Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine

About

Prof. MUDr. Jiri Maly, Ph.D. is a highly accomplished cardiac surgeon and pedagogue. He graduated from the 1st Medical School of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic in 1997. Following his graduation, he pursued further specialization in vascular and cardiovascular surgery at the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine in Prague, completing his residency in 2006. In 2009, Prof. Maly successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis in Biomedicine, with a focus on Human Physiology and Pathophysiology. Since then, he has been serving as the Surgical Director of Operating Theaters in the Department of Cardiovascular and Transplant Surgery at Prague. In recognition of his expertise and contributions to the field, he was appointed as a Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the 2nd Medical School in Prague in 2021. Prof. Maly's professional journey also led him to hold several key positions within the field of cardiovascular surgery. In January 2019, Prof. MUDr. Jiri Maly, Ph.D. was appointed as the Deputy Director at the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM) in Prague. Additionally, since January 2013, he has been serving as the Vice Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to advancing the field. With a wealth of experience spanning over two decades, Prof. MUDr. Jiri Maly, Ph.D. has made significant contributions to the medical community. He has authored and published over 53 peer-reviewed scientific articles, which have been recognized and indexed on PubMed WoS SCI citation index. His publications have garnered considerable attention, with over 402 citations excluding self-citations, contributing to his H-index of 12. Prof. Maly's primary focus lies in the comprehensive management of advanced heart failure, cardiac transplantation, and exploring surgical treatment modalities as alternatives to transplantation. He is particularly interested in the field of mechanical circulatory assistance, seeking innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes. Recognized for his expertise and dedication, Prof. Maly was elected as an Executive Board member of the Czech Society for Organ Transplantation in 2015, further highlighting his involvement and influence in the field. Prof. Maly's educational background includes appointments at Charles University. In 2016, he was appointed as an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Second Faculty of Medicine. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Biomedicine, specializing in Human Physiology and Pathophysiology, from Charles University in 2009. Prior to his Ph.D., he completed his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University, graduating in 1999. Overall, Prof. MUDr. Jiri Maly, Ph.D. is an esteemed cardiac surgeon and educator who has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular surgery, particularly in the areas of advanced heart failure management, cardiac transplantation, and mechanical circulatory assistance. His expertise and leadership have earned him a prominent position in the medical community and have positively impacted patient care and surgical advancements.