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25th – 28th May 2026 · Session Descriptions Monday 16:00 – 17:00 Commercializing IP: The Endless River Thomas Loesser — LG Tech Capital Management GmbH, Munich What does it take to turn cutting-edge science into a global biotech success story? Thomas Loesser and Dietmar Forstmeyer’s journey began at Morphochem, a venture-backed startup with a bold…

The Innovative Chemistry Group at CATRIN / IMTM, Palacký University Olomouc, led by Professor Alexander Dömling, is expanding and inviting applications for two exciting positions in a fast-growing international research environment focused on chemistry at the interface of synthesis, automation, miniaturization, and data-driven discovery. We are looking for motivated candidates who want to contribute to…

The Innovative Chemistry Group at CATRIN & IMTM, Palacký University Olomouc, is pleased to announce that two of its researchers have been awarded the highly competitive Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 (MSCA PF) under Horizon Europe. The successful fellows are: The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships are among the most prestigious European funding schemes supporting researcher mobility,…

The Innovative Chemistry Group at CATRIN & IMTM, Palacký University Olomouc, has announced the recipients of the Innovative Chemistry Award 2025, highlighting outstanding scientific performance, innovation, and collaboration within the team. The award is embedded within research activities supported by major European funding programmes, notably the ERA Chair ACCELERATOR project (Horizon Europe, GA No. 101087318)…

Professor Alexander Dömling has been awarded the IAAM Distinguished Award at the 1st IAAM Industrial Innovation and Development Conference, held in Ningbo, China. This prestigious recognition is granted to leading experts who have made outstanding contributions to the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) and to the broader advancement of the field. During the conference,…

Professor Alexander Dömling from the Faculty of Science, Palacký University Olomouc, was invited as a keynote speaker at the 1st IAAM Industrial Innovation and Development Conference, held in Ningbo, China, on 25–27 September 2025. Organized by the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM), the conference brought together leading experts in materials science, chemistry, and industrial…

📍 October 1–2, 2025 | Corpus Christi Chapel, Olomouc The 1st Conference on Innovative Chemistry and Chemical Biology will take place on October 1–2, 2025, in Olomouc, Czech Republic, organized by none other than our favorite professor, Alexander Dömling, and his team. The event will be held in the Corpus Christi Chapel—a venue with an…

Professor Alexander Dömling recently embarked on a scientific tour, presenting groundbreaking research on automation, miniaturization, and high-throughput experimentation (HTE) in drug discovery. Key Highlights 1st ICIQ High-Throughput Experimentation Symposium, Tarragona (Feb 11–12, 2025) At this premier event, Prof. Dömling showcased Acoustic Droplet Ejection (ADE)-enabled nano-chemistry, emphasizing its sustainability, cost-efficiency, and unprecedented speed in modern synthesis.…

We are pleased to announce that Professor Alexander Dömling has been invited to deliver a plenary lecture at the 49th “A. Corbella” International Summer School on Organic Synthesis, a prestigious event bringing together experts in the field of organic chemistry. Plenary Lecture: “From Nanoreactors to Megadata – Redefining Discovery Through Automated Chemistry” In his talk,…

This week, we are honored to welcome Professor Maria Grazia Rimoli and Dr. Federica Sodano from the University of Naples Federico II, Italy, to the Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine (IMTM) and Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN) at Palacký University, Olomouc. As part of their visit, Prof. Rimoli and Dr. Sodano will…