Basic information: The objectives of the project Centre of Excellence in Regenerative Medicine are as follows: 1) Implementation of planned research projects by implementing 6 research work packages in the field of regeneration and tissue engineering. WP1 will develop new and effective treatment options for CNS injuries based on the principles of regenerative medicine. WP2 will contribute to the development of a new and effective treatment option for neurodegeneration using unique chemical derivatives and nanomaterials. WP3 will elaborate methodologies crucial for cell and gene therapy of retinal degenerative diseases. WP4 focuses on the development of small diameter vascular grafts and vascular patches using tissue engineering methods. WP5 aims at the development of treatment of osteochondral defects. The aim of WP6 is the development of novel materials to promote healing of chronic wounds based on natural and synthetic polymers. 2) Creation/development of an excellent research team through the permanent involvement of 31 high quality key workers, including the long-term involvement of 17 other senior researchers, 13 technicians, 21 expert workers and students from abroad and other expert junior researchers and students. 3) Establishment of a minimum of seven new international collaborations and expansion of the existing ones. 4) Strengthening internationalisation by involving at least 21 foreign workers in work package research teams. The establishment of new and expansion of existing international collaborations will lead to the submission of at least 34 international grants and publication of at least 36 publications with foreign co-authorship. 5) Acquisition of instrumentation and infrastructure necessary for the implementation of research projects.

It is co-financed by the European Union

Rgistration No: CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004562

Project duration: 1. 10. 2023 - 30. 06. 2028

Investigator: Insitute of Experimental Medicine, CAS

Other solver: University Hospital Hradec Králové, Institute of Physiology CAS, Institute of Chemical Proccess   CAS, Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry CAS, Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics CAS, Faculty of Science, humanities and Education TUL, J.E. Purkyně University Ústí nad Labem Faculty of Science, Palacký university Olomouc Faculty of Science, Faculty of Chemical Technology UCT Prague, Brno University of Technology CEITEC

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Basic information: The aim of the "ReConnect" project is to facilitate the return of scientists to the research area after a career break and to create conditions that will allow them to fully engage in scientific work again. The project focuses on removing barriers that prevent the reintegration of experts into the academic environment, and provides targeted support in the form of mentoring, professional training, financial assistance and flexibility in working conditions. A key aspect is not only supporting individuals in their professional growth, but also strengthening the research potential of the institution and the entire scientific community. The project seeks to prevent the loss of talented scientists who might leave academia permanently due to obstacles to their return. An important part of the initiative is also the promotion of equal opportunities, for example by facilitating the return of parents after parental leave or scientists who had to interrupt their careers for personal or health reasons. Thanks to its comprehensive approach, the project not only helps individual scientists, but also strengthens an innovative and competitive scientific environment. By supporting the return of experienced experts, it contributes to the development of cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary cooperation, and the long-term sustainability of the scientific ecosystem.

It is co-financed by the European Union

Rgistration No: CZ.02.01.01/00/24_037/0013847

Project duration: 1. 1. 2026 - 30. 06. 2029 

Investigator: prof. RNDr. Marcela Buchtová, Ph. D. Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics CAS, v. v. i.

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