Research/art/teacher profile of a person
Name and surname:
prof. MUDr. Ján Jakuš, DrSc.
Document type:
Research/art/teacher profile of a person
The name of the university:
Comenius University Bratislava
The seat of the university:
Šafárikovo námestie 6, 818 06 Bratislava

I. - Basic information

I.1 - Surname
Jakuš
I.2 - Name
Ján
I.3 - Degrees
Prof., MD., PhD., DSc.
I.4 - Year of birth
1954
I.5 - Name of the workplace
Department of Medical Biophysics, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava
I.6 - Address of the workplace
Mala Hora 4, 036 01 Martin
I.7 - Position
Assistant Professor
I.8 - E-mail address
jan.jakus@uniba.sk
I.9 - Hyperlink to the entry of a person in the Register of university staff
https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/3571
I.10 - Name of the study field in which a person works at the university
medical biophysics
I.11 - ORCID iD
0000-0002-7122-0639

II. - Higher education and further qualification growth

II.1 - First degree of higher education
II.2 - Second degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Medical Faculty of the Comenius University in Bratislava with headquarters in Martin
II.b - Year
1978
II.c - Study field and programme
general medicine
II.3 - Third degree of higher education
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Medical Faculty of the Comenius University in Bratislava with headquarters in Martin
II.b - Year
1983
II.c - Study field and programme
Normal and pathological physiology
II.4 - Associate professor
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava
II.b - Year
1990
II.c - Study field and programme
Normal and pathological physiology
II.5 - Professor
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Charles University in Prague, Czech republic
II.b - Year
2001
II.c - Study field and programme
Pathophysiology
II.6 - Doctor of Science (DrSc.)
II.a - Name of the university or institution
Slovak Academy of Sciences Bratislava
II.b - Year
1997
II.c - Study field and programme
Dr. medical sciences

III. - Current and previous employment

III.a - Occupation-position III.b - Institution III.c - Duration
Assistant Professor Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava 2024- current
Head of the Department Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava 2007-2024
Professor Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava 1997-2007
Associate Professor Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava 1990-1997
Assistant Professor Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava 1983-1990
PhD study Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava 1979-1983

IV. - Development of pedagogical, professional, language, digital and other skills

IV.a - Activity description, course name, other IV.b - Name of the institution IV.c - Year
PC course Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava 2008
Language course Academy of Education in Martin 2008
Neurophysiological methods and procedures Rockefeller University New York 1992
Neurophysiological research Poland Academy of Sciences Warsaw and Bogomoletz Institute of Science in Kyjev, Ukraine 1983 and 1986

V. - Overview of activities within the teaching career at the university

V.1 - Overview of the profile courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes
V.1.a - Name of the profile course V.1.b - Study programme V.1.c - Degree V.1.d - Field of study
Biophysics and radiology Public Health I. Public Health
Biophysics and radiology Nursing I. Nursing
Biophysics and radiology Midwifery I. Midwifery
Medical Biophysics Dentistry I.+II. Dentistry
Medical Biophysics General Medicine I.+II. General Medicine
Medical Biophysics for foreign students General Medicine I.+II. General Medicine
Medical Biophysics 1 Medical Biophysics III. General Medicine
Medical Biophysics 2 Medical Biophysics III. General Medicine
V.2 - Overview of the responsibility for the delivery, development and quality assurance of the study programme or its part at the university in the current academic year
V.3 - Overview of the responsibility for the development and quality of the field of habilitation procedure and inaugural procedure in the current academic year
V.4 - Overview of supervised final theses
V.4.1 - Number of currently supervised theses
V.4.a - Bachelor's (first degree)
0
V.4.b - Diploma (second degree)
0
V.4.c - Dissertation (third degree)
1
V.4.2 - Number of defended theses
V.4.a - Bachelor's (first degree)
25
V.4.b - Diploma (second degree)
19
V.4.c - Dissertation (third degree)
14
V.5 - Overview of other courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes

VI. - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs

VI.1 - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs and the corresponding citations
VI.1.1 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs
VI.1.a - Overall
371
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
54
VI.1.2 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases
VI.1.a - Overall
182
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
35
VI.1.3 - Number of citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs
VI.1.a - Overall
1007
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
125
VI.1.4 - Number of citations registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases
VI.1.a - Overall
992
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
110
VI.1.5 - Number of invited lectures at the international, national level
VI.1.a - Overall
24
VI.1.b - Over the last six years
4
VI.2 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs
1

Jakus, J. - Tomori, Z. - Stransky, A. Neuronal determinants of breathing, coughing and related motor behaviours : basics of nervous control and reflex mechanisms. - 1. vyd. - Martin : Wist, 2004. - 335 s. ISBN 80-8049-381-2.

2

Jakus, J. - Poliacek, I. - Halasova, E. - Murin, P. - Knocikova, J. - Tomori, Z. - Bolser, D.C. Brainstem circuitry of tracheal-bronchial cough: c-fos study in anesthetized cats. In: Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology. Roč. 160, č. 3 (2008), s. 289-300 [tlačená forma] [online] – ISSN (online) 1878-1519.

3

Jakus, J. - Stransky, A. - Poliacek, I. - Barani, H. - Boselova, L. Kainic acid lesions to the lateral tegmental field of medulla: effects on cough, expiration and aspiration reflexes in anesthetized cats. – CCC. In: Physiological research. Roč. 49, č. 3 (2000), s. 387-398 [tlačená forma] [online] – ISSN (online) 1802-9973.

4

Misek, J. - Jakus, J. - Hamza Sladicekova, K. - Zastko, L. - Veternik, M. - Jakusova, V. - Belyaev, I. Extremely low frequency magnetic fields emitted by cell phones. In: Frontiers in Physics. Roč. 11, č. January (2023), art. no. 1094921, s. [1-8] [online] – ISSN (online) 2296-424X.

5

Stevik, M. - Zelenak, K. - Dzian, A. - Jakus, J. - Trabalkova, Z. - Lozan, D. - Grendar, M. - Sykora, J. - Vorcak, M. - Malik, M. - Meyer, L. - Kopani, M. - Fiehler, J. The role of computed tomography pulmonary angiography in COVID-19 patients with suspected pulmonary embolism. In: Bratislava medical journal. Roč. 124, č. 9 (2023), s. 670-675 [tlačená forma] [online] – ISSN (online) 1336-0345.

6

Parizek, D. - Visnovcova, N. - Hamza Sladicekova, K. - Misek, J. - Jakus, J. - Jakusova, J. - Kohan, M. - Visnovcova, Z. - Ferencova, N. - Tonhajzerova, I. Electromagnetic fields - do they pose a cardiovascular risk? In: Physiological research. Roč. 72, č. 2 (2023), s. 199-208 [tlačená forma] [online] – ISSN (online) 1802-9973.

7

Hamza Sladicekova, K. - Misek, J. - Radil, R. - Jakusova, J. - Parizek, D. - Al Hakim, A. - Jakus, J. Measurement of electromagnetic characteristics of BIOMAG - medical device for magnetotherapy. In: Przegląd Elektrotechniczny. Roč. 99, č. 8 (2023), s. 74-79 [tlačená forma] [online] – ISSN (online) 2449-9544.

8

Kopani, M. - Panik, J. - Filova, B. - Bujdos, M. - Misek, J. - Kohan, M. - Jakus, J. - Povinec, P. PIXE analysis of iron in rabbit cerebellum after exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. In: Bratislava medical journal. Roč. 123, č. 12 (2022), s. 864-871 [tlačená forma] [online] – ISSN (online) 1336-0345.

VI.3 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs over the last six years
1

Dylevsky, I. - Navratil, L. - Jakus, J. - Hanus, J. Základy biomechaniky a kineziologie. In: Medicínska biofyzika. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2019. s. 59-113. ISBN978-80-271-0209-9 (vysokoškolská učebnica).

2

Parizek, D. - Visnovcova, N. - Hamza Sladicekova, K. - Veternik, M. - Jakus, J. - Jakusova, J. - Visnovcova, Z. - Ferencova, N. - Tonhajzerova, I. Effect of Selected Music Soundtracks on Cardiac Vagal Control and Complexity Assessed by Heart Rate Variability. In: Physiological research. Roč. 72, č. 5 (2023), s. 587-596 [tlačená forma] [online] – ISSN (online) 1802-9973.

3

Misek, J. - Veternik, M. - Tonhajzerova, I. - Jakusova, V. - Janousek, L. - Jakus, J. Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Affects Heart Rate Variability in Rabbits. In: Physiological research. Roč. 69, č. 4 (2020), s. 633-643 [tlačená forma] [online] – ISSN (online) 1802-9973.

4

Zastko, L. - Makinistian, L. - Moravcikova, A. - Jakus, J. - Belyaev, I. Effect of Intermittent ELF MF on Umbilical Cord Blood Lymphocytes. In: Bioelectromagnetics. Roč. 41, č. 8 (2020), s. 649-655. ISSN (print) 0197-8462 (CC).

5

Poliacek, I. - Veternik, M. - Martvon, L. - Simera, M. - Pitts, T. - Kotmanova, Z. - Babalova, L. - Kralikova, O. - Cibulkova, L. - Jakus, J. - Plevkova, J. Volume feedback during cough in anesthetized cats, effects of occlusions and modulation summary. In: Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology. Roč. 283 (2021), art. no. 103547, s. [1-7] [tlačená forma] [online] – ISSN (online) 1878-1519

VI.4 - The most significant citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs
1

Jakus, J. - Poliacek, I. - Halasova, E. - Murin, P. - Knocikova, J. - Tomori, Z. - Bolser, D. Brainstem circuitry of tracheal-bronchial cough:c-fos study in anesthetized cats. In: Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology. Roč. 160, č. 3 (2008), s. 289-300. ISSN (print) 1569-9048. Citations (47)

Cited in: 2024 John, S. R. - Barnett, W. H. - Abdala, A. P.L. - Zoccal, D. B. - Rubin, J. E. - Molkov, Y. I. Exploring the role of the Kölliker–Fuse nucleus in breathing variability by mathematical modelling. In: Journal of physiology. Hoboken: Willey, 2024, Roč. 602, č. 1, s. 93-112 [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 0022-3751. ISSN (online) 1469-7793. s. 93 - 112

2024 Ascenzi, Brandon M. The Reticular Formation. DOI 10.1016/B978-0-12-822404-5.00007-3 In: From Anatomy to Function of the Central Nervous System: Clinical and Neurosurgical Applications. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2024, s. 163-210. ISBN [9780128224045, 9780128224342]. s. 163 - 210.

2022 Chen, Z. - Lin, M. T. - Zhan, C. - Zhong, N. S. - Mu, D. - Lai, K. F. - Liu, M. J. In: iScience. [Cambridge]: Elsevier. Cell Press, 2022, Roč. 25, č. 1, [online]. ISSN (online) 2589-0042.

2021 Varga, A. G. - Maletz, S. N. - Bateman, J. T. - Reid, B. T. - Levitt, E. S. In: Journal of Neurochemistry. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2021, Roč. 156, č. 1, [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 0022-3042. ISSN (online) 1471-4159. s. 16 - 37.

2

Jakus, J. - Stransky, A. - Poliacek, I. - Barani, H. - Boselova, L. Kainic acid lesions to the lateral tegmental field of medulla: effects on cough, expiration and aspiration reflexes in anesthetized cats. – CCC. In: Physiological research. Roč. 49, č. 3 (2000), s. 387-398 [tlačená forma] [online] – ISSN (online) 1802-9973. Citations (21)

Cited in: 2020 Mutolo, D. - Iovino, L. - Cinelli, E. - Bongianni, F. - Pantaleo, T. Brainstem Structures Involved in the Generation of Reflex Cough In: Zanasi, A. - Gontana, G. A. - Mutolo, D.: Cough: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment. Cham: Springer, 2020, s. 45 - 72

2008 Bolser, D. C. Central mechanisms II: Pharmacology of Brainstem Pathways In: Chung, K. F. - Widdicombe, J. G.: Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Cough. Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology 187. Berlin: Springer Nature. Springer-VDI-Verlag, 2008. s. 203 - 217

2006 Hanáček, Ján. Airway Sensory Nerve Endings for Cough In: Cough. From Lab to Clinic. New Delhi: Ane Books India, 2006, s. 90

3

Jakus, J. - Tomori, Z. - Stransky, A. Activity of bulbar respiratory neurones during cough and other respiratory tract reflexes in cats. In: Estetika. Roč. 34, č. 2 (1985), s. 127-136 [tlačená forma] – ISSN 0014-1291. Citations (63)

Cited in: 2022 Ramirez, J. M. - Vlemincx, E. - Baertsch, N. A. - Severs, L. J. The sigh and related behaviors In: Handbook of Clinical Neurology, č. 188, 2022. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2022. s. 357 - 372.

2021 Li, F. - Jiang, H. - Shen, X. - Yang, W. - Guo, C. - Wang, Z. - Xiao, M. - Cui, L. - Luo, W. - Kim, B. S. - Chen, Z. - Huang, A. J. W. - Liu, Q. Článok [elektronický dokument] In: Cell. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2021, Roč. 184, č. 14, [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 0092-8674. ISSN (online) 1097-4172. s. 3762 - 3773

2016 Jones, S. E. - Stanic, D. - Dutschmann, M. Článok [elektronický dokument] In: Brain Structure and Function. Cham: Springer Nature, 2016, Roč. 221, č. 9, [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1863-2653. ISSN (online) 1863-2661. s. 4353 - 4368

4

Jakus, J. - Tomori, Z. - Stransky, A.- Boselova, L. Bulbar respiratory activity during defensive airways reflexes in cats. In: Acta physiologica Hungarica. Roč. 70, č. 2-3 (1987), s. 245-254 [tlačená forma] – ISSN (online) 1588-2683. Citations (20)

Cited v: 2020 Svobodova, H. - Kosnac, D. - Tanila, H. - Wagner, A. - Trnka, M. - Vitovic, P. - Hlinkova, J. - Vavrinsky, E. - Ehrlich, H. - Polak, S. - Kopani, M. Článok [elektronický dokument] In: BioMetals: An International Journal on the Role of Metal Ions in Biology, Biochemistry and Medicine . Dordrecht: Springer Nature, 2020, Roč. 33, [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 0966-0844. ISSN (online) 1572-8773. s. 1 - 13

2012 Segers, L. S. - Nuding, S. C. - Vovk, A. - Pitts, T. - Baekey, D. M. - O'Connor, R. - Morris, K. F. - Lindsey, B. G. - Shannon, R. - Bolser, D. C. Discharge identity of medullary .. [elektronický dokument] In: Frontiers in physiology. Lausanne: Frontiers Media, 2012, Roč. 3, č. 223, [online]. ISSN (online) 1664-042X.

2009 Bolser, Donald C. Central mechanisms II: Pharmacology of Brainstem Pathways In: Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, 187, 2009, 2009. s. 203 - 217

5

Yates, B.J. - Grélot, L. - Kerman, I. A. - Balaban, C. D. - Jakus, J. - Miller, AD. Organization of vestibular inputs to nucleus tractus solitarius and adjacent structures in cat brain stem. In: American journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism. Vol. č. 267 (1994), s. 974-983 [tlačená forma] [online] – ISSN (online) 1522-1555. Citations (110)

Cited in: 2022 Mao, Y. - Pan, L. - Li, W. - Xiao, S. - Qi, R. - Zhao, L. - Wang, J. - Cai, Y. Stroboscopic lighting with intensity synchronized to rotation velocity alleviates motion sickness gastrointestinal symptoms and motor disorders in rats In: Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, č. 16, 2022, 2022, č. 941947.

2020 Baker, J. - Kimpinski, K. Článok [elektronický dokument] In: Cerebellum. New York: Springer Nature, 2020, Roč. 19, č. 1, [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1473-4222. ISSN (online) 1473-4230. s. 30 - 39

2019 Baker, J. - Paturel, J. R. - Kimpinski, K. Článok [elektronický dokument] In: Clinical Neurophysiology: journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology. Clare: Elsevier, 2019, Roč. 130, č. 1, [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1388-2457. ISSN (online) 1872-8952. - s. 189 - 195

VI.5 - Participation in conducting (leading) the most important research projects or art projects over the last six years
1

APVV-23-0162 in co-solution with KTEBI of the University of Žilina in Žilina. Responsible researcher. Solution time: 2024-2027. Project title: Safe intersections of Cycling Communications with overhead electric lines.

2

APVV-19-0214 in co-solution with KTEBI of the University of Žilina in Žilina. Responsible researcher. Solution time: 2020 - 2023. Project title: Biocompatibility and objectification of the mains frequency electromagnetic field in densely populated areas.

3

VEGA 1/0092/20. Responsible researcher: Prof. Poliaček. Project co-investigator - prof. Jakuš.

4

VEGA no. 1/0173/20. Responsible researcher: Ing. Míšek, PhD. Project representative - prof. Jakuš.

5

KEGA project no. 057UK - 4/2021. Responsible researcher: Ing. Míšek, PhD. Project representative - prof. Jakuš.

6

VEGA No. 1/0275/19. Responsible researcher: Doc. Šimera. Project representative until 2020 - prof. Jakuš.

VII. - Overview of organizational experience related to higher education and research/artistic/other activities

VII.a - Activity, position VII.b - Name of the institution, board VII.c - Duration
SSW - trainer (leadership of 15 groups) Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, COMENIUS UNIVERSITY BRATISLAVA 1997-2022
President of Slovak Biophysics Society The Slovak Biophysics Society 2014-2016
Member of Editorial Board Acta Medica Martiniana 2010-now
Member of Editorial Board Folia Medica Cassoviensia 2010-now
Member of the National Commission for awarding the rank of DrSc. in biophysics Faculty of Science, UPJS Košice 2019 - current
Reviewer Slovak Accreditation Agency for Higher Education 2021-current
Member Slovak Accreditation Agency for Higher Education 2016-2021

VIII. - Overview of international mobilities and visits oriented on education and research/artistic/other activities in the given field of study

VIII.a - Name of the institution VIII.b - Address of the institution VIII.c - Duration (indicate the duration of stay) VIII.d - Mobility scheme, employment contract, other (describe)
Center for Neurophysiological Sciences PAV, Warsaw, Poland Warsaw, Poland 1993-1994 SC cooperation
Bogomoletz Institute of Neurophysiology, Kiev, Ukraine Kyjev, Ukrajina/Kiev Ukraine 1995-1996 SC cooperation
Rockefeller University Neurophysiology Laboratory, New York, USA New York, USA 1991-1993 invited study stay

IX. - Other relevant facts

IX.a - If relevant, other activities related to higher education or research/artistic/other activities are mentioned

Price Cs. Physiological Society of Purkyne for the best SSW in 1997. Award - Best PhD Supervisor study at JFM CU in Martin in 2011.

Date of last update
2025-02-03