About us
Our mission
IOCB Prague is a leading research institution under the umbrella of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Our mission is basic research at the interface of chemical and biological sciences and translation of results from basic research into applications and commercial assets.
Our story
IOCB was established as an interdisciplinary institute at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine with a combination of chemical and biological groups and teams working in the same field. This has led to many significant contributions through its pioneering cutting-edge research, as well as practical applications, particularly in medicinal chemistry.
Quick facts
49
scientific groups
191
PhD students
32
nationalities
800+
employees
USD 60 M
income from licenses in 2018
1953
established
People
More than 800 IOCB employees work in research as well as administrative and technical support. Among them are over 190 PhD students and 180 foreigners from dozens of countries around the world. Do you want to become one of them? Or are you looking for someone?
Social responsibility & outreach
IOCB provides targeted support to parents in science, backs young scientists, and encourages contributions to community life. The institute also values partnerships with nonprofit organizations, popularization, and science-related initiatives and foundations.
Reports and Resources
