Assoc. Prof. Dr. Milena Nikolova, Ph.D.

Professional Experience

NSA "Vasil Levski", Department of Physiology and Biochemistry

  • Since 2008 - Senior Assistant and since 2015 - Associate Professor in the "Physiology" sector of the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry
  • Conducts lecture courses and practical exercises in physiology in the three faculties of NSA "Vasil Levski"
  • 2020-2024 - Head of the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

  • 1997-1999 Institute of Physiology, BAS, "Neuropeptides" Laboratory, Specialist Doctor
  • 2000-2005 Institute of Biophysics, BAS, "Excitable Structures" Laboratory, PhD Student
  • 2005-2008 Institute of Biophysics, BAS, "Excitable Structures" Laboratory, Senior Assistant

Medical Practice

  • 2001-2003 22 DCC – Sofia, Family Doctor
  • 2004-2012 Medical Center "MANA", Sofia, Consultant in Sleep Medicine
  • 2011- SMDL "I-Sleep" Ltd, Consultant in Sleep Medicine

Education

  • 1991-1997 MU - Sofia, Master of Medicine
  • 2001 - Research Grant in Neurophysiology – University of Bundeswehr, Munich and Ludwig-Maximilian University, Munich
  • Has numerous specializations and qualification courses in sleep medicine both domestically and abroad.

Academic Advancement

  • 2007 - Educational and Scientific Degree "Doctor", Professional Field: 7.1. Medicine, Specialty: "Physiology of Animals and Humans"

Topic: "Study of Changes in the Excitability of the Motor Cortex Preceding Voluntary Movement Using the Method of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation"

  • 2008 - Senior Assistant
  • 2015 - Academic Position: Associate Professor, Professional Field: 7.6. Sports

Scientific Interests

Neurophysiology, reaction time, transcranial magnetic stimulation, sports physiology, sleep medicine, sleep and sports. Has numerous publications and citations indexed in global databases. Author of the monographic work: "Jetlag in Sports" 2015. Has participated in numerous projects and scientific programs. Supervised two successfully defended PhD students.

Membership in Professional Organizations

Bulgarian Society of Sleep Medicine - Co-founder

  • Bulgarian Society of Physiological Sciences
  • Bulgarian Society of Somnology
  • Bulgarian Society of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring
  • European Society of Sleep Medicine