Projects and grants

We currently participate in the following research projects:

GAUK-56121 (2021-2023):  What is the true role of iron in progression of atherosclerosis?  Principal investigator ing. Čierna, project leader dr. Pláteník

Cooperatio METD (institutional support of research at Charles University, 2022-present): Metabolic diseases. Coordinator prof. Kršek.

SVV (specific academic research project at Charles University, 2020-present): Biologic mechanisms in pathogenesis of inflammatory and tumor diseases. Coordinator prof. Vítek.

In the past we participated in:

Program PROGRES-Q25/LF1/2 (2017-2021): Complications of metabolic diseases.

SVV-260370 (2017-2019): Regulatory mechanisms in pathogenesis of inflammatory and tumor diseases.

Program PRVOUK - P25/LF1/2 (2012-2016): Complications of metabolic diseases.

IGA MZ NT 13671-4/2012 (2012-2015): Intracellular reactive iron in monocytes and its role in atherogenesis.

Research Plan MSM 0021620849 (2007-2013): Neuropsychiatric aspects of neurodegenerative disorders.

Research Plan MSM0021620807 (2005-2011): Metabolic, endocrine and genetic aspects of prevention, diagnostics and therapy of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and renovascular diseases.

GAUK 125009 (2009-2011): The influence of erythropoietin on the adhesion of glomerular podocytes in vitro.