Collaborative Team Driving Innovation
Meet the people making precision medicine a reality.
Experts from Łukasiewicz – PORT are developing technologies to support new, more effective therapies for cancer and neurological disorders. Together, they form the core team of the Centre of Excellence dedicated to predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory medicine.
Prof. Bastian Hengerer
Director of the P4Health – Center of Excellence for Precision Phenotyping and BioDataBanking Independent Department
An internationally recognized neuroscientist with over three decades of leadership experience in pharmaceutical R&D, spanning senior roles at Novartis and Boehringer Ingelheim and extensive academic–industry collaborations. His career combines scientific rigor with translational impact, marked by major contributions to drug discovery, global research consortia, and the advancement of novel therapies into clinical development.
Dr hab. Witold Konopka
Head of the Bioanalytics Platform
A neuroscientist and research leader focused on understanding the molecular basis of brain diseases. He envisions a future where precise biomedical profiles guide doctors in selecting the right therapy for each individual patient.
Dr hab. n. med. Patrycja Gazińska (Prof. PWr)
Project R&D Director, Leader of the Clinical and Biobanking Platform & Spatial and Computational Pathology Platform
Director of the Population Diagnostics Center at Łukasiewicz – PORT. She is an expert in biobanking and advanced research pathology, integrating spatial phenotyping, digital imaging, and computational pathology to define histopathological signatures of prognostic and predictive value that advance precision oncology.
Dr Agnieszka Krzyżosiak
Leader of the Functional Validation in Disease Models Platform
A molecular biologist validating therapeutic targets in cutting-edge disease models. Her work ensures that laboratory discoveries translate into real benefits for patients.
Dr hab. Grzegorz Chodaczek
Leader of the Cell Engineering and Cell-based Therapies Platform
An immunologist and cell engineer developing innovative, cell-based approaches to fight disease. He focuses on immunotherapies tailored to individual patients.
Dr Michał Ślęzak
Neuroscientist & Member of the Coordination Team
Head of the Astrocyte Biology Research Group at Łukasiewicz – PORT. He explores the role of glial cells in brain function and disease, contributing to the translational vision of P4Health.
Dr Michał Malewicz
Molecular Biologist & Member of the Coordination Team
Director of Life-Science and Biotechnology Center at Łukasiewicz – PORT, he led the preparation of the P4Health proposal. His international perspective and commitment to collaboration help define the long-term scientific vision of the project.
Anna Nosal
Project Manager
An expert in research management and European funding, she ensures that P4Health’s scientific ambitions translate into well-coordinated, strategic progress.
Together, they are setting the foundation for a new standard of healthcare — turning research and innovation into real benefits for patients.
This inspiring team was recognized among the “30 Creative Minds of Wrocław 2025” — an award celebrating innovators who shape the city’s scientific and creative future.