The prestigious Young Scientist Award (YSA), offered by the European Federation of Parasitologists (EFP), was awarded to Dr. Milan Miljević from the Department of Genetic Research at the 14th European Multicolloquium of Parasitology (EMOP XIV), held in Wrocław, Poland, from August 26-30, 2024.

Dr. Miljević's research was recognized in a highly competitive field, with researchers from across Europe vying for the award. The selection committee, composed of eminent experts in the field of parasitology, acknowledged Dr. Miljević's outstanding original research work entitled "Molecular analysis of Hydatigera parva: Parasite identification in autochthonous Iberian small mammals, Spain". Participation in the conference was co-financed by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation.