As a member of the Biochemical Society of Serbia, Dr. Melita Vidaković, a principal research fellow Department of Molecular Biology IBISS, was elected as a member of the FEBS (Federation of European Biochemical Societies) committee for Science and Society for 4 years.

The FEBS Science and Society Committee works at the interface between scientists, policy makers and the wider public with the following main aims: to contribute to shaping of effective science policy at the European level, to raise awareness among molecular life scientists of research developments and associated ethical/legal considerations in areas with high societal interest and to increase public understanding of science.