As part of the AmnioPrintCare project at the Institute for Medical Research, coordinated by Dr. Hristina Obradović from the Group for Hematology and Stem Cells, a two-day workshop “Bridging Placental Tissue Innovation with Translational Research” was held on September 18–19 at the Czech House.
Over the course of the program, master’s and doctoral students, along with participants in the final years of integrated biomedical, technological, and related studies, had the opportunity to engage in lectures and hands-on sessions exploring the therapeutic potential of placental tissue, stem cells, and novel biomaterials.
A particular focus was placed on 3D bioprinting technology and its role in regenerative medicine. “We brought together all the key themes covered by the AmnioPrintCare project, giving students the chance to learn about stem cells, the use of placental tissue in medicine, different biomaterials, disease modeling such as breast cancer, and the applications of 3D printing in healthcare,” explained Dr. Obradović.
Students gained a comprehensive view not only of the translational aspects of regenerative medicine but also of the interdisciplinary tools and methods shaping today’s European research landscape. “The second day of the workshop centered on clinical perspectives, from the immune response to implanted biomaterials to the practical challenges faced in tissue engineering, while also highlighting skills essential to a modern research career, such as project proposal writing, data analysis, and strategic science communication. In addition, participants were introduced to the fundamentals of bioinformatics and the concept of integrating a gender dimension into research,” noted Dr. Obradović.
She emphasized that the true value of the workshop lay in bringing people and disciplines together: “It is essential to build bridges in science. Our workshop welcomed international speakers and students from a range of scientific fields with the goal of encouraging collaboration. I believe that such an exchange of ideas will help young researchers advance multidisciplinary science in the years to come, while also linking Serbian research with the global scientific agenda.”
The workshop was supported by our sponsors Labcore, Novos d.o.o., Hemofarm Foundation, and KEFO Serbia, while the AmnioPrintCare project is carried out with the support of the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia.
