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A new study published in Nature Communications has uncovered the mechanism of a rare neurodevelopmental disorder associated with variants in the EHMT2 gene. The research, led by Stanislav Kmoch from the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University, brought together clinical genetics, genomic diagnostics, molecular and structural analyses, and experimental disease modelling. Read more

The 8th CCP Phenogenomics Conference brought together leading scientists, clinicians, patient representatives and industry experts to explore how advanced disease models, functional genomics and innovative therapeutic approaches can translate scientific discoveries into meaningful outcomes for patients. Held in Prague on 9–11 September 2026 as part of CCP’s 10th anniversary celebrations, the three-day conference welcomed 321 participants and 39 speakers from the Czech Republic and beyond. Read more

10 Years of CCP – Honouring the People Who Built It: During the 8th CCP Phenogenomics Conference, held in Prague on 9–11 September 2026 as part of CCP’s 10th anniversary celebrations, CCP Director Radislav Sedláček presented special Recognition Awards to three colleagues whose extraordinary commitment has played a particularly important role in the development of the Centre. Read more

The Czech Centre for Phenogenomics (CCP) offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated expert to lead the New Approach Methodologies (NAM) Module. Read more

The Czech Centre for Phenogenomics (CCP) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated expert to lead the Transgenic and Archiving Module (TAM). Read more

The Czech Centre for Phenogenomics invites researchers, clinicians, infrastructure partners, patient organisations and industry representatives to the 8th CCP Phenogenomics Conference, taking place 9–11 September 2026 in Prague and online. Read more

The Czech Centre for Phenogenomics (CCP) is excited to announce the interim results of 3rd Call for Nomination of Genes or Diseases within the RD-Factory program. Read more

We are delighted that the Hanácký Mushers Club has decided to organize a charity event supporting research on Harlequin ichthyosis. Ichthyosis is a rare genetic disorder affecting the skin, and its research is one of the areas we focus on at the Czech Centre for Phenogenomics as part of the RD‑Factory program dedicated to rare diseases. Read more

The Gene Age 2.0 project brings together patients, patient organizations and scientists to find ways to explain scientific and health topics to the public in a clear and human-centered way. Although modern medicine and research affect millions of lives, the underlying concepts and their implications are often difficult for non-experts to understand. Read more

On the occasion of Rare Disease Day 2026, we invited professionals and the general public to two exceptional events connecting science, patients, and research… Read more