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Study biochemistry with us!

Unravel the mysteries of chemical and biological processes in living systems. Tame organisms and biomolecules in the service of mankind!

I want to study biochemistry

Artist's rendering of a yeast cell. Col Ford and Natasha de Vere/National Botanic Garden of Wales (CC-BY 2.0)

14 Apr

Jiří Friml maps his journey toward the secrets of plant hormones

Read the interview on VědaVýzkum.cz with our alumnus Jiří Friml, one of the most cited Czech scientists, who clarified the role of the plant hormone auxin. He now leads his own research group in Klosterneuburg, Austria, where he continues to intensively study plant signaling pathways.

13 Apr

Dream Biology Award 2026

IOCB Prague is launching the first edition of the new international Dream Biology Award, a competition that offers young scientists from around the world the opportunity to present their ambitious scientific visions in the life sciences. The award recognizes original ideas with the potential to significantly advance biological research while also delivering meaningful benefits to society.

8 Apr

Open position | PhD in Molecular Pathology Group

Are you interested in the relationship between the microbiome and human health? assoc. prof. Lochman’s Laboratory of Molecular Pathology is seeking a motivated PhD student to search for biomarkers associated with acute diverticulitis.

24 Mar

Interview with Biochemists from the iGEM Project

In the past year, students from the Institute of Biochemistry also took part in the iGEM project. Below, you can find an interview with them.

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12–25 Jul

Summer school: Exploring Microbial Processes 2026

Discover microbial techniques in biotechnology through hands-on experiments, including aerobic and anaerobic cultivation, gas chromatography, and next-generation sequencing.

What is the Department of Biochemistry?

For over 70 years we are part of the Faculty of Science at MUNI. In the field of biochemistry we provide both education and research. You can discover the wonders of life with us! Learn who are we and what we do.

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