Dr. Volodymyr Mavrych

Professor of Neuroscience & Gross Anatomy

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Volodymyr Mavrych, MD, PhD, DSc  

Professor of Neuroscience and Gross Anatomy

 

Volodymyr Mavrych, MD, PhD, DSc, has extensive experience working as an educator and researcher in the field of Gross and Neuroanatomy. He earned two doctorate degrees and has more than two decades of experience as a university professor teaching Medical Neuroscience, Clinical Anatomy, and Embryology. Among other top professionals with distinguished records of ethical leadership, he was appointed Senior Fellow of New Westminster College (Canada). Additionally, he has clinical training and experience in orthopedics. He believes in fostering a positive learning environment for his students through the encouragement of participation and open communication.

 

Dr. Mavrych has been recognized as an esteemed author and presenter nationally and internationally. His research has been published in numerous medical journals such as the Critical Reviews in Eukaryotic Gene Expression, MOJ Anatomy, and Physiology, The FASEB Journal, Austin Journal of Anatomy, Journal of Clinical Densitometry, Osteoporosis International, Age Management Medicine Group Journal, Morphology.

 

He has presented at numerous medical conferences, including the Experimental Biology, Clinical Applications Age Management Medicine, International Symposium of Osteoporosis, Clinical Osteoporosis Symposium, and Arbeitstagung der Anatomischen Gesellschaft.

 

Dr. Mavrych’s areas of research interests include Human spine studies, 3D finite-element modeling of different organs, Age management medicine, fMRI, and Neuroeconomics.

 

CURRICULUM VITAE

 

CAREER:

 

2022-present

Professor of Neuroscience and Gross Anatomy, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University

Courses: Neuroscience, Gross Anatomy

 

2019 - 2022

Chairperson of Neural and Behavioral Sciences Department, SOM St. Matthew’s University

Courses: Neuroscience, Behavioral sciences, Biostatistics, Evidence-based Medicine

 

2015 - 2022

Course Director of Neuroscience and Professor, SOM St. Matthew’s University

Courses: Neuroscience, Foundation of Clinical Medicine, Introduction to Clinical Medicine

 

2010-2015

Professor, Course Director of Developmental and Gross Anatomy, SOM St. Matthew’s University

Courses: Embryology, Gross Anatomy, and Neuroanatomy

 

2008-2009

Professor, Course Director of Gross Anatomy, SOM St. Matthew’s University

Courses: Gross Anatomy

 

2007-2008

Professor of Gross Anatomy, SOM St. Matthew’s University

Courses: Gross Anatomy

 

2006-2007

Professor of Anatomy Department Luhansk State Medical University

Courses: Clinical Anatomy, and Neuroanatomy

 

2000-2006

Associate Professor of International Students Department LSMU

Courses: Clinical Anatomy, Embryology, and Neuroanatomy

 

1995-2005

Orthopedist, Surgeon, Medical Center “TURION”, Lugansk, Ukraine

 

1994-2000

Assistant Professor of Anatomy Department Luhansk State Medical University

Courses: Systemic Anatomy and Embryology

 

 

EDUCATION:

 

2001-2006

DSc (Doctor of Medical Sciences) - Kharkiv State Medical University.  The title of the dissertation is «Structurally and functional bases of organization of the human lumbar spine in ontogenesis», 387 pages

 

2003

Residency in Orthopedics, American – Austrian Foundation and General Hospital of Salzburg

 

2002

Fellowships: Salzburg-Cornell Seminars in Bone and Joint Surgery

 

1994-1999

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) - Crimea State Medical University named after S.I. Georgievsky, MPH Ukraine. The title of the dissertation is «Features of the growth, structure and shape formation of skeleton bones under the influence of He-Ne laser and radiation», 183 pages

 

1993-1994

Board Certification in Traumatology and Orthopedy - Nizhniy Novgorod Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedy

 

1985-1993

MD (Doctor of Medicine) Diploma with Honors, Luhansk State Medical University

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

2022 - present Director of Clinical Anatomy track in MBS Program at Alfaisal University

 

2012 - 2022     Director, Center for Excellence in Medical Education (CEME), St. Matthew’s University

 

2014 - 2016     Chairman of Student Appeal Committee, St. Matthew’s University

 

2009 - 2016     Chairman of Student Disciplinary Committee, St. Matthew’s University

 

2007 - 2014     Member of Curriculum Committee, St. Matthew’s University

 

2007 - 2012     Member of Faculty Promotion Committees, St. Matthew’s University

 

2001 – 2006    Member of Curriculum Committee, Luhansk State Medical University

 

 

MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES:

 

Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG), USA

 

American Anatomical Association (AAA), USA

 

American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA), USA

 

Anatomische Gesellschaft, Germany

 

 

HONORS AND AWARDS:

 

2022 Faculty Award from St. Matthew's University students

 

2021 3 Faculty Awards from St. Matthew's University students

 

2020 Faculty Award from St. Matthew's University students

 

2020 SMU Service Award for 13 years of dedication, commitment, and hard work

 

2019 3 Faculty Awards from St. Matthew's University students

 

2019 SMU Service Award for 12 years of dedication, commitment, and hard work

 

2018 Golden Apple Award 2018 year from St. Matthew's University students

 

2018 Faculty Award from St. Matthew's University students

 

2016 Cayman Heart Fund Certificate of Appreciation

 

2015 Cayman Heart Fund Certificate of Appreciation

 

2014 Dean's Award for outstanding contribution and dedicated service to the vision of St. Matthew's University School of Medicine

 

2014 CEME Award in recognition of valuable contribution to faculty developmental workshops

 

2012 Cayman Heart Fund Certificate of Appreciation

 

2012 Senior Fellow of New Westminster College, Canada

 

2008 Dean's Award in recognition of valuable contribution to St. Matthew's University

 

 

EDITOR AND REVIEWER:

 

2015 – 2021 MOJAP  Anatomy & Physiology

 

2013 – 2020 Associate Editor of the American Journal of Biomedicine

 

2012 – 2013 Reviewer of the Essential Clinical Anatomy, by Moore for LWW

 

2011 – 2012 Reviewer of the Clinical Anatomy by Systems, by Richard S. Snell for LWW

 

2009 – 2010 Reviewer of the Clinical Anatomy by Regions, 8th edition, by Richard S. Snell for LWW

 

 

CLINICAL & SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS:

 

LLMs, Neuroscience, Neuroeconomics, fMRI

 

Development of medical clinical applications, Apple Developer Program

 

Finite-element modeling of the human organs: spine, bones, teeth, etc.

 

Clinical anatomy of lumbar vertebrae, Computer 3-D models of anatomical structures

 

Features of the growth, structure, and shape formation of long bones and mandible under the influence of HE-NE laser and radiation

     

 

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSES & CONFERENCES:

 

International Conference on Comparative Genomics and Genetics (ICCGG-24), Paris, France, October 16 - 17, 2024

 

National Electrophysiology Symposium Riyadh, KSA, on 29 February - 01 March, 2024

 

International Conference on Advance Education (ICAE-23), New York, USA, November 21, 2023

 

2nd Mind Care Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 14-15, 2023

 

The 20th International Learning and Technology Conference: The Edtech and The Rise of Metaverse, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, January 26, 2023

Biohacking COVID-19: Lessons learned from the current pandemic, European Wellness  Academy webinar, September 25, 2020

 

Conquering Cancer VI Symposium, Grand Cayman, September 19, 2019

 

Cayman hospice care: Caribbean Palliative Care Conference, Grand Cayman, September 27, 2018

 

9th Canadian Conference on Dementia, Toronto, November 2-4, 2017

 

10th Annual CHF International Cardiac Symposium, Grand Cayman, March 23, 2017

 

9th Annual International Cardiac Symposium, Grand Cayman. March 17-18, 2016

 

19th Annual Conference on Emergencies and Challenges in Primary Care, New York City, December 18-19, 2015

 

Experimental Biology 2015, March 28 - April 1, 2015 - Boston, MA. Paper: A. Jagadeesh, V. Mavrych, O. Bolgova, L. Maroun, S.K. Rajasekaran. Student Evaluation of Case Studies

 

8th Annual International Cardiac Symposium - Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands: March 12-13, 2015

 

17th Clinical Applications Age Management Medicine Conference, November 6-9, 2014 - Las Vegas, NE Paper: Bolgova O,  Mavrych V,  Kheyson B, Sankova L, Kheyson O. (2014) Zinc Content in Lumbar Vertebrae Across Age Groups

 

Experimental Biology 2013, April 20-24, 2013 - Boston, MA. Paper: V. Mavrych, O. Bolgova, L. Sankova. Age and gender-specific characteristics of spongy bone architectonic in lumbar vertebral bodies

 

Experimental Biology 2012, April 21-25, 2012 - San Diego, CA. Paper: V. Mavrych, O. Bolgova, S. Rao. Clinical Cases and TBL in Developmental and Gross Anatomy Course

 

5th Annual International Cardiac Symposium, March 1, 2012 - Grand Cayman.

 

Experimental Biology 2011, April 9-13, 2011 - Washington, DC. Paper: V. Mavrych, O. Bolgova. Stress distribution in 3D models of a human spine with different lumbar curvature angle

 

9th International Symposium of Osteoporosis, May 18-21, 2011 - Las Vegas, Nevada. Paper: Mavrych V., Bolgova O. Age Changes of Spongy Bone Architectonic in the Lumbar Vertebrae.

 

Clinical Osteoporosis 2010 An ISCD-NOF Symposium - San Antonio, TX, USA: March 10-13, 2010. Paper: V. Mavrych, O. Bolgova, A. Eryomin. Trabecular architectonic features in different zones of human lumbar vertebrae

 

Cancer Symposium, November 30, 2009 - Grand Cayman.

 

Clinical Applications for Age Management Medicine: Preventive Medicine and Early Interventions for Optimal Health - Las Vegas, NV, USA: November 6-9, 2008. Paper: V. Mavrych, O. Bolgova. Age-Related Changes of Sponges Bone Architectonic in Lumbar Spine

 

Actual Problems of Biomineralogy - Lugansk, Ukraine: April 23-24, 2008. Paper: O. Bolgova, V. Mavrych. Similarities and differences of third molar crowns and root morphology compared with first and second molars in the same arch.

 

The 1st Cayman Islands International Cardiac Symposium - Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands: May 16, 2008

10th World Congress for Infectious and Immunological Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology -

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands: November 17-24, 2007

 

Arbeitstagung der Anatomischen Gesellschaft - Würzburg, Germany: September 27-29, 2006. Paper: V. Mavrych, O. Bolgova. New approaches to studying stress-strengths conditions of the human teeth

 

Verhandlugen der Anatomischen Gesellschaft - Wien, Austria: April 2-5, 2004. Paper: V. Mavrych., Morphological analysis of various zones of bodies of human vertebrae

 

 

MAIN PUBLICATIONS:

 

Bolgova O., Mavrych V. Pediatric Solid-State 3D Models of Lumbar Vertebrae and Spine. Cureus. 2024; 16(4): e58938. DOI 10.7759/cureus.58938

 

Bolgova O., Shypilova I., Sankova L., Mavrych V. How Well Did ChatGPT Perform in Answering Questions on Different Topics in Gross Anatomy? European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 2023; 5(6), 94–100. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejmed.2023.5.6.1989

 

Bolgova O., Eryomin A., Mavrych V. Age and Gender-specific Features of the Spinal Canal in the Ukrainian Population. International Clinical and Medical Case Reports, BioRes Scientia Publishers. 2023; 3(1):1-10. DOI: 10.59657/2993-0227.brs.24.030

 

Bolgova O., Mavrych V. Evaluating ChatGPT Performance in Answering Questions Related to Abdominal Anatomy. IJSEM. 2023; 10(12): 43-47.

 

Mavrych V, Bolgova O. Evaluating AI performance in answering questions related to thoracic anatomy. MOJ Anat Physiol. 2023; 10(1):55‒59. DOI: 10.15406/mojap.2023.10.00339

 

Mavrych V, Bolgova O, Shypilova I, Eryomin A. Copper Content in Lumbar Vertebrae across Age Groups. Austin J Anat. 2023; 10(1): 1111. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26420/austinjanat.2023.1111

 

V. Mavrych, O. Bolgova, I. Shypilova, and A. Eryomin, "Solid-State 3D Models of Lumbar Vertebral Segments," IEEE Xplore, 2023, pp. 114-119, DOI: 10.1109/LT58159.2023.10092316

 

Mavrych, V. and Bolgova, O. (2019) Clinical Cases and Medical Images in Anatomy. iBooks. Dec 20, 2019. 196 Pages ISBN-13: 978-0-9964055-1-5

 

Mavrych, V. and Bolgova, O. (2018) Neuroscience: Photo Atlas. iBooks. Aug 28, 2018. 159 Pages ISBN-13: 978-0-9964055-6-0

 

Mavrych, V. and Bolgova, O. (2018) Neuroscience: 110 Most Important Conceptions. iBooks. Jun 18, 2018. 270 Pages

 

Hussain A, Tabrez ES, Mavrych V, Bolgova O, Rao JP. (2018) Caffeine: A Potential Protective Agent Against Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease. Critical Reviews™ in Eukaryotic Gene Expression, 28(1):67–72 (2018) DOI10.1615/CritRevEukaryotGeneExpr.2018021391

 

Gavreliuk S.V., Levenets S.V., Kopatko T.A., Bolgova O.S. and Mavrych V.V. (2017) Influence of hyperdynamic stress and autonomic dysfunction on the aortic endothelium and hemodynamics. AMMG J. 2017; 12(6):7

 

Mavrych, V. and Bolgova, O. (2016) Neuroscience: 100 Most Important Conceptions. iBooks. Nov 20, 2016. 135 Pages

 

Mavrych V (2016) Modern Trends in Clinical Anatomy Teaching. MOJ Anat Physiol 2(1): 00035. DOI: 10.15406/mojap.2016.02.00035

 

Mavrych, V. and Bolgova, O. (2015) Clinical Cases and Medical Images in Anatomy. iBooks. July 3, 2015. 229 Pages

 

Mavrych, V. and Bolgova, O. (2015) Photo Atlas of Anatomy. iBooks. Oct 10, 2015. 718 Pages

ISBN: 978-0-9964055-0-8

 

Jagadeesh A, Mavrych V, Bolgova O, Maroun L, Rajasekaran S.K. (2015) Student Evaluation of Case Studies. The FASEB Journal. 2015;29:687.29

 

Bolgova O,  Mavrych V,  Kheyson B, Sankova L, Kheyson O. (2014) Zinc Content in Lumbar Vertebrae Across Age Groups. AMMG J Vol.9, No.10.

 

Mavrych V, Bolgova O, Ganguly P, Kashchenko S (2014) Age-Related Changes of Lumbar Vertebral Body Morphometry. Austin J Anat. 2014;1(3): 1014

 

Mavrych, V., & Bolgova, O. (2013). New Horizons in Medical Education Technology. In P. Ganguly (ed.), Education in Anatomical Sciences (pp. 45-61). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.

 

Mavrych V., Bolgova O., and Sankova L. (2013) Age and gender-specific characteristics of spongy bone architectonic in lumbar vertebral bodies. The FASEB Journal. 2013;27:518.1

 

Mavrych, V. and Bolgova, O. (2012) 120 Most Important Anatomical Conceptions. iBooks. October 9, 2012. 419 Pages

 

V. Mavrych, O. Bolgova and B. Kheyson (2012) Finite-Element Analysis Of Different Shapes Of Lumbar Curvatures, e-Journal of AMMG Vol.7, No.10.

 

V. Mavrych, O. Bolgova, and S. Rao (2012) Clinical Cases and TBL in Developmental and Gross Anatomy Course, The FASEB Journal. 2012;26:531.11

 

Mavrych V., Bolgova O. (2011), Age Changes of Spongy Bone Architectonic in the Lumbar Vertebrae, Osteoporosis International V. 22, S.2 417-439

 

V. Mavrych and O. Bolgova (2011) Stress distribution in 3D models of the human spine with different lumbar curvature angle, The FASEB Journal. 2011;25:867.8

 

Mavrych V, Bolgova O. (2010), Age-Related Changes Of Calcium, Manganese and Magnesium in Human Lumbar Spine with Bone Mechanical Properties, e-Journal of AMMG Vol.5, No.9.

 

Mavrych V, Bolgova O, Vozniy V. (2010), Determination of Enamel and Coronal Dentin Microhardness of Upper Fist Premolars in Age Aspect, e-Journal of AMMG Vol.5, No.8.

 

Mavrych V, Bolgova O, Eryomin A. (2010) Trabecular Architectonic Features in Different Zones of Human Lumbar Vertebrae. Journal of Clinical Densitometry, Volume 13, Issue 1, Pages 129-129.

 

Mavrych V, Bolgova O. (2010) Age Changes of Composition of Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, and Potassium in the Lumbar Vertebrae. e-Journal of AMMG Vol.5, No.3.

 

Mavrych V, Bolgova O. (2008) Age and gender-specific characteristics of human lumbar vertebrae. Ukrainian Morphological almanac   6(2):215

 

Mavrych V, Bolgova O. (2008) Age-Related Changes of Sponge’s Bone Architectonic in Lumbar Spine. e-Journal of AMMG Vol.3, No.10.

 

Koveshnikov VG, Mavrych VV, Bolgova ES.(2008) Morpho-functional Characteristic of the Lumbar Area of the Human Vertebral Column in the Individuals with Various Degrees of Lumbar Lordosis (based on three-dimensional computer modeling). Morfologiia 134(6):59-63.

 

Koveshnikov VG, Bolgova OS, Mavrych VV, Vosniy VB. (2007) Comparative Odontometric Data of Human Incisive from Different Country Population.  Ukrainian medical almanac.  5(2):102.

 

Koveshnikov VG, Mavrych VV. (2006) Analysis of Size and Shape of the Human Lumbar Spine Using 3D models. Tavriyskiy Medical & Biology Journal. 9(3):75-80.

 

Bolgova OS, Mavrych VV, Vosniy VB, Eryomin AV (2006) A New Stress and Deformation Test in Human Teeth Research. Almanac of Medicine and Biology. (1):78-83.

 

Mavrych VV. (2005) Extreme Forms of Individual Variability of Lumbar Vertebrae. Ukrainian Morphological almanac   3(2): 52-56

 

Mavrych VV. (2004) Peduncles of Lumbar Vertebrae. Ukrainian medical almanac. 7(6):97-99.

 

Mavrych VV. (2004) Appling Software "MORPHOLOGY" in Micrometrical Spongy Bone Research. Tavriyskiy Medical & Biology Journal. 7(4):181-183.

 

Mavrych VV. (2003) Micro Structural Properties of Human Lumbar Vertebral Bodies. Ukrainian Medical Almanac. V. 6(6):199-201.

 

Mavrych VV. (2003) Features of Spongy Bone Architectonics in Different Areas of Human Vertebrae. Tavriyskiy Medical & Biology Journal. 6(4):98-104.

 

Mavrych VV. (2003) Comparative Analysis of Water and Organic Composition in the Different Areas of Newborns Lumbar Vertebrae. Ukrainian Medical Almanac. 6(1):71-74.

 

Koveshnikov VG, Mavrych VV, Kazenko SA. (2003) Algorithms of Osteometrical Researches // Bukovinsky Medical journal. 7(3):180-186.

 

Koveshnikov VG, Mavrych VV, Chistolinova LI, Nedostop NF. (2002) Analysis of Iron Composition in the Different Areas of Human Lumbar Vertebrae. Problems of Osteology. 5(2-3):63-66.

 

Mavrych VV, Luzin VI. (2000) The Growth, Chemical Composition and Strength Properties of the Long Tubular Bones in the Skeleton of White Rats Under the Influence of Low-energy Laser Radiation. Morfologiia 117(1):59-66.

 

Mavrych VV. (1999) Features of Skeletal Bones Under Long Term Influence of He-Ne Laser. Ukrainian medical almanac.  2(1):69-71.

 

Mavrych VV. (1999) Features of Growth and Chemical Composition of Different Skeletal Bones of Albino Rats as Affected by X-ray and Laser Radiation. Morphology 116(4):57-60.

 

Mavrych VV. (1998) Influencing of Low-energy of He-Ne laser Radiation on Mechanical and Chemical Properties of Long Skeletal Bones. Ukrainian Medical Almanac. 1(1):50-55.

 

     

CONTINUED MEDICAL EDUCATION:

 

17.0 CME Credits - The 2nd Second Mind Care Conference 2023, Riyadh, KSA. October 13-14, 2023

 

4.0 CME Credits - Conquering Cancer VI Symposium, Grand Cayman. September 19, 2019

 

14.0 CME Credits - Topics in Family Medicine, Neurology, and Neurological Critical Care, University at Sea, August 18-25, 2019

 

12.0 CME Credits - Neurology and Psychiatry for Primary Care, Las Vegas, October 26-28, 2018

 

5.0 CME Credits - Cayman hospice care: Caribbean Palliative Care Conference, Grand Cayman. September 27, 2018

 

3.0 CME Credits - Cleveland Clinic: Discussions on Sports Injuries and Cardiac Health, Grand Cayman. May 25, 2018

 

14.5 CME Credits - 9th Canadian Conference on Dementia, Toronto, November 2-4, 2017

 

3.0  CME Credits - Cleveland Clinic: State-of-the-Art Breast cancer Strategies and Innovations in Radiation Therapy and Radiosurgery. June 9, 2017

 

4.5  CME Credits - 10th Annual CHF International Cardiac Symposium, Grand Cayman. March 23, 2017

16.0 CME Credits “Neurology” The University At Sea, August 21-28, 2016

 

3.0  CME Credits - Cleveland Clinic: Organ transplant, Cardiac support, and Sports Medicine Awareness Update. September 9, 2016

 

6.0  CME Credits - 9th Annual International Cardiac Symposium, Grand Cayman. March 17-18, 2016

 

12.0 CME Credits - 19th Annual Conference on Emergencies & Challenges in Primary Care, New York. December 18-19, 2015

 

1.0  CME Credit - Baptist Health International: The cutting Edge: Robotic Surgery in 2015. December 2, 2015

 

3.5  CME Credits - Cayman Cancer Symposium IV. September 17, 2015

 

3.0  CME Credits - Cleveland Clinic: Medical Innovations Update. September 11, 2015

 

1.0  CME Credit - Baptist Health International: Preventing Chronic Diseases. July 8, 2015

 

6.0  CME Credits - 8th Annual International Cardiac Symposium, Grand Cayman. March 12-13, 2015

 

3.0  CME Credits - Cleveland Clinic: Breast, Cardiac & Colorectal Awareness Update. June 6, 2014

 

1.0  CME Credits - Baptist Health International: Minimally invasive treatment of cancer. December 5, 2013

 

3.5  CME Credits - Cleveland Clinic: Cardiac and Breast Awareness Update. June 14, 2013

 

3.5  CME Credits - 6th Annual International Cardiac Symposium, Grand Cayman. March 14, 2013

 

1.0 CME Credit - Baptist Health International: Endovascular neurosurgery in 2013. December 4, 2012

 

2.0 CME Credits - The Harvard Medical School, CME Online: Geriatrics, Osteoporosis. June 10, 2012

 

3.5 CME Credits - 5th Annual International Cardiac Symposium, Grand Cayman. March 1, 2012

 

11.0 CME - Credits Clinical Osteoporosis 2010 An ISCD-NOF Symposium, San Antonio, TX. March 10-13, 2010

 

2.0 CME Credits - Baptist Health International Center: Advanced in interventional radiology and cardiology, Miami, FL. December 6, 2008

 

4.0 CME Credits - The 1st Cayman Islands International Cardiac Symposium Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. May 16, 2008

 

 

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