Prof. Dr. Anna Belcarz is a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Medical University of Lublin. She obtained her PhD in biological sciences in the Faculty of Biology and Earth Sciences of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. She has several Polish and foreign patents, dozens of scientific publications, and has participated in many research projects. Her scientific and business activities have been honored with many awards, including the Silver Cross of Merit of the President of the Republic of Poland (2019), the Maria Curie Scientific Award (2014), the Award of the Minister of Science and Higher Education (2014), three awards (gold medal with distinction, WIPO award, and Grand Prix) at the Brussels Innova Fair (2013), and the Renoma of the Year 2013 Prestige Award for bone replacement composite (2014).