Multiscale materials are assembled from different types of nanomaterials, which themselves have unusual properties. By combining and integrating them into higher-order hierarchies, smart matter with unique functionalities and surprising applications in many different fields can be obtained. A consortium of eight partners from academia and research, led by the J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, has received financial support from the Programme Johannes Amos Comenius of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports in the amount of CZK 480 million for research with this focus. Specifically, it was the Excellent Research Call aimed at supporting research with the potential for excellent results applicable in practice.
The development of advanced materials with the required parameters and their integration into functional structures while maintaining their maximum utility value is the common denominator of modern materials research. Current directions in materials science draw inspiration from nature, where beyond naturally occurring elements and compounds, nature enables so-called material genetics, i.e. the targeted folding and &quot;cross-breeding&quot; of material components in 3D space.
Scientists are combining zero-dimensional (quantum dots), one-dimensional (e.g. nanotubes), and two-dimensional (e.g. graphene) materials in the lab to give them new and unusual properties. The challenge is to develop advanced, so-called multiscale materials with a wide range of applications, e.g. in electrical engineering, medicine, or environmental technologies.
Eight partners cooperate in the AMULET (Advanced MUltiscaLe materials for key Enabling Technologies) project. The coordinator is the <a href="https://www.jh-inst.cas.cz/">J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry of the CAS</a>. Other members of the consortium involve the Institute of <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/62">Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS</a> (PI: <a href="https://cigler.group.uochb.cz/cs">Dr. Petr Cígler</a>), the Faculty of Science of Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, the Institute of Photonics and Electronics of the CAS, the Institute of Physics of the CAS, the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics and the Faculty of Science of Charles University, the Nuclear Physics Institute of the CAS and the <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/11">University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague</a>.
Linking the above institutions aims to promote the widest possible use of the anticipated newly developed unique materials. Experts will investigate how multiscale materials interact with the biological environment, whether they can be used for electrochemical or optical sensors, in electro-photochemical catalysis for the removal of pollutants from air and water, and last but not least, they will test new nano/micro-devices that can be used for energy conversion, production, and storage.
The AMULET project succeeded in the competition of 66 projects submitted to the Excellent Research call in the Programme Johannes Amos Comenius. This call is aimed at supporting research with the potential for excellent results applicable in practice. In total, 26 projects were supported for a total value of CZK 12.2 billion. The money is earmarked for excellent research teams, which will help Czech scientific institutions deepen their relations with foreign partners and strengthen the Czech Republic&#39;s competitiveness in the long run.

Material genetics will be pursued by the AMULET project, which succeeded in the Excellent Research Call

Synthesis and absolute configuration of cyclic synthetic cathinones derived from α-tetralone

On 14–15 April 2025, the Faculty of Pharmacy of Charles University in Hradec Králové hosted the First Annual International Conference of the project New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences (NETPHARM), co-funded by the Jan Amos Komenský Operational Programme (OP JAK). The project aims to bridge cutting-edge pharmaceutical research with clinical practice and the application sphere, advancing the development of new therapeutic approaches, (nano)formulations, and advanced drug delivery systems.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/FF_UK_Uspesne_setkani_spickovych_vedcu_Prvni_vyrocni_mezinarodni_konference_projektu_NETPHARM_3_b6c493b2d0.jpg" alt="FF UK/Ing. Jan Škop/Mgr. Martina Kopecká Jurčeková: Successful Gathering of Leading Scientists: The First Annual International NETPHARM Conference" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_FF_UK_Uspesne_setkani_spickovych_vedcu_Prvni_vyrocni_mezinarodni_konference_projektu_NETPHARM_3_b6c493b2d0.jpg 208w," sizes="100vw" width="1200" height="900">The conference was opened with an introductory speech by the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy of Charles University, Assoc. Prof. Jaroslav Roh, followed by an overview of the NETPHARM project, which was presented by the research project manager Prof. Petr Pávek.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/FF_UK_Successful_Gathering_of_Leading_Scientists_The_First_Annual_International_NETPHARM_Conference_298129dde1.jpg" alt="FF UK/Ing. Jan Škop/Mgr. Martina Kopecká Jurčeková: Successful Gathering of Leading Scientists: The First Annual International NETPHARM Conference (Assoc. Prof. Jaroslav Roh)" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_FF_UK_Successful_Gathering_of_Leading_Scientists_The_First_Annual_International_NETPHARM_Conference_298129dde1.jpg 208w," sizes="100vw" width="1200" height="900">On 16 April 2025, the second International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) meeting was held after the conference, which provided valuable recommendations for further development of the project based on the presentations delivered.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/FF_UK_Uspesne_setkani_spickovych_vedcu_Prvni_vyrocni_mezinarodni_konference_projektu_NETPHARM_5_65b5668094.jpg" alt="FF UK/Ing. Jan Škop/Mgr. Martina Kopecká Jurčeková: Successful Gathering of Leading Scientists: The First Annual International NETPHARM Conference" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_FF_UK_Uspesne_setkani_spickovych_vedcu_Prvni_vyrocni_mezinarodni_konference_projektu_NETPHARM_5_65b5668094.jpg 208w," sizes="100vw" width="1200" height="900">In his closing remarks, Professor Petr Pávek expressed his gratitude to all attendees for their active participation and extended his appreciation for the insightful guidance provided by the ISAB.Both the conference and the ISAB meeting received overwhelmingly positive evaluations in terms of scientific content as well as organizational and technical aspects. Participants appreciated the high level of presentations, the welcoming and friendly atmosphere, and the professional background of the entire event.The First Annual Conference of the NETPHARM project clearly demonstrated the tremendous potential of international collaboration in advancing scientific excellence and education. The NETPHARM project is already delivering significant scientific results, fostering personal connections, and strengthening international partnerships.The organizing team and all involved extend their sincere thanks to the project partners, ISAB members, and young promising researchers for their commitment, enthusiasm, and outstanding contributions.We wish everyone continued success in achieving the next project milestones and look forward to future NETPHARM events!<blockquote>For more information about the project, please visit:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.faf.cuni.cz/NETPHARM/?lang=cs-cz">NETPHARM | Farmaceutická fakulta Univerzity Karlovy</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://portal.faf.cuni.cz/Projects/NETPHARM-project/">NETPHARM project | Vědecký portál - Farmaceutická fakulta UK</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.faf.cuni.cz/NETPHARM-Conference/Programme/">Programme | Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy</a></blockquote>

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The Faculty of Pharmacy, with its seat in the town of Hradec Králové, was established by a government decree in 1969. This Faculty of Pharmacy has continued in the old and long-time tradition of the education of pharmacy at Charles University.

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