Researchers from the Department of Biochemistry, Medical University of Warsaw, at ISEV2026 in Puerto Rico

Researchers from the Department of Biochemistry at the Medical University of Warsaw participated in ISEV2026, held on April 23–26, 2026, in Puerto Rico. Organized by the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles, the conference is regarded as the world’s leading scientific event dedicated to extracellular vesicle (EV) research, bringing together experts in EV biology, translational medicine, and advanced diagnostics.

During this year’s meeting, researchers affiliated with the Department of Biochemistry presented studies focused on extracellular vesicle biology, immunology, and cancer research, highlighting several actively developing projects conducted at the Medical University of Warsaw.

Małgorzata Czystowska-Kuźmicz delivered an oral presentation entitled “From lesions to circulation: proteomic signatures of EVs reflect systemic and local mechanisms of endometriosis progression” [(OR2.2)]. The presentation showcased research conducted within the OPUS program and focused on the proteomic characterization of EVs in endometriosis, as well as the identification of signatures reflecting both local and systemic mechanisms of disease progression.

In the poster session, Julia Słomczewska, a PhD student from the research group led by Beata Pyrzyńska and Abdessamad Zerrouqi, presented a poster entitled “Cation carriers eliminate CD20-positive extracellular vesicles via actin remodeling to potentiate anti-CD20 immunotherapy” [(79)]. The project investigated mechanisms involved in the elimination of CD20-positive EVs and their potential role in enhancing anti-CD20 immunotherapy.

The conference also featured Alicja Głuszko, currently pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. She presented a poster entitled “Comparative Molecular Dynamics Analysis of Phosphatidylserine–ADAM17 Interactions in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Normal sEV Membranes” [(87)], focusing on phosphatidylserine–ADAM17 interactions in small extracellular vesicle membranes in head and neck cancer.

Participation in ISEV2026 provided an opportunity to present ongoing research from the Department of Biochemistry at an international level, exchange expertise with scientists from around the world, and strengthen collaborations within one of the fastest-growing areas of modern biomedical science.