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Dear alumni, colleagues,
I hope you are reading this newsletter doing well in all regards. Our academic year is closing. Many of our students have successfully completed their studies. Our researchers have made new discoveries. We are thrilled to see growing interest among high school students to study at our Faculty and try to stimulate it by various projects, such as the Junior Academy - perhaps your children may be interested to participate? Finally, let me wish you a stress-free summer vacation time – you can find some hints below how to achieve it.
Dean Martin Repko
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Summer vacation and holidays are much-anticipated times for many of us. They offer a chance to escape the usual daily rush, slow down, breathe out, and recharge. They could be an ideal opportunity to reconnect with ourselves. Yet, the quality of rest does not depend solely on the length of the holidays. It also matters whether we can truly be here and now during our time off. What is the impact of present-moment awareness on the psychological effects of the summer break? Read about what science tells us and some useful tips for your own well-being.
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Check out interview with Adam Suchý from our Department of Medical Psychology and Ethics, a co-author of a book titled Transgender, which took the form of a dialogue with the mother of a transgender child.
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Specific treatment for a specific patient - precision medicine is an incresingly advanced therapeutic concept, especially in oncology. Check out interview with Assoc. Prof. Petr Vaňhara from our Department of Histology and Embryology about his research group's activities.
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Adam Williamson, a neuroscientist from our joint institute with St. Anne's University Hospital International Clinical Research Center, has become a Czech ERC Ambassador, a joint initiative of the European Research Council and the Association of ERC Grant Writers.
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A team of scientists led by the head of his research group at the Department of Biology, Nicola Silva, has made a significant achievement in research into the reduced or impaired function of the Synaptonemal complex, which may be one of the causes of sterility.
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Did you know Masaryk University was the highest-ranked Czech university in sustainability (QS Sustainability Rankings)? Find out more about our progress, commitments and vision for sustainability.
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A group of curious and selected high school students participated in a special programme at our Department of Anatomy, combining thorough online preparation with hands-on forensic anthropology practice.
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This year, 55 students received the Dean’s Award in Czech study programmes and the Excellence Award in English study programmes across several categories.
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Dáša Bohačiaková from the Faculty of Medicine of MU, who specialises in stem cells and cerebral organoids, succeeded in the competition for the prestigious Werner von Siemens Awards this year.
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Check out key events in research and development at our Faculty in 2024 and what awaits us in 2025.
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The Junior Academy is a programme of the Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University designed for Czech and international high school students who are interested in science and medicine. This programme offers to such students an excellent opportunity to work on scientific projects in a team with expert mentors from the Faculty. Within the SPAT (Student Professional Activity Theses), with in-person or online options, students gain practical experience in laboratories and clinics. After their successful defence, they also get admission bonuses.
The goal of the programme is to foster students' interest in natural sciences and medicine and to develop their creativity, critical thinking and scientific methodology skills. If you know high school students who wish to be mentored and empowered to begin their path to university and medical careers, please refer them to our Junior Academy and SPAT page. They can begin their journey there to follow in your footsteps at our Faculty.
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Interested in science and research news from our Faculty? Visit our research and development news pages that cover main events and scientific news. You can also find monthly summaries there of what is going on at the Faculty in the area of science and research.
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Research Breakfasts are monthly discussion meetings where researchers gather to share knowledge and discuss grants and scientific projects. The programmes are held in English and you can find video recordings of past meetings at the link below.
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Keep in touch!
Any ideas or proposals how we could best stay in touch with you and support you? Please contact us at alumni@med.muni.cz. By the way, we are preparing new web pages for our alumni in English and any suggestions for content are welcome.
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