Associate professor at University of Szeged, Dept Ob/Gyn, Hungary
Dr. Andrea Suranyi, MD, PhD, is an esteemed associate professor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, with a strong background in ultrasound studies in perinatology. She has been instrumental in advancing prenatal diagnostic techniques, particularly in 3D ultrasound imaging. With decades of research experience, Dr. Suranyi has significantly contributed to understanding fetal and neonatal renal hyperechogenicity and its implications for prenatal health. Her work has been widely recognized through numerous research grants, awards, and editorial roles in prestigious medical journals.
Profile
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Education
Dr. Suranyi earned her MD degree from the University of Szeged, Hungary, in 1994, followed by postdoctoral training and a PhD in 2000. She pursued specialized training in clinical pathology, pediatrics, and obstetrical and gynecological sonography, obtaining advanced certifications from the Society of Hungarian Obstetrical Gynecological Sonographers and the Fetal Medicine Foundation in London. Her education and training laid the foundation for her expertise in perinatal ultrasound diagnostics.
Experience
Her academic career began as a trainee at the Department of Clinical Chemistry at the University of Szeged, where she later became an assistant professor. She then joined the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, advancing through various academic ranks, ultimately becoming an associate professor in 2022. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with esteemed institutions in France, Belgium, and Venezuela, enriching her expertise in prenatal imaging and fetal medicine. Dr. Suranyi has also actively participated in international medical seminars and methodological ultrasound training programs.
Research Interest
Dr. Suranyi’s research focuses on perinatal ultrasound diagnostics, particularly in high-risk pregnancies, fetal renal hyperechogenicity, and placental function. She has pioneered studies utilizing 3D and 4D ultrasound techniques to assess fetal and maternal health. Her investigations into fetal renal sonographic alterations in intrauterine growth retardation have significantly advanced prenatal screening methods. Additionally, she explores the role of aquaporins in uterine contractions and the prevention of preterm birth, aiming to develop new clinical screening procedures for pathological pregnancies.
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Suranyi has received numerous accolades for her contributions to perinatal medicine. Notable honors include the Dr. Frank Mária Memorial Award (2006), Best Oral Presentation at the Fiatal Nőorvosok Congress (2012), and the Malcolm Ferguson-Smith Young Investigator Award nomination (2013). She has also been awarded multiple research grants under the Hungarian National Research, Development, and Innovation Fund. Her work has been recognized at prestigious international conferences, including the European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2014) and the International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy World Congress (2014).
Selected Publications
Surányi A, et al. (2001). Fetal renal hyperechogenicity in intrauterine growth retardation: Importance and outcome. Pediatric Nephrology, 16(7), 575-580. [Cited by 100+ articles]
Surányi A, et al. (2003). What is biparietal diameter/kidney length ratio in cases with renal hyperechogenicity? Pediatric Nephrology, 18(1), 14-17. [Cited by 80+ articles]
Surányi A, et al. (2017). Evaluation of placental vascularization by three-dimensional ultrasound examination in high-risk pregnancies. Pregnancy Hypertension, 8, 51-59. [Cited by 60+ articles]
Molnár A, Surányi A, et al. (2017). Examination of placental 3D Doppler indices and perinatal outcomes in IUGR pregnancies. Orvosi Hetilap, 158(26), 1008-1013. [Cited by 50+ articles]
Surányi A, et al. (2018). Examination of the vascularization of fetal kidneys with 3D power Doppler in hypertensive pregnancies. Interventional Medicine and Applied Science, 10(1), 7-12. [Cited by 40+ articles]
Altorjay Á, Surányi A, et al. (2018). Evaluation of placental vascular indices in twin pregnancies. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 226, 5-12. [Cited by 30+ articles]
Jakó M, Surányi A, et al. (2014). Pathophysiological changes of umbilical vessels in intrauterine growth restriction. Orvosi Hetilap, 155(50), 1989-1995. [Cited by 25+ articles]
Conclusion
Dr. Andrea Suranyi has made substantial contributions to obstetric and gynecological ultrasound research, particularly in fetal nephrology and placental function analysis. Her dedication to perinatal medicine has resulted in groundbreaking studies that enhance prenatal screening techniques and improve pregnancy outcomes. With her continued focus on advancing ultrasound methodologies and prenatal diagnostics, Dr. Suranyi remains a pivotal figure in the field of maternal-fetal medicine.