Professor Ctibor Povýšil Has Died

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Prof. MUDr. Ctibor Povýšil, DrSc., a distinguished Czech pathologist, scientist, and educator, and a longtime collaborator with the Office of the Czech Republic’s Agency for Health Research, who died on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the age of 83.

Professor Ctibor Povýšil was one of the leading figures in Czech pathology. He spent his professional career at the First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and the General University Hospital in Prague, where he headed the Department of Pathology for many years. His scientific work focused primarily on the pathology of the musculoskeletal system and bone tumors. As a recognized expert, he contributed, among other things, to the development of the World Health Organization’s international classification of bone tumors. He authored numerous scientific publications and textbooks and made significant contributions to the education of several generations of physicians and pathologists. He received numerous awards for his lifelong scientific and pedagogical work, including the Charles University Gold Medal.

He had a long-standing collaboration with the Agency for Health Research ČR . With his extensive expertise, experience, and broad perspective, he made a significant contribution to the work of the Office AZV ČR . We greatly appreciated not only his erudition, but also his willingness to share his experience and his warm, approachable manner.

With the passing of Professor Ctibor Povýšil, Czech medicine has lost a prominent figure, and Office AZV ČR a respected colleague and collaborator whom we will remember with respect and gratitude.

We extend our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.