A team of MUW researchers will conduct a clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of a medicinal product, in which the active substance is allogeneic adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells, in the treatment of diabetic foot syndrome. The study has received more than $9 million in funding from the Medical Research Agency in a competition to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the area of civilization diseases.

The Ministry of Health and the University Clinical Center of the Medical University of Warsaw have signed an agreement to subsidize the implementation of a long-term program entitled "Improving the quality and availability of medical services at the University Clinical Center of the Medical University of Warsaw - Infant Jesus Clinical Hospital." The agreement covers the years 2022 to 2026, its value is 547 809 930 PLN, including the funds from the Ministry of Health - 529 881 000 PLN, and MUW's own contribution - 17 928 930 PLN. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Health, Adam Niedzielski, and the Director of UCC MUW, Anna Łukasik, countersigned by the Vice Rector for Clinical Affairs and Investments at MUW, Prof. Wojciech Lisik, and the participation of the Rector of MUW, Prof. Zbigniew Gaciong.

In order to meet the expectations of our students, the university plans to expand the range of rental units for the duration of their studies. In the nearest future it is not possible to build new dormitories quickly, therefore the Dean's Board of the Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University of Warsaw intends to establish cooperation with an external entity offering room rental on preferential terms. This will be in addition to the already existing dormitory base, which creates the opportunity for students to choose accommodation of varying standards. And importantly, the rooms will be in close proximity to the university.

The institute was established in 1996. In 2018, as part of the Institute, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw University of Technology, University of Warsaw, Warsaw Agricultural University and Warsaw School of Humanities and Social Sciences concluded a cooperation agreement. On February 17 this year, the rectors of these universities and members of the Institute's Council met at the MUW. A draft of a new agreement on cooperation was discussed.

"Not only science," the title of the conversation with Professor Hanna Szajewska that opens the new issue of the journal "Medycyna Dydaktyka Wychowanie," accurately reflects the content of all the materials it contains.

Life-threatening immunedeficiency (neutropenia) is, along with a drop in blood glucose, the most serious problem faced by people with glycogen storage disease 1b (GSD 1b). It is a rare inborn metabolic disease usually diagnosed in the first few months of life. The researchers from our university and the Children's Memorial Health Institute are launching a study that aims to improve the treatment of immunodeficiency in patients with GSD 1b.

For the past two weeks, our students from the Academic Circle of the Polish Red Cross went on patrol in the Ambulans z Serca Foundation ambulance. They provide medical assistance to people suffering from homelessness in Warsaw. This is just the beginning of the cooperation.

56 years ago the first successful kidney transplant took place. On the anniversary of this event a campaign under the name "Give life", prepared by the local government of the Mazovian Voivodeship, is launched. It is supported by the experts from MUW.

Nine and a half liters of blood collected from 21 donors is the result of another blood donation campaign organized on the initiative of students associated in the IFMSA-Poland Warsaw Branch. - Blood is a life-saving substance that, despite advances in technology, cannot yet be synthetically produced. It is essential in such life-threatening conditions as massive hemorrhages, accidents, anemia or even cancer. The campaign is a response to the ever growing need for blood - stresses Piotr Kucharczyk, "Stream of Life" coordinator from the IFMSA-Poland Warsaw Branch.

The 30th Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) will take place on Sunday, January 30. This year’s aim of the collection under the slogan "Open your eyes" is to buy specialist equipment which will ensure the highest standards in diagnostics and treatment of children's eyesight. Our university also joined the action, offering, among other things, over 30 auctions to bid on.