Bio
Ondřej Slabý is a leading molecular biologist, geneticist, and expert on cancer biology and human genomics. In his research at CEITEC Masaryk University, he investigates genomic alterations in solid tumours to refine diagnostics and enable more individualized treatment. In the field of rare diseases, he primarily focuses on undiagnosed pediatric patients, aiming to shorten the length of their diagnostic odyssey and uncover the underlying genetic causes of their conditions. His research employs cutting-edge genomic technologies and functional genomics tools. By bridging research and clinical practice, he strives to translate complex genomic data into concrete insights that can benefit patients with cancers or rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases.
He established the Centre for Precision Medicine at the University Hospital Brno—the only comprehensive centre of its kind in the Czech Republic—dedicated to rare diseases, undiagnosed pediatric patients, and precision oncology for children and adults.
He gained experience at prestigious international institutions, including Harvard Medical School and Rockefeller University in the USA.