Eminent Professor, researcher and inventor to contest elections with Momentum

Prof Pierre Schembri-Wismayer is to contest the forthcoming national elections with Momentum.

Prof Pierre Schembri-Wismayer, 58, grew up in St Julians, was educated at St Joseph Sliema, De La Salle College Cottonera, the University of Malta and the University of Glasgow, and now lives in Zabbar with his family. He teaches Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Malta as part of the Medical Faculty, conducts research on Cancer, Stem cells, and Biomechanics, and has long been involved in Science education and communication. 

Prof Schembri-Wismayer is passionate about science outreach, has won European funding to produce a TV series called X-lab to encourage kids in Science, and participated in public events such as Science in the City and Teen Science Cafe, discussing science with youngsters in state schools.

He is the lead inventor of the Malta Hip, now being developed by Garland Surgical in the UK and the MaltaKnee device, together with engineering colleagues. He has collaborated with multiple departments at the University of Malta and with various European groups. 

Following his graduation, he spent 2 months volunteering as a medic in Kenya. He was involved with the late Prof John Rizzo Naudi and other colleagues in forming the SHARE foundation to raise funds for missionaries in Kenya. Locally, he has been a pro-life supporter in the abortion debates and has regularly provided lectures to expectant couples at Mater Dei antenatal classes regarding the potential benefits of storing their child’s cord blood stem cells.

Momentum leader, Prof. Arnold Cassola, stated: “We are honoured that Prof. Schembri-Wismayer has opted to join our team of highly motivated, talented and honest candidates and committee members in the forthcoming electoral campaign.  His academic prowess, experience and high ethical standards add further lustre and prestige to the history of our young political party”.

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