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For a healthy future

RECETOX is engaged in research and education on managing the environmental and health risks associated with the chemicals around us

We are building a Centre of Excellence in Environmental Health Sciences. Through research and innovation, the Centre addresses the most current societal needs and scientific challenges at national and global levels and provides stakeholders and policymakers with robust scientific evidence and innovative tools for diagnosis and prevention.

News

Interview

22 Jun

Researchers Tereza Nešporová and Jaroslava Večerková: In science, we must learn to work with failure

Researchers Tereza Nešporová and Jaroslava Večerková from Brno's RECETOX explain why failures are also a valuable part of gaining knowledge, how they study the effects of chemical substances on the hormonal system, and why they apply their professional insights to their everyday lives.

Event

19 Jun

22nd RECETOX Summer School strengthened international expertise in chemical monitoring and risk assessment

Summer School took place at the RECETOX facilities and brought together experts, researchers, and young professionals from different countries. The programme consisted of two complementary modules addressing key topics related to the assessment and management of chemical risks.

Event

19 Jun

RECETOX RI hosted an EU–CELAC study visit on research infrastructures in 2026

This week, the RECETOX Research Infrastructure at Masaryk University, coordinator of the European Research Infrastructure EIRENE, hosted a study visit organised within the framework of the EU–CELAC Working Group on Research Infrastructures.

Event

18 Jun

EIRENE at the RIFF Summit

Researchers, infrastructure managers, and policy representatives from across Europe and Ukraine gathered in Brno for the RIFF Thematic Summit on Health, Food, Environment, and Data & Computing Research Infrastructures. EIRENE and RECETOX contributed to the programme through presentations by Prof. Jana Klánová and guided tours of RECETOX laboratories and biobanking facilities.

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RECETOX pillars

RESEARCH

Twenty research groups in five research programmes produce over 130 peer-reviewed publications annually

SERVICES

Twelve units in three core facilities provide physical and virtual access to the Research Infrastructure

EDUCATION

Bachelor's, master's and PhD study programmes in Environmental Health and Computational Biology and Biomedicine

IMPACT

We support evidence-based policymaking and provide innovative solutions and knowledge-transfer to partners

Upcoming events

18 Jul

Mendel festival 2026

The Mendel Festival is a celebration of knowledge, human curiosity, and the joy of meeting others. Come explore, have fun, and experience the unique atmosphere of a festival that brings people together across disciplines and generations.

4–6 Sep

Festival vědy 2026

Science moves Brno! Come and see for yourself at the Science and Technology Festival 2026 at the Brno Exhibition Centre, Pavilion A (A1+A2). From Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6, 2026 – anytime from 9 AM to 6 PM – immerse yourself in the exciting world of science, technology, and history.

25 Sep