Artur Jurczyszyn, MD, PhD, Professor
Specialist in internal medicine and hematology, professor at the Department of Hematology, Jagiellonian University Medical College In Kraków and Head of the Plasma Cell Dyscrasias Center. His present clinical and research activities center around the treatment of plasma cell dyscrasia. Author of more than 250 research papers with cumulative Impact Factor >1000; Hirsch Index 28; scientific editor of seven monographs on clinical hematology. For many years he has been constantly cooperating with over a dozen clinical centers from around the world, which is reflected in numerous publications. President of the Board at the Polish Myeloma Working Group affiliated by the Polish Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG), International Myeloma Society (IMS), European Hematology Association (EHA), and American Society of Hematology (ASH).
In 1996, graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University. In 2003, awarded with the doctor’s degree for his research on the role of cytokines in pathogenesis of multiple myeloma. In 2016, awarded with the title of associate professor in medicine for the cycle of publications about the biology and treatment of plasma cell myeloma. Described the largest groups of patients with a rare cutaneous form of multiple myeloma and central nervous system involvement by multiple myeloma. Author of clinical reports presenting very rare patients with secondary plasma cell leukemia and patients who developed multiple myeloma before 30 years of age. Completed internships at John Theurer Cancer Institute in Hackensack (2012), Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston (2014) and Hammersmith Hospital in London (1998).
In 2015, granted a 650th Anniversary Medal of the Jagiellonian University, for his long-year clinical and research service. Co-founder and president of the Myeloma Treatment Foundation Center, a registered charity established in 2008. In 2016, granted „Amicus Hominum” award from Małopolska Provincial Office, for individuals acting for the other’s good in the field of health promotion and health protection. In 2017, received the first-degree award for research achievements from the Minister of Health and Higher Education. In 2018, presented with Tadeusz Browicz award from the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences for the development of an original prognostic index in primary plasma cell leukemia. In 2021 received the Individual award of the Minister of Education and Science for significant achievements in the field of scientific activity. Since 2017, Chairmen at the Cracow Branch of the Polish Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine.
Hobbies: film, theater, jazz, travels, skiing and tourism.
