Prof. Jiří Drahoš, President of the Czech Academy of Science, appreciated at March 9, 2016 significant scientists by prestigious medals. G. J. Mendel Honorary Field Medal for merits in biological sciences was awarded prof. Bohuslav Ošťádal (Institute of Physiology CAS). Prof. Bohuslav Ošťádal is a world-renowned expert in the field of cardiovascular physiology.