About Wroclaw Medical University

Scientific Excellence

At Wroclaw Medical University, science is at the core of our mission: together we shape the future of medicine. Guided by passion, courage, collaboration, empathy, and integrity, we are committed to advancing medical research with a global impact.

Strategic Goal

The strategic objective of our scientific activity is the development of research that drives progress in medicine and improves health worldwide.

Key Directions
  • High-impact research
    We continuously increase the number and quality of high-ranking scientific publications, ensuring international visibility and influence.
  • Interdisciplinary innovation
    Our research teams connect medicine, pharmacy, health sciences, biotechnology, bioinformatics, and engineering to address complex health challenges.
  • Support for young scientists
    Through initiatives such as the Academy of Young Scientists, nano-grants, and international mobility programs, we nurture the next generation of researchers.
  • Collaboration with industry
    We work closely with pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners, conducting R&D projects, implementing innovation, and supporting knowledge transfer.
  • Internationalisation
    WMU builds global partnerships, hosts visiting professors, develops joint projects, and promotes mobility of students, PhD candidates, and staff.
  • Responsible research culture
    As a holder of the HR Excellence in Research award, we ensure transparent recruitment, supportive working conditions, and strong ethical standards.
 
Clinical and Translational Research

Scientific excellence at WMU is tightly linked with clinical practice. We focus on key areas such as:

Cardiology

Heart failure pathophysiology, advanced therapies and transplantatuion

Oncology

molecular mechanisms
and innovative therapies

Neuroscience and psychiatry

metabolomics and translational approaches

Pediatrics and rare diseases

improving care for the most vulnerable groups

Our Commitment

By combining basic research with clinical and translational medicine, Wroclaw Medical University contributes to medical discoveries of global significance. We aim not only to achieve excellence in science but also to ensure that our findings improve healthcare, patient well-being, and sustainable development.