Czech Society for Mass Spectrometry

14th Czech MS Conference - open registration 07.09. 2026

Dear friends and supporters of mass spectrometry, We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming 14th ČSHS Conference, which will take place on 4–6 November 2026 at the Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové. You can look forward to a programme packed with science, opportunities for discussion, and informal networking. Further details can be found here

Dear colleagues, we cordially invite anyone interested in metabolomic data processing to the Untargeted Metabolomics 2026 workshop, focused on working with the MZmine software. The workshop is jointly organized by IOCB CAS, UCT Prague and the Czech MS society. The training will be led by experts in metabolomic data processing from the Biochemistry of Plant Specialized Metabolites group at the IOCB CAS. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, starting at 9:30 a.m. in the air-conditioned facilities of the BIOCEV center (Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec). Participants will be provided with all necessary materials so they can practice the individual procedures themselves. However, it is also possible to attend the workshop solely as a live demonstration. Absolute beginners are encouraged to complete an approximately one-hour online lesson, which will take place on Monday, August 17, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. All presentations will be conducted in English. Registered participants will receive detailed organizational information prior to the workshop. Participation in the workshop is free of charge. You can find the registration form and detailed program here.

Workshop: Untargeted metabolomics with mzmine on August 18, 2026 03.07. 2026

Are you already bored with summer? Do you hate the heat, the sun, and mosquitoes? Sign up for a summer workshop on using the mzmine program in untargeted metabolomics. This event is organized through a collaboration between the Czech Society for Mass Spectrometry and research groups at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB), the Institute of Microbiology (IMIC), and the University of Chemistry and Technology (UCT). The instructors are experts in metabolomic data processing from the Biochemistry of Plant Specialized Metabolites group (Tomáš Pluskal Group) at IOCB. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the air-conditioned Biocev Center (Průmyslová 595, 252 50 Vestec-Jesenice u Prahy) starting at 9:30 a.m. Absolute beginners are encouraged to complete an approximately one-hour online session the day before, on Monday, August 17, at 10:00 a.m.

The registration form and detailed program can be found here

Job offer (IMIC CAS, Prague) 10.06. 2026

Dear friends, we would like to inform you that the Laboratory of Molecular Structure Characterization at IMIC CAS is seeking a motivated colleague with experience in operating mass spectrometers. Requirements include a degree in a relevant field (bioanalytical chemistry, biochemistry, biomedicine), the ability to work independently, reliability, and a desire for professional growth. The position offers work on respected medical topics using state-of-the-art instrumentation, mentoring from experienced experts, the possibility of international internships, flexible working hours, 6 weeks of vacation, and a wide range of benefits. Start date to be agreed upon. More information about the position can be found here.

New web page of CzechMS 08.06. 2026

Dear supporters of mass spectrometry, new CzechMS website is currently being developed, and registration for the upcoming 14th CzechMS conference will be launched there in the coming weeks. Once this happens, we will inform you via newsletter. However, registration with the society and payment of the membership fee, which also serves as the conference fee, is possible via the existing website.