MendelQuiz: A journey to the birthplace of genetics

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3. July 2023

We celebrated 200 years since the birth of father of genetics – Gregor Johann Mendel, who lived in worked in Brno, our innovation capital of #brnoregion. To spread the fascinating tale of his work and life, we offered young and talented researchers from all over Europe to win a trip to follow in his footsteps. How did our winner Emanuele enjoy her journey?

MendelQuiz: A journey to the birthplace of genetics

Emanuele, a researcher in Evolutionary Genetics and Molecular Biology won a 2-day trip to Brno together with her husband Carlos, who is doing research in Quantitative Genetics and Bioinformatics.

"We visited historical places where Mendel lived, worked and spent a lot of time doing his experiments," said Emanuele. As they retraced the steps of Mendel, they felt a deep connection to the history of genetics and the ongoing work in the field. "As geneticist and a passionate admirer of Mendel's work and mission, it was an immense honor for me to delve deeper into the intricacies of the Mendelian theory. Additionally, learning about Mendel's significant impact on the social and economic landscape of Brno and the world was truly enlightening," added Carlos.

Not only did they visit the Augustinian abbey where G. J. Mendel lived, they also got to spend the night there! The Mendel Museum, housed within the Abbey, offered an immersive experience into Mendel's world. The display of his original notes, research tools, and the greenhouse where he cultivated his pea plants left a profound impression.

Brno: where history and contemporary science meet

Being in the city of Brno, Emanuele and Carlos also experienced the vibrant scientific atmosphere that prevails in the city, with its numerous research institutions such as CEITEC, Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute or FNUSA-ICRC. They chose to visit the Veterinary Research Institue and Thermo Fisher Scientific – biggest production site of electron microscopes in the world. "The most interesting part of visiting Thermo Fisher was understanding how the electron microscope is assembled, and how it is efficiently and very carefully processed to get the best product to help us scientists perform our work," expressed Emanuele.

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