Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (shortened as IOCB Prague) (Czech: Ústav organické chemie a biochemie Akademie věd České republiky) is a research institute under the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS). The institute centers around research in the fields of organic chemistry, biochemistry and neighboring disciplines, mostly oriented at applications in medicine and environment. It is known for its contribution in the development of key drugs against HIV and HBV. The institute also takes part in university education, supervising master's and doctoral theses.

Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Ústav organické chemie a biochemie Akademie věd České republiky
Other name
IOCB Prague, ÚOCHB
TypePublic research institution
Established1953
BudgetUSD 60 mil.
DirectorJan Konvalinka
Total staff
~950
Undergraduates~80
~230
Location
Prague
,
Czech Republic
Websitewww.uochb.cz
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