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MCYR 2025 - By the Numbers

Looking back on the 6th International Multidisciplinary Conference for Young Researchers (MCYR), the conference stands out as a truly international meeting point for early-career researchers. The 2025 edition brought together more than 210 participants from Asia, Africa, Europe, and both Americas, reflecting the growing reach and relevance of MCYR within the global research community.
 
MCYR 2025 was organised by the BioResources & Technology Division (BRT) at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague(CZU), in collaboration with partner initiatives COMUNIDAD, OSIRIS, BIO-CAPITAL, UNICOM, and AgriSci-UA. These collaborations contributed to the conference’s interdisciplinary scope and strengthened links across research communities.
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Strengthening Regional Impact: BRT at the COMUNIDAD Workshops in Chile and Colombia

Experts from the BioResources & Technology (BRT) Division, Communications Manager Dr. Stacy Hammond and Communications Officer Masha Gulak travelled to Chile and Colombia as part of the COMUNIDAD project, representing the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU). 
 
CZU leads both Work Package 5 and Work Package 6 within the COMUNIDAD project. Work Package 5, focuses on the development, testing, and refinement of the COMUNIDAD digital platform, and Work Package 6, dedicated to stakeholder engagement, output dissemination, and knowledge sharing. Together, these work packages support both the technical evolution of the platform and enhance awareness among various groups through engagement and knowledge sharing
 
With this event, the COMUNIDAD project advanced a key milestone through a series of in-person workshops and institutional meetings in Chile and Colombia, bringing together project partners, regional stakeholders, and technical experts. The visit focused on strengthening collaboration, advancing knowledge exchange, and supporting the practical deployment of COMUNIDAD’s digital innovation tools in real-world contexts.
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On the Ground in Laos: BRT Launches Baseline Study on Single-Use Plastics

Experts from the BioResources & Technology (BRT) Division - BRT Director Assoc. Prof. Hynek Roubík, Project Manager Dr Jan Staš, and PhD student Antoine Bercy - travelled to Savannakhet and Thakhek provinces, Lao PDR, as part of a two-week field mission, marking the official launch of a baseline study on single-use plastic (SUP) waste.
 
As reliance on disposable plastics continues to grow across the region, waste-collection and recycling systems struggle to keep pace. Addressing this challenge requires robust, field-based evidence to inform interventions that are realistic, community-driven, and aligned with national priorities.
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Building Trust in Healthcare: MCYR 2025 OSIRIS Winning Story

In the category OSIRIS: Open Science and Research Integrity, Richard Marfo from the Department of Information Engineering, Faculty of Economics and Management, CZU was recognised for his exceptional submission, “Building Trust in Healthcare: How Expert Systems Can Save Lives.” His story compellingly highlights how transparency, reproducibility, and responsible data use in healthcare technologies can enhance trust, improve decision-making, and ultimately save lives. The winning narrative brings the OSIRIS mission to life by illustrating why open science and research integrity are foundational to modern scientific practice. 

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New Paper Published! Biocontrol, plant growth-promoting, and bioremediation potential of Aeromonas veronii CMF from the gut of Chrysomya megacephala

BioResources and Technology Division (BRT) Postdoctoral Researcher Dr. Sandipan Banerjee and BRT Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík recently published an article in Microbiology Spectrum (American Society for Microbiology).
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Exploring Land Use Change Through Remote Sensing: MCYR 2025 COMUNIDAD Winning Story

In the category COMUNIDAD: Geospatial Intelligence for Community Resilience, Anxhela Hameti from the Department of Agroecology and Crop Production, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, CZU was recognised for her outstanding submission, “Exploring Land Use Changes in Albanian Coastal Wetlands Through Remote Sensing.” Her story masterfully demonstrates how satellite data, remote sensing, and spatial analysis can reveal environmental transformations and guide community-level decision-making. The winning narrative brings the COMUNIDAD mission to life by illustrating the power of geospatial intelligence to support resilience in landscapes facing mounting climate and ecological pressures. 

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