Surgical innovation in Eastern Europe: Insights from an exchange in Poland

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August 5th, 2024 marked the beginning of a journey that changed my view on Medicine and enabled me to understand the significance of cultural diversity and technology in the medical field. My destination was Poznań, Poland where I spent a month working in the Cardiac Surgery and Transplantology Department under the guidance of Doctor and Professor Tomasz Urbanowicz. I collaborated on a project focused on the Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) in patients with Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). This experience not only meant an academic challenge but also encouraged my personal and professional development.

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