Department of Biostatistics and Translational Medicine
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On May 10, 2024, two of our scientists, Zuzanna Nowicka, M.D., and Arkadiusz Michalak, M.D., received START scholarships. The START program of the Foundation for Polish Science is the largest scholarship program in Poland for the best young scientists representing all fields of science. Its purpose is to support outstanding young scientists and encourage them […]
We are excited to announce the release of book in collaboration with our Department, “Clinical Trials: Practice, Law, Ethics.” This comprehensive book offers a wide range of specific information and interdisciplinary knowledge pertinent to the conduct of clinical trials. It covers topics from the history of bioethical issues to strictly operational matters, and delves into […]
We are thrilled to share that our PhD student, Damian Mikulski, M.D., has recently published a groundbreaking article in one of the premier hematology journals, Blood (Impact Factor: 20.3). The paper is titled “Mass Spectrometry-Based Assessment of M-protein in Peripheral Blood During Maintenance Therapy in Multiple Myeloma.” This research highlights the prognostic value of mass […]
We are pleased to inform you that the project ‘Radonek-AI – virtual assistant for oncological patients’ has been granted 70,000.00 PLN as part of the ‘Student Scientific Associations Creating Innovations’ initiative. The project will be carried out by members of the Student Scientific Association of Artificial Intelligence in Oncology, operating at the Department of Biostatistics […]
We are happy to congratulate our PhD student, Damian Mikulski, M.D., for recently published correspondence “MicroRNAs predict early complications of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation” in Biomarker Research! The study focus on autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT), specifically examining changes in circulating miRNAs in patients to predict early complications related to the procedure. In […]
We are pleased to announce that Prof. Wojciech Fendler has been honored with the prestigious “ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2023” award at the 21st edition of the Golden OTIS Trust Award 2024! Prof. Fendler was recognized for his groundbreaking achievements in the field of medicine, which not only raise healthcare standards but also contribute to a better […]
We are happy to announce that the miRPOC project (“miRPOC: miRNA as biomarkers in early detection and personalised treatment in ovarian cancer”) has been awarded funding under the ERA PerMed Joint Translational Call 2022, co-financed by the European Commission. This project is conducted within an international research consortium and aims to develop and validate a […]
We are pleased to share a recent publication coauthored by Dr. Urszula Smyczyńska and Prof. Wojciech Fendler, entitled “Biological basis of extensive pleiotropy between blood traits and cancer risk.” The study offers valuable insights into the genetic basis of complex links between systemic immune cell levels and cancer susceptibility. The findings highlight genomic areas such […]
In recent days, Aleksander Rycerz, Eng., a sixth-year medical student pursuing an Individual Course of Study in our Department, visited the Cancer Research Institute in Cambridge, UK. During his stay at the Institute, he actively participated in research on the photoacoustic imaging of ovarian cancers dependent on endometriosis, led by Dr. Monika Golińska, PhD. Since […]
We are pleased to announce that Ewelina Perdas, PhD, from our Department, has become one of the 114 laureates of the Bekker NAWA Program – Mieczysław Bekker Program! For one year, starting from May 2024, Dr. Perdas will collaborate with Prof. Theresa L. Whiteside at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at the University of Pittsburgh […]
