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8 Jul

MSCA postdoctoral fellows: “We should try our best when writing the grant. Regardless of the result, it is beneficial to try.”

Žiga Tkalec and Kapil Mandrah, two postdoctoral fellows at the RECETOX Centre of Masaryk University, have just completed their MSCA projects, and in this article they share their experiences, insights and the impact the fellowships had on their professional journeys.

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26 Jun

21st RECETOX Summer School

The 21st RECETOX Summer School took place from June 9 to 13, 2025, at the RECETOX center in Brno. This year's event was divided into two consecutive blocks, offering participants a comprehensive educational program in the field of chemical risk assessment. The event attracted a total of 55 participants from 31 countries around the world, including scientists, doctoral students, and experts from regulatory institutions.

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24 Jun

RECETOX helped to adopt ISPCWP

The ISPCWP stands for the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution adopted by the Intergovernmental meeting to establish a science-policy panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution (IM) in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Countries reached agreement on establishment and thus concluded three years long negotiations by the open-ended working group (OEWG) under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 

Research

23 Jun

Low levels of greenery and high levels of urbanization may increase the risk of asthma, study shows

A new study conducted by a team of European researchers analyzed data from 14 European cohorts comprising nearly 350,000 participants. The aim was to evaluate the impact of the combined effects of environmental exposures in urban environments on the incidence of asthma in both children and adults. Asthma developed in 7,428 individuals over their lifetime.

Event

19 Jun

Close to finish line on the Science Policy Panel on chemicals, wastes and pollution

Punta del Este, Uruguay hosts the final negotiation round of the Open-ended working group Science-Policy Panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution on 14 - 18 June 2025. The panel will play a critical role of the expert support to the relevant policy negotiatiosn similar to Intergovernmental panel on Climate Change (IPCC) or Intergovernmental platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services (IPBES).

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18 Jun

Hynek Pikhart is the new professor at the RECETOX center

On Monday, June 16th, the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, appointed new university professors. We are very pleased to announce that among them is a representative of the RECETOX center at Masaryk University, who is a recognized expert in his field. The highest academic title was awarded to Hynek Pikhart, who leads the Environmental Epidemiology research group at the RECETOX center.

Event

17 Jun

EIRENE at 3rd ESFRI Stakeholder Forum Meetup

In the second week of June, the 3rd ESFRI Stakeholder Forum Meetup was organised in cooperation with the Polish presidency. The Forum, with the key topic of "Sustainability of the Research Infrastructure ecosystem", aimed to discuss ideas and best practices regarding the enhancement of the quality and sustainability of Research Infrastructures, foster trust and cooperation among stakeholders, and promote integration within the R&I ecosystem, including building effective synergies with Technology Infrastructures.

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16 Jun

Colorectal cancer: towards a diagnostic test

With critical contributions from Czech cohorts, researchers edge closer to microbiome-based screening of colorectal cancer. An international research team coordinated by the University of Trento has demonstrated that the presence of specific microbes in the microbiome is an accurate indication of the disease. The study – conducted using a combination of machine learning and metagenomics and published in Nature Medicine – could make non-invasive screening methods more accurate in the future. 

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12 Jun

The goal of urban stress research is not only to understand its causes but also to change how we plan cities, says researcher Tadeáš Dvořák

Tadeáš Dvořák first studied psychology at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, where he examined the influence of the city and its factors on human thinking. He did not abandon the research topic but decided to expand it with a biological basis – he was interested in what exactly happens in the body during these processes. In the interview, he explains what urban stress research entails, how it can be objectively measured, and why such research is important for our health.

Event

10 Jun

Inventory validation meeting in the North Macedonia

Ekomozaik, RECETOX and Ministry of Environmental Protection and Physical Planning of the North Macedonia organized a full day meeting in Holiday Inn hotel in Skopje on 10 June 2025. The meeting was part of the implementation of the GEF project 10785 (Global Review and Update of the National Implementation Plans under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants).

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5 Jun

Meetings in Astana

Within the GEF supported project 10924 on Review and Update of the National Implementation Plan (NIP) for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Albania, Armenia and Kazakhstan a several meetings with KZ authorities took place in early June 2025.

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3 Jun

Human exposome forum marks historic step forward

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2 Jun

Doctoral Conference 2025

As part of the RECETOX doctoral conference held on May 28 and 29, there was a presentation of posters by doctoral students. The best posters received the "Best Poster Award". This year, the posters were newly evaluated within a single category, which included students from all years. The conference also included state exams, which all seven students successfully passed.

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30 May

Inventory validation meeting in Georgia

Half-way milestone in the project implementation was achieved on 27 May 2025 with a successfully completed Inventory validation meeting held in the Rooms Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia. The meeting was supported by the GEF project 10785 and organized in collaboration with the Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia and the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre hosted at RECETOX.

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29 May

Science changes data. Data changes science

Brno hosted the Research Data Day 2025 & EOSC National Tripartite Event. On May 21–22, 2025, Brno hosted the international conference Research Data Day & EOSC National Tripartite Event, bringing together leading figures of European research, data science experts, representatives of research infrastructures, and science policy makers. One of the keynote speakers on research infrastructures was director of RECETOX Jana Klánová.

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28 May

Rising temperatures will have a significant impact on the workload of emergency medical services

High temperatures are a significant risk factor for human health. In 2022 and 2023 alone, they were responsible for more than 109,000 deaths in Europe, and this number is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. The trend of rising temperatures will also have a significant impact on the workload of emergency medical services, according to a study involving researchers from RECETOX centre.

Event

26 May

Protecting children’s health – Addressing chemical exposures

“Up to 90% of disease risks are linked to our environment – and these environmental risk factors are largely preventable but they remain largely unmeasured and underregulated” said Martine Vrijheid, ATHLETE research project coordinator and head of ISGlobal’s Environment and Health over the Lifecourse programme, at a science briefing at the European Parliament on 13 May 2025.

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20 May

Study Highlights Environmental Risks of Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharges in Polar Waters

As the polar regions are becoming more accessible and polar tourism rises, so does cruise ship traffic—and with it, wastewater discharges into some of Earth’s most fragile ecosystems. A new study conducted by RECETOX center in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Water Research analyzed treated wastewater from three expedition cruise ships and found over 160 chemical compounds.

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19 May

Global Forum of the Group of Earth Observations 2025

„The Earth Talks“ was a motto of the 2025 Global Forum of the Group of Earth Observations (GEO) held on May 5-9 in the Auditorium della Tecnica in Rome. GEO brought together all elements of our society – from ministers and global leaders to citizens – to harness Earth Intelligence to empower informed and ambitious actions to ensure food security, restore ecosystems, prevent disasters, and confront the triple planetary crisis, transforming the Sustainable Development Goals into an achievable reality.

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16 May

The Moonshot Forum laid the foundation for translating the concept of the exposome into public health practice

Comprehensive characterization of human exposome - a first step to translate its potential into medicine and public health practice - demands a coordinated international effort involving governments, organizations, scientists, funders, the technology sector and the public. The Exposome Moonshot Forum held in the Bloomberg Centre in Wahington, D.C. in May 12-15, 2025 aimed to gather these diverse stakeholders to collaboratively translate the exposome from concept to utility.

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5 May

EIRENE's and PARC's side event on COPs 2025

The RECETOX Centre has been operating at the science-to-policy interface at the national, European and global levels for two decades. As the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre (SCRC) for capacity building and technology transfer it supports the implementation of the global conventions protecting human health from the chemical risks and presents its activities at the Conferences of Parties of these conventions at the regular basis.

Event

28 Apr

In the Senate of the Czech Republic, a seminar was held dedicated to the eternal chemicals PFAS

Substances known by the abbreviation PFAS are a large group of widely used, industrially produced chemicals that accumulate in the human body and the environment. They are almost non-degradable by natural processes, which is why they are often called 'eternal chemicals.' The Committee on Regional Development, Public Administration, and the Environment of the Senate of the Czech Republic organized a seminar on the issue.

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18 Apr

EIRENE Consortium Meeting: Masaryk University Campus

Following the meeting of the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI), which took place on March 31 - April 1, 2025, at the Masaryk University Campus Library in Brno, the EIRENE research infrastructure consortium also held a meeting. Over the two-day program, more than twenty representatives of national nodes from across Europe gathered to discuss the progress and developments achieved during the preparatory phase of EIRENE.

15 Apr

Invitation to Exposome Moonshot Forum

The Exposome Moonshot Forum is multi-stakeholder forum plotting the future of the Human Exposome. The inaugural Exposome Moonshot Forum aims to gather these diverse stakeholders to collaboratively translate the exposome from concept to utility.

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14 Apr

Future of ESFRI in a New ERA: Shaping the Next Chapter for European Research Infrastructures

The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) hosted the Future of ESFRI in a New ERA workshop on 31 March - 1 April 2025 at the Masaryk University Campus Library in Brno, Czech Republic. The event served as a key moment for reflecting on ESFRI’s evolving role in the European Research Area (ERA) and discussing its long-term strategic direction.

Research

2 Apr

New study reveals how textiles trap harmful chemicals

The latest research of scientists from RECETOX, Masaryk University and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research reveals how various fabrics absorb and release harmful aromatic amines (AAs) compounds linked to cancer and other health risks.

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28 Mar

High levels of flame retardants found in Skoda car dust

In our daily lives, we are exposed to many chemicals that can have a negative impact on our health. Cars are unique indoor spaces that are often overlooked in terms of their contribution to human exposure to chemicals, and a recent RECETOX study published in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment has found very high levels of flame retardants in Czech vehicles.

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25 Mar

The European project focused on soil health assessment utilizes "citizen science" among other methods

The Soil Blitz sampling campaign, organized by the Soil Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology Research Group at RECETOX in September 2024, has already produced results. During the campaign, members of the public in Brno carried out soil health surveys on their properties in the city. Participants were trained to become citizen scientists.

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14 Mar

People understand that air pollution needs to be addressed, but they often don’t realize that the problem affects them as well, says environmental epidemiologist Ondřej Mikeš

Ondřej Mikeš works at the RECETOX center as an environmental epidemiologist in the Human Exposure and Risk Assessment group, focusing on external exposures in epidemiological research. In the interview, he explains what air pollution research in Brno entails, how researchers communicate measurement results to politicians and the public, and why scientists are now trying to create a digital model of the entire city.

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10 Mar

RECETOX Research Team Successfully Completes Project on Male Reproductive Toxicity Assessment Without Animal Testing

At the end of last year, the RECETOX center successfully completed a project funded by the Czech Science Foundation (GAČR) titled “Alternative Approaches in the Assessment of Male Reproductive Toxicity of Chemical Mixtures Without Animal Testing.” The project focused on potentially hazardous chemicals and their mixtures that can affect reproduction or reproductive health in men.

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5 Mar

The EU has published reports on progress towards achieving zero pollution

The European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) have released the second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook Report along with the fourth Air Quality Outlook Report. These documents provide a comprehensive overview of the EU’s progress towards achieving the ambitious zero pollution targets set for 2030. The RECETOX Centre, as a member of the Action Plan Stakeholder Platform, contributes to achieving these goals with its expertise.

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27 Feb

Students from the sports gymnasium will assist scientists in collecting air quality data in Lužánky Park

In January 2025, a new international project called DTRIP4H was launched, involving the RECETOX center. The RECETOX center will focus on creating a case study aimed at improving the assessment of exposure to airborne dust in Brno. Initial testing will take place on a small scale in the Lužánky park area. Students from the sports gymnasium will assist scientists with data collection.

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12 Feb

At the University of Nairobi, an exhibition on cooperation in Africa was inaugurated

On February 6, 2025, the campus of the University of Nairobi hosted the ceremonial opening of an exhibition on RECETOX activities in Africa over the past 15 years, prepared by the Regional Centre for the Stockholm Convention (SCRC) in 2024. 

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11 Feb

Moldova Refines Inventory and Submits Plan for Complete Elimination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Equipment

Moldova has become the first of eight pilot countries to complete the project of refining the inventory of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB). Support for implementation was provided by the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre (SCRC) from RECETOX. The closing meeting was attended by more than 30 participants.

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10 Feb

Student Svitlana Kotserzhynska: Attending a summer school abroad was an experience I can recommend to everyone.

Although the Erasmus+ program undoubtedly reigns in terms of popularity among study stays, it is by no means the only way to travel abroad through your home university while studying. Students can also gain insight into their field and draw inspiration from elsewhere through summer schools. Svitlana Kotserzhynska spent two and a half weeks at the University of Zagreb in Croatia, returning enriched not only with a lot of valuable insights but also with new contacts.

3 Feb

European project DTRIP4H kicks off in Tallinn (EE) to transform Healthcare Research Infrastructures through cutting-edge technologies

A European consortium started the new initiative called “Decentralized Health Digital Twin Ecosystem Consisting of Research Infrastructures - DTRIP4H”. It aims to transform European healthcare RIs by using cutting-edge generative AI and digital twin technologies integrated with virtual reality (VR).

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30 Jan

The PARC: A New Era in Risk Assessment conference introduced representatives of government and scientific institutions to the main aspects of the partnership

On Tuesday, January 28, the PARC: A New Era in Risk Assessment conference was held in Prague, aiming to present the international Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC) to more than fifty representatives of government institutions and research infrastructures within the context of the innovative framework of European partnerships under the Horizon Europe program.

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27 Jan

Some combinations of currently used pesticides are toxic to soil organisms. Scientists are now preparing tools to predict their occurence in the environment.

Since 2020, the RECETOX center has been involved in the European project SPRINT. This five-year project aims not only to measure new data on the occurrence and effects of pesticides in the environment but also to develop tools that will allow their impacts on the environment and human health to be modeled and predicted.

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22 Jan

Lack of vitamin B12 during pregnancy can negatively affect children’s cognitive development

A study by scientists from Masaryk University showed that children of mothers with higher vitamin B12 intake during pregnancy were able to communicate better at one and a half years old, for example, using gestures, simple words, and understanding simple instructions. At the age of 8, they showed better results in verbal intelligence tests.

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20 Jan

Long-time director of the RECETOX Centre and Professor Emeritus Ivan Holoubek has passed away

With deep sorrow, we announce that on January 19, 2025, after a long and severe illness, one of the most prominent figures of Masaryk University, Professor Ivan Holoubek, passed away at the age of nearly 74

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16 Jan

Reproductive health issues affect a large portion of the population, and I am glad that I can contribute to their solution, says researcher Eliška Řehůřková

Eliška Řehůřková works at the RECETOX center as a researcher and doctoral student. Since her master’s studies, she has focused on Cellular and Tissue Toxicology, currently specializes in male reproductive toxicology. 

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6 Jan

Microplastics found in coral from three remote Mascarene Islands in the Western Indian Ocean

Coral reefs are some of the most unique and biodiverse ecosystems on earth, providing invaluable ecological services and supporting millions of livelihoods worldwide. However, these vital ecosystems are increasingly threatened by microplastic pollution, which harms their growth, reproduction, and resilience.

29 Dec 2024

International Conference on Research Infrastructures in Brisbane

In 2024, the International Conference on Research Infrastructures (ICRI) was held in Brisbane, Australia. ICRI is held biennially and serves as a professional forum for the global research infrastructure community. The conference provided a space for policymakers, research institution leaders, facility operators, and users to meet and discuss. The debates focused primarily on current trends and challenges facing research infrastructures worldwide.

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17 Dec 2024

Researchers have developed a tool that will enhance drug discovery and exploration of the biological function of these molecules

A new bioinformatic tool, BGC Atlas, was developed by a consortium of bioinformaticians. It identifies and clusters biosynthetic gene clusters from publicly available datasets, offering a centralised database and a web interface for metadata-aware exploration of BGCs and gene cluster families (GCFs).

Event

12 Dec 2024

Martin Bobák is the new professor at the RECETOX center.

On Tuesday, December 10th, the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, appointed new university professors. We are very pleased to announce that among them is Martin Bobák, a representative of the RECETOX center at Masaryk University.

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11 Dec 2024

Protein scientist Jan Velecký: Machine learning can shine where human imagination falls short

Jan Velecký is a researcher at the RECETOX center. In the interview, he explains what protein engineering is about, why it is important to study protein solubility, and how machine learning can be crucial for human knowledge.

Research

4 Dec 2024

Recognition of RECETOX Scientific Excellence

Web of Science highlighted the publication of Dr. Adamovsky and Dr. Sehnal as one of the top 1% most cited papers in the field of Microbiology.

Event

28 Nov 2024

The Air Quality in Time conference brought together research communities

From November 11-13, 2024, the “Air Quality in Time” conference took place in the beautiful setting of Vysočina, at the 9skal hotel. This event was the result of merging two traditional events – the Air Quality conference organized by the RECETOX center and the annual conference of the Czech Aerosol Society (ČAS).

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25 Nov 2024

Professor Jana Klánová was awarded for her contribution to the development of the TA ČR and applied research

Professor Jana Klánová received a prestigious award from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR). The award recognizes her long-term contribution to TAČR and applied research, as well as her role as a member of the TAČR research council.

Event

25 Nov 2024

The project team from the RECETOX department participated in a study visit at the Grant Office of ETH Zurich

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21 Nov 2024

Education has a direct, independent effect on lung health, says study

In their latest study, scientists from RECETOX (MUNI), the University at Buffalo in the U.S., the National Institute of Public Health in Prague, and University College London in the U.K. found that education plays a role in protecting lung health during the aging process.

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19 Nov 2024

Representatives of the RECETOX center at ACTRIS Week 2024

From November 5–7, 2024, we participated in the annual meeting of the European consortium ACTRIS. This event serves as a key platform for regular partner meetings, fostering collaboration, sharing the latest updates and experiences, and discussing critical topics related to the development and operation of the ACTRIS research infrastructure.

15 Nov 2024

The prestigious Rudolf Lukeš Prize for 2024 goes to scientist Martin Marek for his research on marine bioluminescence

The Rudolf Lukeš Prize, awarded by the Czech Chemical Society in cooperation with the Experientia Foundation, goes this year to Martin Marek from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno for his significant contributions to the field of bioorganic chemistry related to marine luminescence. 

12 Nov 2024

The university awarded Tomáš Janoš for his outstanding achievements in doctoral studies.

The Vice-Rector’s Award of Masaryk University for excellent results in doctoral studies was received by 31 graduates, their supervisors, and consultants. Among the awardees was also Tomáš Janoš from the RECETOX center.

Event

7 Nov 2024

The third Teaming Club Conference took place in Novi Sad

The BioSense Institute, located in Novi Sad, Serbia, hosted the third official TEAMING Club Conference. The aim of three-day-event  was to learn more about each-others research focus, as well as about available research infrastructure at each Centre of Excellence and to boost future collaborations

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5 Nov 2024

The study revealed a surprisingly large amount of hazardous chemicals in food packaging materials.

Food packaging contains a surprisingly high number of chemicals, many of which are hazardous. Over 11,200 chemicals have been authorized for use in food packaging; however, nearly 2,000 additional chemicals have been found that are not included in this list

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30 Oct 2024

Emeritní profesor Holoubek: Zpočátku jsme měli jen pár přístrojů, které patřily spíš do muzea, ale dnes můžeme být na RECETOX hrdí.

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25 Oct 2024

 Extremely High Levels of PBDEs Found in Children’s Toys from European Markets

With the high influx of low-cost plastic toys on the market, there is growing concern about the safety of such toys. Some of these plastic toys contains hazardous chemicals like polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) due to the use of recycled plastics in new toy manufacturing. 

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23 Oct 2024

Student Klára Cigošová: For research in simulated microgravity all the way to France

She studied at an art high school and is now engaged in research on tooth development and regeneration at the Faculty of Medicine. In addition, she is in her first year of the bachelor’s program in Environment and Health at the RECETOX center. Klára Cigošová breaks many stereotypes with her diverse range of interests. 

Event

22 Oct 2024

EIRENE and IHEN Joint Meeting in Utrecht

Over 100 environmental health researchers and experts gathered last week in Utrecht for a joint meeting of EIRENE RI and IHEN to report on the progress made in the individual projects and discuss the next steps in Human Exposome research. 

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17 Oct 2024

Global Collaboration and Cutting-Edge Research: RECETOX’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Projects

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is a prestigious and highly competitive programme funded by the European Commission. RECETOX has been highly successful in securing individual MSCA project grants. 

Event

11 Oct 2024

The grand opening of the new laboratories for human exposome research

On Friday, October 7th, the grand opening of the new laboratories for human exposome research at the RECETOX center took place. The event was initiated by the center’s director, Jana Klánová, who welcomed the guest, Richard Woychik, Director of the US National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences.

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10 Oct 2024

“The substances we studied in the CELSPAC-FireExpo project with firefighters are all around us, and the population is commonly exposed to them,” says environmental epidemiologist Nina Pálešová.

Nina Pálešová is an environmental epidemiologist and a recent PhD graduate. In the interview, we explored what both of her research topics have in common with her interest in the environment, and where everyone can come into contact with toxic substances.

Article

4 Oct 2024

“Forever chemicals” are in the milk of Czech mothers and all around us. A blanket ban would solve it.

They are all around us, and we use them more often than we realize. In nature, they hardly decompose and can be toxic to the human body. We are talking about perfluorinated and polyfluorinated compounds, or PFAS.

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1 Oct 2024

The ERGO project focused on the development of novel approaches to assess the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals on hormonal balance has been completed

In June 2024, the five-year international ERGO project was completed. The project focused on the approaches for assessing the impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals on the regulation of thyroid hormones, which are crucial for metabolism, growth, development, and the proper functioning of many organs in human and wildlife.

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26 Sep 2024

New findings regarding pesticide residues in both agricultural and residential environments of farms raise concerns

A groundbreaking study from the SPRINT project has revealed a concerning fact that raises environmental and human health concerns. These new findings are significant news for the decision-making bodies of the European Union.

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25 Sep 2024

Microplastics as particles are still an open topic, but the risks associated with their additives are known, says environmental toxicologist Ondřej Adamovský.

How do microplastics interact with the human body? What impact do they have on our environment and our health? Is it true that they penetrate places like the brain or placenta? These questions, among others, are also being studied by environmental toxicologist Ondřej Adamovský from the RECETOX center.

Event

23 Sep 2024

Masarykova univerzita „si zahraje“ v nové sérii seriálu o Mendelovi

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16 Sep 2024

Antibiotics administered to the mother during childbirth affect the early development of the intestinal microbiota of newborns

In recent years, there has been intensive research on the impact of early intestinal microbiota development on an individual’s health, not only in childhood but also in later stages of life. The research team led by Petra Bořilová Linhartová from the RECETOX center focused on how administered antibiotics can affect the presence of these microorganisms in the first days of a newborn’s life.

Event

13 Sep 2024

Another international training focused on POPs took place in the RECETOX center

Between September 11th and 13th, an international training focused on the monitoring, management, and more effective use of data on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) took place at the RECETOX center. More than fifty experts from government, non-profit, and academic sectors participated, representing a total of nine countries.

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11 Sep 2024

Natálie Šelleová: Erasmus doesn’t have to be just a one-semester adventure abroad, but a completely new academic beginning.

Natálie Šelleová is a student of Master's program Environment and Health at RECETOX center. Her Erasmus destination was Finland, where she spent one semester at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) in Joensuu. The number of tempting courses was too great, so  she eventually decided to stay for another semester.

Event

9 Sep 2024

Festival vědy a techniky 2024

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9 Sep 2024

Profesor Ivan Holoubek: Chemické látky kolem nás a v nás v otázkách a odpovědích

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4 Sep 2024

Eva Budinská: Cancer behaves like a mafia, and bacteria cover for it.

Eva Budinská is a trained mathematical biologist. In her scientific field, she operates at the intersection of data analysis and biology, meaning her task is not only to process data but also to interpret it. Specifically, she focuses on analyzing molecular and imaging data in oncology, particularly colorectal cancer.

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29 Aug 2024

The OBERON Project Contributed to Understanding the Impact of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals on Human Metabolism

The project aimed to better understand and identify environmental substances that can disrupt hormonal regulation in the human body was completed and RECETOX was involved at several levels.

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9 Aug 2024

A new project in the EMSO Physical Access programme tackles marine persistent pollutants

The Mediterranean Sea is facing a threat from persistent organic pollutants (POPs). A new research project, led by the research centre RECETOX of Masaryk University, is currently underway in the Mediterranean Sea trying to address it.

Interview

26 Jun 2024

"In the next years, climate change will affect everything," says environmental epidemiologist Tomáš Janoš.

Although he originally wanted to study mathematics, Tomáš Janoš eventually became an environmental epidemiologist. In the interview, he explains the origins of his interest in climate change, how such a topic is communicated to the public, and why he believes it is crucial for scientists in the Czech Republic to focus more on this issue.

24 Jun 2024

CYANOMETA Workshop 3 at RECETOX center: In Vitro Techniques in Cyanobacterial Research

From June 18th to 20th, 2024, the third CYANOMETA workshop took place at the RECETOX center.

20 Jun 2024

PARC course on Chemical Exposure & Modelling successfully held in Brno

The course on Chemical Exposure & Modelling, part of PARC training plan 2024-2025, was successfully held from June 10-12 in Brno, Czech Republic.

10 Jun 2024

EIRENE at „Human Biomonitoring and PARC: from regional to international level“ conference

10 Jun 2024

IRISCC: New EU Project Boosting Climate Resilience

The IRISCC project kick off meeting was hosted by University of Helsinki, Finland between 5-7 June 2024.

7 Jun 2024

Research Infrastructures in a Changing Global, Environmental and Socio-economical Context

Interview

27 May 2024

"The first science communicators for me were already high school teachers,” says researcher and laureate of the Learned Society of the Czech Republic award, Barbora Rudzanová.

Barbora Rudzanová, the holder of the Jiřina Michlová Prize from the Learned Society of the Czech Republic for the year 2024. In the interview, she explains why she is dedicated to the impact of chemical substances on human health, what makes her work at RECETOX unique, and what she believes the popularization of science brings.

27 May 2024

RECETOX participated at DISCERN project annual meeting

Professor Martin Bobak participated at the second annual meeting of the DISCENR project, which was held at the end of May in Lyon, France. 

21 May 2024

The 34th European Meeting of the SETAC Organization for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry took place in Seville

The 34th European meeting of the international non-profit organization SETAC, or the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, took place in Seville, Spain, between May 5 and 9, 2024. The RECETOX center also regularly participates in the meeting.

21 May 2024

SALVAGE project kick-off took place at MMCI

The SALVAGE research project, bringing together 8 institutions and targeting cancer prevention, was inaugurated on 21 May 2024.

Event

17 May 2024

The Stockholm Convention Celebrates Its Anniversary: Twenty Years Ago It Came into Effect

On May 17, 2004, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) came into effect, representing a significant milestone in global environmental protection efforts. The Czech Republic, along with many other countries, became a signatory to this agreement and actively participated in efforts to eliminate these hazardous substances.

17 May 2024

Tisková zpráva: Stockholmská úmluva chrání naše zdraví již 20 let

6 May 2024

Profiling Environmental Exposures in Human Cohort Data

Interview

17 Apr 2024

Luděk Sehnal: I see the foreign experience as essential. In Australia, I found the scientific topic of a lifetime.

Scientist Luděk Sehnal, a successful applicant for several prestigious scholarships for which he and his family traveled the world, is finishing his work in Germany and plans to return to RECETOX. He wishes to pass on his experience and support the development of excellent science in the Czech Republic.

10 Apr 2024

INTEGRATE LMedC project was launched in Trondheim

The INTEGRATE-LMeC (Large Medical Cohorts) project held its first face-to-face meeting in Norway in April 2024.

5 Apr 2024

20th RECETOX Summer School and PARC Training 2024

This June, the 20th-anniversary of summer school and training within the PARC project on chemical exposure and modeling will occur at RECETOX. Remember to register by April 28 via the form.

13 Mar 2024

Press release: V4+ Conference on Environment and Health in Central Europe

The international conference on environment and health in Central Europe, organized on the occasion of the Czech Presidency of the Visegrad Four (V4), took place on Monday, 11 March 2024, at the library of the Masaryk University campus in Brno, Czech Republic. 

4 Mar 2024

The IHEN project was launched in Brussels

RECETOX representatives participated on the kick-off meeting, which was held in Brussels at the end of February. 

1 Mar 2024

EIRENE at 10th Anniversary workshop of BBMRI-ERIC

26 Feb 2024

Study reveals soil's role in air pollution and human health hazard

A new study revealed that soils, particularly in populated and industrialized areas, are not just passive repositories for polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) but active contributors to air pollution and its transport to remote locations. This phenomenon contributes to the deterioration of air quality and enhances its adverse effects on human health and the ecosystem in both populated and remote locations.

21 Feb 2024

"Success favors the prepared," says Martina Pavlová, director of FAVEA and a graduate of the Loschmidt Laboratories

Martina Pavlová is a successful graduate of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University. She currently works as the CEO of the Czech company FAVEA a.s., which with its hundred employees focuses on the development and production of food supplements.

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20 Feb 2024

Open Day of the National Atmospheric Observatory Košetice

On 23 March 2024, the Open Day of the National Atmospheric Observatory Košetice will take place within the ACTRIS CZ project. RECETOX will provide guided tours as one of the partners of the ACTRIS consortium.

8 Feb 2024

Alarming discovery: Pesticides found in the Arctic atmosphere raise concerns over their long-distance travel and slow degradation

A new international study conducted has revealed a startling phenomenon: the long-range atmospheric transport of 22 pesticides some of which are already banned. Read more about the interesting research. 

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5 Feb 2024

FHERITALE Kick-Off Meeting

The new Horizon Europe project, FHERITALE, kicked off in January 2024 at a meeting in Florence.

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29 Jan 2024

Press release: New research reveals hidden health risks from everyday objects

Endocrine disruptors (EDs) are chemicals found in everyday products that can interfere with and damage the human hormonal system. That is why the Center RECETOX of Masaryk University has joined the European research project ENDOMIX, coordinated by the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Germany, which officially started on 1 January.

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20 Jan 2024

Seminar training on test method readiness assessment

RECETOX helps the experts at PARC. Pavel Babica will be one of the speakers at the first PARC seminar training on test method readiness assessment for entering regulatory relevant validation studies, which is organized by Miriam Jacobs.

12 Jan 2024

Symposium on sustainable water management

RECETOX, in cooperation with the partners of the project "Innovative UV-LED applications to drinking water and wastewater treatment systems for sustainable water management in future communities (InLEDapp)" organize the symposium on sustainable water management. Register!

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5 Jan 2024

RECETOX in 2023

The year 2023 is behind us. It has brought us a number of awards and significant events. We launched the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the RECETOX Centre, we have been supporting the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Africa through the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre on POPs for 14 years, and we became the fourth WHO Collaborating Centre in the Czech Republic. In this article we present an overview of the most important awards and achievements

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28 Dec 2023

We celebrated the Advent time at RECETOX with a St. Nicholas and Christmas party

Our employees and their families gathered for a St. Nicholas and Christmas party.

19 Dec 2023

EIRENE Consortium Meeting 2023 - Rome

The meeting of EIRENE RI partners and the EIRENE PPP annual meeting took place in Rome at the end of December. 

19 Dec 2023

Three Ph.D. talents for 2023 are from RECETOX

One hundred thirty first-year Ph.D. students in Brno applied for the Ph.D. Talent competition and the best 25 succeeded. Three of them, Daniel Pluskal, Eliška Řehůřková, and Hana Faldynová, are from RECETOX.

15 Dec 2023

New POPs inventory training

RECETOX organized a new POPs inventory training - part II, to promote sustainable management of hazardous chemicals.

11 Dec 2023

Brno Living Lab: together we strive for healthy soil in Brno gardens

60-70% of soils in the EU are in poor condition. This alarming fact led the EU to launch the Soil Mission to improve the health of European soils. Our team is involved in the international research project BENCHMARKS, which aims to develop tools to assess soil health and find ways to address this situation.

6 Dec 2023

Banbury meeting: Integrating Exposomics into the Biomedical Enterprise

30 Nov 2023

Technology from Loschmidt Labs succeeds at Transfer Technology Day 2023

The expert jury of scientific and investor representatives awarded the research on luminous enzymes second place. 28 technologies were entered into the competition, 12 of which made it to the final round.

28 Nov 2023

Martin Toul wins the Doctorandus Prize in this year’s Česká hlava Awards

The Doctorandus Prize is awarded to young scientists for research in the natural sciences. Martin was awarded for his research into the functions of the protein staphylokinase, which is used to treat stroke.

27 Nov 2023

PRESS RELEASE Masaryk University scientists measure air quality and assess its impact on human health

Air quality measurements are currently being carried out in six municipalities in the South Moravian Region and in two districts of Brno. During the heating season, we measure dust particles in order to investigate pollutants that come from local household heating.

24 Nov 2023

Martin Toul received the MEYS Award

Martin Toul received the Award of the Minister of Education, Youth and Sports for outstanding students and graduates of the study programme and for outstanding student achievements.

20 Nov 2023

Nina Pálešová won Science Slam

RECETOX scientist Nina Pálešová won Science Slam 14, a science-popularization competition in which four scientists from Masaryk University shared their research entertainingly.

14 Nov 2023

Press release: New Research Reveals Pesticide Mixtures Widespread in Environment, Urging Enhanced Regulatory Measures

A groundbreaking study from the SPRINT project, funded by the European Union's Horizon program, has unveiled a concerning reality: pesticide residues are pervasive in both agricultural environments and residential settings, raising concerns for environmental and human health. 

7 Nov 2023

Beautiful Social Machines II: Artificial Intelligence Horizons in Discussion by Four Global Experts

On 31 October 2023 at 4 pm, the Learned Society of the Czech Republic, Masaryk University and RECETOX organized a public discussion "Beautiful Social Machines II: Horizons of Artificial Intelligence"a in a discussion of four world experts.

6 Nov 2023

Protecting the health of firefighters - press conference

Petra Pribylová, Head of the Central Laboratories of the RECETOX Research Infrastructure, gave a presentation on 18.10.2023 in Paris at a press conference addressed to representatives of French ministries, firefighters and the general public.

23 Oct 2023

Doktorandi a školitelé převzali ceny za excelentní výsledky v doktorském studiu

23 Oct 2023

Exposome expectations in child health

18 Oct 2023

Tomáš Slanina received Neuron Award 2023 for Promising Scientists in chemistry

Tomáš Slanina graduated in Organic Chemistry at the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University under the supervision of Petr Klán from RECETOX. He ranks among the most prominent representatives of the emerging generation of chemists.

16 Oct 2023

The project meeting in North Macedonia

Friday, 13 October 2023, a National inception workshop took place in the frames of the UNEP Global NIP update project in Skopje, North Macedonia.

13 Oct 2023

Innovation of the study programme Computational biology and biomedicine

Dr. Eva Budinská and Assoc. Prof. Matej Lexa in collaboration with colleagues from the Faculty of Informatics of MU, acquired the project "FI 0795/2023" for the extension of project and research education of the study programme Computational Biology and Biomedicine, in the specialization Biomedical Bioinformatics.

12 Oct 2023

EIRENE Management Board Meeting

On Monday, October 9, members of the EIRENE management board met in Vienna. 

11 Oct 2023

Students for students

Since October 2022, Ph.D. students at RECETOX have joined forces and formed the Ph.D. Union aims to improve students’ quality of life and studies in a transparent and open way. Ph.D. students were represented during official RECETOX and faculty meetings by Ishita Virmani and Ludovic Mayer, who were the representatives for the first academic year.

6 Oct 2023

Researchers’ night at RECETOX

On Friday evening, October 6, 2023, visitors came to the Bohunice campus and immersed themselves in the world of science. Researcher’s Night is the event that provides the public with a unique opportunity to learn more about the topics scientists are working on.

4 Oct 2023

Collaboration between Örebro University and Masaryk University

A three-member delegation from the University of Örebro led by Rector Prof. Johan Schnürer accepted the invitation from Jana Klánová, director of RECETOX. They visited Brno to discuss cooperation issues between Masaryk University and the University of Örebro.

3 Oct 2023

Globální rámec přijatý v Bonnu pomůže snížit škody způsobené chemickými látkami

2 Oct 2023

2nd Teaming Club Conference

Jana Klánová and Jan Ostřížek participated in the 2nd Teaming Club Conference. Representatives of forty centres met in Slovenia to share experiences and deepen cooperation.

22 Sep 2023

Open Day of the Brno Living Lab

The RECETOX Centre has studied the relationship between humans and the environment for 40 years. The celebration of this event, which will take place throughout the autumn and summer semesters of 2023/2024, began on 21 September with the opening of an exhibition presenting the history of the Centre. The exhibition can be viewed in the Bohunice campus corridor until mid-December.

18 Sep 2023

Katarzyna Kordas - Fulbright grantee came to RECETOX

Kasia Kordas, associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health at the University at Buffalo, has received a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Fellowship. Thanks to this support, Dr. Kordas will be able to spend the fall semester at Masaryk University's RECETOX, where she will spend the next four months developing research collaborations with scientists and contributing to the development of the Environment and Health curriculum.

11 Sep 2023

Festival of Science and Technology

Visitors could see the Brno Living Lab at the Festival of Science and Technology. We showed them how the sampling process works and how we collect and analyze samples. Visitors could see and try different types of samplers.

2 Aug 2023

The Exposome Boot Camp at Columbia University

An intensive boot camp focused on novelties in the rapidly growing field of exposomics took place at Columbia University. Jana Klanova and Elliot Price were among the invited speakers.

21 Jul 2023

Innovate beyond PFAS

The Science magazine has published a call for innovation beyond the “forever” chemicals in its editorial authored by prof. Martin Scheringer from RECETOX MU and ETH Zurich.

7 Jul 2023

The 7th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health

28 Jun 2023

19 th RECETOX Summer school

The RECETOX Research Infrastructure and the Stockholm Convention Regional Centre, in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic and WHO, organized the 19th International RECETOX Summer School in Brno. The programme included lectures, practical exercises, and case studies related to non-targeted analyses of biologically relevant molecules and human biomonitoring. 

23 Jun 2023

Tisková zpráva: Brněnští vědci se přiblížili k budoucí léčbě Alzheimerovy choroby

19 Jun 2023

Audit of the Czech Institute for Accreditation (ČIA) in the Trace Analytical Laboratories

During the regular monitoring visit of the Czech Institute for Accreditation in Trace Analytical Laboratories in June, the scope of accreditation was extended by two new analytical methods.

7 Jun 2023

Veronica van der Schyff makes childhood dreams come true with research on cruise ships

Veronica, originally from South Africa, is working as a postdoc in Lisa Emily Melymuk's research group on the ShipsChem project. She studies the impact of chemicals originating from indoor activities and strong fire safety rules on cruise ships on the crew's health and the environment. Veronica has sailed around the Norwegian coast and reached Iceland on a hybrid-electric ship. 

5 Jun 2023

RECETOX doctoral conference

On 24-25 May 2023, the traditional Ph.D. conference took place at RECETOX. It included a poster section presenting the research results of postgraduate students. 

24 May 2023

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 2023

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 2023

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 2023

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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29 Mar 2023

Meet our new Brno Ph.D. talents

On 21 March 2023, the most talented doctoral students in technical fields and natural sciences received the Brno Ph.D. Talent Award. Five talents are from RECETOX. Read about their projects and motivation to do science.

15 Mar 2023

Vědcem už na střední škole

1 Mar 2023

Involvement of RECETOX in the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU - part two

The Czech Republic has been at the helm of the Council of the European Union (CZ PRES) for six months. This historic second Czech Presidency was under the motto "Europe as a task" and ran from 1 July to 31 December 2022. In this role, the Czech Republic faced several challenges, including the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, and the negotiations on the EU Green Deal.

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15 Feb 2023

Student Aneta Vrzalová: I learn to see the world in context

Although many people imagined Aneta Vrzalová as a medical student, she preferred to study Environment and Health at the RECETOX research center, Faculty of Science, MUNI. And she has never regretted her decision.

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1 Feb 2023

The founder of RECETOX, Professor Ivan Holoubek, is Professor Emeritus

Professor Holoubek, one of the RECETOX Center's founders, was awarded honorary title Professor Emeritus by the rector Martin Bareš for his long-term contribution to science and research.

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30 Jan 2023

Press release: Masaryk University hosts World Health Organization Collaborating Centre

The World Health Organization (WHO) often requires expert, scientific and technical support from other institutions. And one of them is also the RECETOX research centre of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University!

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25 Jan 2023

RECETOX as an active participant of Czech Presidency

Six months. That is how long the Czech Republic was at the helm of the Council of the European Union (CZ PRES). And RECETOX experts were actively involved in international decision making on contemporary environmental issues within the second Czech Presidency.

23 Jan 2023

DISCERN project kick-off

The online kick-off meeting was held online in The DISCERN kick-off meeting was held virtually on 12 January 2023, and the participants will meet in person in May 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.January 2023

2 Jan 2023

Press Release: Lightning Revolution. The luminous enzyme "luciferase" could replace electric light bulbs

Scientists Martin Marek, Martin Toul, and Andrea Schenkmayerová from the Loschmidt Laboratories, RECETOX, Faculty of Science, MUNI have described an innovative and sustainable way to light up streets in the future.

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20 Dec 2022

Jana Vašíčková: The larva of a black soldier fly is the ideal of sustainability. A fascinating insect that eats everything it comes across.

The larvae of a black soldier fly. A research topic that fascinated the scientist Jana Vašíčková so much that she began to study it in detail. Read an interview with Jana to find out if the larvae of a black soldier fly were her love at first sight and why they are "synonymous" for sustainability.

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9 Dec 2022

RECETOX researchers receive MUNI Scientist award

The award MUNI Scientist for outstanding results in scientific work gained RECETOX scientists prof. Petr Klán and doc. Klára Hilscherová. They received the award from Vice-Rector Šárka Pospíšilová in the historical premises of the Augustinian Abbey.

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5 Dec 2022

Environmental chemist Branislav Vrana: To the first conference, we drove in an old Skoda Felicia

Scientist Branislav Vrana wanted to become a professional brewer or winemaker, but in the end, he became an environmental chemist. Read the interview with Branislav Vrana - scientist, adventurer, and enthusiastic historian.

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14 Nov 2022

RECETOX again involved in global assessment of toxic substances

The Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC) has a new member. For the first time, the Czech Republic was represented by the RECETOX scientist Katarína Řiháčková at the international meeting on global regulation of toxic substances.

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10 Nov 2022

Press release: MUNI held a scientific symposium in Brussels and founded an international think-tank

Masaryk University, in cooperation with the RECETOX research center, organized an international scientific symposium on current environmental and health crises.

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24 Oct 2022

Scientist Michal Bittner: Fulbright stay in Texas was one big ride!

A year ago, Michal Bittner was awarded the prestigious Fulbright scholarship. He moved with his family to Texas, USA, for the one-year research stay. Read an interview with Michal about his life and research in the southern USA.

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24 Oct 2022

State of the Environmental Health in Europe: Scientific Solutions to Global Crises

Join the scientific event organized on the occasion of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union and discuss with prominent scientists. 

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20 Oct 2022

Minister and European Union representatives spoke at the CELSPAC biobank's opening ceremony

The RECETOX Centre officially opened the CELSPAC biobank. The new facility allows scientists to study the effects of the environment on human health in even greater detail than before.

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7 Oct 2022

Young RECETOX scientists shared their experiences at the first RETRAIN Retreat in Telč

RETRAIN Retreat - an informal meeting of young RECETOX scientists. Its main aim was to introduce the researchers to each other, share mutual experiences and discuss interdisciplinary collaboration at RECETOX.

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6 Oct 2022

Young and old tried their hand at being environmental scientists at the Researchers' Night

The Researchers' Night was once again held in the buildings of scientific organizations and universities. On 30 September 2022, visitors came to Masaryk University to get first-hand experience of what it is like to be a researcher.

15 Sep 2022

CELSPAC "Meeting of Generations" at the Brno Science Festival

This year's Science Festival was unique for the RECETOX Research Centre. On Saturday, September 10, 2022, as part of the festival, CELSPAC population studies participants met in the Rotunda of the Brno Trade Center to celebrate three decades of scientific research.

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6 Sep 2022

Press release: The (C)ELSPAC population study opens its fourth decade

The CELSPAC population study is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Festival of Science - this deserves a big celebration!

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10 Aug 2022

New graduate Anna Brichová: RECETOX is a heartbreaker.

Anna is a fresh master's graduate in Environment and Health. She completed her bachelor's degree in Hradec Králové, and her passion for science and the environment brought her to Brno. 

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22 Jul 2022

Director of RECETOX speaks at a meeting of European ministers

Professor Jana Klánová, Director of the RECETOX Centre, joined the EU Competitiveness Council, entrusted with Europe’s research and innovation agenda, and shared with the Ministers her practical experience in effectively using financial instruments for science and research.

1 Jul 2022

RECETOX and Czech presidency in the EU Council

Do you know how RECETOX will participate in the second Czech Presidency in the EU Council?

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28 Jun 2022

Field trip to Košetice

Bachelor's degree students in Environment and Health spent a week-long internship at the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute's observatory in Košetice in the Vysočina Region. They had an ideal opportunity to try the application of theoretical knowledge in practice.

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21 Jun 2022

Conferences of the BRS Conventions: Two weeks, three conventions, and many decisions.

The Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions (BRS Conventions) took place in Geneva, Switzerland, for the first time in three years. And representatives of the research center RECETOX were there too.

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10 Jun 2022

Ludovic Mayer: Don’t be scared to go far for new experience.

Ludovic Mayer is originaly from France. He has studied a doctoral program in Environment and Health at RECETOX for over two years. For his research project, he received a prestigious Brno Ph.D. scholarship. Talent (2020 - 2021).

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3 Jun 2022

Marina Grossi: Brno is a great place to live and do research.

Marina Grossi is a Ph.D. student of Environment and Health: she focuses on Environmental Chemistry. After finishing her master's degree in Brazil, she decided to study in Europe, and luckily, she found RECETOX.

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26 May 2022

"Best Poster Award" at RECETOX doctoral conference

RECETOX organized a doctoral conference where current Ph.D. students presented their research projects. The authors of the best posters received the "Best Poster Award."

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26 May 2022

Brno partner city representatives visited RECETOX

Brno partner city representatives visited the RECETOX premises. With the director Jana Klánová, they talked about the long-term collaboration between the RECETOX research center and the City of Brno.

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23 May 2022

Director Jana Klánová spoke at the Velvet Innovation Meetup

The director of RECETOX Jana Klánová presented the concept of the Brno Living Lab at the informal meeting organized by the innovation agency JIC.

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19 May 2022

Peter Lenárt receives MU Rector's Prize for outstanding dissertation

Dr. Peter Lenárt received the award for outstanding dissertation from the Rector of Masaryk University.

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18 May 2022

European Union and safe chemicals

The representatives of RECETOX held their third high-level Round Table meeting. The topic of the international meeting was the European Union's chemical strategy and the Roundtable members' recommendations on tools for safe and sustainable chemicals.

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13 May 2022

Press release: European partnership PARC aims to protect human health from the harmful effects of chemical substances.

RECETOX will actively participate in the European project PARC, which will focus on health risks arising from exposure to chemicals.

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5 May 2022

Natálie Šelleová: I'm not a lab person, but I want to change legislation as a scientist

Student Natálie Šelleová works as an intern for the National Toxic Substances Center and wants to change environmental and health legislation one day.

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5 May 2022

The consortium of EIRENE met in Vienna

The EIRENE sonsortium met in Vienna to discuss the next steps to build the research infrastructure EIRENE.

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29 Apr 2022

Global environment and health challenges

RECETOX, in cooperation with the Learned Society of the Czech Republic and the Brno Observatory and Planetarium, is holding a panel discussion on Global Challenges in Environment and Health.

14 Apr 2022

Kurz CŽV - Kontaminace životního prostředí

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13 Apr 2022

The study of Environment and Health? Yes!

RECETOX is the right choice for your master's! Five current and former students explain why.

12 Apr 2022

One step closer to the therapeutic use of carbon monoxide

The prestigious Journal of Organic Chemistry has published an article on the current work of Prof. Petr Klán and his team.

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3 Apr 2022

Lucie Ráčková: Studying isolation and stress in Antarctica. Next stop, space?

As a member of a polar expedition, researcher Lucie Ráčková went to remote Antarctica to study the stress of polar explorers and collect research data for further research.

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31 Mar 2022

Aneta Žáčková: From French to bioinformatic analysis

During the covid pandemic, she was looking for an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge she gained online in practice.

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24 Mar 2022

RECETOX at the final HERA conference

The HERA - Health and Environment Research Agenda for Europe project is over. RECETOX represented the Czech Republic in the project and participated in defining critical areas for international research.

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18 Mar 2022

Martin Toul: Stroke treatment can be considerably more effective

Martin Toul, Ph.D. student from the Loschmidt Laboratories of the Faculty of Science, RECETOX Centre, and FNUSA-ICRC, has discovered new ways for the development of effective stroke treatment.

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10 Mar 2022

Paula Marcineková: Doctoral studies at RECETOX surpassed my expectations

Paula Marcineková is a Ph.D. student of Environment and Health; she focuses on Environmental Chemistry. After studying in the UK and university in Norway, Paula decided to do her Ph.D. at RECETOX.

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4 Mar 2022

Scientist Julie Dobrovolná: Stress is not our enemy

Professor Julie Dobrovolná deals with stress in her scientific work. In the interview, you will learn why it is essential to study stress in Antarctica and also the difference between stress during a covid pandemic and war.

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21 Feb 2022

I want to get to the bottom of things: Interview with a student Monika Kuncova

Monika Kuncová is a student of Environment and Health. In this interview, you will find out why RECETOX is the right choice.

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16 Feb 2022

Experiments are fundamental to science and fun: Interview with a student Tomáš Janoš

Tomáš Janoš studies Environment and Health at RECETOX. Read why this subject is the right call for him.

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9 Feb 2022

RECETOX supports the Stick to Science initiative

RECETOX supports the Stick to Science initiative, calling for open and bordelless collaboration between European research institutions.

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3 Feb 2022

From studies at RECETOX to dream job in Düsseldorf, Germany: Interview with Dr. Eliška Kuchovská

Dr. Eliška Kuchovská completed her Ph.D. at RECETOX and is working at the Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Germany. Read about her studies, work, or why not test on animals.

27 Jan 2022

A negative effect of the pandemic: millions in the UK drink harmful amounts of alcohol at home

Dr. Albert Kšiňan comments on an article by the British newspaper The Guardian on increased alcohol consumption during the coronavirus pandemic.

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20 Jan 2022

Toxicologist working at RECETOX, Brno, gets scientific award from the King of Sweden: Interview with Dr. Sebastian Lungu-Mitea

Since November 2021, Sebastian Lungu-Mitea, toxicologist, has been a researcher at RECETOX.Read an interview with him about his scientific career and life in the Czech Republic.

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21 Dec 2021

From research in Antarctica to discover new antibiotics: Interview with Dr. Ludek Sehnal about his polar expedition

Scientist Ludek Sehnal shared his experience from the polar expedition to Antarctica, which he joined in 2015.

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16 Dec 2021

It's an opportunity: Interview with Dr. Jaromir Sobotka about doctoral studies

Newly graduated Dr. Jaromír Sobotka shared with us his experience from his doctoral studies at RECETOX.

10 Dec 2021

RECETOX at the annual meeting of the regional centers of the Stockholm and Basel Conventions

RECETOX participated in the annual meeting of the Stockholm and Basel Regional Centers directors to discuss ongoing projects and joint plans for the following year. 

25 Nov 2021

MUNI Scientist Award for three RECETOXˈs researchers

Branislav Vrana, David Bednar, and Vladimir Sindelar were awarded by Sarka Pospisilova, the Vice-rector for research and doctoral studies, at Masaryk University.

23 Nov 2021

Jana Klanova and Ivan Holoubek receive commemorative Gold Medal

Jana Klanova and Ivan Holoubek were awarded commemorative medals by Tomas Kasparovsky, the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University.

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19 Nov 2021

Gabriela Ksinanova receives prestigious award at an international conference

Our researcher Gabriela Kšiňanová won the Ferenc Bojan Award for Young Researchers at the prestigious European Public Health Conference.

29 Sep 2021

INFERNO - how do chemicals affect the reproductive health of firefighters?

On September 1, 2021, Dr Jana Navrátilová, a postdoc at the Exposure and Health Risk Assessment group, began her two-year Marie Skłodowska-Curie Widening Fellowship (MSCA_WF) funded by the European Horizon 2020 program.

18 Aug 2021

The PROSECO prospective study shows the dynamics of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the Czech population

Scientists from Masaryk University's RECETOX research center have published data from the first large-scale population-based study on the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in the Czech population.

18 Aug 2021

A year in Texas on a Fulbright scholarship

Dr. Michal Bittner is moving to Baylor University in Texas for one year. What are his plans and expectations?

13 Aug 2021

RECETOX contributes to the evaluation of the Stockholm Convention

Dr. Kateřina Šebková personally participates at the third evaluation of the Stockholm Convention. How does it work and what are the outcomes of evaluation?

30 Jul 2021

Children’s birth weight is significantly related to their behavior at school age

Research of the connection between the birth weight of a child and its behavior at a younger school age, which was carried out by a team of scientists led by prof. Julie Dobrovolné, was published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE.

8 Jul 2021

The EIRENE project coordinated by the Masaryk University to be included in the ESFRI Roadmap 2021

RECETOX became the first Czech coordinator of the ESFRI research infrastructure with our EIRENE project, which will be included in the ESFRI 2021 Roadmap

1 Jul 2021

An article on the development of a new protein engineering method is showcased in the editor's Highlights of the prestigious journal Nature Communications

The method was recently published in the esteemed journal Nature Communications, where it was featured on the Editor’s Highlights page, which showcases the 50 best papers recently published in an area.

16 Jun 2021

EU Zero Pollution Action Plan: are we on the right track?

On 12 May, the European Commission published the EU Zero Pollution Action Plan. Despite improvements in many areas, pollution still places a major burden on human health and the environment in the EU (fine dust pollution remains the most serious problem - both European and global).

Event

31 May 2021

EU Green Week 2021 – Zero Pollution

May 31, 2021 marks the beginning of the EU Green Week. It is dedicated to the EU’s ‘zero pollution ambition’ as well as other relevant European Green Deal initiatives, such as the climate initiatives, the upcoming Chemicals Strategy, and initiatives in the energy, industry, mobility, agriculture, fisheries, health and biodiversity fields.  

22 May 2021

The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants celebrates twenty years and the Czech Republic rejoices with it!

On 22 May 2021, the Stockholm Convention enters the third decade since its signature and it is appropriate to look back and ask: has this important international treaty proved successful in limiting the production and use of persistent organic pollutants, so-called POPs?

11 May 2021

New book on Chemical Products and Processes

Prof. Martin Scheringer is the co-author of the new book published by Springer in first quarter of 2021. 

Interview

7 May 2021

Julie Dobrovolná from RECETOX on measuring stress

Interview of Julie Dobrovolná on the topic of measuring stress for Radio Prague.

5 May 2021

The European Commission has set up a round table on the EU's chemical strategy and RECETOX is its member

The first High-Level Round Table on the EU Chemicals Strategy took place on 5 May. Kateřina Šebková, director of the Regional Center of the Stockholm Convention, took part on behalf of RECETOX.

Interview

14 Apr 2021

Lack of collaboration between science and politics is harming the planet

Interview with Martin Scheringer from RECETOX, on significant threats against which scientists are unable to warn politicians sufficiently.

11 Apr 2021

70th birthday of Professor Ivan Holoubek!

On April 11th 2021, Professor Ivan Holoubek, one of the founders of the RECETOX and an important personality in science, research and teaching in the field of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), celebrated his 70th birthday.

29 Mar 2021

Scientists developed a microfluidic platform that may contribute to the effectiveness of synthesizing pharmaceuticals or training artificial intelligence

The Loschmidt laboratories team at RECETOX (SCI MUNI) led by Prof. Zbynek Prokop, together with colleagues from ETH Zurich, recently developed a new microfluidic platform for rapidly and effectively investigating enzymes and their properties.

8 Mar 2021

Passive sampling as non-invasive monitoring of water quality

Foppe Smedes, a recognized member of the research group of Dr. Branislav Vrana at RECETOX, summarised 25 years of his research and experiences on passive sampling in the form of a dissertation thesis, which was recently defended at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. 

19 Feb 2021

SCIENCE has published a call from scientists to create a global intergovernmental science-policy body for chemicals and waste

1 Dec 2020

The RECETOX environmental database has worldwide use

What have RECETOX databases in common with remote sensing and Earth observation? To know more, please, read this article. 

2 Nov 2020

Opinion paper – EU Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil

RECETOX provided the feedback to the EC about its Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil

8 Oct 2020

Rector's Award for Jana Klánová

Among the recipients of the Rector's Award is the director of RECETOX, prof. Jana Klánová who will receive the award for her "Extraordinary Results in the International Grant Competition."

25 Sep 2020

Researchers support global management of plastic waste

The management of plastics and plastic waste is a global problem which requires extensive collaboration among several disciplines and different parts of the world to come up with adequate solutions to reduce the impact of plastics in the aquatic environment. 

23 Sep 2020

An extensive study will investigate the immune system's response to COVID-19

An extensive serological prospective study focusing on the presence of antibodies to COVID-19 is guaranteed by prof. MUDr. Vojtech Thon, Ph.D.

14 Sep 2020

RECETOX – short movie from TEAMING kick-off meeting

Check the movie, which has been taken during the kick-off meeting of the TEAMING project. It explains not only the focus of the project, but also of the RECETOX center.

14 Sep 2020

Julie Dobrovolná is one of the faces of the #EUwomen4future campaign

Julie Dobrovolná featured in the prestigious #EUwomen4future campaign aiming to celebrate women across the EU involved in the fields of science, education, culture, and sport.

2 Sep 2020

Consultations with the GMP DWH global users on its third update

The RECETOX organized online consultations with persistent organic pollutants (POPs) monitoring experts from around the globe facilitate their task in preparing the third regional reports under the Global Monitoring Plan of the Stockholm Convention on POPs.

22 Jul 2020

Scientists and computer scientists have tested known drugs for a new coronavirus

Artificial intelligence helps in the fight against COVID-19 disease. Researchers at MUNI and FNUSA-ICRC used their own software to test several drugs that could block the virus.

18 Jul 2020

Confidence in vaccination depends on its safety, says an immunology professor. What should we not overlook?

Interview with prof. Vojtěch Thon on the issues of safe vaccination, immune system disorders and coronavirus.

8 Jul 2020

MUNI Epidemiological research bolstered by two prominent Czech scientists from University College London (UCL)

Thanks to a grant of 50 million crowns from the ERA Chair call, Martin Bobák and Hynek Pikhart from University College London will work at Masaryk University

18 Jun 2020

Julie Dobrovolná and Jakub Hofman: new professors at RECETOX

On Wednesday, June 17, the President of the Czech Republic Miloš Zeman signed the appointment decrees of new university professors. We are very pleased that among them are two representatives of the RECETOX Research center at Masaryk University.

9 Jun 2020

RECETOX Student Best Poster Award

On June 2, 2020, RECETOX announced the winners of the first "Best Poster Award" for the best poster presented at the new Ph.D. conference. 

7 Jun 2020

Martin Bobák: A person's health is most affected by his social background

20 May 2020

New EU strategies adopted

On 20 May 2020, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive new Biodiversity Strategy to bring nature back into our lives and a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system. The two strategies are mutually reinforcing, bringing together nature, farmers, business and consumers for jointly working towards a competitively sustainable future.

26 Apr 2020

Toxic substances from the air, cosmetics and outdoor clothing. There is a unique laboratory from Brno

What research is taking place at the RECETOX at Masaryk University? Why is the center dedicated to this research and how important is it to cooperate with, for example, the city of Brno and the South Moravian Region? Read the article from Aktuálně.cz, where you will learn more.

20 Apr 2020

We don't have a cure, but we're definitely not without effective medication, says immunologist Vojtěch Thon

The immunologist's view of COVID-19, its spreadind and existing drugs that could help today. Read the interview for iDnes.cz with prof. Vojtěch Thon from RECETOX.

17 Jan 2020

Kick-off meeting of the CETOCOEN Excellence

On Thursday 16th of January 2020, the CETOCOEN Excellence project has been started. The partners met at the working meeting together with the representatives of European Commission and Research Executive Agency. 

16 Jan 2020

CETOCOEN Excellence project ceremonially launched

We launched the strategic TEAMING project, in which we will closely cooperate with our partners from UCL, ETH Zurich, BBMRI-ERIC and ICRC in the next seven years.

16 Jan 2020

RECETOX Lecture: Eran Bendavid

Prof. Eran Bendavid (Stanford University) gave the lecture on the topic "The effect of poor air quality on infant mortality" within the RECETOX Lecture series.

Event

16 Dec 2019

John Paul Giesy received the honorary doctorate from MUNI

Prof.  John Paul Giesy received the honorary doctorate from the Masaryk University. 

28 Nov 2019

RECETOX is looking for volunteers: Investigation of the occurrence of pesticides in the human population

An international research project, in which RECETOX experts also participate, is to map and compare the situation in the Czech Republic, Latvia, Hungary, Netherlands and Spain.

18 Nov 2019

RECETOX seeks to hire a leading international scientist