Marián Hajdúch: Support for science is actually declining. It pains me to have to turn away talented people
The interview explores declining support for science, genomic projects, the future of cancer screening, and the loss of talented researchers.
The Czech Annual Cancer Research Meeting 2025 proudly celebrated it 20th anniversary
From 24-26 November 2025, more than 300 leading figures from Czech and international scientific and biomedical communities gathered in Olomouc for the Czech Annual Cancer Research Meeting. This year, the meeting proudly marked its 20th anniversary!
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EATRIS-CZ in the Spotlight Programme
EATRIS Czech Republic (EATRIS-CZ) is coordinated by the national node – Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine (IMTM), Palacký University Olomouc. It connects a nationwide network of universities, university hospitals, and research institutes.
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4th Congress of Airway Diagnostics and Intervention – DIDC 2025
We are pleased to highlight the 4th Congress of Airway Diagnostics and Intervention (DIDC 2025), held with the support of EATRIS-CZ and featured within the EATRIS Spotlight programme. The DIDC 2025 took place on December 1-2, 2025 in Prague. This event serves as a bridge between clinical practice, preventive strategies, and more.
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NICR & EATRIS-CZ: Platform for accelerating biomedical innovations
The major research infrastructure EATRIS connects more than 120 research institutions and 11 Czech centers, including NICR (National Institute for Cancer Research). Together, we build an infrastructure that accelerates the translation of basic research results into clinical practice. Watch the video.
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ONKO PACIENT 2025: Vaccination can eradicate an entire group of cancers
On October 23, 2025, the 3rd year's conference ONKO PACIENT took place at the Old Town Hall in Prague. The event connected medical professionals across specialties, provide the public with information on cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This time focusing specifically on cancers associated with HPV infection.
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Rare Disease Day 2026 – Expert meeting & discussion: From diagnosis to treatment
Leading Czech experts will share their insights, including Assoc. Prof. Marián Hajdúch, together with other distinguished specialists on February 25, 2026 in Prague.
World cancer day: The genome as a key to understanding cancer
On the occasion of World Cancer Day (February 4), the National Institute for Cancer Research highlights the importance of genomic data for both prevention and targeted treatment.
Marián Hajdúch discusses how a compound becomes a cancer drug on ČT1 Studio 6
Marián Hajdúch explains how a potential cancer drug is developed, from an initial laboratory compound to an approved medicine. Watch the whole interview in the article.
STRIKE Consortium to meet in Segovia for 6th Progress meeting
On 9 and 10 February 2026, the STRIKE consortium will come together in Segovia for its 6th Progress Meeting, hosted by Nanotech Solutions SL. The meeting will focused on scientific exchange and strategic discussions as the project enters its final year.
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