Ljiljana Bogdanovic | Life Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ljiljana Bogdanovic | Life Science| Best Researcher Award

University of Belgrade | Serbia

Ljiljana Bogdanovic, MD, PhD, is an associate professor and pathologist specializing in nephropathology at the University of Belgrade. Her research emphasizes the molecular and histopathological mechanisms underlying both malignant and non-malignant kidney diseases, focusing on glomerular disorders, inflammatory and immunological conditions, monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS), and the regenerative role of stem cells. She has published 24 articles in indexed journals (Scopus) and authored or co-authored six book chapters across three books. With an h-index of 8 and 162 citations (Scopus), her work demonstrates significant impact in renal pathology research. She has completed five major research projects (one international and four national) and is presently involved in an ongoing national project. Her notable participation in the CAGEKID study (an international IARC-WHO initiative on kidney cancer) highlighted her collaborative scientific leadership. Using gene amplification, sequencing, and polymorphism analysis correlated with immunohistochemical findings, her research has advanced understanding of disease pathogenesis and supported targeted therapeutic approaches. Through strong international and national collaborations, she continues to contribute to the integration of molecular insights into clinical nephropathology, bridging basic and applied research for better diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid 

Featured Publications

Bogdanovic, L., Vukovic, J., Bogdanovic, J., Babic, I., Micic, D., Medenica, S., & Abazovic, D. (2025, October 9). Stem cells in action: Addressing ischemia-reperfusion injury in acute kidney injury. Molecular Biology Reports.

Bogdanovic, L., Bab, I., Prvanovic, M., Mijac, D., Mladenovic-Markovic, A., Popovic, D., & Bogdanovic, J. (2025, August 5). Uncommon factors leading to nephrotic syndrome. Biomedicines.

Susa, A., Zekovic, M., Davidovic, D., Paunovic, K., Kujundzic, V., Mihajlovic, S., & Bogdanovic, L. (2025, June). From perception to action: Air pollution awareness and behavioral adjustments in pregnant women in Serbia. Healthcare.

Susa, A., Davidovic, D., Nikolic, N., Sljivancanin Jakovljevic, T., Kujundzic, V., Mihajlovic, S., & Bogdanovic, L. (2025, May 28). The role of air pollution exposure and GSTM1-/GSTT1-null genotypes in gestational diabetes mellitus development: A case–control study on gene–environment interactions. Antioxidants.

Medenica, S., Bogdanovic, J., Vekic, J., Vojinovic, T., Babic, I., Bogdanovic, L., Maggio, V., El Tanani, M., & Rizzo, M. (2025, April). Incretin-based therapies and cancer: What’s new? Medicina.

Gibson Makamure | Life Science Education | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Gibson Makamure | Life Science Education | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gibson Makamure |  University of South Africa | South Africa

Dr. Gibson Makamure has established himself as a dedicated scholar and gender specialist with significant contributions to research and higher education. His academic journey, spanning a PhD in Gender and Social Justice Education from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, along with advanced degrees in Education Management and Gender Studies, reflects his multidisciplinary expertise. Professionally, he has served as Lecturer, Head of Department, Consultant, and Postdoctoral Fellow at institutions such as the University of South Africa and Eswatini College of Theology, where he led academic programs and supervised research. His publication record includes peer-reviewed journal articles in areas such as gender-responsive pedagogy, curriculum and gender spaces, and gender-based violence in high schools, with several additional articles accepted for publication. Based on Scopus and Google Scholar indexing, his scholarly outputs consist of 6 published documents, with more under review, yielding over 45 citations and an h-index of 4, indicating the growing recognition and impact of his research in gender and education studies. His ability to combine teaching, research, and consultancy in areas like gender equality, policy formulation, and social justice highlights both academic excellence and societal engagement. With consistent productivity and expanding citation impact, Dr. Makamure demonstrates strong potential for continued scholarly influence.

Profiles:  Research Gate | Orcid

Featured Publications

Makamure, G. (2025). Promoting gender-responsive pedagogies in open education at Eswatini’s higher education institutions. SN Social Sciences, 5, 162.

University of Limpopo. (n.d.). Gendered spaces: Students’ experiences of the social school spaces in high schools in Hhohho region, Eswatini [Unpublished master’s thesis]. University of Limpopo.

University of KwaZulu-Natal. (n.d.). Space, geography and gendered experiences of children: A narrative study of four high schools in Hhohho region, Eswatini [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Author Unknown. (n.d.). Curriculum and gender spaces in high schools in Eswatini. International Journal of Educational Management & Development Studies, 2719–0633.

Author Unknown. (n.d.). Patriarchal agents of gender socialisation: The role of high schools in Eswatini [Unpublished manuscript].