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Eleven people pose for a group photo in a lecture hall. Several people in the front row are holding white bags. In the background, a screen displays the presentation “Fizyka Medyczna – Farmacja Fizyczna”, the date 2 October 2026, and the name of the Medical University of Warsaw.
The 6th edition of the “Medical Physics – Physical Pharmacy” conference has concluded. During the event, students and doctoral candidates presented the results of their research in physics and pharmacy. Although physics and pharmacy may seem like distant fields at first glance, they are in fact closely interconnected.
A man in a white lab coat is sitting at a desk. He is resting his hand under his chin. A computer is on the desk.
Prof. Grzegorz Opolski, who had served as the Head of the WUM First Department and Clinic of Cardiology from 1998 to 2021, received an Polish Society of Cardiology Association of Cardiovascular Interventions award for his outstanding service towards development of interventional cardiology in Poland.
Osiem osób stoi w rzędzie podczas uroczystości w sali reprezentacyjnej. Każda osoba ma przypięte odznaczenie. W tle znajdują się flagi Polski i Unii Europejskiej oraz ekran z napisem dotyczącym 30-lecia Rady Języka Polskiego przy Prezydium PAN.
Dr hab. Antonina Doroszewska, Head of the Department of Medical Communication at WUM, has been awarded the Silver “Sapientia et Veritas” Medal of Merit for Polish Science for her work with the Council for the Polish Language at the Presidium of the Polish Academy of Sciences. The medal was presented at the Senate of the Republic of Poland during a conference dedicated to the role of the Polish language, organized to mark the 30th anniversary of the Council for the Polish Language
Six people stand in front of a backdrop featuring the Medical University of Warsaw logo. The group poses for a photo during a meeting. A blue promotional backdrop and the glass interior of the building are visible in the background.
Insights from discussions among representatives of the participating universities, clinicians, academic staff, and students will help the project team refine the AI competency framework for medical students.
A woman wearing a pink blazer and a light-colored blouse stands against a brick wall. Her arms are crossed and she is looking at the camera. She is wearing a watch on her left wrist and a delicate necklace. The image is a portrait.
Dr. Edyta Hendiger-Rizo from the Department of Medical Biology at the Faculty of Health Sciences at WUM has received funding through the National Science Centre’s MINIATURA 10 competition.
Two people stand in front of a microphone during an official event. One person is speaking, while the other stands beside them. The flags of Poland and the European Union are in the background.
A press conference marked the launch of the “Cholesterol: Know Your Numbers” campaign. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with high cholesterol levels and encourage Poles to monitor their health regularly. The event was attended by Prof. Marcin Grabowski, Head of the First Chair and Department of Cardiology at UCK WUM and a member of the Polish Cardiac Society..
Trzy osoby stoją obok flag Polski i Unii Europejskiej. W tle ekran z napisem „Zdrowie na jesień” oraz logo Senatu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej.
How can we maintain good health and quality of life in older age? These issues were discussed during the “Health in the Autumn of Life” debate held at the Senate of the Republic of Poland to mark the International Day of Older Persons. Among the experts were WUM scientists Prof. Agnieszka Mielczarek and Prof. Ewa Czochrowska.
A person wearing laboratory gloves is holding a Petri dish containing culture medium and using an inoculating loop to collect or apply material. In the background, various pieces of laboratory equipment are visible, including a burner and laboratory glassware.
The most interesting scientific questions arise at the intersection of different fields. Our university has just signed a research cooperation agreement with the Industrial Chemistry Institute, the aim of which is to identify bioactive compounds produced by selected species of intestinal bacteria and determine their biological properties.
Individuals participating in laboratory classes work at a laboratory bench under the supervision of the instructor. In the foreground, glass bottles containing reagents are visible.
We invited secondary school students to participate in scientific workshops organized as part of the initiative “Touch Science – Meetings with the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM)”.
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The event was held in Warsaw on 24 and 25 September. The fair gives final-year secondary school students an opportunity to learn about the study programmes offered by higher education institutions in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship (and beyond). We provided comprehensive information about the admission requirements, answered students’ questions and helped dispel any doubts, and also showed them the opportunities that studying at WUM can offer.