LERCO

Research programs


RP 1 Molecular biology and genomics

Identification and genomic analyzes of new viruses, microbial eukaryotes and their endosymbionts. Comparative genomic and functional analyzes of new genes and cell modules.

  • Selection of candidate proteins interesting for theoretical modeling or biochemical characterization


RP 2 Biochemical and biophysical methods of living systems analysis

R&D activities of new biochemical and biophysical methods for the analysis of biological systems using nanostructured materials, intended for the study of membrane systems, biopolymers, oxidative stress and for applications in medical diagnostics and environmental analysis.

  • Quality analysis of environmental components 
  • More sensitive diagnostic methods 
  • Contribution to clarify the impact of oxidative stress on key cellular processes


RP 3 Modeling and simulation

Interdisciplinary theoretical research of the structure and interactions of (bio) molecules and their mechanisms of binding to surfaces and nanostructures, simulation of phenomena.

  • Development of new surgical instruments 
  • Biobanking of patients with internal diseases

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RP 4 4HAIE – PA and Health

An interdisciplinary prospective cohort study with psychosocial and biomedical data on healthy lifestyles and risky behaviors of population with lower life expectancy in the industrial region and the control region. 

  • Better health prevention

The research programme website with detailed information is at https://haie-lerco.cz/

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RP 5 Neurorehabilitation with the use of artificial intelligence

The research program is focused on research into the further use of virtual reality in rehabilitation care.

  • Rehabilitation (physical and cognitive) 
  • Training of surgical procedures in medicine based on newly developed imaging methods. 
  • Use of a humanoid robot in physiotherapy

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RP 6 Research and development of new therapeutic methods in blood tumors

The research program is focused on the identification and validation of new diagnostic, predictive and stratifying biomarkers together with new therapeutic targets in cancer patients. 

  • Created a stable platform for sustainable and promising biomedical research

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RP 7 Experimental oncosurgery

Dominant is the cooperation of physicians - specialists in the introduction of new experimental procedures in many surgical and internal fields, in the development of new surgical instruments  

  • New surgical procedures 
  • Development of new surgical instruments 
  • Biobanking in patients with internal diseases

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RP 8 Environmental epidemiology as a tool for improving the quality of life in the industrial environment

Monitoring the health status of the cohort and a detailed analysis of the influence of environmental and lifestyle factors on their health. Establishment of the CCDC.

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RP 9 Biomedical Engineering

Research in the field of Biomedical Technologies, development of new sensor systems in the field of telemedicine, remote home care and clinical medical areas.

  • Technologies, algorithms, telemedicine in clinical applications

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