Mgr. Patrícia Kittová
Junior Researcher
Stroke
Our team investigates fundamental mechanisms and translates findings from bench to bedside, combining preclinical models with clinical insight.
Researcher at ICRC with focus on translational medicine. Combines preclinical insights with clinical practice across cardiology, neurology, and oncology programs.
Currently leads / contributes to interdisciplinary projects bridging molecular biology, imaging, and patient care at St. Anne's University Hospital Brno.
Research Group
- Team size
- Team size: 52 Researchers
- Place
- Place: Building A1, 3rd Floor
- Collaborates with
- Collaborates with Mayo Clinic, USA
Head of Research Group
- prof. MUDr. Robert Mikulík, Ph.D.
Members
Mgr. Michaela Pešková
Ph.D. Student
MVDr. Peter Scheer, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher
Geraldo De Albuquerque Maranhao Neto, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher
Mgr. Zuzana Mezerová
Study Coordinator
Bc. Ivana Heib, MN
Study Coordinator
Kristýna Znamenáčková
Study Coordinator
Lenka Bártová
Study Coordinator
Mgr. Helena Trubačová
Study Coordinator
Jana Lichá
Study Coordinator
Karin Kunzová
Study Coordinator
Iveta Janebová
Study Coordinator
Filip Pergler
Study Coordinator
Bc. Zuzana Bubáková, MBA, LL.M.
Study Coordinator
Mgr. Zuzana Kašpárka
Study Coordinator
Nadežda Dujavová
Study Coordinator
Mgr. Martina Slachová
Research Assistant
Tereza Krejčiříková
Research Assistant
Bc. Klára Kuříková
Research Assistant
Darja Urbánková
Research Technician
Františka Hamáková
Research Technician
Mgr. Nikola Neumeisterová
Research Technician
MUDr. Michal Haršány, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
doc. MUDr. Ondřej Volný, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
MVDr. Jana Hložková, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
MUDr. Ing. Mgr. Petra Šedová, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Mgr. Sandra Thalerová, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher, Principal Investigator junior, Research Specialist
MVDr. Jana Doležalová, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
doc. MVDr. Adam Novobilský, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Bc. Eva Bendová
Research Nurse
Mgr. Petra Hrstková
konzultant
Ing. Hana Maršálková
konzultant
Ing. MgA. Veronika Svobodová
Research Manager
Ing. Lenka Hýblová, DiS.
Research Manager
Mgr. Miroslav Vařecha, Ph.D.
Senior Postdoctoral Researcher
Mgr. Martin Páleník
IT Specialist
Mgr. Bc. Lucie Pražáková
Research Coordinator
Mgr. Jana Faturová
Research Coordinator
MUDr. Martin Šrámek
Senior Study Coordinator of Clinical Studies
MUDr. Monika Veclová
Senior Study Coordinator of Clinical Studies
prof. MUDr. Robert Mikulík, Ph.D.
Senior Research Specialist, Senior Research Team Leader
doc. MUDr. Aleš Hejčl, Ph.D.
Senior Research Specialist
MUDr. Ivan Kantorek
Senior Research Specialist
MUDr. Jakub Štefela
Research Specialist
Ing. Marie Švaňhalová, Ph.D.
Research Specialist
MVDr. Eliška Brhelová
Research Specialist
Ahmet Davut Aksu, MSc
Research Specialist
Mgr. Kristýna Dušková
Pedagogický konzultant
Mgr. Kristýna Douchová
Pedagogický konzultant
Ing. Ondřej Steffl
Senior IT Specialist
Ing. Pavla Šafránková, DiS.
Research Technician Specialist
Team Assistant
Mgr. Marcela Čechová
Administrative Support
Main Objectives
- Research on implementation of evidence-based treatments.
- Development of in vitro and animal model for stroke to test new diagnostics (e.g. basic thrombus imaging) and therapeutic strategies (e.g. new recanalizaton methods).
- Identification of beter stroke awareness methods including program on stroke awareness in children.
Research focus
Research actvites of the Stroke Research Group (STR) include development and implementation of innovative methods for the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of acute ischemic stroke. Research portfolio is designed across translational axis from basic science to clinical research and implementation research. The emphasis is on a translational approach so that knowledge gained through basic research is applied and tested in clinical practice and then translated into health care system and population.
European Stroke Organisation, Switzerland
ANGELS Initative, The world-wide stroke support project, Germany
University of Calgary, Canada
Network of Stroke Centres in Central and Eastern Europe
Simulation training and methodology- is intended for stroke teams and professionals in stroke.
System Engineering/Software Developing and data management.
Preclinical Research: highly sophisticated in vitro flow models and small animal models of stroke.
Web-based platform for education of children and lay public in Stroke.
Coordination of clinical trials.
Technological equipment
- Fully equipped Stroke Unit with neuroimaging machines.
- The Laboratory of Nanopharmacology NAPHARM is a joint workplace of the Veterinary Research Institute and FNUSA-ICR.
- IT infrastructure for medical databases and research.
Selected Results
- The Stroke Research Group has developed innovative platorms for evaluating stroke care quality data (RES-Q), as well as for providing education and testing to school children about stroke (HOBIT). Currently, an advanced medical imaging database for stroke, as well as other registry based research initatives.
- Highly sophisticated in vitro 3D flow models for testing new recanalization methods.
- HART, R., SHARMA, M., MUNDL, H., KASNER, S., BANGDIWALA, S., BERKOWITZ, S., SWAMINATHAN, B., LAVADOS, P., WANG, Y., WANG, Y., DAVALOS, A., SHAMALOV, N., MIKULÍK, R. et al. Rivaroxaban for Stroke Prevention after Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source. New England Journal of Medicine. 2018, 378(23), 2191-2201. ISSN 0028-4793. IF 70.670.
- MENON, B., AL-AJLAN, F., NAJM, M., PUIG, J., CASTELLANOS, M., DOWLATSHAHI, D., CALLEJA, A., SOHN, S., AHN, S., POPPE, A., MIKULÍK, R. et al. Association of Clinical, Imaging, and Thrombus Characteristics with Recanalization of Visible Intracranial Occlusion in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke. JAMA. 2018, 320(10), 1017-1026. ISSN 0098-7484. IF 51.273.
- ALEXANDROV, AV., KOHRMANN, M., SOINNE, L., TSIVGOULIS, G., BARRETO, AD., DEMCHUK, AM., SHARMA, VK., MIKULÍK, R. et al. Safety and efficacy of sonothrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke: a multicentre, double-blind, phase 3, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Neurology. 2019, 18(4), 338-347. ISSN 1474-4422. IF 28.755.
- Mikulík R, Eckstein J, Pearce LA, Mundl H, Rudilosso S, Olavarría VV, Shoamanesh A, Chamorro Á, Martí-Fàbregas J, Veltkamp R, Öztürk Ş, Tatlisumak T, Peacock WF, Berkowitz SD, Connolly SJ, Hart RG. Frequency and Predictors of Major Bleeding in Patients With Embolic Strokes of Undetermined Source: NAVIGATE-ESUS Trial. Stroke 2020, July; 51:2139–2147.
