Characteristics and objectives of the study

The aim of the Genomics and Proteomics programme is to educate top experts in these fields. Students will gain a broad and deep knowledge of the structure and function of the genome at all fundamental levels of living systems (i.e., the genome of viruses, the genome of bacteria, protozoa, fungi and yeast, algae, higher plants, animals, and more specifically the human genome). They will deepen their knowledge and skills in basic biological disciplines (in particular genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, physiology of organisms), in biochemistry and proteomics (general biochemistry, enzymology, biochemical proteomic methods) and in biophysics (biophysical methods). In addition to the theoretical principles of the field, students are also introduced in detail to the implementation of basic and advanced methods used in bioinformatics (including evolutionary aspects), in molecular medicine (cancer, familial and hereditary diseases, gene therapy), in genetic engineering of microorganisms, plants and animals, in the development of new biotechnologies, in pharmacogenomics and in the analysis of the proteome of individual groups of organisms, including humans.

Practice

Students carry out their research activities in the laboratories of their supervisors, where they acquire the practical skills necessary for their research topics. Further practical skills can be acquired through the collaborative frameworks of their laboratories (either in the Czech Republic or abroad).

Applying

Graduates of this PhD programme are qualified to lead research activities in research institutions and biotechnology companies and to teach in universities. They will find employment in various fields, especially in research focused on genome analysis (basic and applied research), bioinformatics, molecular medicine, genetic engineering of microorganisms, plants and animals, development of new biotechnologies and proteome analysis. More broadly, they may carry out research and research-related activities such as experimental work, project management, etc.