About the Founders

Jan Král, MD, PhD, MSc, MBA

Head of the Metabolic Endoscopy Unit, Clinic for Treatment of Obesity, Department
of Internal Medicine, Second Medical Faculty and Motol University Hospital, Prague. Ph.D. focused on colorectal cancer & microRNA. Researcher in obesity and metabolic disorders. Enthusiast in artificial intelligence and 3D printing technology. Gained valuable international experience at prestigious institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Harvard Medical School, and Erasme Hospital in Belgium. Extensive experience from the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland. Member of the ESGE Social Media Working Group. Passionate about advancing GI health and leveraging innovation through social media.

Ing. Tereza Králová, MBA

A co-founder of the foundation with extensive experience in management and finance, her skills and strategic thinking play a key role in the development and management of the foundation, which supports talented young professionals in the fields of medicine and science.