In recognition of contributions to the development of Polish science, the Prime Minister annually awards the Prime Minister's Award for, among other things, outstanding doctoral dissertations.

This year's laureates include Tomasz Kulesza, PhD who was awarded for his doctoral dissertation “The role of phosphate transporters in the development of glomerular calcification and in the induction of insulin resistance in podocytes” on the recommendation of Prof. Ewa Wender-Ożegowska, for his significant contribution to understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms of diabetic kidney disease, particularly in the context of phosphate homeostasis and its impact on podocyte function.

The research results may result in diagnostic applications and provide basis for the development of innovative therapies aimed at protecting kidney function in diabetes.