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

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

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.

16 Mar

Open position | PhD in mitochondrial stress signalling

Are you interested in how mitochondria signal stress? Michaela Dzurov Krafčíková’s newly established laboratory is seeking a motivated PhD student to uncover the interactions between mitochondrial DNA and membrane proteins using NMR.

What is about to happen?

XXV. Meeting of biochemists and molecular biologists

In person

10 – 11 Nov 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

The XXV. Meeting of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists brings together researchers and young scientists to share their latest findings and exchange ideas in biochemistry and molecular biology. The conference programme includes a main session, a Youth Section with lectures in English, and a poster session with an opportunity to present and discuss current research. Registration is open.

Exam period | Autumn 2026

4 Jan – 12 Feb 2027

The examination period at the Faculty of Science for the Autumn semester in 2026.

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Submission deadline | Autumn 2026

5 Jan 2027

The deadline for submitting final projects and Master’s theses in the autumn semester of 2026 is Tuesday, January 5, 2027.

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Submission deadline | Spring 2027

12 May 2027

The deadline for submitting final projects and Master’s theses in the spring semester of 2027 is Wednesday, May 12, 2027.

Who are we?

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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