
Prof. Marcin Zaniew MD, Ph.D.
Group Leader
Chief at the Department of Pediatrics in the Institute of Medical Sciences, Center for Mother’s and
Child’s Health, University Hospital Zielona Góra, Poland.
Meet a distinguished researcher whose passion lies in unraveling the intricate mysteries of genetic kidney disorders and nephrocalcinosis. As the driving force behind the Polish Registry of Inherited Tubulopathies (POLtube), he conducts studies aimed at deciphering the genetic foundations of CAKUT/LUTO. Currently, his focus is on developing predictive models for HNF1B testing and identifying patients with tubular disorders through exome sequencing. With an impressive track record, he has co-authored 49 publications in prestigious journals like Nature Genetics and The American Journal of Human Genetics.
Assistant Professor in the Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Zielona Góra, Poland.
Meet a dedicated pediatrician whose passion lies at the intersection of clinical medicine and scientific inquiry. With a relentless pursuit
of knowledge, he immerses himself in continuous education, attending courses and trainings to refine his holistic approach to patient care.
His true calling, both clinically and scientifically, resides in the intricate field of pediatric nephrology. In 2015, he completed an internship at
Great Ormond Street Hospital's Department of Nephrology in London. Today, he continues to expand his expertise through courses at University College
London and active participation in the Polish and European Society of Pediatric Nephrology's conventions.

Marcin Kołbuc MD, Ph.D,
Research Coordinator

Mateusz F. Kolek, stud. med.
Data Scientist
Student of Human Medicine at the Medical University of Vienna and intern in the Cancer Research Group at the
Research Institute of Molecular Pathology in Vienna.
Meet a data wizard who fluently converses in the languages of data science: R, Python, and SQL. With a wealth of experience, he's a mastermind at fusing medicine, statistics, and programming to forge innovative solutions for the most intricate puzzles. His research canvas is a realm where machine learning paints vibrant solutions to the complexities of medical mysteries and unravels the enigmatic tapestry of drug resistance in cancer. Formerly an intern at the Laboratory of Experimental Medicine in the Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, and the Institute of Animal Physiology, University of Warsaw. He scales not only data peaks but also literary, alpine, and philosophical summits in his private pursuits.