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20 Mar

Brain Week also took place in Brno for the first time

Brain Week took place from 11-17 March 2024, with nine cities across the country participating this year. For the first time, Brno also participated, thanks to the contribution of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University and the Brno University Hospital.

14 Mar

The Werner von Siemens Prize was awarded to Kateřina Snopková with David Šmajs and PhD student Veronika Kamenská

For the 26th time, the Werner von Siemens Prizes were awarded to the best students, young scientists and teachers. On Wednesday 13 March, the award for the best dissertation was presented to RNDr. Kateřina Snopková, Ph.D. and prof. MUDr. David Šmajs, Ph.D. from the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University. Special award - Award for overcoming obstacles during studies was given to our PhD student Ing. Veronika Kamenská.

14 Mar

Announcement of Elections to the Chamber of Academic Staff of the FM MU Academic Senate 2024

Elections to the Chamber of Academic Staff of the FM MU Academic Senate will take place from 15 to 29 April.

13 Mar

Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Brno join Brain Week

On Monday, 11 March, Brain Week, an event that focuses on brain research and neuroscience, started. For the first time, the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital in Brno joined the event in cooperation.

5 Mar

Stories of Ordinary Medicine: there is always a way

The life story of Dr. František Slavíček sometimes resembles an adventure from Verne's books, sometimes a reading from Albert Schweitzer's diaries, and here and there a spy thriller set in the former socialist bloc. In any case, it is varied.

1 Mar

Why choose Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University?

The interest in studying at the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University is steadily growing and at present, compared to other medical faculties in the Czech Republic, we have the highest number of applications in Brno. Apart from excellent facilities, excellent teachers and a wide range of study programmes, we can also mention the 100% professional placement of graduates.

29 Feb

The harder you work, the luckier you get

This was the advice Aleš Hampl received from his mentor at the beginning of his scientific career. On Tuesday, 27 February, he shared it with the guests of the first Breakfast with a Scientist, which took place in the University Campus Library.

29 Feb

MjUNI participants delved into the secrets of anatomy, stem cells and healthy nutrition, they also tried out the work of rescuers

Just like last year, the last Saturday in February belonged to MJUNI - Masaryk Junior University. And just like last year, the Faculty of Medicine joined forces with the Faculty of Pharmacy, thanks to which the participants had a choice of thirteen programmes.

28 Feb

Sepsis can happen to any of us. Brno scientists will understand its consequences thanks to a grant worth 180 million CZK

The problem of the consequences of sepsis, or the so-called post-septic syndrome, which manifests itself in a wide range of problems, will be addressed by Brno scientists over a period of five years thanks to a grant worth 6.9 million Euros, i.e. just over 180 million crowns. The research will be coordinated in 11 clinical and research centres across six European countries. Among other things, they want to teach an artificial intelligence tool to predict the development of sepsis sequelae. Doctors will then be able to tailor treatment to patients.

14 Feb

How was the year 2023 in research and development at our faculty?

Take a look at what the year 2023 brought in the field of research and development at the Faculty of Medicine MU. What awaits us in 2024? Take a short look back at the past year.