The conference “New Trends in bioScience 3 – History, Traditions and Innovative Approaches”, organized by the Faculty of Science at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice from October 6–8, 2025, reflects the university’s active involvement in the KreativEU consortium. Its mission is to foster scientific innovation while honoring academic tradition and cultural heritage.
Focusing on structural biology, biochemistry, and biophysics, the event is primarily intended broader scientific community as well as for Master's and doctoral universities’ students. Through lectures by leading national and international experts, poster sessions, and networking opportunities, the conference promotes the exchange of knowledge, enhances student mobility, and strengthens international collaboration.
By connecting cutting-edge research with cultural and historical legacy, the conference emphasizes the responsibility of science to serve humanity— just as Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen decided 130 years ago not to patent his discovery of X-rays (in 1895) so that everyone could benefit from it. In this spirit, the event aims to inspire open scientific exchange and celebrate the values that bridge innovation and tradition.
Conference speakers
USB representatives:
Prof. Ivana Kuta Smatanova
Prof. Pavel Kozak
Prof. Vladimir Zlabek
Prof. Frantisek Vacha
KreativEU representatives:
TBA
Spekaers:
Prof. Sergio Martínez-Rodríguez, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Spain
Dr. Jose A. Gavira, Laboratorio de Estudios Cristalográficos, CSIC – UGR, Granada, Spain
Prof. Lars Redecke, University of Luebeck, Germany
Assoc. Prof. Pavlina Rezacova, Inst of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, AS CR, Praha, CR
Dr. Jana Skerlova, Inst of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, AS CR, Praha, CR
Dr. Anna Imbert Stulc, Inst of Inorganic Chemistry, AS CR, Praha, CR
Dr. Silvie Svarcova, Inst of Inorganic Chemistry, AS CR, Praha, CR
Dr. Petr Bezdicka, Inst of Inorganic Chemistry, AS CR, Praha, CR
Dr. Petr Pachl, Inst of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, AS CR, Praha, CR
plk. RNDr. Marek Kotrlý – Police of the Czech Republic, Praha, CR
pplk. Mgr. Ivana Turková - Police of the Czech Republic, Praha, CR
Dr. Barbora Kascakova, Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia Ceske Budejovice, CR
MSc. Anna Koustka, Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia Ceske Budejovice, CR
Dr. Daniel Sojka, Biological Center, AS CR, Ceske Budejovice, CR
Dr. Cyril Barinka, Inst of Biotechnology AS CR, Praha, CR
Prof. Roman Tuma, Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia Ceske Budejovice, CR
Prof. Vitezslav Stranak, Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia Ceske Budejovice, CR
Dr. Milan Dopita, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Praha, CR
Conference Program
Monday, October 6, 2025
Venue: University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice Opening Day
13:00–14:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
14:00–15:00 | Opening Remarks by Conference Chair [Ivana Kuta Smatanova]
Prologue by the USB representative – Rector [Pavel Kozak]
Prologue by the USB representative – Vice-Rector for International Relations [Vladimir Zlabek]
Prologue by the FSc USB representative – Dean [Frantisek Vacha]
Prologue by the KreativEU representative
15:00–15:35 | Lecture 1 – 130 years of seeing the invisible: The story of X-Ray discovery [Pavlina Rezacova]
15:35–16:10 | Lecture 2 – X-ray in structural biology [Jana Skerlova]
16:10–16:30 | Coffee/Tea Break
16:30–17:05 | Lecture 3 – Tracing the origin of Notre Dame timberwood: Elemental and isotopic(strontium and neodymium) markers [Anna Imbert Stulc]
17:05–17:40 | Lecture 4 – Revealing of lead and mercury soaps in miniature portraits [Silvie Svarcova, Petr Bezdicka]
17:40–18:15 | Lecture 5 - Counterfeit Analysis in Real Forensic Practice [Marek Kotrly, Ivana Turkova]
18:15–18:50 | Lecture 6 - Analysis of Fine Art Forgeries in Forensic Practice [Ivana Turkova, Marek Kotrly]
19:00–22:00 | Poster Session & Networking Reception
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Lecture Day + Social Activities
09:30–11:00 | Lab Walking Tour
11:00–11:20 | Coffee/Tea Break
11:20–12:30 | Poster Presentations & Informal Networking
13:00–14:30 | Lunch
14:30–15:05 | Lecture 7 - Protein purification in and beyond the crystallography world [Sergio Martinez-Rodriguez]
15:05–15:40 | Lecture 8 - Pharma & Biotechnological Use of Protein Crystals [Jose A. Gavira-Gallardo]
15:40–16:15 | Lecture 9 - Protein crystallization in living cells - Pushing the limits [Lars Redecke]
16:15–16:35 | Coffee/Tea Break
16:35–17:10 | Lecture 10 – Anaemia, cultural/religious heritage and dietary preferences [Jeroen Mesters]
17:10–17:45 | Lecture 11 - KreativEU representative
17:45–18:20 | Lecture 12 - KreativEU representative
18:30–22:00 |Social Networking & Informal Discussion
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Closing Day – Student Presentations
09:30–10:00 | Lecture 13 - Broad-spectrum antiviral research [Barbora Kascakova]
10:00–10:30 | Lecture 14 – Small fly, big impact: Drosophila to unravel the pathology of neurodevelopmental disorders [Anna Koutska]
10:30–11:00 | Lecture 15 – Heritage to Innovation: How classical Czech parasitology can fuel protease-based drug discovery [Daniel Sojka]
11:00–11:20 | Coffee/Tea Break
11:20–11:50 | Lecture 16 – From the Braggs to Bill Astbury and the advent of modern structural molecular biology [Roman Tuma]
11:50–12:20 | Lecture 17 – Extremely brilliant X-ray sources and new opportunities in macromolecular crystallography [Petr Pachl]
12:20–12:50 | Lecture 18 – Development of targeted approaches for combating prostate cancer [Cyril Barinka]
13:00–14:30 | Lunch
14:30–15:00 | Lecture 19 – KreativEU representative
15:00–15:30 | Lecture 20 – Functional nanostructured surfaces: from design to sensing applications [Vitezslav Stranak]
15:30–16:00 | Lecture 21 – Exploring the Morphology and Structure of Fe-Based Nanomaterials for Pharmaceutical Applications Using X-ray Scattering Methods [Milan Dopita]
16:00–16:20 | Coffee/Tea Break
16:20–16:40 | Lecture 22 – [company representative]
16:40-17:00 | Lecture 23 – [company representative]
17:00–17:30 | Student Flash Talks – 3 x 3min
17:30–18:00 | Closing Remarks & Awards for Best Poster / Flash Talk
18:00–21:00 | Farewell Networking & Informal Discussion
DATE: October 6–8, 2025
VENUE: Campus of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE via the X Registration button.
The registration fee of €80 or CZK 2,000 includes conference materials, as well as the cost of lunches, dinners, coffee, tea, and light refreshments during breaks. The fee can be paid only via bank transfer according to the instructions provided on the website.
Students of the University of South Bohemia who enroll in the course UCH/948 Advances in Science (3 ECTS) via the STAG system will participate in the symposium as part of their studies and will be exempt from the registration fee. The conference “New Trends in bioScience 3 – History, Traditions and Innovative Approaches”