Scientist and medical professional mainly involved in molecular and translational medicine (disease area oncology. rare and infectious diseases); long-term experience in project management; R&D and technology transfer activities, including the construction and management of large research infrastructures. Founding director of the Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Palacky University in Olomouc, CZ. He has been involved as principal investigator, investigator or clinical site manager in 19 clinical trials; actively participated in the research and/or management of >50 national and international projects; established Cancer Research Czech Republic as a major charity to support cancer research in CZ; spin-off companies focused on manufacturing of molecular diagnostics, bioinformatics and drug development; leader/co-leader drug development initiatives with one registered drug on market, several products in clinical trials, >35 in vitro diagnostic products on market, several CE IVD certified. Former Chair of the Boards of National Director and current Czech National Director for European Translational Medicine Infrastructure (EATRIS-ERIC); participated in creation of national network for personalized medicine and cancer management policies.