Biography :
Prof. Ondřej Topolčan, MD, PhD, is the Head of the Department of Immunochemistry and Biobank at University Hospital Pilsen and Deputy Director of the Biobank at the Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague. He specializes in laboratory medicine and personalized oncology, focusing on the clinical use of tumor markers for cancer diagnosis and patient monitoring. Prof. Topolčan has significantly contributed to advancing biobanking infrastructure and services in Pilsen, supporting research and clinical studies. His work emphasizes individualized cancer treatment strategies across lung, breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers. He is actively involved in improving diagnostic workflows and biomarker analyses to enhance patient care and outcomes.