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LC-MS, DNA damage, Metabolomics, Proteomics, MultiOmics, Photonics
Poland, United States, Italy

Biography

Paweł Wityk, PhD, Eng. is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biopharmacy and Pharmacokinetics, Medical University of Gdańsk. Additionally, he is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Microbiology, Gdańsk University of Technology, and a member of the Discipline Council for Biomedical Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology. He is also a visiting scientist at the Beckman Institute - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Wityk has gained scientific experience in theoretical studies, chemistry, radiochemistry, photochemistry, and experimental methods in biology/biotechnology at Polish and international universities. He is the owner and CEO of the biotechnology company Map Your DNA Ltd. which provides R&D services for businesses. He is a member of the Metabolomics Scientific Circle, the supervisor of the scientific circle at the Department of Biopharmacy and Pharmacokinetics at the Medical University of Gdańsk, a Key Opinion Leader for QIAGEN, and the Science Communication Coordinator for COST Action CA21159, where he previously served as deputy coordinator. Dr. Wityk has also received the prestigious NAWA Becker scholarship, which led to his employment as a research scholar at the Beckman Institute, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA.
Dr. Wityk has served as the principal investigator or a co-investigator in research projects funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Diamond Grant, Science for Society), the National Science Centre (Etiuda, OPUS, Maestro), and the National Centre for Research and Development (Strategmed, ePionier, Fast Track), as well as in programs like PO IR (Proto-lab) and Argentum under IDUB. He has secured funding from MEiN (16.7 million PLN, ~$4mln) to establish BioMed Lab - a core facility at Gdańsk University of Technology - and co-participated in securing funds for creating the Integrated Proteomics Analysis System and the Imaging Platform for Medical Data Digitization at the Medical University of Gdańsk (18.6 million PLN, ~$4mln).
Moreover, Dr. Wityk has led R&D projects commissioned by companies such as Excento Sp. z o.o. (8thSense screening platform), Grupa O2 Marcin Wróblewski (a sterilization device for surfaces and air), Halloy Nano Polska Ltd. (microbiological testing of antimicrobial coatings for various fabrics), Wernel Kenkel Ltd. (development of antimicrobial coatings for industrial cardboard packaging), MPL Techma Ltd. (development of a disinfection chamber for cardboard packaging), GeneMe Ltd. (validation of diagnostic tests using LAMP and PCR technologies), and SensDx SA (validation of genetic tests and electrochemical sensors for respiratory infection diagnostics). For Eastern Chem Groups Ltd., he developed unique formulas for car window cleaning solutions capable of filling scratches on glass. His managerial skills, supported by certifications (PRINCE 2.0, MoR, P3O, R&D specialist), are further enhanced by his qualifications as an internal auditor for ISO 14385, ISO 17025 and ICH E6 (R2) GCP standards.
Dr. Wityk conducts research in the following areas: (i) metabolomics and proteomics analysis, (ii) DNA radio- and photosensitization processes, and (iii) diagnostic tests/biosensors. Currently, he is engaged in R&D work in the fields of biomedical engineering and biotechnology, including optoelectronic sensors, electrochemical sensors, medical devices, metabolomics and proteomics, and imaging methods, with a strong focus on radiation-matter interactions. His research seamlessly aligns with the fields of chemical sciences and biomedical engineering, as well as Poland's Smart Specialization Strategy. Furthermore, his work meets the needs of businesses, as evidenced by his extensive collaboration with commercial entities. Dr. Wityk demonstrates a high level of scientific research and effectively translates knowledge from basic research into commercialization while maintaining its interdisciplinary character. His academic contributions also include hosting international biomedical engineering conference sessions (ICNMS, Singapore 2023, and OPTO 2023) and presenting at the OPTI GEN SANITAS conference on environmental pollution.

Activities

Employment (6)

University of Illinois: Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, US

2024-06-01 to present | Researcher (Beckman Institute)
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Gdańsk Medical University: Gdańsk, PL

2021-04-01 to present | Assistant Professor (Division of Biopharmacy and Pharmacokinetics)
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Gdańsk University of Technology: Gdańsk, PL

2018-10-01 to present | Assistant Professor (Biotechnology and Microbiology)
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Map Your DNA Ltd.: Lniska, Pomeranian, PL

2018-01-01 to present | CEO
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University of Gdańsk: Gdansk, PL

2014-10-01 to 2018-01-10 | PI, PhD (Physical Chemistry)
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Università di Pisa: Pisa, IT

2016 to 2017 | Researcher (MolecoLab)
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Education and qualifications (7)

Gdańsk University of Technology: Gdansk, PL

2024 | Law and Management (Management and Economics)
Education
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CeCert: Warsaw, PL

2021 | Prince 2.0 Fundation
Qualification
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CeCert: Warsaw, PL

2021 to 2021 | P3O Fundation
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CeCert: Warsaw, PL

2021 to 2021 | Management of Risk - MoR Fundation
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University of Gdańsk: Gdansk, PL

2018 | PhD, Chemical Sciences (Chemical)
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Gdańsk University of Technology: Gdansk, PL

2017 | Msc, Molecular Biotechnology (Chemical)
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Gdańsk University of Technology: Gdansk, PL

2014 | Eng, Biotechnology (Chemical)
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Professional activities (1)

Action CA21159 - COST: Gdansk, PL

2022 to present | Science Communication Coordinator
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Funding (22)

Innovative sepsis diagnostics.

2024 to present | Grant
Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Warsaw, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

NdS-II/SP/0438/2024/01

Source: Self-asserted source
Paweł Wityk

PROTAC constructs for eliminating amyloidogenic proteins.

2024 to present | Grant
National Science Center (Krakow, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2023/51/B/NZ7/00740

Source: Self-asserted source
Paweł Wityk

Platform for medical data imaging and digitization

2024 to 2025 | Grant
Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Warsaw, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IA/SP/597953/2024

Source: Self-asserted source
Paweł Wityk

BioMed Lab core facility

2023 to 2024 | Grant
Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Warsaw, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

IA/SP/565337/2023

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Paweł Wityk

Biofunctionalization of photonic sensors for detecting infection protein markers in biological matrices.

2022 to 2024 | Grant
Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Warsaw, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

NdS/551425/2022/2022

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Paweł Wityk

Mechanism of biofilm formation by uropathogenic E. coli strains.

2021 to present | Grant
National Science Center (Krakow, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2021/41/B/NZ6/03088

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Paweł Wityk

Preventing toxic oligomer accumulation in neurodegenerative diseases and type 2 diabetes by activating the proteasome.

2021 to 2022 | Grant
National Science Center (Krakow, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2019/33/B/NZ7/00112

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Paweł Wityk

Metabolomic and genetic characteristics of urosepsis-causing E. coli strains.

2020 to 2024 | Grant
National Science Center (Krakow, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2018/29/B/NZ7/02489

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Paweł Wityk

Photonic sensor for SARS-CoV-2 detection.

2020 to 2022 | Grant
IDUB PG (Gdańsk, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

CombatingCoronavirus-07/2020

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Paweł Wityk

8thSense platform for RNA SARS-CoV-2 detection from saliva using electrochemical sensors.

2020 to 2021 | Grant
National Centre for Research and Development (Warsaw, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

ePionier-23.07.2020/UD

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Paweł Wityk

Mobile sterilization station.

2020 to 2021 | Grant
US (Szczecin, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

Proto-lab/K1/2020/U/1

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Paweł Wityk

Novel compounds disrupting telomere functions for anticancer activity.

2019 to 2020 | Grant
National Centre for Research and Development (Warsaw, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

3/306853/9/NCBR/201

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Paweł Wityk

Proteasome activation as a strategy to halt aging and neurodegenerative processes.

2017 to 2019 | Grant
National Science Center (Krakow, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2014/15/B/NZ7/0101

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Paweł Wityk

Specific protein-DNA interactions and sensitivity to photochemical and radiation damage in modified oligonucleotides.

2016 to 2019 | Grant
National Science Center (Krakow, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2016/20/T/ST5/00276

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Paweł Wityk

Novel reagents for immunochemical assays based on acridine markers.

2016 to 2018 | Grant
National Science Center (Krakow, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2012/05/B/ST5/0168

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Paweł Wityk

Analysis of DNA-peptide conformations using circular dichroism (CD).

2016 to 2017 | Grant
Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Warsaw, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

538-8227-B434-16/1

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Paweł Wityk

From molecular modeling to in vitro cellular responses: Modified nucleosides as radiosensitizers for DNA damage.

2015 to 2018 | Grant
National Science Center (Krakow, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

2014/14/A/ST4/00405

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Paweł Wityk

Model system for studying DNA sensitization processes.

2015 to 2016 | Grant
Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Warsaw, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

538-8227-B101-15/16

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Paweł Wityk

Specific Protein-DNA Interactions and Sensitized Photochemical and Radiation Damage in Modified Oligonucleotides. Molecular Modeling and Physicochemical Studies of Organizational Elements in Cells in the Context of Combined Photo- and Radiotherapy of Cancers.

2014 to 2018 | Grant
Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Warsaw, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

0138/DIA/2014/43

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Paweł Wityk

Physicochemical properties of the peptide/DNA complex – searching for a model system.

2014 to 2015 | Grant
Ministry of Science and Higher Education (Warsaw, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

538-8227-B735-14/15

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Paweł Wityk

Telomeres as targets for anticancer drug development – a computational approach.

2013 to 2015 | Grant
National Science Center (Krakow, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

Homing Plus/2011-4/3

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Paweł Wityk

Molecular mechanism of energy transfer and conversion in the catalytic subunit of ATP synthase.

2012 to 2014 | Grant
National Science Center (Krakow, PL)
GRANT_NUMBER:

0304/IP3/2013/72

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Paweł Wityk

Peer review (13 reviews for 3 publications/grants)

Review activity for ACS applied nano materials. (1)
Review activity for Heliyon. (5)
Review activity for Journal of pharmaceutical & biomedical analysis. (7)