On the occasion of the life jubilee of Prof. MVDr. Jiří Rubeš, CSc., and his conferral of honorary membership in the Czech Medical Association of J. E. Purkyně, a video was produced documenting his remarkable scientific career. Professor Rubeš has been working at the Veterinary Research Institute for over 40 years and is recognized as a leading expert in both animal and human genetics and reproduction.
In the interview, he mentions research into chromosomal translocations in farm animals and the importance of these translocations for reproduction, speaks about collaboration with Prague Zoo and Safari Park Dvůr Králové, as well as projects in Africa, Asia, and South America. He also describes his work in the USA, where he contributed to the development of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and highlights the significant findings of the Teplice Program regarding the impact of air pollution on male fertility.
The video is a tribute to a scientist whose work has profoundly influenced the field of reproductive biology as well as international scientific collaboration. The video can be viewed here.
