Assoc. Dr. Nigar Jafer, MD

Biography:

Graduated with a degree in Medicine at the Medical University of Varna. Acquired a degree in Internal Medicine and an additional qualification in Health Management. Acquired an educational and scientific degree in Doctorate at the Medical University of Varna and defended a dissertation on the topic: "Prevention of Oncological Diseases in Bulgaria. Screening Opportunities in Small and Remote Settlements." Assistant, Chief Assistant, Associate Professor, Part-time and Full-time Lecturer at various periods at the Medical University of Varna and Sofia. Numerous additional qualifications and courses abroad and in the country. She has worked as a doctor and medical consultant in state and private structures; Member of Parliament with positions as Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly, Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Health Committee, Deputy Chairman of the Youth and Sports Committee and the Parliamentary Ethics Committee.

Publications and scientific interests:

He has over 100 publications in foreign and Bulgarian scientific journals, numerous citations in foreign and domestic databases, including SCOPUS and WoS, 2 published monographs, participation in collective work, a textbook with an international team of authors. Impact factor of publications 18,530; impact factor of citing publications –102,512. 

Scientific supervisor of doctoral and graduate students, participation in scientific juries, reviewer of books, monographs and theses, part of the teams of national and international projects. Research activity in the field of socially significant diseases and their burden on public health systems, with an emphasis on their screening and rehabilitation; health management of specific structures; telemedicine and digital technologies; challenges for public health, caused by imbalances in the health system and unregulated rights of patients. Lecturer in various formats of NGOs; participation in scientific conferences and forums, including as an initiator, lecturer and moderator; initiator and introducer of a number of regulatory changes in the field of healthcare. 

Membership in organizations:

Membership in scientific and professional organizations:

• Preventive Medicine Association
• Joint National Oncology Network (JNN)
• National Association for Health Policy and Management
• Bulgarian Scientific Society for Public Health
• Public Health Association
• European Public Health Association (EUPHA) – collective membership
• European Health Management Association (EUMA)
• European Association of Public Health Graduate Schools (ASPHER)