The David Šmajs research group was nominated for the prestigious Award of the Ministry of Health for extraordinary results achieved in the field of research and development.
Research project of prof. MUDr. David Šmajs, Ph.D. and his team focused on the development of new typing system for the causal agents of syphilis and due to its excellent outcomes, it is among the 16 nominated projects for the Award of the Ministry of Health. This is the second nomination of scientists from the Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University. In 2019, RNDr. Pavel Krejčí was nominated and awarded as well.
Nominated projects will be officially presented in the beginning of September. The Czech Health Research Council AZV ČR together with the AZV ČR Board will select the winning projects for the award – the Ministry Award and the Honorable Prize.
Congratulations to David and his team on the nomination!
The Head of the Department of Biology, Prof. Ondřej Slabý, has been elected Academician of the Year for preclinical teaching in a student poll organized by the Medical Students Association. The award ceremony occurred during the 26th Faculty of Medicine and Medical Students Association Representative Ball. Congratulations 😊.
The head of the research group, Dr. Pavel Krejčí, spoke to Medical Tribune about developing a new drug for patients with achondroplasia, which is now in the phase 2 clinical trial.
