On November 8, the Institute for Medical Research celebrated World Science Day for Peace and Development for the first time, with colleagues from the Institute coming together to highlight the importance of connecting science with the general public and strengthening the relationship between science and society.
Dr. Snežana Tomanović, Assistant Director for Science and Research, opened the event focusing on the significance of citizen science. She noted, “It is often misunderstood as something peripheral and unimportant, yet it is an extremely valuable resource for us as researchers to carry out our work effectively.”
The central part of the event featured a poster session with 37 presentations, showcasing the Institute’s research achievements over the past year. Dr. Tomanović explained, “We wanted to take a snapshot of the current situation and reflect on our accomplishments over the past year to better prepare for the coming period.”
Since the beginning of the year, 75 scientific papers have been published, including several collaborative efforts with other institutions. Dr. Tomanović emphasized, “These collaborations demonstrate that the Institute’s researchers are recognized as experts and highly sought-after partners in various scientific collaborations.”
Three categories were selected for awards: Best Scientific Research Presentation, Best Poster Design, and Best Research Outcomes, with symbolic recognition granted to the winners.
World Science Day for Peace and Development was established at the World Science Conference in Budapest in 1999, aiming to bring science closer to society through the concept of open science. At UNESCO’s initiative, this day has been celebrated worldwide on November 10 since 2002, and Serbia officially recognized it in 2011.
Watch the event’s opening on our YouTube channel.
