MUDr. Ivana Čopová, Ph.D. | Canadian Medical

MUDr. Ivana Čopová, Ph.D.

Specialization: Paediatrics

Clinics: AFI –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Prague 6

Language skills: Czech English

Paediatrician and paediatric gastroenterologist

In my medical practice, I rely on critical thinking and an evidence-based approach (EBM), while believing that truly high-quality care is achieved only when it is complemented by empathy, humanity, and an understanding of the environment in which a child grows up.


Curriculum Vitae

Education

  • 2024 Postgraduate studies in Biomedical Informatics, Charles University, Ph.D.
  • 2013 Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, General Medicine, MUDr.

Board Certifications

  • 2023 Functional License of the Czech Medical Chamber F016 – Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care
  • 2022 Board Certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
  • 2021 Board Certification in Pediatrics

Professional Experience

  • 2014-2025 Motol University Hospital, Pediatric Department – Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Physician

Fellowships / Research Training

  • 2015-2016 Molecular Genetic Research (Motol University Hospital) – Research Fellowships
    Research on genetic variants in VEO-IBD (very-early-onset inflammatory bowel disease)

Publications and Scientific Activity

  • Active participation in national and international professional congresses (ESPGHAN, pediatric congresses, IBD symposia, etc.)
  • Author and co-author of scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals with impact factor
  • Co-author of chapters in professional clinical guidelines
  • Principal investigator of two GAUK grant projects focused on predictive factors of IBD activity in children

Membership in Professional Societies

  • Czech Medical Chamber (ČLK)
  • Czech Pediatric Society of the Czech Medical Society JEP
  • Working Group for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition of the Czech Pediatric Society
  • European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)

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