Letters of Gratitude of the President of the Czech Academy of Sciences for Lucie Trajhanová and Dana Šálková
The President of the Czech Academy of Sciences Radomír Pánek has recognised the importance of indispensable non-academic professions that make a crucial contribution to the operation of research institutions by awarding them Letters of Gratitude. Among this year’s awardees are two long-standing colleagues of IPHYS – MSc. Lucie Trajhanová from the Scientific Information Centre (Library) […]
Strengthening the Research Environment at IPHYS: Ethics, Open Science, International Collaboration and Science Communication
From 1 January 2026, IPHYS will make use of three years of support from European funds under the OP JAK program to systematically strengthen its research environment. The aim of the project is to increase the quality and transparency of research, enhance the institute’s international competitiveness and better share the benefits of biomedical research with […]
Alena Sumová received the Award of the President of the Czech Academy of Sciences for Science Popularization
Prof. PharmDr. Alena Sumová, DSc., Head of the Laboratory of Biological Rhythms at IPHYS, received the Award of the President of the CAS for Promotion or Popularisation of Research, Experimental Development, and Innovation at Villa Lanna in Prague on 21 November 2025. This award is presented annually to prominent scientists who communicate scientific knowledge to […]
Tomáš Čajka ranks among the top 1% of the most cited scientists in the world
Assoc. Prof. Tomáš Čajka, PhD., head of the research Laboratory of Translational Metabolism and service Department of Metabolomics, has been named to the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers List, recognizing scientists whose work ranks among the top 1% by citations worldwide. This honour highlights Tomáš’s long-term and meaningful contributions to analytical chemistry and metabolomics. Tomáš […]
3rd place for Petr Ondrašík and Tomáš Kysela, Open Science interns in the Laboratory of Pancreatic Islet Research
Young interns Petr Ondrašík and Tomáš Kysela from Gymnazium Chodovická, who participated in the Open Science program of the Czech Academy of Sciences, shone with their project “Insulin secretion is a key function of pancreatic beta cells.” Under the guidance of Lydia Plecitá and Monika Křivonosková from the Laboratory of Pancreatic Islets Research of IPHYS, […]
Professor Bohuslav Ošťádal was awarded the Josef Hlávka Medal for his lifelong contribution to Czech science and education
On November 16, 2025, Professor M.D. Bohuslav Ošťádal, D.Sc., received the prestigious Josef Hlávka Medal at the Lužany Chateau. The award was presented to him for his lifelong contribution to Czech science, particularly in experimental cardiology, as well as for his inspiring teaching activities that have profoundly influenced several generations of scientists and physicians. Professor […]
