Editor Profile
Simona Opris, MSc.
Researcher
Present
National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics “Ana Aslan”
Bucharest
Romania
Simona Opris, MSc.
Affiliation: Recognized Researcher, Medical Biochemist
Organization: National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics “Ana Aslan”
Location: Bucharest, Romania
She is expertise in biology of aging in the research fields: biochemical implications and novel biomarkers in normal and age-related diseases; immunological investigation methods by ELISA; assessment criterion of biological age by identification of some specific biological markers.
She is the author of over 80 papers in national and international scientific journals (over 30 ISI journals), participated in over 230 international and national congresses and 8 national research programs.
She is reviewer in international medical journals: Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Disease. Also, she is part of the Editorial Board at Romanian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics as Editor Assistant.
She has completed many professional training courses such as: Stem cells: isolation, growth and analysis (2009), Hereditary Heart Diseases (2021), News in diabetology (2021), Molecular Diagnosis in the INUNIMAI Campus. Asthmatic Molecules (2024), Introduction to Neurofeedback Therapy (2025), Introduction to Neurofeedback Protocol Selection (2025), Fully Accredited Professional Neuroplasticity (2025), Diploma in Neurophysiology & Neuro Instrumentation (2025). She was also accredited by different international Complementary Accredited Associations in: EFT/TFT Tapping Master Practitioner, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner & Master Practitioner, Certification in Professional Counselling, Diploma in Nutrition, Therapeutics and Health, Ayurvedic Practitioner Certification, Chinese Medicine.
Awards:
-Diploma of Merit and Silver Jubilee Medal, for outstanding contributions to the development of Romanian gerontology and geriatrics on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Institute of Gerontology and Geriatrics "Ana Aslan".
-Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health. Dr. M.B. Mondal, Chief Managing Editor.
-Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing. Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. M.B. Mondal, Chief Managing Editor.
-Diploma of Excellence for outstanding contribution to the 17th National Congress of Geriatrics- Romanian Geriatrics on the anniversary of two Academies of Sciences in Romania – 90 years since the establishment of the Academy of Medical Sciences and the Academy of Scientists of Romania Romanian Academy.
Member of:
-Romanian Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics (SRGG),
-European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC),
-Heart Failure Association of the ESC (HFA),
-Association for Acute Cardiovascular Care (ACVC),
-Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP),
-International Association of Therapists (IAOTH).
- Prevention of cardiometabolic diseases in the elderly
- Biomarkers, predictors of age-related diseases
- Cognitive impairment and dementia
- Immunology and immuno-inflammatory status markers
- Gerontology/Geriatrics
- Risk assessment indicators in screening and prevention
- Preventive measures for supporting and stimulating active longevity
- The Link Between Lipid Profile and Mood Disorders Development At Elderly Patients. Simona Opriş, Drăghici Rozeta, Rusu Alexandra. Eur Psychiatry 2018, vol.48, S96.
- Risk assessement in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Simona Opris, Constantin Gianina. Clin Cardiol, 2019, 42, Supp.1, S8.
- Risk assesement in obese patients. Simona Opris, Gianina Constantin. Eur J Obesity 2019, 12, suppl.1, 198.
- Sex-related changes in lipid status and cardiovascular risk at type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Simona Opris, Gianina Constantin. Am Heart J 2020, 229, 157.
- Potential risk predictor in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Simona Opris, Gianina Constantin. European Geriatric Medicine 2020, 11, Suppl 1, S182.
- Cardiovascular risk assessment and senescence. Simona Opris, Gianina Ioana Constantin. Eur Geriatr Med, 2021, 12 (Suppl 1):S1–S387, S60.
- The role of myeloperoxidase in cardiovascular disease at older patients. Gianina Ioana Constantin, Simona Opris, Catalina Monica Pena. Eur Geriatr Med, 2021, 12 (Suppl 1):S1–S387, S69.
- High serum atherogenicity and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Simona Opriş, Gianina Ioana Constantin. Am Heart J, 2021, 242, 147-148.
- Relationship between circulating immune complexes and diabetes mellitus in cardiovascular disease at older patients. Gianina Ioana Constantin, Catalina Monica Pena, Simona Opris. Am Heart J, 2021, 242, 155.
- Atherogenic index, a helpful marker in risk assessment of obese patients. Simona Opris, Gianina Constantin. Metabolism Clin Experim 2021, March, vol.116, 154468.
- The link between lipid profile, cardiovascular risk and mood disorders appearance in older patients. Draghici Rozeta, Opris Simona, Rusu Alexandra. J Gerontol Geriatr Med, 2022, 8: 138.
- Non-HDL-cholesterol and atherogenicity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Simona Opriş, Gianina Ioana Constantin. Metab Clin & Experim 2022, 128, Suppl, 154967.
- Triglyceride-Glucose index and lipid disturbancies at type 2 diabetes mellitus elderly patients. Simona Opriş, Gianina Ioana Constantin. J Diabetic Complications Med 2022, 07, 10.
- Lipid profile and risk for cardiac events in elderly patients. Simona Opris, Gianina Ioana Constantin. Eur Geriatr Med 2022, 13 (Suppl 1), S79.
- The association between sialic acid and type 2 diabetes in older patients. Gianina Ioana Constantin, Catalina Monica Pena, Simona Opris. Metab Clin & Experim 2022, 128, Suppl, 155020.
- The link between atherosclerosis, insulin resistance and triglycerides-glucose index. Simona Opris, Anton Valuch, Victoria Andrei. Clin Chem Lab Med 2023; 61, Special Suppl, S359.
- Atherogenic risk in diabetic women after menopause. Simona Opriş, Gianina Ioana Constantin. Eur Geriatr Med 2023, 14 (Suppl 1), S159.
- Lipid peroxidation at older patients with atherosclerosis. Gianina Constantin, Catalina Pena, Simona Opris. Clin Chem Lab Med 2023; 61, Special Suppl, S382.
- Atherogenic index association with metabolic syndrome in older patients. Gianina Constantin, Simona Opris, Catalina Pena. Eur Geriatr Med 2023, 14 (Suppl 1), S77.
- Blood cell count-derived inflammation indices at elderly patients Simona Opris, Catalina Monica Pena, Gianina Ioana Constantin. Clin Chim Acta, 2024, 558, Suppl.1, 118361-118362.
- Predicting risk of type 2 diabetes – new unconventional lipid ratios. Simona Opriş, Gianina Ioana Constantin. Clin Chem Lab Med 2025; 63, Special Suppl, May 2025, S854.
- Atherogenic Index and Cardiovascular Risk in Obese Older Patients. Simona Opriş, Gianina Ioana Constantin. Obes Facts 2025;18(suppl 1):1–656, 394.
- Atherogenic Index as a Marker of Obesity Incidence in Older Patients. Simona Opriş, Gianina Ioana Constantin. Obes Facts 2025;18(suppl 1):1–656, 394.
- Atherogenic status and the risk of age-related disease at octogenarian patients. Simona Opriş, Gianina Ioana Constantin. Eur Geriatr Med, 2025, 16 (Suppl 1), S91-S92.