Health Economics,
Policy and Innovation Institute

Based at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, the Health Economics, Policy and Innovation Institute (HEPII) works on impactful research in health economics and policy and trains future leaders in the field. It brings together experts from disciplines such as medicine, economics, public health or technology to address complex societal challenges and find sustainable solutions.

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HEPII News

22 Jun

HEPII will launch two lifelong learning courses this fall

Expand your expertise and earn a recognized micro-credential. This fall, HEPII is launching two specialized courses. Applications close on September 30, 2026!

18 Jun

A Look Back at the 2025/2026 Academic Year at HEPII

As another academic year wraps up, the team at the Health Economics, Policy and Innovation Institute (HEPII) has been looking back at what they’ve achieved over the past few months. The 2025/2026 year was a busy one—focused on expanding AHE programme, pushing forward with research, launching new projects, strengthening international partnerships, and providing analysis on today’s biggest health policy issues.

29 May

Pierre Dubois: Low drug prices could threaten future investment and innovation

In May, French economist Pierre Dubois of the Toulouse School of Economics led one of the seminars in the MUNI Seminar Series on the topic of Pharmaceutical Regulation and Incentives for Innovation in an International Context. In an interview with ECON MUNI, he explained why low drug prices could threaten future investment in research and development, how European pharmaceutical market regulation works, and why European countries risk losing access to innovative treatments.

30 Apr

HEPII Members Expand International Collaboration Through Research Mobilities

At the Health Economics, Policy and Innovation Institute (HEPII), our researchers actively engage in international mobilities to share knowledge, forge global partnerships, and advance our research initiatives. Recently, two of our members, Jakub Hlávka and Hana Mlčochová, embarked on research stays at leading global institutions.

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Upcoming Events

12–19 Jul

Mendel festival 2026

Are you interested in where modern science and genetics are heading? Don't miss the Mendel Festival 2026 in Brno, which will connect the legacy of the famous discoverer with the latest scientific findings presented by top experts.

21 Sep

Micro-credentials courses 2026

Expand your expertise and earn a recognized micro-credential. This fall, HEPII is launching two specialized courses. Applications close on September 30, 2026!

7 Nov

Open Day 2026

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Are you interested in studying at university? We invite you to our university-wide Open Day 2026, where you’ll learn everything you need to know about the study programmes offered by Masaryk University.

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