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We have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of the Czech Republic and the Faculty of Education at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen. The memorandum represents an important step towards the systematic interconnection of higher education, research, and practice in the field of spa treatment, medical wellness, and healthcare. The main objectives of the cooperation are: to support and develop study programs at the Faculty of Education of the University of West Bohemia, especially in the fields of kinesiology […]

We were present at the 23rd Congress of the Federation of Endocrine Societies of Southeast Asia in Vietnam! The Chairman of our Institute's Board, Ladislav Špišák, MD, PhD, presented our joint research on diabetes mellitus, conducted in cooperation with the University Hospital in Plzeň. This international congress was a great opportunity to showcase Czech balneological research on a global level and also provided valuable contacts and inspiration […]

At the invitation of the Medical University of Varna, we had a wonderful opportunity to present our strategic project, the Spa Research Center, at the international conference Science and Technologies in Biomedicine. We are delighted by the interest in Czech spa treatment and its scientific development, and we greatly appreciate the invitation. Cooperation with the Medical University of Varna is of exceptional importance to us – the university is […]

We participated in the 5th annual conference of the Platform for Just Transition in Brussels. The conference summarized the achievements of the Just Transition Operational Program to date, presented inspiring projects and cross-border cooperation, and addressed key issues of sustainability and future financing options.We are also very pleased that the Czech Republic was recognized at the conference as a "Leader in the implementation of the Just Transition Fund (JTF)" [...]

We attended a festive reception hosted by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Munich on the occasion of the upcoming national holiday on 28 October. Together with the City of Karlovy Vary, we presented the Czech spa industry as an important part of cultural heritage and at the same time we presented the Karlovy Vary Region as a centre of spa research and innovation. We focused on connecting tradition with modern [...]

The Institute of Spa and Balneology has received an award from the European Spas Association (ESPA) in the field of education. After previous recognition for research activities, we were also awarded for the development of professional education in spa and balneology. We are dedicated to the education of medical staff, spa management and university students. Every month we organize accredited courses for doctors, [...]

Our director Ing. Alina Huseynli, MBA attended the European Spa and Balneology Congress 2025, which took place this year in Haapsalu, Estonia. In her opening presentation for a panel discussion entitled Europe's Hidden Healthcare Power: Why Spas Belong in the Future of Public Health, she presented the current challenges of public health in Europe and highlighted the opportunities that the spa [...]

On October 2, 2025, the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Association of Health Spas of the Czech Republic and the Bavarian Association of Health Spas took place in the premises of our institute. The partnership under the expert guarantee of ILaB opens the way for intensified cooperation in the field of research, education and innovation in the spa industry. The memorandum focuses on joint cross-border research projects, the promotion of sustainable use of natural [...]

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 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 [...]