EBW26 Pre-congress visits
This page provides complete information on the pre-congress visits happening on 19 May 2026, from 09:30 to 11:30.
Pre-congress visit 1: Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Adress: Flemingovo náměstí 542/2, 160 00 Praha 6, Czech Republic
Scenario of excursion: 2 time slots (9.30-10.30, 10.30-11.30), 1 time slot/25 persons
Max. capacity (persons): 50
Meeting time: 9.20
Traveling time from site visit to Congress Centre by public transport: 30 min
Contact person: Oldřich Hudeček, Ph.D., T +420 220 183 586, M +420 771 228 712, oldrich.hudecek@uochb.cas.cz
Anotation:
Visit IOCB Prague – the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
At IOCB Prague, chemistry is not just about formulas in a textbook, it’s about discoveries that have saved millions of lives worldwide. Our scientists stand behind breakthrough drugs, innovative medicinal chemistry, and bold ideas at the interface of chemistry and biology.
Step into a place where tiny molecules become life-saving medicines, where chemical biology and computational chemistry reveal how important processes really work, and where cutting-edge research turns curiosity into real-world impact. Discover with us the power of molecules that change the world.
Pre-congress visit 2: The Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion
Adress: U Nemocnice 2094/1, 128 00 Praha 2, Czech Republic
Scenario of excursion: 2 time slots (9.30-10.30, 10.30-11.30), 1 time slot/30 persons
Max. capacity (persons): 60
Meeting time: 9.20
Traveling time from site visit to Congress Centre by public transport: 20 min
Contact person: Ing. Adéla Benešová, Ph.D., T +420 221 977 181, M +420 221 977 272, Adela.Benesova@uhkt.cz
Anotation:
The Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion (IHBT), established in 1952, is a leading research institution at the forefront of haematology. IHBT Biobank Prague is dedicated to the collection and long-term preservation of unique biological samples frompatients with hematopoietic disorders, as well as from healthy donors.
During the excursion, participants will have the opportunity to visit the central laboratory, where samples are received, processed, and aliquoted into cryotubes using advanced automated technologies. The tour will also include the IHBT cryostorage facility,featuring state-of-the-art robotic systems that ensure the secure storage of cryopreserved samples in liquid nitrogen vapor.
Additionally, participants will be introduced to the Department of Cell Therapy, which maintains hematopoietic stem cell grafts for both autologous and allogeneic transplantations. This highlights the critical role of the facility in modern regenerative andtransplant medicine.
Pre-congress visit 3: BIOCEV
Adress: Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec, Czech Republic
Scenario of excursion: 2 time slots (9.30-10.30, 10.30-11.30), 1 time slot/20 persons
Max. capacity (persons): 40
Meeting time: 9.20
Traveling time from site visit to Congress Centre by public transport: 40min
Contact person: Petr Solil, T: +420 325 873 143, M: +420 774 727 981, petr.solil@biocev.eu
Anotation:
BIOCEV is a centre of excellence in basic research, actively linked to teaching and student education, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with biotechnology companies. BIOCEV’s five research programmes involve leading scientists in the fields of molecular and cellular biology, phenogenomics, structural biology, tissue engineering, and biomedicine, all focused on gaining a detailed understanding of organisms at the molecular level. The final outcomes of research carried out at the BIOCEV centre include, for example, drugs targeted to precise location of damaged metabolism, as well as protein