Prof. David E. Fisher Awarded the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the WSB University

A ceremony was held at the WSB University to confer the title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the WSB University upon Professor David E. Fisher of Harvard Medical School – a distinguished scholar, physician, and researcher of international renown.

The ceremony was opened by Prof. Łukasz Sułkowski, President of the WSB University, who welcomed Professor Fisher and his wife, as well as the assembled guests. The diploma text was read and the diploma was presented by Prof. Katarzyna Szczepańska-Woszczyna, Vice-Rector for Science and Education at the WSB University. During the ceremony, the audience listened to laudations and reviews highlighting Prof. Fisher’s scientific achievements and his profound impact on the advancement of modern medicine.

Subsequently, we had the honor of hearing Prof. David E. Fisher’s lecture, in which he presented the results of his research on melanoma and skin pigmentation and shared reflections on the future directions of scientific inquiry.

Supervisor: Dr hab. n. med. Tomasz Gąsior, Prof. AWSB (Collegium Medicum)
Reviewers: Prof. Aaron Ciechanover – Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (2004); Prof. Lidia Rudnicka, Honorary Chair of the Polish Dermatological Society

A special highlight of the ceremony was a concert performed by the FeelHarmony Quartet from the Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic in Kraków, featuring soprano Magdalena Drozd, which beautifully reflected Prof. Fisher’s second great passion – music.

We sincerely thank all guests, staff, and students of the WSB University for their presence and for sharing this exceptional moment. This ceremony marks a significant milestone in the history of the University and the entire Collegium Medicum community.