🔬 About the Event
Chemistry Meets Biology – Networking Event is a one-day workshop designed to bring together researchers working across these disciplines and create space for meaningful interaction and collaboration.
At the interface of chemistry and biology, fundamental discoveries are translated into practical applications.
🤝 Meet
Researchers from chemistry and biology across Prague
💡 Discover
Complementary expertise and new perspectives
🚀 Initiate
New interdisciplinary collaborations
🧠 Share
Your research interests in an informal setting
🌱 Join
A new scientific networking initiative
Who Is It For?
This workshop is primarily intended for researchers who are actively shaping or planning independent research directions, including group leaders (PIs), senior postdoctoral researchers, and scientists preparing for independent careers.
It is particularly suited for those interested in establishing new collaborations at the interface of chemistry and biology.
Programme
| Time | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Opening | Welcome & Introduction |
| 09:15 – 10:15 | Scientific Session I | 4–6 Flash Presentations (Chemistry & Biology) |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break | Networking |
| 10:45 – 11:45 | Scientific Session II | 4–6 Flash Presentations (Chemistry & Biology) |
| 11:45 – 13:00 | 🍴 Lunch Break | Joint Lunch & Informal Discussion |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Scientific Session III | 4–6 Flash Presentations (Chemistry & Biology) |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | ☕ Coffee Break | Networking |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Round Table Discussion | "How to effectively collaborate in Chem, MedChem and Biology" |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Closing Remarks | P. Perlíková & O. Baszczyňski |
Organizers
Pavla Perlíková
UCT Prague
Group leader specializing in medicinal and organic chemistry. Her research focuses on the design and synthesis of biologically active compounds. Her group works with natural product-inspired scaffolds and combines synthetic chemistry with rational design to develop new therapeutic strategies in oncology and parasitic diseases.
Ondřej Baszczyňski
Charles University
Group leader in organic and medicinal chemistry. His research concentrates on the design and synthesis of self-immolative linkers for drug delivery and intelligent materials. His team works with antifungal compounds and combines synthetic chemistry with rational design to develop new compounds and their prodrugs for treating invasive fungal infections.
Jan Černý
Charles University
Professor of cell biology and immunology at the Faculty of Science. His work spans molecular biology, genetics, and cytology, with a broad perspective on cellular systems. He is actively engaged in teaching and contributes to the development of cell biology and immunology through interdisciplinary dialogue and academic mentoring.
📍 Location
Faculty of Science, Charles University
Hlavova 8, Prague 2
Room: CH2
The venue is easily accessible by public transport (tram stop Albertov).
❓ FAQ
The event provides an opportunity to present your research and highlight potential opportunities for collaboration. However, active participation is not required.
No, the event is free of charge.
The event will be held in English. All presentations, discussions, and networking activities will take place in English to ensure accessibility for an international audience.
Yes, light refreshments will be available.
📝 Registration
Participation is free, but registration is required to help us manage capacity. The registration deadline for active participation is July 1, 2026.
Register via Google Form