Sergiusz Jóźwiak is a professor and the head of the Department of Pediatric Neurology at the Warsaw Medical University. He received his Medical Degree from the Medical University Warsaw in 1983 and doctoral degree from the Children’s Memorial Health Institute in 1990. Prof. Jóźwiak completed his habilitation at the same institute in 1995 and was appointed Head of the Paediatric Neurology and Epileptology Department in 1997 in the same institution. He hold this position until May 2015, when he moved to Warsaw Medical University. In years 2009-2014 he served as a National Consultant in Paediatric Neurology. Prof. Jóźwiak’s research focuses mainly on neurocutaneous disorders and epilepsy, especially infantile spasms. For over 25 years, he has led a special programme for tuberous sclerosis patients and worked out practical guidelines for TSC management.
Polish Academy of Science awards and Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Poland
In the years 2006-2009, Prof. Jozwiak was the recipient of the Polish Academy of Science awards and Ministry of Health.
Nominated by Gold Lancet Award for Innovation in Medicine
Gold Lancet
In 2012 he has been nominated to the Gold Lancet Award for Innovation in Medicine
Manuel Gomez Award
Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (USA)
this award is established by the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance (USA) for "creative or pioneering efforts that have appreciably improved either the understanding of the disease or the clinical care available for individuals with tuberous sclerosis"