Molecular biologist Jan Škoda studies the hidden world of childhood cancers. In his research, he looks for new ways to overcome tumor resistance to conventional treatments.
The winner of the CLARA Young Innovator Award in the under-35 category is Capucine Cadin from the Paris Brain Institute. Her work focuses on the standardization and automation of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) analysis, an advanced diagnostic technique that, instead of producing images of organs, analyzes their chemical composition. She has developed a system for processing spectroscopy data that automatically analyzes acquired measurements and performs quality control of the input data. An artificial intelligence–based model then helps clinicians predict the progression of a disease or abnormal finding. She now plans to expand the platform to support neurological disorders associated with aging, such as Alzheimer's disease.
ICRC Academy intern Sára Hovanová comes from Košice in eastern Slovakia and is currently studying Neuroscience at Masaryk University. According to Sára, the newly established study programme at the Faculty of Medicine provides a unique opportunity to get closer to clinical research. Her interest in science began in childhood, driven by curiosity and a fascination with documentaries about space, history, and biology. Over time, she became particularly intrigued by the complexity and functioning of the human brain. After attending the ICRC Academy Weekend Seminar in November 2025, Sára joined the Neuromodulation Technology team, where she is involved in clinical research and patient-oriented work under the supervision of her mentor, Ph.D. student Ing. Jan Trajlínek.