Nikola Stamenković was born on 29 April 1998 in the municipality of Leskovac. During the academic year of 2017/2018 Nikola enrolled in undergraduate academic studies at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology study program of Biology, module Molecular Biology and Physiology. Nikola completed his undergraduate academic studies during the academic year of 2020/2021 as a valedictorian student. In the academic year of 2021/2022, Nikola enrolled in the master academic studies at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology study program of Molecular Biology and Physiology, module Molecular Biology and Plant Biotechnology. Master’s thesis entitled as ,,Role of Sodium Nitroprusside on Potential Mitigation of Salt Stress in Centaury (Centaurium erythraea Rafn) Shoots Grown In Vitro” Nikola defended on 24 August 2022 with a grade of 10 and a total of 255 ECTS accumulated during the studies.
During undergraduate studies Nikola volunteered at the Department for microbiological analysis, Jugoinspekt Beograd A.D., and at the Department of Plant Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" National Institute of the Republic of Serbia.
In the academic year of 2022/2023, Nikola enrolled in doctoral academic studies at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology study program of Biology, module Plant Molecular Biology and Physiology. Nikola is working on his doctoral thesis in the same laboratory where he was working on his master’s thesis at the Department of Plant Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, under the mentorship of dr Milana Trifunović-Momčilov. In February 2023 Nikola started to work as a Research Trainee at the Department of Plant Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" National Institute of the Republic of Serbia. The areas of Nikola’s research include plant molecular biology and physiology, the interaction between plants and other organisms, and plant response to abiotic and biotic stress.
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Mladen Rajaković was born on July 10, 1996, in Šabac, Serbia. As a student of the generation, he finished the Secondary Agricultural School in Šabac in 2015. Mladen then pursued higher education and obtained his BSc in Biochemistry at the Faculty of Sciences in Novi Sad in 2020, defending his bachelor thesis entitled "Synthesis of a protected C-nucleoside with a trifluoroacetamide function and NMR study of intramolecular hydrogen bonding." In 2021, Mladen successfully defended his master thesis titled "Synthesis and antiproliferative activity of monomethyldefenilated analogs of goniofufuron," earning the title of Master in Biochemistry. He continued his academic journey by joining the PhD program in Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, in the academic year 2022/23. Mladen's professional experience includes working as a Data Analyst at PLANet Systems Group from 2021 to 2022. Since December 2022, he is employed as a Junior Research Assistant at the Department of Plant Physiology at the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković," National Institute of the Republic of Serbia. Mladen's research interests encompass instrumental analysis of organic compounds, analytical data processing and food chemistry. He actively participated in various conferences and programs, such as the XXII Congress of European Food Chemistry, PANDA Training program, 4th Annual PANDA Conference, International Conference on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology for Young Scientists and the Science Festival 2023. Additionally, Mladen is a member of the Serbian Biochemical Society and the Serbian Young Chemists Club.
Ethnobotany deals with research into specific aspects of the cultural and biological heritage of a particular region and includes research into the ways in which native plants are used in traditional and veterinary medicine, nutrition, and the production of various local products. This research contributes to the protection of biodiversity, sustainable development, and the efficient management of resources.
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Nutrition is the process by which the body uses food to produce energy and sustain life. The science of nutrition studies the role of nutrients and other food components in the growth, reproduction, health and disease of the organism. Food ingredients with medicinal properties are called nutriceuticals and can be used to treat or prevent disease. There are more and more alternative sources of food, such as edible insects, which should limit the negative impact of food production on the environment.
Natural products are complex chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms through biochemical processes, with a specific physiological or ecological function. Researchers at the Institute study the chemical characterization and isolation of natural products, metabolic engineering, as well as the assessment of the possibility of their application in industry (as medicaments, dietary supplements and functional food, biopesticides).
Miloš Todorović was born in 1996 in Loznica, where he completed medicinal school. In 2016, he began his studies at the Faculty of Biology at the University of Belgrade, which he completed in 2020 with the Biology module. At the end of his undergraduate studies, his scientific interest focused on the field of plant physiology, which led to his master's thesis, which he successfully defended in 2021 and then enrolled in PhD studies in the same module. He is the recipient of an invitation from the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the RS for the involvement of young researchers in scientific research work (contract number: 451-03-68/2024-14-200007). In his previous work, he dealt with the study of secondary metabolites in various plant species, the study of their metabolic pathways, but also with metabolic engineering using modern methods of molecular biology. As part of his PhD thesis, he is investigating the causes of phenotypic variability in flower color in certain members of the genus Centaurium Hill, paying the most attention to the study of various compounds from the group of anthocyanins, plant pigments responsible for the widest range of flower colors. He was part of the organizing committee of the second annual meeting of the Cost Action CA18210 project, but also a participant in the "4th International conference of Plant Biology (23rd SPPS Meeting)", which took place in 2022. He is actively engaged in the promotion of science, where he participated in workshops within the project "Road to Friday of Science and Art - ReFocuS Art", which is financed by the European Commission within the framework of "Horizon Europe" - the program for research and innovation of the "Marie Sklodowska-Curie" subprogram (2022), and was also a participant in the 16th Science Festival, organized by the Science Promotion Center, in Belgrade (2023). By the City Institute for Public Health, he was engaged in molecular diagnostics of the infectious disease Covid-19 (2020-2022). He is a member of the Serbian Biological Society (SBD), the Society for Plant Physiology of Serbia (DFBS) and the Federation of European Societies for Plant Biology (FESPB). He is a great adventurer, he likes to spend his free time in nature, and his favorite hobby is running.
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Date of birth: 21.12.1995.
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Education
2022 - Faculty of Science, University of Niš, enrolled in the third year of PhD studies, study program Biology. Preparation of a doctoral dissertation at the Department of Plant Physiology of the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"
2020-2021 Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, doctoral academic studies, study program Biology, completed first and second year of doctoral academic studies. Average grade 9.50.
2019-2020 M. Sc. Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, study program Biology. Average grade 10.0. Master thesis defended on 10.07.2020. The topic of the master thesis was "Accumulation of malondialdehyde in different varieties of Triticum aestivum L. under conditions of heat stress".
2014-2018 B.Sc. Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, study program Biology. Average grade 9.05.
Skills
• Culture of plant cells, tissues and organs in vitro
• Extraction of essential oils
• Methods for determining antioxidant activity: determination of the total amount of flavonoids, phenols, tannins, proanthocyanidins, galatonins, DPPH, ABTS+, CUPRAC; FRAP, TRC
• UV-VIS spectrophotometry, HPLC, TLC, GC, GC-MS
• Preparation and sterilization of medium for bacterial cultures; cultivation of microorganisms
• Chemical and microbiological control of soil quality
• Hematological analyses; Urine analysis
Practical and volunteer experience
• Primatiada 2017, 1st place for presenting scientific papers
• Volunteering in the biochemical laboratory FARMAKON, Požarevac 2018-2019
• Participation in science festivals 2016-2022
• Volunteering and collecting methodology for soil testing in 2022 at the Agricultural Advisory and Expert Service (PSSS) in Požarevac
• Participation in conferences and congresses:
the poster at the X conference of the Biochemical Society of Serbia, Kragujevac 2021
the poster at the 3rd Congress of Biologists of Serbia, Zlatibor 2022
Work on computers
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SPSS
• BLAST
• R
Certificates
• English language B2, University of Kragujevac
• Bioinformatic Methods I, Coursera
• Data analysis with R programming
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Luka Petrović has been employed at the Department of Plant Physiology since 2019. He completed his undergraduate and master's studies at the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, where he also enrolled PhD studies. His research focuses on plant specialized metabolism, with a keen focus on elucidating the biosynthetic pathways of specialized metabolites and optimizing their production through the application of various metabolic engineering techniques. He is a member of the Serbian Society of Plant Physiology (SSPP) and the Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology (FESPB).
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Population genetics studies genetic composition - distribution and change in frequency of alleles over time, within and between populations. It uses mathematical models of allele frequency dynamics, makes predictions about the likely patterns of genetic variation in actual populations, and tests the predictions against empirical data.
Natural products are complex chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms through biochemical processes, with a specific physiological or ecological function. Researchers at the Institute study the chemical characterization and isolation of natural products, metabolic engineering, as well as the assessment of the possibility of their application in industry (as medicaments, dietary supplements and functional food, biopesticides).
Dr. Katarina Ćuković was born on May 24, 1991, in Jagodina (Republic of Serbia). She graduated in 2014 from the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, specializing in Molecular Biology and Physiology. She completed her master's studies in 2015 (module: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade), defending her master's thesis at the Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade (IMGGI). She enrolled in doctoral studies in 2016 (module: Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade), defending her thesis titled "Identification and analysis of genes involved in somatic embryogenesis of Centaurium erythraea Rafn." in 2023 at the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - an institute of national importance for the Republic of Serbia (IBISS). From 2017 to 2019, Katarina was employed at the Institute of Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade (IMSI), and since 2020, she has been employed as a research associate at IBISS.
Dr. Ćuković's research belongs to the field of plant physiology and molecular biology, primarily focusing on studying the mechanisms regulating plant growth and development in vitro culture. In addition to her scientific research within her doctoral studies, from 2017 to 2022, Katarina was involved in an international project under the largest EU research and innovation program - Horizon 2020 ("CHIC - Chicory as a multipurpose crop for dietary fibre and medicinal terpenes", grant number 760891), aimed at promoting chicory as a healthy food and developing new methods for obtaining its various varieties. Additionally, within a bilateral project with Croatia ("Exploring a regulatory role of TROL protein in electron partitioning in UVB-induced mechanism of flavonoid and anthocyanins accumulation in Arabidopsis leaf", 2019-2020), and a project funded by ICGEB ("Redox-sensing and electron transfer at the inner envelope of chloroplasts – the role of the TROL-FNR interaction", 2021-2023), Dr. Ćuković realized a multi-week study visit at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb.
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Education:
2022-, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, doctoral academic studies, majoring in chemistry
2021-2022, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, master academic studies, major
chemistry
2017-2021, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, basic academic studies, major chemistry.
Work experience:
2022-2023, Superlab Institute, quality control sector, physical-chemical laboratory tests, analyst
Research interests:
metabolomics, analytical chemistry, extraction techniques
Biomonitoring is the process of systematically observing, measuring, and analysing the physiological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic responses of living organisms to environmental changes, thus providing qualitative or quantitative information on the state of the environment. It includes the use of various bioindicators, biomonitors, bioaccumulators, and biomarkers.
Ecophysiology studies the physiological processes in living beings that are a response to changes in the external environment and that are fundamental to understanding the mechanisms and interactions that underlie the adaptive strategies of organisms. The effect of climate change, the presence of various pollutants, the availability of nutrients, and habitat degradation are some of those influences that are studied.
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Natural products are complex chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms through biochemical processes, with a specific physiological or ecological function. Researchers at the Institute study the chemical characterization and isolation of natural products, metabolic engineering, as well as the assessment of the possibility of their application in industry (as medicaments, dietary supplements and functional food, biopesticides).
Uroš Gašić was born on November 24, 1986 in Šabac. Parents: Miodrag Gašić and Dragica Gašić, born Šarčević. He is married to Ivana Gašić, born Milutinović and has a son, Vukašin, and a daughter, Mina. He finished elementary school in Mehovine and Vladimirci, and high school (natural sciences and mathematics) in Šabac. He started his basic academic studies at the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Chemistry in 2005. He completed his doctoral academic studies (PhD) at the Department of Analytical Chemistry of the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Chemistry in 2017. He was employed at the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Chemistry from 2009 to 2019 as an expert-technical associate, and since 2019 he has been working at the Department of Plant Physiology of the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" (IBISS) – Institute of the National importance for the Republic of Serbia – University of Belgrade. He was elected to the scientific title of Principal Research Fellow in 2023. His main research interest is related to the analysis of plant secondary metabolites, their identification and quantification using liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry as detection, and he is also involved in research in the field of food science and technology. He is a member of the Serbian Chemical Society since 2011 and the Serbian Plant Physiology Society since 2019. He is a member of the review board in two international journals (Biomolecules and Metabolites) and he is a guest editor in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition - food chemistry section. In 2019, he was the winner of the medal for scientific zeal and success in science (recognition for the results of research in the field of food chemistry with an emphasis on the analysis of plant secondary metabolites), awarded by the Serbian Chemical Society.
Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Nutrition is the process by which the body uses food to produce energy and sustain life. The science of nutrition studies the role of nutrients and other food components in the growth, reproduction, health and disease of the organism. Food ingredients with medicinal properties are called nutriceuticals and can be used to treat or prevent disease. There are more and more alternative sources of food, such as edible insects, which should limit the negative impact of food production on the environment.
Natural products are complex chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms through biochemical processes, with a specific physiological or ecological function. Researchers at the Institute study the chemical characterization and isolation of natural products, metabolic engineering, as well as the assessment of the possibility of their application in industry (as medicaments, dietary supplements and functional food, biopesticides).
Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.
Ethnobotany deals with research into specific aspects of the cultural and biological heritage of a particular region and includes research into the ways in which native plants are used in traditional and veterinary medicine, nutrition, and the production of various local products. This research contributes to the protection of biodiversity, sustainable development, and the efficient management of resources.
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Population genetics studies genetic composition - distribution and change in frequency of alleles over time, within and between populations. It uses mathematical models of allele frequency dynamics, makes predictions about the likely patterns of genetic variation in actual populations, and tests the predictions against empirical data.
Tatjana Ćosić has been working at the Department of Plant Physiology of the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" since 2008. She obtained PhD degree in Biological Sciences from the Faculty of Biology at the University of Belgrade in 2015. Her interest includes studies in the field of plant physiology, plant biotechnology, as well as secondary metabolism and stress physiology, with a special focus on the matter of hormonal regulation of morphogenetic response in commercially important plant species in vitro. In particular, she’s engaged with the physiological and molecular characterization of de novo shoot organogenesis in kohlrabi, and the elucidation of regeneration mechanisms in plants that are not usual model-systems for studying morphogenesis in vitro. During her scientific research, she won a number of awards in the form of grants for participation in international congresses in the field of plant biology and biotechnology. During the period from 2017 to 2022, she managed the Laboratory for Molecular Biology of the IBISS Department of Plant Physiology. She is one of the protagonists of scientific cooperation between IBISS and Czech Laboratory for Plant Hormones Analysis. She readily shares her research experience and knowledge with students of the Faculty of Biology, whom she often helps through the preparation of student scientific research and the organization of student internships in cooperation with the Serbian Society for Molecular Biology. Over the years, Tatjana has shown her love for plants through promotion of science, especially among younger pupils, and is currently part of the IBISS team involved in the organization of Fascination of Plants Day manifestation, which is celebrated under the auspices of the European Plant Sciences Organization (EPSO). She is member of the Serbian Plant Physiology Society (DFBS), the Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology (FESPB) and the International Society for Plant Biotechnology (IAPB).
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Ethnobotany deals with research into specific aspects of the cultural and biological heritage of a particular region and includes research into the ways in which native plants are used in traditional and veterinary medicine, nutrition, and the production of various local products. This research contributes to the protection of biodiversity, sustainable development, and the efficient management of resources.
Ecophysiology studies the physiological processes in living beings that are a response to changes in the external environment and that are fundamental to understanding the mechanisms and interactions that underlie the adaptive strategies of organisms. The effect of climate change, the presence of various pollutants, the availability of nutrients, and habitat degradation are some of those influences that are studied.
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Nutrition is the process by which the body uses food to produce energy and sustain life. The science of nutrition studies the role of nutrients and other food components in the growth, reproduction, health and disease of the organism. Food ingredients with medicinal properties are called nutriceuticals and can be used to treat or prevent disease. There are more and more alternative sources of food, such as edible insects, which should limit the negative impact of food production on the environment.
Microbiology studies the structure, function, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Within the Institute, important areas of microbiological research include medical microbiology, environmental microbiology and industrial microbiology.
Natural products are complex chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms through biochemical processes, with a specific physiological or ecological function. Researchers at the Institute study the chemical characterization and isolation of natural products, metabolic engineering, as well as the assessment of the possibility of their application in industry (as medicaments, dietary supplements and functional food, biopesticides).
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