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.
Rector of Semmelweis University
Director — Heart and Vascular Center
Semmelweis University

Gergő Merkely, MD, PhD.
Professional Manager of AICER

Attila Szijártó, MD, PhD.
Director — Department of Surgery, Transplantation and Gastroenterology
Semmelweis University

Ferenc Rényi-Vámos, MD, PhD.
Director — Department of Thoracic Surgery
Semmelweis University

Tamás Ruttkay, MD, PhD.
Assistant Professor — Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology
Semmelweis University
András Kiss, MD, PhD.
Director — Department of Pathology, Forensic and Insurance Medicine
Semmelweis University

Endre Kontsek, PhD.
Bioengineer, Scientific Associate — Department of Pathology, Forensic and Insurance Medicine
Semmelweis University
