Contact

maksymilian.zabijak@pwr.edu.pl 
L-1, room 31
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Research

My research focuses on the design and synthesis of chemical probes for studying enzyme activity. I am particularly interested in developing tools that incorporate DNA-binding fluorophores, which hold promise for identifying biomarkers of CAR-T cell activity. This work is part of an ongoing collaboration with immunologists at the Mossakowski Medical Research Institute in Warsaw.

I combine classical and modern organic synthesis techniques to create functional molecules with potential applications in biomedical research. My goal is to contribute innovative tools that enhance our understanding of immune responses and support the development of new diagnostic strategies.

Education and research internships

2024 – to date PhD in Chemical Sciences, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Chemical Biology and Bioimaging, Poland.

2023 – 2024 MSc in Chemistry of Organic Compounds and Polymers, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Poland, Native directing groups in C-H activations.

2019 – 2023 BSc in Chemistry and Industrial Analytics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Poland, Benzotetramisole and NHCs as chiral covalent catalysts in transformations of thioesters.

Publications and patents

Forthcoming.

Conferences

Zabijak M, Nguyen J, Firczuk M, Poręba M, Novel substrate-based probes with DNA-intercalating fluorophores for caspase activity analysis in CAR-T cells. 42nd Winter School on Proteinases and Inhibitors, Tiers, 3/2025