RECETOX

For a healthy future

RECETOX is engaged in research and education on managing the environmental and health risks associated with the chemicals around us

We are building a Centre of Excellence in Environmental Health Sciences. Through research and innovation, the Centre addresses the most current societal needs and scientific challenges at national and global levels and provides stakeholders and policymakers with robust scientific evidence and innovative tools for diagnosis and prevention.

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24 May

Masaryk University Rector's Awards

On the occasion of the academic holiday Dies academicus, Masaryk University awarded several prizes. The Rector's Prize for the best students in doctoral programs was awarded to Dr. Martin Toul. Dr. Barbara Kubíčková received the Rector's Prize for an outstanding dissertation.

19 May

Professor Jiří Damborský received the Medal of the Learned Society of the Czech Republic

At its 24th General Assembly, the Learned Society of the Czech Republic awarded Medals for merit in the science development and prizes to distinguished scientists, educators, and talented university and high school students. Jiří Damborský, head of the Loschmidt Laboratories at the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University, was awarded for his contribution to the development of science.

10 May

Professor Jana Klánová received an honorary doctorate from the University of Örebro

Professor Jana Klánová, Director of the RECETOX Centre at the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University, was awarded an honorary doctorate (doctor honoris causa) at Örebro University in Sweden. On this occasion, she presented her research at a public lecture and discussed collaboration with several research teams.

14 Apr

Forever chemicals as a ticking time bomb for future generations?

PFAS, thousands of artificial fluorinated chemicals. And nature doesn't know how to deal with them. These substances never decompose; they remain permanently in the environment. They accumulate in the bodies of humans and animals. That's how they get into our food, meat, milk, and eggs. We drink PFAS with our water, and they rain down on us in rainwater.

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