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.

Sadaf Shakoor | Life Sciences Innovation | Public Health Science Awards

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Dr. Sadaf Shakoor | Life Sciences Innovation | Public Health Science Awards

University of Agriculture | Pakistan

Dr. Sadaf Shakoor is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Nutrition at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Sub-Campus Burewala). She earned her Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2020 and has made significant contributions to food science and nutrition, focusing on the biochemical impacts of food colorants, functional foods, and nutrient-enriched formulations. With a research portfolio comprising over 20 peer-reviewed publications, her work spans high-impact journals such as Food Science & Nutrition, International Food Research Journal, Hindawi Journal of Food Quality, and Journal of Food Science and Technology. Her research has collectively attracted more than 47 citations and she maintains an h-index of 5 and an i10-index of 6, reflecting the relevance and citation strength of her studies in nutritional biochemistry and food innovation. Dr. Shakoor’s ongoing funded project—on dietary modification and micronutrient deficiency mitigation among young women—highlights her commitment to applied nutrition research. She has also supervised multiple postgraduate theses, reviewed international manuscripts, and presented at numerous global and national conferences, positioning her as an influential voice in nutritional science and food technology advancement.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Azmat, M. A., Shahzad, A., Shaban, M., Khan, A. A., & Shakoor, S. Exploring the multifaceted potential of Elaeagnus angustifolia L.: A comprehensive review of its nutritional, pharmacological, and environmental significance. Food Science & Nutrition, 13(7), e70486.

Khan, M. A., Shakoor, S., Ameer, K., Farooqi, M. A., Rohi, M., Saeed, M., Asghar, M. T., Irshad, M. B., Waseem, M., Tanweer, S., & others. Effects of dehydrated Moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf powder supplementation on physicochemical, antioxidant, mineral, and sensory properties of whole wheat flour leavened bread. Journal of Food Quality, 2023, Article 4473000.

Khan, M. A., Ameer, K., Shakoor, S., Ashraf, M. R., Butt, M., Khalid, M. S., Rakha, A., Rohi, M., Nadeem, M., & Khalil, A. A. Development and characterization of wheat rusks supplemented with Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) flour with respect to physicochemical, rheological and sensory characteristics. Food Science and Technology (Campinas), 42, e53921.

Shakoor, S., Ismail, A., Zia-Ur-Rahman, Sabran, M. R., Bekhit, A. E. D. A., & Roohinejad, S.  Impact of tartrazine and curcumin on mineral status, and thyroid and reproductive hormones disruption in vivo. International Food Research Journal, 29(1), 186–199.

Shakoor, S., Ismail, A., Sabran, M. R., Mohtarrudin, N., Kaka, U., & Nadeem, M. In-vivo study of synthetic and natural food colors effect on biochemical and immunity parameters. Food Science and Technology (Campinas), 1–13.