We visited the spa town of Bad Kissingen in Bavaria, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the Great Spa Towns of Europe. The workshop, organised by IKOM (Institut für Kurortmedizin und Gesundheitsförderung), focused on cooperation opportunities in the field of spa, healthcare and innovation support. Bavaria is a key partner for us. We discussed research topics and opportunities, [...]
As of 1 November 2024, we have started operating another detached workplace, this time in Františkovy Lázně. The new premises in the municipal office building were created in cooperation with the town and will offer facilities for research in the field of spa, balneology and associated disciplines. The opening of this workplace was another step towards the development of scientific activities in the Karlovy Vary Region and the strengthening of [...]
The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic celebrated its 15th anniversary with a gala evening where the best applied research solutions with a great contribution to society were awarded. One of the awarded projects was a water purification technology that was an outstanding success. We were there and had the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of this important event, which is an annual highlight in the field of research and [...]
At the end of October we visited the Movement Analysis Conference 2024, organized by the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering of CTU within the CLV project. The conference focused on innovations in motion analysis, including the use of sensors, data processing and clinical trial methodologies. A session dedicated to virtual reality - balance assessment and exercises for the elderly improving coordination and preventing falls was very popular. [...]
On 29 October - 1 November 2024, the Health Tourism Conference was held in Shusha, Azerbaijan: Opportunities for Growth. We presented the importance of science and innovation for the development of health tourism and participated in a panel discussion. This experience brought us valuable new perspectives from outside the European context. In previous collaborations we have [...]
On October 10, 2024, a popular and educational lecture on the topic "Spa Therapeutic Landscape" took place in the friendly atmosphere of the Café Pohovka in Karlovy Vary. The lecture was led by Ing. Jana Walterová, Ph.D., and was part of the CLV (Centre for Spa Research) project.Key topic. Jana Walterová [...]
We would like to invite you to a regular educational seminar on Complex spa care: natural medicinal resources in practice. The professional seminars are organized once a month by the Spa Research Centre project, implemented within the framework of the Operational Programme Fair Transformation and are free of charge. Date: 22 October 2024 Time: 17:00 Location.
We invite you to a workshop on knowledge and technology transfer in the spa industry on the topic of Making services more efficient through innovation. The Knowledge and Technology Transfer Workshops in the Spa Industry are intended for the management of spa facilities and are free of charge. Date: 16 October 2024 Time: 13:00 - 15:00 Location.
Yesterday we opened our new office in Mariánské Lázně! This detached office was established in cooperation with the town of Mariánské Lázně. The modernly equipped premises in the cultural House Chopin will serve our researchers from all over the Karlovy Vary Region, where they will focus on research and innovation in the field of spa and balneology. The new facility represents another step in our efforts to [...]
Our institution, the Institute of Spa and Balneology (ILaB), has achieved significant international success. At the European Spas & Balneology Congress in Lithuania, we received the prestigious ESPA Innovation Award in the Innovative Medical Spa Scientific Research category. This award confirms our national and international leadership in the field of spas and balneology. This achievement was [...]
We cordially invite you to the opening event of the new series Kafe & Science. Topic: Spa Therapeutic Landscape Speaker: Ing. Jana Walterová, Ph.D. When: Café Pohovka, Karlovy Vary Are you interested in learning how a plant biologist looks at the spa therapeutic landscape? After the lecture there will be a space for an informal discussion over a cup of [...]
On 12 September 2024, we signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Léčebné lázně Konstantinovy lázně, a.s. The key points of cooperation include. Cooperation in the objectification of spa treatment and the development of a unified clinical research methodology. Protecting the spa therapeutic landscape through professional methodology. Strengthening cooperation between research and application sectors for [...]
