President, Chairman of DCB Academy
Bernardo Cortese, MD, FESC, FSCAI
President, Chairman of DCB Academy
Prof. Bernardo Cortese, president of the scientific committee of Fondazione RIC (www.fondazioneric.org) is an expert Interventional Cardiologist with an invaluable experience of over 20 years and a special dedication to the complex patients/lesions setting. He has published several hundred papers in high-impact Journals and authored a number of books in the interventional cardiology field. He is active in research and education, providing mentorship to fellows from all over the globe. He has conducted numerous important clinical trials that have revolutionized the field of Interventional Cardiology.
Sara Malakouti, MD, Researcher
Fellow and Activities manager of DCB Academy
Sara Malakouti is a MD graduate of the University of Milano, Italy (UniMi). She trained and gathered medical and research experiences from many high-ranking hospitals in Milan. She is
a candidate for cardiology residency and has authored many scientific papers in this field. She is a demonstrated achiever with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and management skills. She has proven leadership through efficient scheduling and planning of activities, consistently meeting project deadlines, and effectively multitasking in complex projects. She excels at working collaboratively as a team member with a strong dedication to delivering high- quality results.
Sylwia Iwańczyk, MD
Grant manager for clinical trials at DCB Academy
Sylwia Iwańczyk is a MD graduated of the Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland in 2014 and then completed a six-year general cardiology training at the 1st Cardiology Clinic in Poznan. Moreover, she finished training as an interventional cardiologist in 2020. In 2021, she obtained the title of doctor of medical science and is currently an academic teacher. She excels in creating the grants process and developing and distributing financial reports. Her attention to detail and analytical skills makes her a valuable asset in managing and organizing financial data.
Wojciech Wanha, MD, PhD
Research and clinical trials manager of DCB Academy
Wojciech Wanha, MD, PhD, is an interventional cardiologist and researcher at the Medical University of Silesia in Poland. He specialized in interventional cardiology. The main area of his research interests is invasive cardiology, in particular drug-coated balloons and new-generation drug-eluting stents. He excels at monitoring clinical trial progress, supporting team members, and implementing new methodologies to improve the research process. He possesses the skills to effectively deliver impactful and high-quality research that has the potential to drive real change in practice.