Peter Igaz

Dr. Peter Igaz is a Professor of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology at Semmelweis University, where he leads the Department of Endocrinology within the Department of Internal Medicine and Oncology. He previously served as Director of the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine (2016–2020), earning it the ENETS Center of Excellence title in 2019 and co-heading this center. His expertise spans endocrinology, internal medicine, and clinical genetics, with a focus on adrenal tumors and hereditary endocrine neoplasia syndromes.

His research integrates bioinformatics and molecular biology to explore microRNAs in disease diagnostics and endocrine disorders. He has authored over 180 scientific papers and edited three academic books, including Practical Clinical Endocrinology (2021) and Genetics of Endocrine Diseases and Syndromes (2019). Additionally, he holds degrees in biology (MSc) and law (JD), complementing his medical (MD) and doctoral (PhD, 1999) qualifications.

He was awarded the Doctor of Sciences (DSc) degree by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2013 and holds board certifications in internal medicine, endocrinology, clinical genetics, and clinical oncology. His contributions to endocrinology and interdisciplinary research have solidified his role as a leading academic authority in Hungary and Europe.