19. 10. 2026
Institute of Microbiology of the CAS
The Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IMIC CAS) represents the largest scientific body extensively exploring life cycles, molecular mechanisms and regulatory systems of various microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, fungi and algae as well as mammalian cell lines with respect to basic research questions as well as their prospective practical exploitation in medicine and industry.
News
Go to blog 2. 10. 2026
Researchers’ Night 2026: How do microorganisms, cells and the immune system communicate with one another?
1. 10. 2026
Tomáš Větrovský from IMIC CAS has received the GAČR President´s Award. Congratulations!
17. 9. 2026
Researchers from IMIC helped shed light on a new mechanism behind a rare neurodevelopmental disorder
Upcoming events
Go to calendarIMIC seminar
Imaging the competition for nutrients at the host-microbe interface
Speaker: Eric P. Skaar (Vanderbilt University Medical Center, TN, USA)
IMIC seminar
Identifying antimicrobial effectors of the macrophage
Speaker: Eric P. Skaar (Vanderbilt University Medical Center, TN, USA)
IMIC seminar
Toxicology of Chemical Mixtures in Environmental Samples: Challenges and Implications
Speaker: Martin Ezechiáš
IMIC in numbers
Multidisciplinary research
Our mission is to develop modern trends in contemporary microbiology. We offer an inspiring environment for students and professionals with a wide range of study programs and career opportunities. We are open to experienced scientists as well as postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students from abroad.
700
employees
25
laboratories
160+
research projects
1962
year of foundation
Latest publications
EXPERT OPINION ON INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS. 2026;
SOT201: cis-acting PD-1/IL-15 mutein-based immunocytokine under investigational study in solid tumors
EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES AND CIRCULATING NUCLEIC ACIDS. 2026; 7(2); 786-812