The Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague (FISC) is an international research hub dedicated to understanding and addressing biological invasions in forest ecosystems.
The centre is led by Dr. Andrew “Sandy” Liebhold, a leading scientist studying biological invasions in forests. Liebhold’s experience and perspective shape the centre’s scientific direction and ensure that FISC’s work addresses both global challenges and real-world needs.
FISC is part of the Forest Risk Research Centre and is based at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), where it benefits from a strong academic environment and close links to a broad and vibrant scientific community.
Its position within the university provides a solid institutional foundation for its activities, while at the same time supporting collaboration across disciplines and with researchers from different parts of the world. The project is funded through the Horizon Europe programme. (VISIT FISC WEBSITE)
At FISC, synthesis is not just in its name – it is the foundation of how FISC works. Synthesis centre is a model designed to bring together data, theories, and expertise to create new insights that no single discipline could achieve alone. This model connects researchers from across fields, encourages innovative thinking, and accelerates the development of solutions to complex environmental challenges.
Benefits of synthesis centres
FISC’s activities are coordinated by a dedicated core team which provides scientific leadership, administration, and long-term strategic direction. (MEET THE TEAM)
A significant part of FISC’s work takes place in working groups – small, interdisciplinary teams of scientists from around the world. They meet intensively over a set period to tackle specific research questions and produce high-impact results.(MORE ABOUT FISC WORKING GROUPS)
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