The Romanian Academy has initiated the scientific project Body and Mind, led by Prof. Emeritus Dr. Maria Dorobanțu.
The study aims to investigate the interaction between psychological stress, systemic inflammation, and incipient cardiovascular risk, with the goal of developing a predictive psycho-cardiovascular profile.
The project is a national first, through the complex integration of biological, clinical, and psychological data into an interdisciplinary model.
The ultimate goal is to support early personalized screening among apparently healthy young adults to prevent cardiovascular risk.
A distinctive feature of the project is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the integrative analysis of biological and psychological data.
Through machine learning methods, the research team will:
Identify relevant patterns between stress, inflammation and cardiovascular function
Categorize participants according to risk
Develop a psycho-cardiovascular index applicable in personalized screening and medical practice.
She has over 35 years of experience in Romanian and international cardiology. She has published over 500 scientific papers and articles in international journals and specialist books, both in Romania and abroad.
The project contributes to strengthening a cluster of scientific excellence within the Romanian Academy and aligns with international trends in:
personalized medicine
early prevention
use of emerging technologies in biomedical research.
The results obtained will support the development of applicable solutions in public health and will be a valuable resource for cutting-edge research in the field of psycho-cardiovascular medicine.
PhD Philosophy Coordinator
University of Bucharest
A general practitioner, Doctor of Philosophy, therapist, and specialist in metacognition, Gabriela P. Florea brings together these complementary fields to advance the integration of humanistic approaches in medicine (Medical and Health Humanities) within medical practice and education in Romania. Her work aims to support healthcare professionals, patients, and their families. She is, according to available information, the author of the first PhD thesis in Romania in this field, published by Springer, a leading academic publisher internationally. She also coordinates national and international academic projects. Her other publications include scientific articles and book chapters with prestigious academic publishers such as Springer Nature and Taylor & Francis
UMF “Carol Davila”
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UBB Cluj – Psychology
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My name is Mara-Anastasia Isvoranu, and I am a research assistant at the Romanian Academy’s Institute of Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry “C. D. Nenițescu,” where I work in metabolomics and the chemistry of nature-inspired compounds. With a background in Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and current master’s studies in Medical Biophysics and Cellular Biotechnology, my work bridges molecular research with emerging biomedical applications.
Within the MindHeart Study, I contribute to the development of an integrative psycho-cardiovascular risk index for young adults. I’m passionate about scientific communication, interdisciplinary research, and understanding how psychological stress shapes health. My experience spans NMR spectroscopy, biomarker analysis, and coordinating academic projects — work that continues to inspire my commitment to research at the interface of mind and body.
PhD Candidate in the Metabolomics and Natural Product Chemistry Research Group at the “Costin D. Nenitescu”
PhD Candidate in the Metabolomics and Natural Product Chemistry Research Group at the “Costin D. Nenitescu” Institute of Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry.
My doctoral research is dedicated to deciphering the intricate mechanisms of plant metabolism and leveraging cutting-edge NMR spectroscopy techniques to elucidate biochemical pathways and metabolite profiles.
I specialize in NMR-based metabolomics where a significant portion of my research involves comprehensive data acquisition, advanced spectral analysis, and rigorous interpretation of metabolomic datasets.
My findings have implications across multiple disciplines, including biochemistry, pharmacology, systems biology, and personalized medicine, where metabolite profiling is increasingly recognized as a powerful tool for biomarker discovery and therapeutic development.
Through collaborations with interdisciplinary teams, I strive to translate my research into actionable knowledge, addressing challenges in drug discovery, nutritional science, and metabolic disorder research. My ultimate goal is to advance our understanding of metabolic complexity and contribute to innovative solutions for pressing biological and medical questions.
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