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Michal Urbánek’s leadership in CEITEC Nano and CzechNanoLab recognised by Brno City 🚀 The City of Brno has recognized outstanding personalities for their contributions to public life and technical progress. Among the honorees is Michal Urbánek from CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology (Vysoké učení technické v Brně), who was awarded for his remarkable contributions to the field of technical sciences 🏆 Since 2016, Dr. Urbánek has led the CEITEC Nano Research Infrastructure and, since 2020, has coordinated CzechNanoLab –  the only facility of its kind in the Czech Republic. This unique infrastructure drives innovation across fields like nanoelectronics, neuroscience, and nanobiotechnology, while fostering collaboration between academia and industry ⚙️🔬 Under his leadership, CEITEC Nano and #CzechNanolab achieved top ratings in national and international evaluations and recently secured funding of 361 million CZK for modernization. The success has cemented CEITEC's role in the EuroNanoLab consortium and global research collaborations 🤝 Read more about Michal Urbánek’s leadership in our newest article ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eGxqc77D Congratulations to Michal and his team on this well-deserved recognition 👏 #CEITECScience Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Brno University of Technology Magistrát města Brna Brnoregion Microscopy #brnoregion #Nanotechnology #Semiconductors #ScienceLeadership

CEITEC expats invited to Meet the Mayor of Brno City ✨ Brno is home to 400 000 people, 66 000 of which are foreigners. The city strives to provide a nurturing environment for them, especially through the Brno Expat Centre, which helps newcomers with anything from getting a visa to setting up a bank account to travel and entertainment tips 💡   CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology is proud to employ hundreds of foreigners coming from 45+ countries. Outstanding scientists from both CEITEC Masaryk University and CEITEC Vysoké učení technické v Brně were invited to a traditional ceremony organized by the City of Brno to Meet the Mayor 👩🔬👨🔬 💬 “It was really good to see how interested the city was in welcoming us and how willing they were to listen to our feedback on the city, not to mention the opportunity to network with other local expats,” said Gabriel Soares Guerra from CEITEC. 📷 Photos: Fatma Merve Yurtsever, Jiří Lubojacký, courtesy of Brno Expat Centre Magistrát města Brna in.brno.cz #CEITECScience #Brno #Expats #brnoregion

100 years since the birth of Armin Delong, the father of Czechoslovak electron microscopy 🔬 Armin's life was closely linked to Brno University of Technology. Read about his legacy ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eDkmycHr Brnoregion Microscopy CEITEC Nano Research Infrastructure

Best of CEITEC 2024: What have we achieved together in the past year 🗓️ Let’s revisit the highlights of 2024 together. There are quite a few things we are proud of! 👏 Big thank you to all our employees and PhD candidates for their effort, creativity and willingness to continuously develop their talents! See more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dK2cDAK6 #CEITECScience

Petr Viewegh (Petr Dvorak) talks about the potential that nanotechnologies bring as well as his own journey to science 🚀 Known for making complex topics like astrophysics, quantum mechanics, and nanophotonics accessible and exciting for everyone, Petr is a master science communicator. Whether it is through his engaging lectures, astronomy camps, or groundbreaking research at CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Brno University of Technology, Petr is a true bridge between the mysteries of the universe and curious minds of all ages 🌌 In our latest interview, Petr shares his fascinating journey, from his first interest in physics and engineering to seeing atoms for the first time to unraveling the secrets of light and nanostructures. He also offers a glimpse into how nanotechnology is shaping the future in fields like energy, AI, and molecular biology 🔬 Read about how the microcosm and macrocosm connect on our web ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gztwjrs8 #CEITECScience Vysoké učení technické v Brně CEITEC Nano Research Infrastructure Hvězdárna a planetárium Brno Pavla Hubalkova #Nanotechnology #Physics #ScienceCommunication #Astrophysics Brnoregion Microscopy #brnoregion #CzechRepublic

Robert Vácha receives prestigious ERC grant for developing and testing new antimicrobial peptides effective against resistant bacteria 👏 The leader of a research group at CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology Masaryk University, Robert Vacha, has been awarded the prestigious ERC Proof of Concept grant for preclinical testing of new antimicrobial peptides that have the potential to significantly contribute to the fight the antibiotic resistance in bacteria 🦠 This grant, amounting to EUR 150,000 for a duration of 12–18 months, is awarded by the European Research Council (ERC) and supports innovative projects with high application potential. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/drfeA_QG #CEITECScience #research #ERC #brnoregion

Petr Těšina from CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology Masaryk University received the EMBO Installation Grant. Congratulations! 👏 Read more about Petr and his research here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eH-iCpGV #CEITECScience #EMBO #grant #LifeSciences #brnoregion

CEITEC scientists to develop 3D-printed in vitro full-thickness skin model 🚀 CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology (Vysoké učení technické v Brně) scientists have launched the ACCURE project (“Austrian-Czech Union for Regenerative Medicine for Acute and Chronic Wounds”), an ambitious initiative under the Interreg Austria-Czech Republic programme for institutional cooperation. This cutting-edge project aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation by developing a novel 3D-printed in vitro full-thickness skin model for drug and therapeutic testing 🩺 “We discussed the high benefits of such a skin model with our Austrian colleagues. We know that it will accelerate the development and deployment of new drugs, including testing of their safety and efficacy, and thus help many patients. Support from the regional Interreg program is crucial for establishing this “neighbourly” cooperation,” commented the project’s principal investigator, Lucy Vojtova from CEITEC BUT 🤝 Read more about the project in our newest article ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eWp5fvES #CEITECScience Pavel Janal #3DPrinting #RegenerativeMedicine #InVitroModels #CrossBorderCollaboration #brnoregion #CzechRepublic

An ancient microorganism helped CEITEC scientists discover a protein linked to cellular resistance to stress 🔍 A research team led by Gabriel Demo from CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology Masaryk University has discovered a new protein that plays a crucial role in controlling protein production in the cells of some of the most resilient and ancient types of microorganisms on Earth 🌍 This discovery enhances our understanding of how cells conserve energy and survive in extreme environments, potentially leading to new insights into how cells of higher organisms, including human cells, adapt to changing conditions 💡 Read more about their research on our website ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dFnvbaXx #CEITECScience #research #protein #cell #brnoregion

Ondřej Wojewoda’s discovery changes the rules of magnonics research 🚀 The growing influence of artificial intelligence brings with it huge energy demands, which in turn bring large-scale climate challenges, especially in terms of water consumption – the problem being the heating, which necessitates the associated cooling of infrastructure 🌊 Ondřej Wojewoda from CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology (Vysoké učení technické v Brně) brings a revolutionary solution in his PhD thesis under the guidance of Michal Urbánek: using Mie resonances in dielectric materials, he has developed a method that enables efficient measurement of short spin waves using common laboratory equipment 🔬 “By exploiting Mie resonances in dielectric structures, we can measure spin waves with comparable wavelengths using a standard optical setup designed for Brillouin light scattering microscopy measurements,” says Ondřej 💡 Read more about Ondřej’s work and also the story of the accident that led him to his discovery in our newest article ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eRvXbCun #CEITECScience #Nanotechnology #Magnonics #SpinWaves CEITEC Nano Research Infrastructure Brnoregion Microscopy #brnoregion #CzechRepublic