Meet the invited speakers of RAFA 2026 and discover the latest scientific advances in food analysis, food safety, authenticity, HRMS, PFAS, AI, mycotoxins, allergens, and emerging contaminants.
Article | Scientists
Researchers Tereza Nešporová and Jaroslava Večerková: In science, we must learn to work with failure
RECETOX researchers Tereza Nešporová and Jaroslava Večerková discuss the value of failure in science, their research on chemicals affecting the hormonal system, and how their work shapes everyday life.
Article | Scientists
William S. Morton: The Best Part of Living in Brno? Probably the Tomatoes Through the Window
ERA Postdoctoral Fellow William Morton reflects on two years at CEITEC Masaryk University, discussing research, life in Brno, scientific culture, and international collaboration.
Interview | Video
How LA-ICP-MS Imaging Reveals Disease in Tissue
Why sample preparation, metrology, and LA-ICP-MS are critical for reliable analytical data. Learn how to ensure traceability, avoid common pitfalls, and improve data quality.
Article | Science and research
I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea
I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten project versions. Anna Vanluchene explains the Illuminating Flow concept, photocatalysis in flow reactors, and building an independent research team.
Article | Scientists
Josef Dadok: One Hundred Years Since the Birth of the Man Who Transformed Magnetic Resonance
On 28 February, we mark the 100th anniversary of Josef Dadok, a pioneer of NMR spectroscopy and Brno University of Technology graduate who shaped modern magnetic resonance.
Article | Scientists
JUNIOR STAR Grants at UCT Prague: Two talented women from abroad driving innovation in science
Two outstanding early-career researchers at UCT Prague, Filipa Oliveira and Stella Gonsales, received prestigious GAČR JUNIOR STAR grants for innovative research in materials science and sustainable chemistry.
Article | Scientists
Petr Cígler receives the Rudolf Lukeš Prize, one of the country’s highest honors in chemistry
Dr. Petr Cígler receives the Rudolf Lukeš Prize 2025 for groundbreaking lipid and diamond nanoparticles that advance gene therapy, cancer treatment, imaging, and modern vaccine development.
Article | Science and research
Thomas Gouder: I want the project to continue. The surface research instrument is being relocated from Karlsruhe to Prague
A unique modular system for surface science, developed at JRC Karlsruhe by Thomas Gouder, is moving to Prague. Discover how it works, why it’s being transferred, and how it will support future research at FZU.
Article | Scientists
Jakub Plášil: Uncovering hidden patterns and unknown substances is exciting
Mineralogist Jakub Plášil uncovers complex crystal structures and discovers new minerals. His research deepens understanding of uranium in nature and earned him a major EMU award.