Piotr Baszuk, PhD in Medical Sciences, is a statistician, data analyst and R programmer who is dedicated to his work at the Department of Genetics and Pathology at the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland. His primary research interest is exploring the intricate associations between elemental levels and their impact on cancer occurrence, risk and survival within the Polish population. Dr Baszuk collaborates closely with colleagues across the department and the wider university, providing invaluable support in complex data analysis and advanced R programming for a variety of scientific projects. He has significantly contributed to scientific literature as the first author of several impactful research articles that have been published in esteemed international peer-reviewed journals. Notable studies include those exploring the correlation between serum chromium levels and genotypes with lung cancer; identifying blood arsenic levels and specific genotypes as potential biomarkers for colorectal cancer in women; and investigating the link between blood copper levels and colorectal cancer in Poland. These studies demonstrate his expertise in identifying potential biomarkers and environmental factors related to cancer.