Shock Wave Applicator
The functional prototype consists of a clinically usable shock wave applicator, capable of generating both single and tandem shock waves. It can be used for lithotripsy, as well as in the fields of oncology, orthopedics, and potentially rheumatology.
At its core is a shock wave generator based on the principle of multichannel discharge.
Photodynamic Therapy and Upconversion Nanoparticles in Cancer Biology
At our institute, we focus on the biological aspects of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for cancer treatment using upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), in collaboration with the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Photodynamic therapy represents a promising therapeutic approach based on light-induced activation of a photosensitizer, resulting in the generation of reactive oxygen species that selectively damage tumor cells.