LERCO is a newly built scientific research hub that, as one of the tools, will contribute to the transformation of MSK from coal to a healthier and smarter region. The state-of-the-art facilities and 9 excellent research teams of the project will enable pilot implementation of activities in a broad and unique interdisciplinary focus in biomedical, natural science and behavioral fields, from basic research through experimental development to applied research, across R&D institutions and other entities from practice in the Czech Republic and abroad.