The Mayor of Brno visited the Laboratory of Microtron
21. 08. 2026
On Friday, 21 August 2026, the Mayor of Brno, Markéta Vaňková, visited the Microtron Laboratory of the NPI. The head of the laboratory, David Chvátil, presented the Microtron MT-25 accelerator as a unique research facility used across a wide range of fields — from archaeology and materials research to medicine.
The Microtron Laboratory is in the premises of a former civil defence shelter beneath Vítkov Hill. The facility is owned by the City of Prague.
We would like to thank the mayor for her visit and for an engaging discussion on the importance of cutting-edge research infrastructure for the development of science, innovation and society.
Brno Mayor Markéta Vaňková listens to a presentation by David Chvátil, Head of the Microtron Laboratory.
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