The Third Annual Meeting of the COST Action CA22103 Net4Brain was held on June 1-3, 2026, at the Koç University Anatolian Civilisations Centre (ANAMED) in Istanbul, Turkey.

Ema Lupšić presented her results as part of the STSM (Short-Term Scientific Mission) session for young researchers: "Adamantane-sclareol hybrid inhibits tumour growth in U87 glioblastoma xenografts". Ema accepted the award for the best networking among European scientists, which was one of the goals of the Early Career Researchers' session.

Dr. Milica Pešić, Grant Awarding Coordinator at Net4Brain, delivered a lecture at the same meeting as part of a session for young researchers on the topic of Career shaping through academia and clinical practice. In her presentation, Motivation as a Driving Force, she shared her personal experience of a multi-decade research career, the challenges of balancing science and family life, and her messages to young scientists. Dr. Milica also participated in the work of Net4Brain's Core Group and Management Committee.