Dopamine under control: Precise tuning of the brain’s brakes determines learning, memory, and mental health
Dopamine plays a crucial role in regulating motivation, reward, and motor control — but when its balance is disrupted, the consequences can be profound. Researchers from Wroclaw Medical University explore how genetic variations affecting dopamine pathways may influence the risk and severity of obstructive sleep apnoea, offering new insights into the neurobiological mechanisms behind this common but often underdiagnosed condition.
How to better protect a transplanted kidney? The combination of immunology and artificial intelligence
A transplanted kidney offers patients a second chance at life. Scientists are searching for better ways to protect the graft, limit immune rejection, and extend kidney function after transplantation.
Shock to cancer cells: electric pulse + calcium therapy against resistant colon cancer
Electric pulses against cancer cells combined with calcium can effectively destroy tumor cells. Researchers from Wroclaw Medical University present a promising new therapeutic approach.
University Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw completes 50 CAR-T therapies in children
The University Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw has successfully completed 50 CAR-T cell therapies in pediatric patients, reaching a major milestone for advanced cellular therapies in Poland and Europe. The 50th patient is 9-year-old Antonina, treated at the Department of Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation, Oncology and Hematology. CAR-T therapy is one of the most advanced treatments […]
Driving under the influence of medications. How psychopharmacology affects road safety
Driving a car is one of the most complex activities humans perform. It requires attention, reflexes, and the ability to make decisions within fractions of a second. Meanwhile, an increasing number of drivers are on the road under the influence of substances, which—although legal in the context of treatment—may lead to slowed reactions, concentration problems, […]
Atopic dermatitis under the microscope: scientists discover the mechanism of itching
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic disease that affects an increasing number of children and adults. The skin is dry and irritated, and the itching can be so severe that it interferes with sleep and daily life. Although AD has been discussed for years, it is only now that scientists are beginning to understand exactly […]
Gene therapy success at the University Clinical Hospital
In October 2024, the University Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw performed Poland’s first gene therapy in a child with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) caused by a RAG1 mutation. The treatment, conducted in cooperation with Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), marked a milestone for Polish medicine. Today, one-year-old Olaf is developing normally, and tests confirm that his […]
6th International Wroclaw Scientific Meetings
The conference is addressed primarily to young researchers – students, PhD candidates and early-career scientists – representing various fields such as pharmacy, biology, medicine, toxicology, engineering, and technical sciences. Why participate? We kindly encourage you to help us disseminate information about the conference at your institution – via your website, newsletters, social media channels, or […]
Inauguration of the academic year 2025/2026
On behalf of the Rector and the Senate of Wroclaw Medical University, it is our honour to extend a cordial invitation to the solemn inauguration of the academic year 2025/2026. The ceremony will be held on 29 September 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the magnificent Aula Leopoldina of the University of Wrocław. Programme of the […]
First academic CAR-T therapy for lymphoma performed in Poland
In August 2025, the Wroclaw Medical University made history by administering the first academic CAR-T cells in Poland to a patient with aggressive lymphoma. The breakthrough procedure was carried out at the Department of Hematology, Cellular Therapy and Internal Medicine, marking a milestone not only for the University but also for the entire Polish healthcare […]