Zbyněk Houdek

RNDr., Mgr. Zbyněk Houdek, Ph.D.

Researcher and university lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University


Expertise and focus:

I have experience with immunocytochemistry, cell cultivation, and in vitro differentiation. I am able to cultivate cell cultures, apply treatments with various factors, perform immunocytochemistry and microscopy, and prepare cells for neurodifferentiation. In addition, I am skilled in Western blotting and statistical analysis.

Form of mentoring meetings:

Either way, online or offline

Has an experience in:

Academic career


Link to CV


Previous mentoring experience: 

Motivation: 

Improving mentoring skills, acquiring a supportive culture in working with young scientists, and gaining new communication and leadership skills.


Career guidance topics you can discuss with the mentor: 

  • Creating a career plan, strategy

  • Identifying and utilizing one's skill set

  • Career change, change of field

  • Differences between academic and non-academic careers


Research related experience the mentor is ready to share with the mentee: 

  • Preparation of scientific publications - how to do it correctly, efficiently, and with quality

  • Writing popular science articles

  • Grant writing process, grant application consultation

  • Management of science and research in an academic institution

  • Innovative teaching methods

  • Participating in events together with a mentee (conferences, symposia, fairs, etc.)

  • Utilizing the potential of international internships, conferences, etc.




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