Translational Medicine in Cardiology – Pathophysiology of Heart Failure 

Heart failure is one of the most pressing health problems worldwide, significantly affecting quality of life, life expectancy, and the costs of healthcare systems. Despite major advances in diagnosis and treatment, many questions about its pathophysiology remain unanswered. 

This Leading Research Team combines clinical, basic, and mechanistic studies using morphology, cell biology, molecular biology, and omics analyses. Its mission is to achieve a deeper understanding of heart failure mechanisms, enabling earlier diagnosis and new therapeutic approaches. 

Research is conducted in close collaboration between Polish and international experts, reflecting the systemic nature of heart failure and the need for interdisciplinary methods. 

MIND ME – Translational Medicine in Psychiatry and Neurobiology 

(Metabolomics in Neuropsychiatric Disorders – Multidisciplinary Equilibrium) 

The MIND ME team focuses on translational research into the role of the metabolome in neuropsychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, mood disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. 

The group brings together experts from psychiatry, neuroradiology, neurobiology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics. Research combines omics technologies, advanced neuroimaging, electrophysiology, optogenetics, and complex clinical data analysis. 

Animal models of schizophrenia, autism, and addiction remain an essential part of understanding molecular and subcellular mechanisms, clarifying drug actions, and developing more effective therapies. By integrating fundamental research with clinical studies, MIND ME aims to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications.