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In 2025, we became part of Scientists' Night for the first time, one of the largest popularisation events in Europe. Together with Charles University, the Karlovy Vary Museum and the Regional Innovation Centre of the Karlovy Vary Region (KIC KK), we were at the birth of the so-called Karlovy Vary Nest, thanks to which our region will participate in future editions. At ILaB we [...]

We participated in the autumn general assembly of the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA), this time held in Montegrotto Terme. We represented the Karlovy Vary Region, which is the only region in the Czech Republic to be a member of this prestigious European network of more than 50 spa towns from 18 European countries. The first day of the [...]

We took part in this year's European Heritage Days, which took place at the castle in Dolní Beřkovice. Our colleague Ing. Martin Šikola gave a professional presentation on climatotherapy and heliotherapy. He introduced various forms of these natural healing methods, described their indications and contraindications, historical development and presented research activities in this field. [...]

We took part in the 81st training seminar of the Association of Private Gynaecologists of the Czech Republic, which was held in cooperation with the Section of Outpatient Gynaecologists of the ČGPS ČLS JEP in Františkovy Lázně. The Institute of Spa and Balneology was represented by Mgr. Magdaléna Vereskova, MSc., guarantor for medical and health sciences of the Spa Research Centre project. In her contribution she presented one of the upcoming clinical studies of this [...]

We participated in the conference The Future of European Funds, organised by the Academy of Public Investing in Prague. The main topics were the planned changes in the new programming period 2028+, the proposal of the European Competitiveness Fund and the indicative budget for the Czech Republic. The Institute of Spa and Balneology actively follows developments in this area and participates in professional discussions that determine the direction of public [...]

We took part in the 26th annual meeting of doctors and health professionals in Kynžvart Spa. The participants were welcomed by the Director of the Institute Ing. Alina Huseynli, MBA. In her speech she emphasized the importance of research in the field of spa and the need for closer cooperation between research institutions and spa facilities. The seminar focused on current issues of spa care, treatment of [...]

We visited Ostrava and one of the most important strategic projects of equitable transformation in the Moravian-Silesian Region - the REFRESH project. This ambitious project is rightly described as the flagship of the region's transformation. The Institute of Spa and Balneology is implementing the Spa Research Centre project, which bears a similar designation within the Karlovy Vary Region. This is why we consider the linking of activities and sharing of experience between [...]

At the invitation of the mayor of Dubí, Jiří Kašpar, we visited Tereziny Lázně last week - a beautiful, fully barrier-free facility that uses robotic-assisted therapy in the care of patients with mobility limitations. We learned about the current focus of the spa and the concept of robotic rehabilitation, which is an important part of the care provided. There is also a great emphasis on [...]

On August 21, 2025, we attended a conference for patients with idiopathic bowel disease (IBD) organized by the IBD Patients Association in Karlovy Vary at the Kriváň Hotel. MUDr. Ladislav Špišák, CSc., Chairman of the Council, spoke on our behalf and presented his experience with spa treatment of patients with Crohn's disease. He focused on the importance of [...]

Today, in cooperation with the Falkensteiner Spa Resort Mariánské Lázně, we have launched a study to objectify the effects of forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) in a climate spa. The aim of the study is to evaluate the short-term effect of this treatment on the psychological and physiological state of the population of Mariánské Lázně. In particular, we monitor changes in mood, stress and anxiety levels, but also selected physiological parameters - [...]

As part of an initiative of the CzechTourism agency, we welcomed a group of doctors and physicians from Poland to the Institute. The morning programme was devoted to a discussion about the spa industry in the Karlovy Vary Region - we presented our research activities and the facilities we are building within the Spa Research Centre project. The guests were interested in the history and traditions of our spas, current scientific approaches and upcoming clinical [...]

Our director Ing. Alina Huseynli, MBA was a guest on the Františkovy Lázně podcast. In the interview, she introduced the Spa Research Centre project and presented other projects and activities we are preparing and implementing. For example, she talked about the preparation of studies on climatotherapy routes, research on the population of Karlovy Vary and the effects of drinking cures on the liver, as well as the results of a study [...]