EDUCATION

2019 - PhD in Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade (Doctoral Dissertation: Examination of probiotic and immunomodulatory characteristics of natural isolates of enterococci on in vitro and in vivo models)
2014 - M.Sc. in Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade
2013 - B.Sc. in Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2024 - Associate Research Professor, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade
2019 - Assistant Research Professor, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade
2018 - Research Assistant, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade
2017 - Research Trainee, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade
2014 - PhD student, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade
2013 - 2014 - Master student and Volunteer, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade

RESEARCH INTEREST

• Molecular characterization of the probiotic potential of natural isolates of lactic acid bacteria
• Formulation design for functional probiotic starter cultures for human functional foods
• Biotechnology of sourdough bread production and testing the effects of starter cultures and probiotic starter cultures on product functionality