Professor Zdeněk Krška
Vice-Chairman of the Board AZV ČR , Member of the Board of the ČLS JEP

"AZV celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Historically, it is a continuation of the well-known internal grant agency - IGA, which has fundamentally influenced clinical research in medicine, set important quality attributes and significantly advanced science and education. The transformation led to the creation of AZV, which both systemically (by adopting the nature of panels, the way of public competition and evaluation etc.) and often in terms of personnel (in a limited scientific environment ČR) continues and improves the level of opportunities for applied biomedical research. AZV had to cope with, among others, the evaluation should take place with more distance, but already now it can be concluded from the feedback that the activities of AZV are perceived very positively and its position as dignified and representative. For the years to come, I wish AZV very sincerely on behalf of all clinics the same enthusiasm, patience, consistency and calmness in their work, as well as a reduction in administration!"

Professor Jan Bartoníček
Member of the Board AZV ČR

"AZV ČR would like to wish - by the hands of my friend, animator, director, graphic designer and painter Pavel Koutsky - especially good health!"

Professor Vladimír Komárek
Member of the Board AZV ČR , Chair of the UK Grant Agency

"I served for many years on the IGA committee of the Ministry of Health ČR and was very happy ten years ago that Professor Ryska saved medical research and was instrumental in the creation and success of AZV ČR . It is a pity that Mirek cannot join us in celebrating the tenth birthday of an agency that helps bring the latest scientific findings into clinical practice. I wish the Agency not only enlightened leadership in the years to come, but most importantly, as much funding as possible to ensure that our healthcare system is at the highest possible level in line with current developments in world medicine."

Professor Aleksi Shedo
Member of the Board AZV ČR , Director of the National Cancer Research Institute

"And we have our first round! At the age of 10, we would expect a person to 'develop dexterity' and 'form a ladder of life values'. I think AZV is well on its way in both. It has clear structure and processes, parental support and good character. She has the will to be useful and to excel - thanks to those who make up her extended family, who understand the common vocabulary and who, with her support and their talents, are moving biomedicine forward. So it is to be expected that the jubilarian will successfully overcome even the perils of puberty! Congratulations!"

Professor Eva Zažímalová
Member of the Board AZV ČR , Chairperson of the Academy of Sciences ČR

"AZV ČR celebrates 10 years this year and is thus transitioning from the age of childhood to the age of adolescence.  But it has actually grown up and can easily withstand comparison with other similar (and much older) agencies even in scientifically advanced countries. I very much appreciate its openness and willingness to support projects that combine the latest scientific knowledge with applications directly in medical practice. I wish the Agency good conditions for its work and I keep my fingers crossed for many years to come!"

Professor Milan Kolář
Member of the Board AZV ČR , Dean of LF UP in Olomouc

"The tenth anniversary of AZV provides an opportunity to look back at the agency's activities. I have had, and still have, the privilege of participating in AZV since its inception, first as a member of the Scientific Council and its Vice-Chairman, then as a member of the Board. Working for the Agency, which I personally see as an integral part of applied research in Czech health care, brought me, and still brings me, extraordinary pleasure from the opportunity to collaborate in its development. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of the expert panels, the Scientific Council and the Bureau, as well as the office of AZV. Unfortunately, I cannot do so by name, but let me express my great thanks at least to the first chairman of AZV, Professor Rysk, who was at the birth of the Agency and is unfortunately no longer with us, and also to the current chairman, Professor Slaby, for his excellent work and undoubtedly very positive contribution to our Agency. I wish AZV further successful development and quality projects with significant impact on clinical practice. I am confident that this will continue to be successful in the period ahead."