13 Apr

A new spin-off of Masaryk University aims to expand effective therapy for patients suffering from extreme emotions, self-harm, and suicidal behavior

Five to ten percent of patients with borderline personality disorder die by suicide. EQUILIO – the Czech Institute for Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a new spin-off company of Masaryk University, aims to help expand effective care and raise awareness of this diagnosis.

8 Apr

New hope for patients with rare diseases. The CREATIC Center of Excellence has opened state-of-the-art facilities for the development of modern therapies

For patients with rare and serious diseases, the path to effective treatment is often long, uncertain, and frequently dependent on the availability of highly specialized technologies. At the same time, modern cell and gene therapies represent one of the fastest-growing fields in contemporary medicine. The newly opened facilities of the CREATIC Center of Excellence at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Medicine aim to significantly shorten this journey and make innovative treatment approaches accessible to patients in the Czech Republic and the broader Central European region.

22 Jan

One Recommendation Can Change a Life – Study Explores What Encourages Men to Undergo Prostate Cancer Screening

Campaigns and informational materials alone are not enough. A study has shown that what mainly motivates men to undergo prostate cancer screening is a personal recommendation and an open conversation with a doctor.

13 Jan

LF MU and FN Brno Build a Joint Biobank of Clinical Samples

The Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno are establishing a joint biobank of biological samples. The initiative will help advance biomedical research.

18 Dec 2025

From IT to Medicine – SIMU LF MU Leads a Project on Simulation Technician Education

The Faculty of Medicine aims to set an example in the education of simulation technicians. It is preparing dedicated educational materials tailored specifically for them.

3 Nov 2025

A memorial to body donors has been unveiled at the Central Cemetery in Brno

The Faculty of Medicine has built a memorial dedicated to body donors. It will serve as the final resting place for those who chose to donate their bodies after death for the purpose of medical education. The project was also supported by students.

29 Sep 2025

Only One-Third of Women Undergo Preventive Mastectomy – A New Project Aims to Raise Breast Reconstruction Awareness

A genetic hereditary mutation can increase the risk of breast cancer up to tenfold. However, only about one-third of women with such mutations choose to undergo a preventive mastectomy. A new international project is here to improve awareness and health literacy among both the public and healthcare professionals.

5 Sep 2025

Masaryk University Faculty of Medicine Launches Unique Database for Printing Anatomical Models

The Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University has launched a portal offering freely accessible data for 3D printing anatomically accurate models of bones, organs, and educational simulators. These models can be used in education as well as in clinical practice.