Dr Dawid Wnuk is an assistant professor at the Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology at the Jagiellonian University. His research interests include the role of intracellular signaling pathways in phenotypic changes of cells during tissue fibrosis, as well as the use of plant-derived compounds to counteract fibrosis of tissues and organs. He is also interested in the implementation of quality management systems (ISO 9001, GMP, GDP, GLP) in the production of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). For several years, he worked at a certified Cell Bank and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product Manufacturing Facility, where he prepared autologous epidermal cells for the treatment of burn wounds in over 30 patients. He is a recipient of a scholarship from the Minister of Science and Higher Education and has received numerous Rector’s awards and scholarships from the Jagiellonian University for his scientific and teaching achievements. He has also been awarded several scientific scholarships (including the Etiuda doctoral scholarship from the National Science Centre), pro-quality scholarships, and two travel grants from the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS). He is the co-author of over 30 scientific publications and more than 60 conference abstracts. He has co-organized dozens of science popularization events and serves as an expert for the National Centre for Research and Development, as well as a consultant for the translation of popular science books (Moonshot, The Code Breaker). He is a member of several scientific societies: the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the European Respiratory Society, the Polish Society for Lung Diseases, the Polish Society for Cell Biology, and the Polish Biochemical Society, where he serves as the Chair of the Young Scientists’ Section: FEBS Junior Poland. Dr Wnuk’s profile is available here: https://zbk.wbbib.uj.edu.pl/zespol/pracownicy/dawid-wnuk