In conjunction with the second day of the Modern Technologies in Spa Medicine 4.0 conference, we opened the Future SPAce by ILaB exhibition zone in the Zander Hall at the Imperial Spa. Together with our partners, we demonstrated how modern science and research are tangibly transforming patient care and highlighted the clear direction our field is taking. The use of virtual reality in rehabilitation […]
The second day of the “Modern Technologies in Spa Medicine 4.0” conference, held on April 14, confirmed that traditional spa medicine and digital innovation are closer than they may seem. The main topic was the strategic challenges facing the industry, which were discussed by experts from across Europe and Asia. Discussions focused on new approaches to oncological rehabilitation, the treatment of sleep apnea, or […]
On the first day of the "Modern Technologies in Spa Industry 4.0" conference, a highly successful outreach event was held for the Spa Research Center (CLV) project, which is funded by the Just Transition Operational Program. We had the honor of welcoming representatives from the European Commission, the Ministry of the Environment, the State Environmental Fund, the Karlovy Vary Region, and many other Czech and international partners. During […]
Last week, the conference “Mineral Waters in the Slavkov Forest” was held in Mariánské Lázně, and we participated as a co-organizer and partner. Our institute was represented by Petra Boudová, M.A., who gave a presentation titled “Reviving the Research Tradition in Mariánské Lázně: Current Results and Future Directions.” This is a topic that has long been of key importance to us. The conference was organized by the Nature Conservation Agency […]
Don’t miss the largest professional conference on the future of the spa industry and balneology in the Czech Republic and Europe: Modern Technologies in the Spa Industry 4.0. You can look forward to two days full of inspiration from Czech and international speakers. The conference will take place on April 13 and 14, 2026, at the Imperial Spa in Karlovy Vary and is intended for professionals in the fields of healthcare, spa tourism, research, public […]
The MERKÚR conference is organized annually by the Faculty of Commerce of the University of Economics in Bratislava and is aimed at doctoral students and young researchers. It offers a space for sharing current research topics and establishing professional contacts. Our colleague Daniel Bečvář, in collaboration with Lenka Pekarovičová, a doctoral student at the host faculty who completed a professional internship at our Institute, presented a paper entitled "Indicators [...]
Our director, Ing. Alina Huseynli, MBA, was invited by the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan to attend an international conference focused on spa treatment, balneology, and healthcare, which took place in Tashkent. As part of the professional program, a strategic project called the Spa Research Center was presented, along with selected research activities. The presentation focused on linking traditional spa care with research [...].
Did you know that while the number of spa accommodation facilities is declining in Bavaria, it is growing significantly in Czechia? This trend was discussed at the XB-CON 2025 international conference in Františkovy Lázně, where we, together with the Faculty of Economics of the University of West Bohemia, presented the latest results of the Spa Research Center project. What did the research show? Doc. Jaroslav Dokoupil and Mgr. Daniel Bečvář presented a comparison of spa locations in […]
At the invitation of our Lithuanian partners, we participated in a healthcare forum in the city of Palanga. Our Lithuanian colleagues have been consulting with us for some time about their intention to establish a research institution similar to our Institute. Therefore, the Vice-Chairman of the Institute Council, RNDr. Tomáš Vylita, Ph.D., spoke at the forum and presented our entire journey, from the initial concepts to a fully functioning research infrastructure. […]
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)" [...]
