PhDr. Karolína Hlavatá, Ph.D.

Professional education

2011

  • Ph.D. in human physiology and pathophysiology at the 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague, dissertation on the theme of “the influence of individual nutritional factors on the success of a weight loss regime – predictors of weight reduction”.

2010

  • State rigorous examination at the Pedagogical Faculty, Masaryk University Brno, subject of health education for primary schools, academic title doctor of philosophy (PhDr.), theme of rigorous work: Obesity – self-help manual

2001-2002

  • Specialisation in healthcare, human nutrition, Masaryk university, Brno

1997-1999

  • Public healthcare, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague

Work experience

2012-present

  • OB clinic, Prague – dietician

2011-present

  • Professional guarantor of company Vím, co jím a piju, o.p.s

2011-2012

  • Education in dietology for bachelor's subject “nutrition therapist”, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague.

2003-present

  • Endocrinology institute, Prague – dietician

Membership of professional associations

  • Member of supervisory board, Vím, co jím a piju o.p.s
  • Member of Society for Nutrition
  • Member of Czech Obesitology Society
  • Member of Czech Medical Society of JE Purkyně

Other professional activities

  • External co-operation for foodstuffs companies.
  • Dozens of lectures for professional and lay public, publication activity in professional and popular journals.
  • Lecturing activity for corporate firms.

Scientific research activity

  • Fandíme zdraví – (National programme health – projects in support of health, Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic 2016- 2017)
  • Healthy Lifestyle Academy (Journalism academy), National health programme – projects in support of health, Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic 2015 and 2016
  • What do you do for your health? (National health programme – projects in support of health, Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic 2015)
  • Eat healthily and exercise – that's what it's about! (National health programme – projects in support of health, Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic 2014)
  • European framework programme. The incidence of metabolic syndrome – prevention by timely diagnosis and treatment of obesity in children and adolescents. (2008–2011)
  • Multicentric European grant DIOGenes, 6th framework programme (2005–2009)

Co-authorships

  • Educational materials for teachers and pupils in 1st year of primary school (in co-operation with the General Health Insurance Company and the Live Healthily project. Methodical portal RVP.
  • COPAT – 10 steps to a healthy lifestyle and suitable weight (team of authors, Endocrinology institute, Prague, 2010).
  • Stárka, L. et al. Advances in endocrinology. Prague. Maxdorf. 2007.
  • Mužík, V. et al. Nutrition and exercise as a part of health education at primary school. A handbook for teachers. Brno. Paido. 2007.
  • Pařízková, J.; Lisá, L. et al. Obesity in childhood and adolescence – therapy and prevention. Prague. Galén. 2007.

Language skills

  • English – communicative level
  • German – communicative level

Hobbies and interests

  • Badminton, cycling, mountain hiking, swimming, reading, gardening

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