Interview with Jan Konvalinka, Director of the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB), on why the Czech Republic is lagging behind other European countries in the transfer of scientific knowledge into practice (HN, 8.2. 2024) .
What are the solutions and what needs to be done? One of the key prerequisites is interdisciplinary cooperation. Just a few weeks ago, the IOCHB signed a memorandum on the establishment of a Platform for Biomedical and Economic Research. A project of coordinated cooperation between experts from various fields of natural and social sciences has been established, in which the team of Professor Jakub Hlávka from Masaryk University, where the field of health economics is currently being developed, is actively participating.
Read the full interview here: https://archiv.hn.cz/c1-67292450-jak-nejlip-financovat-vedu-zaplatte-brilantni-mozky-a-nechte-je-delat-co-chteji
In recent weeks, our researchers have taken part in two prestigious international events—presenting their work and strengthening their professional skills.
In June, representatives of HEPII visited Copenhagen to discuss international collaboration with the University of Copenhagen and the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Key topics included joint research projects and internship opportunities for students of the Applied Health Economics program.
