Michał Wszoła

Prof. Michał Wszoła, MD, PhD, DSc, is a Polish transplant surgeon, gastroenterologist, and scientist holding the academic rank of Professor of Medical Sciences (2023). He is affiliated with the Medical University of Warsaw, Department and Clinic of General and Transplant Surgery, and serves as Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Foundation for Research and Development of Science, CEO of Polbionica Sp. z o.o., and Medical Director of Medispace Sp. z o.o.

Education

• MD – Medical University of Warsaw
• PhD (2005) – Medical Sciences, dissertation on chronic Chlamydia pneumoniae infection in dialysis patients awaiting kidney transplantation
• Habilitation (2015) – Medical Sciences, scientific achievement on factors influencing kidney-transplant outcomes
• Professor of Medical Sciences (2023) – awarded by the President of Poland

Research Interests

Prof. Wszoła’s work integrates clinical transplant surgery with cutting-edge bioengineering. He pioneered endoscopic pancreatic-islet transplantation under the gastric submucosa (first-in-human 2013) and is spearheading the development of a 3-D bioprinted bionic pancreas through the multi-institutional Bionic Consortium. Additional foci include kidney-pancreas procurement and preservation via machine perfusion, decellularized extracellular-matrix bioinks, and stem-cell-based pancreatic tissue engineering.

Recent Publication Trends

His 2020-2023 publications emphasize bioprinting vascularized pancreatic constructs, optimizing decellularization protocols, evaluating murine diabetes models, and translating these innovations toward clinical therapy for type 1 diabetes. The work bridges in-vitro mechanistic studies with in-vivo pre-clinical validation.

Scientific Awards & Honors

• Visionary of Science Award 2024
• Ambassador of Polish Science (nominations 2020, 2019)
• Golden Cross of Merit (Presidential) 2016
• Golden Scalpel 2018
• Prime Minister’s Award 2010
• European and American Transplant Congress distinctions (multiple)
• Polish Transplantation Society Awards (2009, 2013)
• Belzer’s Award in Organ Preservation 2001

Leadership, Grants & Teams

Prof. Wszoła leads the Bionic Consortium—a partnership among the Foundation for Research and Development of Science, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw University of Technology, Nencki Institute PAS, Adam Mickiewicz University, and MediSpace. He has secured national and EU funding for the 3-D bioprinting bionic pancreas project, aiming at first-in-human trials. He mentors interdisciplinary teams of clinicians, bioengineers, and PhD students, fostering innovation at the European Centre for Medical Biotechnology currently in development.