Jacek Plewka
PhD
Background:
biophysics, structural biology, biochemistry
ORCID:
0000-0002-0307-0907
Web of Science ResearcherID:
GPX-0152-2022
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Education:
- PhD at The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, 2018 – Doctor rerum naturalium technicarum
- M. Sc. In biotechnology 2014
- B. Sc. (Eng) in biotechnology 2012
As a researcher I am passionate about advancing cancer immunotherapy, with a particular focus on immune checkpoint targets such as LAG-3 and PD-L1. My research centers on the design and validation of novel small-molecule drug candidates. I am especially interested in elucidating their mechanisms of action at the molecular level to better understand and optimize therapeutic efficacy.
What is your Motto?
“Science is not about building a body of known ‘facts’. It is a method for asking awkward questions and subjecting them to a reality-check, thus avoiding the human tendency to believe whatever makes us feel good.”
— Terry Pratchett, The Science of Discworld
Out of the lab:
Enjoy playing squash and chess, although not at the same time.
Konrad Barnowski
M.Sc.
Background:
Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry
ORCID:
0009-0000-3249-9617
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Education:
- Current field of study: Chemistry (PhD. studies)
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry (2022, 2024)
As a researcher, I develop and validate new classes of inhibitors of the LAG-3 protein in cancer immunotherapy. Also, I express LAG-3 and its’ ligands in E. Coli and insect cell lines.
What is your Motto?
“You didn’t wake up to be average.”
Out of the lab:
I read books, cook and run half-marathons 😀
Sylwia Wójcik
M.Sc.
Background:
Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry
ORCID:
0009-0007-8656-2264
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Education:
- Current field of study: Chemistry (PhD. studies)
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry (2022, 2024)
As a researcher, I attempted to create an in vitro model that simulate the interaction of immune checkpoints to be used for testing their inhibitors. Also I optimized enzymatic synthesis and chromatographic analysis of triterpene steroid derivatives.
What is your Motto?
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”
Out of the lab:
I am dancing to reset my mind, baking to make life sweet and doing handicrafts to express my creativity.
Wiktoria Bara
M.Sc.
Background:
Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry
ORCID:
0009-0003-6406-1558
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Education:
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry (2023, 2025)
As a researcher, I develop covalent inhibitors of the LAG-3 protein as new strategies in cancer immunotherapy.
What is your Motto?
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
Out of the lab:
I enjoy travelling and hiking in the mountains.
Bharath Dinakaran
M.Sc.
Background:
Medicinal Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Total synthesis
ORCID:
0009-0001-8837-1601
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Education:
- Current field of study: Chemistry (PhD. Studies)
- M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (2024)
- B.Sc. in Biotechnology Chemistry Botany (2022)
As a researcher, I aim to develop novel and optimized synthetic pathways for LAG-3 protein inhibitors in cancer immunotherapy.
What is your Motto?
“A simple act of caring creates an endless ripple”
Out of the lab:
You’ll usually find me beatboxing, dancing, or playing badminton.
Kacper Wiktorowski
M.Sc. (co-supervised PhD student with Prof. Miłowska from the University of Łódź)
Background:
Biophysics, Cancer biology, Nanotechnology
ORCID:
0009-0004-4901-1656
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Education:
- Current field of study: Biology (PhD. studies)
- M. Sc. in Medical Biology (2025)
- B. Sc. in Biology, major in Molecular and Medical Biophysics (2023)
As a researcher, I am dedicated to advancing cancer therapy through the application of nanotechnology. My work focuses on developing and optimizing nanoscale drug delivery systems to enable precise, targeted, and personalized treatment strategies. I am particularly interested in exploring how nanomaterials can enhance therapeutic efficacy and minimize off-target effects in oncology.
What is your Motto?
“Turning innovation into hope, one nanoparticle at a time.”
Out of the lab:
I enjoy travelling and reading books. I love discovering new perspectives and ways of seeing the world.
