On June 24, 2025, Rector Prof. Teofil Jesionowski (Poznan University of Technology), Rector Prof. Zbigniew Krasiński (Karol Marcinkowski Medical University in Poznan), and Mr. Stanisław Szczepaniak, Deputy Director for Economic Affairs (University Clinical Hospital in Poznan), signed a letter of intent regarding collaboration in the field of modern medical technologies, scientific research, and educational initiatives.

The Medical University was also represented by Chancellor Dr. Rafał Staszewski, and the University Clinical Hospital by Dr. Maciej Okła from the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Ewa Żurowska, Legal and Organizational Specialist.

From Poznan University of Technology, attendees included: Assoc. Prof. Bartosz Gapiński – Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Assoc. Prof.. Filip Górski – Vice-Dean for Research, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Assoc. Prof.. Michał Rychlik – Leader of the Biomedical Engineering Excellence Cluster, Director of the Institute of Applied Mechanics, Jakub Grabski, PhD – Vice-Dean for Full-time Studies, Magdalena Żukowska, PhD – Department of Additive Manufacturing and Virtual Reality, Emilia Smolarek, Eng. – graduate in Biomedical Engineering, currently an intern at the University Clinical Hospital

This joint initiative aims to build lasting relations between the engineering and medical communities to co-develop innovative solutions that support diagnostics, patient treatment, and the education of future specialists.

As part of the agreement, the parties committed to cooperation in areas such as:

• Research and development of medical technologies, including the design and rapid manufacturing of devices, implants, and surgical tools, as well as AI-assisted IT solutions for hospital management and improved patient care.
• Modern diagnostic methods, utilizing biometrics, advanced medical imaging, and visualization in virtual and mixed reality.
• Joint training sessions, workshops, and conferences for students and staff from both universities and the hospital, along with internship and placement opportunities for students from PUT.
• Establishing a specialized medical technologies lab at the University Clinical Hospital, dedicated to R&D in 3D printing, numerical simulation, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence.

The signatories also declared their intent to jointly apply for external funding for research and implementation projects.

Assoc. Prof. Michał Rychlik was appointed as coordinator of the cooperation.

During the event, Rector of the Medical University Prof. Zbigniew Krasiński emphasized the vital need for interdisciplinary research collaboration aimed at building the medicine of the future. He stressed that equipping clinical departments with cutting-edge technologies would lead to faster and more effective diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Mr. Stanisław Szczepaniak, Director of the University Clinical Hospital, noted that while collaboration with Poznan University of Technology has existed for years, the signing of the letter of intent marks a breakthrough—a new chapter in relations between the institutions. This strategic step lays the foundation for a shared platform for knowledge exchange and close cooperation between clinicians and researchers, enabling the direct implementation of advanced technologies in clinical settings and the development of solutions tailored to real hospital needs.

Rector of Poznan University of Technology, Prof. Teofil Jesionowski, highlighted the well-established and multidimensional partnership between the universities, underlining that combining the potential of the Medical University and the University Clinical Hospital with PUT’s scientific and technological resources would create an unprecedented synergy.

He pointed out that the integration of expertise from top-tier physicians and researchers, the practical knowledge of medical staff, and the innovation capacity and infrastructure of PUT, especially its Biomedical Engineering Excellence Cluster, would enable the execution of ambitious and complex research tasks.

This synergy, strengthened by strategic cooperation with the regional medical and biomedical engineering industries, will help advance and solidify this sector’s role nationwide.

Moreover, shared international networks will facilitate the global expansion of developed technologies. Success lies not only in having the right people and equipment but also in integrating and cooperating effectively. The unique competencies and specialized infrastructure of each signatory will, when combined, make it possible to carry out projects of extraordinary complexity and depth.

The signed agreement reflects a joint commitment to integrating the research, technological, and clinical potential of three leading institutions in the Poznan region, aimed at improving healthcare quality and implementing innovative solutions in biomedical engineering.