initiatives