June 2026 in Science at MED MUNI
Here is an overview of the most interesting achievements in science and research at our faculty leading up to the summer break.
Ten of our doctoral graduates received the MUNI Vice-Rector's Award this year
Ten graduates of the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University received the Vice-Rector's Award for Research and Doctoral Studies for their excellent results in doctoral studies, together with their supervisors. A total of 36 young scientists were honored.
Among the successful graduates, those who successfully completed their doctoral studies within the standard period of study and whose dissertations were based on high-quality research results were awarded. Masaryk University has been awarding this prize since 2021. The aim is to motivate doctoral students to excel in their doctoral studies.
This year, the following pairs were awarded:
- Natália Antalová, supervisor Andrea Pokorná: study program Hygiene, Preventive Medicine, and Epidemiology
- Petra Búřilová, supervisor Andrea Pokorná: study program Hygiene, Preventive Medicine, and Epidemiology
- Veronika Bosáková, supervisor Jan Frič: study program Biomedical Sciences
- Ondřej Vymazal, supervisor Jan Frič: study program Biomedical Sciences
- Polina Navrátilová, supervisor Monika Pávková Goldbergová: study program Physiology, Pathological Physiology, Medical Chemistry, and Biochemistry
- Petr Nejedlý, supervisor Milan Brázdil: study program Neurosciences
- Michaela Richtrová, supervisor Petr Štourač: study program Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, and Algesiology
- Jakub Sumbal, supervisor Aleš Hampl, consultant Silvia Fre: study program Biomedical Sciences
- Veronika Šandová, supervisor Marek Mráz: study program Oncology and Hematology
- Nela Šťastná, supervisor Kristián Brat: study program Internal Medicine study program
We congratulate all the winners and wish them the best of luck in their future careers, whether they choose to pursue an academic, clinical, or business path.
