Bioinformatics

study programme

The National Centre for Biomolecular Research, in collaboration with the Faculty of Informatics, offers a unique programme combining biology, biochemistry and molecular biology with computer science, at both bachelor and master level.

Summer School

Multiscale Modelling Methods

JULY 14 to JULY 25 2025

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The National Centre for Biomolecular Research (NCBR) is a department at the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University in Brno. Our research centre is located in the modern premises of the University Campus Bohunice, with the Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC) and the Faculty of Medicine. This unique synergy and state-of-the-art equipment allows us to conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of bio-omics and structural biology. Our research integrates experimental techniques with computer simulations and bioinformatic analyses. At the Centre, we support talented students at all levels of study (undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral), including mentoring secondary school students in Students` Professional Activity (SPA) projects.

Upcoming events

15 May

Scientometry or the informal championship in scientific publication, Jan Havliš

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Come and enjoy a presentation given by doc. Mgr. Jan Havliš, Dr., MU, this time on Scientometry or the informal championship in scientific publication.

15 May

Centrophilic Retrotransposons in Eukaryotic Genomes (Seminar Series, Mendel lectures]- IAN HANDERSON

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Centromeres are critical for cell division, loading CENH3/CENPA histone variant nucleosomes, directing kinetochore formation, and allowing chromosome segregation. Despite their conserved function, centromere size and structure are diverse across species, termed the ‘centromere paradox’.

16 May

Life after PhD with Dr. Sònia Garcia, CSIC, Barcelona

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

What can the lives of pioneering women scientists teach us about careers, courage, and making an impact? In this edition of Life after PhD, we are excited to welcome Dr. Sònia Garcia, a plant evolutionary biologist from the Botanical Institute of Barcelona (CSIC), and a passionate science communicator.

18 May–21 Jun

NMR Valtice, 2025

6:30 AM – 11:45 AM

NMR in Valtice is the annual meeting of the nuclear magnetic resonance community and serves as the principal international forum for reporting outstanding research and development on new NMR methods, techniques and tools for research and application in science and technology.

21 May

Meeting with students

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

We invite all doctoral students to a meeting with the Director of the NCBR, Prof. RNDr. Michaela Wimmerová, Ph.D. We will inform you about the major changes in doctoral studies based on the amendment to the Higher Education Act, which will come into force in September 2025.

22 May

Unexpected Spectroscopy – Hyperpolarization-enhanced nuclear magnetic resonance to resolve formerly inaccessible molecular systems - Dennis Kurzbach

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Come and enjoy a presentation given by Prof. Dennis Kurzbach from Universität Wien, this time on Unexpected Spectroscopy – Hyperpolarization-enhanced nuclear magnetic resonance to resolve formerly inaccessible molecular systems.

22 May

Controlling transcription of coding and non-coding RNAs (Seminar series, Mendel lectures) - KAREN ADELMAN

5:00 PM

Dr. Karen Adelman is the Edward S. Harkness Professor of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School. She is also a Member of the Gene Regulation Observatory at the Broad Institute, and the Ludwig Cancer Center at Harvard Medical School.

23 May

Czech Doctoral Research Forum Ostrava

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

CAD invites you to an afternoon meeting in Ostrava on Friday 23 May as part of our first ever Czech Doctoral Researchers Forum !!!

News

25 Mar

#PoznejNCBR

The event programme will offer a behind-the-scenes look at research at NCBR - visitors can look forward to guided tours of the laboratories, demonstrations of scientific and student projects, competition and popularization activities and informal discussions with participating students and teachers.

7 Mar

I trust people and give them autonomy, says Michaela Wimmerová, describing her management style at the National Centre for Biomolecular Research, SCI MUNI

What does it mean to delve into the intricate world of molecular phenomena? How does adhesion therapy play a crucial role in the field of glycobiochemistry? And what are the key principles guiding her leadership at the National Centre for Biomolecular Research? We sat down with Michaela Wimmerová, Director of the Centre, to uncover these insights and more.

February 2025

Faculty will expand the possibilities of financing PhD students by combining scholarships and employment

The amendment to the Higher Education Act improves the conditions for doctoral studies. The main changes concern the income and status of PhD students. Luděk Bláha, Vice Dean of SCI MUNI for Doctoral Studies, describes how our faculty is preparing for the changes.

23 Jan

Vladimir Sklenar Scholarship

To honour the memory of Professor Vladimír Sklenář, an internationally renowned scientist and an important organiser of scientific activities in the Czech Republic, CEITEC and the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University announce the Vladimír Sklenář Scholarship. The scholarship is intended for female and male PhD students at universities in the Czech and Slovak Republic who are working in the field of NMR spectroscopy and can be used to cover the costs associated with studying and working on a dissertation project. The intention is to improve and enhance the level of studies as well as the personal and career development of the winner.

17 Dec 2024

Masaryk University awarded its best scientists

On 11 December, 37 scientists or research groups received the MUNI Scientist Award for outstanding achievements, publications in prestigious journals or publishing houses and outstanding research results.

The aim of the award, given by the internal Grant Agency of Masaryk University (GAMU), is to strengthen the motivation of the university's scientists and to spread the university's reputation in the scientific community and in the public. The award ceremony was attended by 43 researchers and teams in person in the atrium of the CEITEC MU Institute.

TIP

10 Dec 2024

New Master's degree programme Bioinformatics

Masaryk University has accredited a new study programme Bioinformatics in cooperation between the Faculty of Informatics and the Faculty of Science.

26 Nov 2024

Our colleague Martina Pokorná left us after a long and difficult illness.

Our colleague Martina Pokorná left us after a long and difficult illness. Our graduate, who worked at CEITEC MU since 2012 in the role of Deputy Director for Administration and then briefly as Deputy Director for Human Resources. Martina has contributed to the close cooperation between the Faculty of Science and CEITEC MU.

7 Nov 2024

Award for Excellence in Doctoral Studies

On 7 November 2024, Ondřej Schindler, a member of the Structural Bioinformatics research group, was awarded the prestigious Vice-Rector's Award for Excellence in Doctoral Studies.