Roche's initiative RISE hosted a one-day event in Ložionica, Beograd, on 27 September, aimed at bridging the gap between innovation in clinical practice and collaborative research. The programme featured several sessions tailored for experts in the field.

Session I focused on digital health innovations, showcasing contributions from Health Tech Lab and C4IR Serbia. In Session II, participants explored the integration of fundamental research with clinical applications, illustrated by studies from scientific institutes including IMGGE, IVI, IBISS, INEP, and IORS. Session III equipped attendees with strategic tools and methodologies for forming and securing funding for collaborative consortia, with insights from EUTA and the participation of BIO4 Campus representatives.

The achievements of IBISS were highlighted through presentations by Dr. Milica Pešić, Dr. Danijela Maksimović-Ivanić, Dr. Aleksandra Uskoković, and Dr. Aleksandra Mladenović, demonstrating their impactful contributions to the biomedical research in Serbia and beyond.