HEPII is a research institute of Masaryk University that works closely with other departments and faculties of the university, as well as with other universities, research organisations and partners from the commercial and non-profit sector. It connects economists with experts from different disciplines to jointly address current challenges and problems in the healthcare sector.

Strategic partners

Pharm-In has been a strategic partner of our research institute since 2024.

Our strategic partners support HEPII activities and participate in selected projects and activities, such as:

• formal partnership with the Faculty of Economics and Administration (and the benefits thereof),
• activities related to teaching (lectures, workshops, excursions, student project consultations),
• events for students that contribute to enriching student life and broadening interest in health economics, policy and innovation,
• providing internships for students,
• joint events and CSR activities,
• and many others.

If you would like to become a strategic partner of HEPII, please contact Jakub Hlávka or Dagmar Špalková.

Partners for research and teaching

In January 2024, in collaboration with the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB) of the CAS and the Centre for Economic Research and Doctoral Studies (CERGE-EI) of Charles University and the Institute of National Economy of the CAS, we created the Interdisciplinary Platform for Biomedical and Economic Research (IBER). The aim is to promote scientific collaboration, communication with the professional and lay public and support public debate on interdisciplinary issues. The coordinator of the platform is the director of HEPII, Jakub Hlávka.

Research and teaching partners are involved in selected activities, such as:

• development of a new degree programme Applied Health Economics,
• offering internships for students,
• preparing future research projects,
• professional seminars and academic meetings.

These partners include:

• AHMI, Advanced Healthcare Management Institute
• CEEOR, spol. s r. o.
• CTU, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering
• iHETA, Institute of Health Economics and Technology Assessment
• NIHO, National Institut for Value and Technologies in Health Care
• IHIS, Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic
• Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS
• CERGE-EI, a joint institute of the Centre for Economic Research and Doctoral Studies of the Charles University and the Institute of National Economy of the CAS

Partners of the Applied Health Economics Study Program

We are pleased that our efforts to advance education in the field of health economics are supported by the private sector. We thank our partners for their support in the form of student scholarships.

The Krsek Foundation – The foundation focuses on projects in the areas of education, science, culture, and access to information. It supports nonprofit and innovative initiatives that have a positive impact on society.

Jan Barta – A Czech investor and philanthropist who actively supports initiatives and organizations aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of public administration to benefit Czech society as a whole.

Roche – Roche is a biotechnology company that develops original pharmaceuticals and provides solutions in in vitro diagnostics. It focuses on oncology, ophthalmology, central nervous system disorders, infectious diseases, immunology, and diabetes treatment. Roche also supports innovation and education in the Czech Republic.

Nadácia Zrak – A foundation established in Bratislava in 2002, it supports science, education, public health and prevention, and carries out socially beneficial projects.

Academic network

We cooperate with several faculties of Masaryk University in providing teaching of the Master's degree programme Applied Health Economics.

Work with us!

If you are interested in more information or would like to start cooperation with HEPII, please contact the director of the institute, Jakub Hlávka.