Dr. Branko Filipović

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Authored or co-authored more than 90 peer-reviewed scientific papers. He participated as a mentor or committee member in PhD and MSc theses defense.

Research Focus:
Research of Branko Filipović PhD, focuses on the study of phenomenology of aging in males and remedial application of steroid and peptide hormones, as well as plant polyphenols, with accent on the bone homeostasis and the function of calcitonin-producing thyroid C-cells. Recent research is focused on investigating the effects of incretin treatment in combination with strength-endurance training on the musculoskeletal system of middle-aged rats.

Education:
Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.
• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Serbia, 2008.
• M.Sc. in Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, 2003.
• B.Sc. in Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, 1996.

Honors and Awards:
• Highest-ranking scientist (A1), Ministry of Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, 2011–2024.

Scientific research activities:
• Currently engaged in the IBISS Work Program funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, contract number 451-03-66/2024-143200007.
• 2011 - 2020. Project 173009OI: “The response of rat neuroendocrine system to selected plant extracts, phytoestrogens, steroid and peptide hormones”.
• 2006 - 2010. Project 143007B: “The effects of phytoestrogens, steroid and peptide hormones on the neuroendocrine cells”.
• 2001 - 2005. Project 1710: “Morphofunctional evaluation of the effects of hormones on the neuroendocrine system during the life cycle”.
• 1998 – 2000. Project 03E17: “Cytological evaluation of hormonal effects in functional regulation of neuroendocrine system”.

Professional memberships:
• The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE)
• Serbian biological Society