4th Mazovian Laboratory Diagnostician Day and Conference at the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM)

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The knowledge and expertise of laboratory diagnosticians is a cornerstone of effective patient treatment. On May 27, laboratory diagnosticians celebrate their professional holiday—Laboratory Diagnostician Day. To mark the occasion, the Faculty of Pharmacy hosted the conference “Laboratory Medicine as a Pillar of Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Innovation in Hospitals.”

The event was jointly organized by the Warsaw Branch of the Polish Society of Laboratory Diagnosticians, the National Chamber of Laboratory Diagnosticians, and the Faculty of Pharmacy together with the Student Society of Laboratory Diagnosticians at the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM).

This year, the conference was also held in conjunction with the anniversary celebrations of the Faculty.

“One hundred years of tradition in pharmacy education and twenty-five years of teaching medical analytics oblige us to provide education of the highest quality,” emphasized Prof. Piotr Luliński, Dean of the Faculty. “I can say with full conviction that we cultivate in our graduates—laboratory diagnosticians—the qualities that enable them to practice their profession reliably and in line  with the best available knowledge.”

A profession that, as the dean added, had long gone largely unnoticed and only recently gained the recognition it deserves as a pillar of the healthcare system.

Conference Program

Dr. Agnieszka Ochocińska from the Department of Clinical Biochemistry at the Children’s Memorial Health Institute spoke about the benefits of placements and study visits at international institutions. She pointed out that such experiences not only help participants acquire additional skills but also facilitate knowledge transfer and the implementation of new diagnostic techniques in their home institutions.

The next speaker was Dr. Paweł Kozłowski from the Department of Laboratory Medicine at WUM and the Central Clinical Hospital Laboratory (CSK UCK WUM), who discussed new standards in the laboratory diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

“In multiple sclerosis, laboratory diagnostics plays a supporting role—we provide one or two pieces of the overall puzzle. Sometimes they are essential for establishing a diagnosis, and sometimes they serve only as additional information,” the speaker noted at the beginning.

The final presentation was delivered by Prof. Olga Ciepiela, Head of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at WUM and the Central Clinical Hospital Laboratory (CSK UCK WUM). She explained how her laboratory monitors pre-analytical errors and complies with accreditation standards.

“Laboratories are always best prepared for accreditation because we cannot imagine doing anything without a procedure. Patients’ lives and health depend on these procedures, so we cannot afford any degree of arbitrariness,” said Prof. Ciepiela.

During the conference, distinguished laboratory diagnosticians were honored with statuettes and diplomas. They handed out by Dr. Monika Pintal-Ślimak, President of the National Chamber of Laboratory Diagnosticians; Dr. Aldona Wierzbicka-Rucińska, representative of the Mazovian Voivodeship on the National Council of Laboratory Diagnosticians; and Dr. Monika Jabłonowska, PharmD, Voivodship Consultant for Laboratory Diagnostics.

The event was held under the honorary patronage of Prof. Rafał Krenke, Rector of the Medical University of Warsaw, and Mariusz Frankowski, Governor of the Mazovian Voivodeship.

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One person stands near banners and holds a microphone in one hand while speaking to an audience. Audience members are seated in the foreground, facing the speaker.
Three people stand in front of vertical banners displaying logos and Polish text, including “Krajowa Izba Diagnostów Laboratoryjnych.” The central person holds a microphone in one hand and a red folder in the other while speaking. The two people on either side face toward the speaker. The background features colorful organizational banners with geometric patterns.
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Two people stand facing each other in front of banners with text including “Studenckie Towarzystwo Diagnostów Laboratoryjnych.” One person holds a framed certificate in one hand while shaking hands with the other person. The second person extends one hand for the handshake. Both are positioned near a wooden wall and a closed door in the background.
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IV Mazowiecki Dzień Diagnosty Laboratoryjnego i konferencja na WUM  
Two people stand facing each other near banners with text and logos, including “Studenckie Towarzystwo Diagnostów Laboratoryjnych.” One person hands over a flat rectangular item held with both hands, while the other person receives it. A third person stands nearby holding a microphone, and a wall clock and an emergency exit sign labeled “WYJŚCIE” are visible in the background.
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Three people stand close together in front of banners with text including “Krajowa Izba Diagnostów Laboratoryjnych.” One person in the center hands a document to another person, who holds a red folder in the other hand. A third person stands nearby holding a microphone, observing the exchange. The scene takes place indoors against a backdrop of blue and white banners with logos.
Three women and one man stand in front of vertical banners with logos and Polish text, including “Krajowa Izba Diagnostów Laboratoryjnych.” One woman hands a transparent plaque to another woman, who holds a red folder in the other hand. A second woman standing behind them holds a microphone, while a third woman observes the exchange from the side.
Three women stand in front of banners with organizational logos and text. One woman shakes hands with another woman while holding a microphone in the other hand, and the second woman holds a transparent plaque. A third woman stands nearby watching the interaction.
Three women stand in front of banners with “Krajowa Izba Diagnostów Laboratoryjnych” text and logos. One woman hands a large red folder to another woman, who also holds a document in the other hand. A third woman stands slightly behind them holding a microphone and observing the exchange.
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A man stands in front of vertical banners. The man holds a microphone in one hand while speaking, and the other hand is positioned near the chest. A table with a water bottle is placed to the side.
A person stands at the front of a lecture hall in front of vertical banners. The person holds a microphone in one hand and a small remote or pointer in the other while speaking. Several audience members are seated in the foreground on wooden benches, facing toward the speaker. A door and wall fixtures are visible in the background.
A group of attendees sit on tiered wooden benches in a lecture hall, facing forward. Several people hold objects such as paper cups, a smartphone, or a pen, while others rest hands on desks. The seating is arranged in rows with a clear view of multiple individuals, and the lighting is bright and even.