On October 2, 2025, as part of the course Introduction to Public Health, organized and supervised by the Department of Health Sciences of the Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, a professional field trip was held for students of the Applied Health Economics program at the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University. The students had the opportunity to visit Oncomed, a.s., a company specializing in the production of medicines for patients with oncological and autoimmune diseases.
Malignant tumors today represent a serious challenge for healthcare systems worldwide – in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, they account for more than 20% of all deaths, thereby significantly contributing to the overall burden of disease and influencing both public health and healthcare costs.The excursion provided students with valuable context for understanding the connection between biomedical research, pharmaceutical production, and public health protection, especially in light of the current discussions on the importance of national and international pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to PharmDr. Adam Häring, Ph.D., and PharmDr. Věra Zavřelová for their excellent organization and expert guidance. We look forward to further cooperation.
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