AICER’s leadership team brings together clinical, academic, and hands-on cadaveric expertise to guide the center’s strategic development and ensure excellence in research, education, and innovation.
Their combined experience reflects Semmelweis University’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and turning knowledge into clinical progress.

Béla Merkely, MD, PhD
Director
Rector of Semmelweis University
Director — Heart and Vascular Center
Semmelweis University

Alán Alpár, MD, PhD
Deputy Director
Director — Semmelweis University’s Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology
András Kiss, MD, PhD
Deputy Director
Director — Semmelweis University’s Department of Pathology, Forensic and Insurance Medicine

Gergő Merkely, MD, PhD
Innovation Manager

Tamás Ruttkay, MD, PhD
Operating Room Manager
Assistant Professor — Semmelweis University’s Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology

Endre Kontsek, PhD
Operations Manager
Bioengineer, Scientific Associate — Semmelweis University’s Department of Pathology, Forensic and Insurance Medicine
INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH AICER?
Whether you are a medical professional seeking hands-on experience, a researcher looking to collaborate, or a representative of the medical technology industry exploring partnership opportunities, AICER is being built to support your goals — in Budapest, at the heart of Europe.
