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., 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