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Katerina Vackova
Doctor - Founder of Loono & #prsakoule - Forbes 30 Under 30 - Board Member - TEDx Speaker - Mentor
Kateřina Vacková is a dedicated individual passionate about preventive medicine. After a personal experience with cancer, she founded the non-profit organization Loono, which educates people on preventing cancer, heart attacks, and infertility. Through Loono, Kateřina has impacted over 100,000 individuals and helped detect serious illnesses in more than 50 cases.
Her work with Loono extends to delivering educational materials to schools and medical offices in the Czech Republic, while also contributing to the training of future doctors in the field of preventive medicine. Her efforts have been recognized with accolades such as a Forbes "30 under 30" prize and she serves as a Czech UN ambassador for health issues.
In addition to her roles at Loono, Kateřina Vacková has a diverse educational background, including studying medicine with a focus on preventive medicine, general medicine, and gynecology & obstetrics at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Charles University, Vienna Medical School, and University of Porto.
Her professional experience includes serving as a Project Manager at Bulovka Hospital, being a former Member Of The Supervisory Board at Nový Prostor, and holding roles as a Physician at Bulovka Hospital. She has also been involved in various leadership capacities at organizations like 3pe, SUNKINS a. s., and as a mentor for Femme Palette.
Kateřina Vacková has participated in programs such as the Startup School Online for startups and the Equilibrium programme organized by the British Chamber of Commerce. She has also been a Fellow in initiatives like the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) at the U.S. Department of State and the Young Leaders Program at the Aspen Institute Central Europe.
To support Kateřina and Loono's mission, individuals and companies can book workshops, purchase merchandise, or make donations through their website. Connect with Kateřina Vacková via email at katerina.vackova@loono.cz or visit www.loono.cz/en for more information.