Projects

Collaboration of aphasia trialists (CATs)

Project leader : Marian Brady

Project collaborators:

Saša R. Filipović, Jasmina Vuksanović, Jovana Bjekić, Marija Stanković

Project number: IS1208

Duration of the project: 2013-2017

Leading Institution:

Glasgow Caledonian University NMAHP Research Unit, Erasmus University Medical Centre, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Karolinska Institutet, University of Southern Denmark, Universtiy of Antwerp, University of Zagreb, University of Cyprus, University of Copenhagen, University of Tampere, Ecole Normale Superieure, University of Lille, University of Muenster, Freie Universitat Berlin, University of Oldenburg, Cyprus University of Technology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Eötvös Loránd University, University of Limerick, Trinity College Dublin, Loewenstein Rehabilitation Hospital, Bar Ilan University, University of Venice ca’bembo, University of Verona, Vytautas Magnus University, University of Malta, University of Groningen, Statped sørøst, University of Oslo, University of Aveiro, University of Trento, Institute for Medical Research – University of Belgrade, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, University of Valencia, University of Gothenburg, University of Manchester, Charite Universitätsmedizin Berlin, University of PatrasMegalou Alexandrou, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University Of PatrasDepartment of Speech and Language Therapyt, Rijndam rehabilitation center, St.Petersburg State University, National Research University Higher School of Economics, St.Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, The University of Queensland, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Canterbury

Description of the project:

 Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists (CATs) is an international network of multidisciplinary aphasia investigators in rehabilitation, social science, psychology and linguistics research from across more than 50 countries. CATs aims to enhance aphasia research knowledge, skills, methodologies and infrastructure. This network of researchers increases the availability and validity of multilingual assessments and outcome measures relating to aphasia. It will have as one of the end products a tool (a battery of tests) for aphasia assessment adapted and validated for use across Europe in various languages and cultures.

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The grain-based functional products for people with metabolic disorders

Project leader: Ana Marija Mandić

Project collaborators:

Tamara Popović, Aleksandra Arsić

Project number: TR31029

Duration of the project: 2011-2020.

Leading Institution:

 Institut za prehrambene tehnologije (FINS), Novi Sad

Description of the project:

Products made using several herbal mixtures was studied, and in the last year the algae Spirulina. The characterization and detailed examination of the mixtures themselves was the project task of FINS, while the task of the aforementioned researchers from IMI, was to determine biochemical parameters of the blood of animals before and after treatment as well as profile of fatty acids phospholipids of serum and organs (liver, brain) during following up studies of effects of exanimated products.

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National Projects

The neural architecture of consciousness

Project leader : Kristian Sandberg

Project collaborators:

Jovana Bjekić, Saša Filipović, Dunja Paunović, Katarina Vulić, Uroš Konstantinović

Project number: CA18106

Duration of the project: 05. 04. 2019. – 04. 10. 2023.

Leading Institution:

Aarhus University, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Babeș-Bolyai University, Bar Ilan University, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Cardiff University, Central European Institute of Technology, Charité Berlin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Psychology, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Eotvos Lorand University, Faculty of Science, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, University of Belgrade, Institute of Information and Communication Technologies, Institute of Neurobiology, Instituto de Investigação em Ciências da Vida e da Saúde, Jagiellonian University, Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Engineering, Lithuanian Energy Institute, Medical faculty East Sarajevo, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Radboud University MEdical Center, Tallinn University of Technology, The Academy of Applied Preschool Teaching and Health Studies, The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, Trinity College Dublin, UCL, Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, Universita ta Malta, Universita’ degli Studi Roma Tre, University Medicine, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, University of Bergen, University of Jyväskylä, University of Liège, GIGA Institute, University of Nicosia Medical School, University of Oslo, University of Salzburg, University of Tartu, University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia, University of Zagreb, University of Zurich & ETH Zurich, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Vilnius University, İnonu University

Description of the project:

The project sets to explore the neural underpinnings of consciousness through large scale muliticenter studies that focus on collecting MRI data alongsied wide spectrum of behavioural outcomes to build predictive models for normal and pathological cognitive functioning. The colleboration is organized in seven groups: WG1 Neuroarchitectural mapping, WG2 Statistical methods, WG3 – Conscious perception, WG4 Metacognition, WG5 Consciousness, learning, and memory, WG6 – Clinical measures of consciousness, and WG7 – Large-scale data collection – coorinating large sacle data collection sites in Aarhus (Denmark), Krakow (Poland), Brno (Czech Republic), Chiba (Japan) and Cardiff (UK).

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From brain waves to memory boost: Memory enhancement by personalized frequency-modulated noninvasive brain stimulation

Project leader: Jovana Bjekić

Project collaborators:

Jovana Bjekić, Saša R. Filipović, Dunja Paunović, Katarina Vulić, Uroš Konstantinović, Marija Stanković

Project number: 6058808

Duration of the project: 15. 07. 2020 – 14. 10. 2022

Leading Institution:

Institute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Description of the project:

This project seeks to enhance the impact of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on memory by personalizing and optimizing the stimulation protocol for the parieto-hippocampal neural network. The project proposes an electrode positioning method that targets associative memory, a crucial function for remembering connected information. Unfortunately, associative memory deteriorates with age and is compromised in individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. The project also developed new frequency-modulated protocols and assessed their neurophysiological and behavioral effects. To further enhance the efficacy of the stimulation, the protocol was personalized to the individual theta rhythm. Theta rhythm is a neurophysiological marker of memory that appears in the electroencephalographic record when individuals attempt to remember or recall something. This project’s goal is to improve memory outcomes through customized and optimized tDCS protocols for the parieto-hippocampal neural network.

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National Projects

Establishing of Alpl gene-deficient patient cell line for investigation of metabolic background of hip osteoarthritis

Project leader: Dr Trivanović Drenka

Project collaborators:

Dr Slavko Mojsilović, dr Ivana Okić-Đorđević, dr Aleksandra Jauković, dr Tamara Kukolj, dr Hristina Obradović, Anđelija Petrović, Milena Živanović

Project number: Q422RSV70

Duration of the project: January 2023 – December 2023

Leading Institution:

Institut za medicinska istraživanja Univerziteta u Beogradu

Description of the project:

The role of tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP) in osteoarthritis (OA) has not been fully clarified. High expression of TNAP as ectonucleotidase is associated with ATP degradation and production of adenosine, which can again trigger and support inflammatory calcifying conditions, but also decrease mineralization of the subchondral bone in OA. Thus, we anticipate that TNAP beyond its well-known contribution to mineralization, participates in profiling of cellular metabolism. To verify the assumption that TNAP controls metabolism of cells from OA patients, we attempt to apply genome editing (GE) techniques to silence and knockout Alpl gene in OA patient-derived mesenchymal stromal cells. We will perform Alpl gene silencing (commercially available siRNA) and CRISPR/Cas9 technique to establish OA patient-derived GE cell lines (clones) with Alpl gene silencing/knockout for investigation of metabolic roles of TNAP in OA patients.

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International Projects

Twinning for excellence in non-invasive brain stimulation in Western Balkans

Project leaders : Saša R. Filipović and Jovana Bjekić

Project collaborators:

Saša R. Filipović , Jovana Bjekić, Jelena Ristić, Uroš Konstantinović, Marija Stanković, Dunja Paunović, Jasmina Vuksanović, Milan Jelić, Milica Ninković, Bojana Đukić, Ivana Paunović, Teodora Puletić, Miroslav Kovač

Project number: 101059369

Duration of the project: 01. 09. 2022 – 31. 08. 2025

Leading Institution: Institute for Medical Research, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Description of the project:

TWINNIBS, a project aimed at strengthening the Institute for Medical Research’s (IMR) research and innovation (R&I) capacities, is set to transform Serbia’s neuroscience research by focusing on non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS). NIBS techniques modulate the activity in specific brain areas and large-scale brain networks to treat neuropsychiatric conditions. TWINNIBS will coordinate with leading R&I institutions from Denmark, Italy, Germany, and Austria to conduct collaborative small-scale projects, with the personalization of NIBS as an overarching theme. The project includes a comprehensive set of cooperation and coordination activities to strengthen the scientific and technological capacities of IMR. TWINNIBS will establish the Centre for NIBS and R&I Project Management Unit within the IMR to foster organizational changes and strengthen research management and administration capacities. The project’s impact will be significant, not just in scientific, economic/technological and societal outcomes, but also in the long-term R&I of the Western Balkans region.

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International Projects

Application of biotechnological methods in sustainable use of agro-products

Project leader : dr Suzana Dimitrijević-Branković

Project collaborators: Marija Ranić

Project number: TR31035

Duration of the project:

2011-2020.

Leading Institution:

Tehnološko-metalurški fakultet, Univerziteta u Beogradu

Description of the project:

In cooperation with Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Marija Ranić carried out research related to the processes of extraction of biologically active substances within the project in the field of technological development TR31035. Her research included the optimization of methods for extraction of biologically active components of waste coffee, using microwave radiation. The aim of these studies was to test the possibility of full and multiple utilization of waste materials. Obtained data contribute to increase of coffee waste value and reducing the demands, both technical and economic, for its care.

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National Projects

An integral study of the identification of regional genetic risk factors and environmental risk factors for mass non-communicable diseases of the human population in Serbia

Project leader: dr Dragan Alavantić

Project collaborators:

Mirjana Gurinović, Marija Glibetić, Jasmina Martačić-Debeljak, Marija Takić

Project number: III 41028

Duration of the project: 2011-2020.

Leading Institution:

Institut za nuklearne nauke ”Vinča”

Description of the project:

Collaborators from IMI were engaged in the areas of research on nutragenomics and gene regulation of cardiovascular diseases.

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National Projects
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