As part of the EXPAND-EV project, our partner Exelixis Research Management & Communication (EXEL)  organized a webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights”, presented by Dr. Iryna Lishchuk, LL.M. The session provided participants with valuable insights into intellectual property (IP) and key concepts essential for researchers. Topics included understanding what constitutes IP , identifying IP-eligible outcomes , and exploring protection options  for software, algorithms, AI and

As part of the EXPAND-EV project’s mission to strengthen technical expertise across its research network, our partner Hellenic Pasteur Institute organized a specialized training session on Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) for the characterization of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) on 30 October 2025. The session combined theoretical instruction with hands-on laboratory practice, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of this advanced analytical technique. Durin

Thomas Glynn from partner Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca, Barcelona , carried out his secondment at Genos , where he focused on establishing and optimising a protocol to study the N-glycomic profile of extracellular vesicles.   During his stay, Thomas gained valuable hands-on experience in the technical procedures required to prepare and characterise purified N-glycans from cell line-derived extracellular vesicles. His time at Genos also provided him with a deeper insight

Iwona Borošak from partner Genos has recently completed a one-month secondment at NKUA , where she focused on improving methods for the proteomic analysis of extracellular vesicles (EVs). Her main goal was to develop an efficient protocol for EV lysis and protein extraction, an important step toward understanding proteome changes in these small but significant biological particles. During her stay, Iwona gained valuable hands-on experience and deepened her theoretical knowle

Jovana Terzić from partner Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade , performed her secondment at GENOS working on the preparation of extracellular vesicle (EV) samples for glycan analysis. The work included denaturation, enzymatic release of glycans, purificati on, and labeling. Using previously isolated EV samples, Jovana followed the established workflow under the guidance of the host laboratory staff. This activity provided insight into t

Marija's secondment at Genos was focused on characterization of extracellular vesicles (EVs) through glycan profiling. The main objective was to establish a protocol for preparing N-glycan samples from plasma- and cell lines-derived EVs, and to optimize analytical workflow for EV glycome analysis using modern chromatography techniques. Through this secondment, Marija gained theoretical and practical knowledge about contemporary methodologies used in glycomics. She developed

During her research secondment under the EXPAND-EV project, Evangelia Christou from the Hellenic Pasteur Institute (HPI) joined the University of Nova Gorica (UNG) from September 9 to October 21, 2025. Her stay focused on gaining practical experience in recombinant protein expression and nanobody screening workflows. Her work involved the bacterial expression of His-tagged proteins, purification using FPLC- based affinity chromatography, and quality verification by SDS-PAGE

Members of our consortium represented the EXPAND-EV project at the 1st Regional SDIR–HDIR–MOKAD Congress , held in Belgrade, Serbia, from October 8–10, 2025. This inaugural regional congress brought together researchers and clinicians from the Serbian (SDIR), Croatian (HDIR), and Turkish (MOKAD) cancer research societies, all affiliated with the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) . The event served as a vibrant platform for sharing cutting-edge discoveries, discu

From 7–10 October 2025, researchers Lidija Filipović and Jovana Terzić from UBFC and ICTM represented the EXPAND-EV Project at the 3rd MOVE Symposium  held in Tartu, Estonia. The event was hosted by the Baltic Society of Extracellular Vesicles (BSEV)  and organized by the European National Societies of Extracellular Vesicles (NEVS), bringing together experts from across Europe to discuss the latest advances in extracellular vesicle (EV) research. Lidija and Jovana presented

Dr. Lidija Filipović from partner Faculty of Chemistry University of Belgrade (UBFC) received the Stanka Romac Prize for the best PhD thesis in the field of Human Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine, carried out in scientific research institutions in Serbia. The award was granted by the FOSTAR Foundation for the academic year 2024/2025. This recognition is both a personal achievement for Dr. Filipović and a collective success for the entire EXPAND-EV team. It demonstrates th

As part of the EXPAND-EV project, Eirini Kyriakopoulou from the Hellenic Pasteur Institute (HPI) visited the University of Nova Gorica (UNG) in September 2025. During this two-week secondment, Eirini received both theoretical and practical training in phage display and binder discovery. During this time, she focused on key aspects of library handling, screening workflows, and binder selection using soluble proteins as model systems. Eirini also participated in a workshop on

Dr. Milena Čavić from partner IORS participated as an Invited Lecturer at the “Precision Public Health and Innovative Approaches in Cancer Prevention: Implications for Public Health Policy” meeting organized on Sept 3, 2025, by the Red Cross Serbia and the School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia . The event emphasized the importance of integrating innovative approaches into public health policy, thereby opening new directions for the development of cancer preven

As part of the EXPAND-EV project, our partner National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)  organized a scientific webinar on “Proteomics: Past, Present, Future”, presented by Prof. Makis Zoidakis. The session offered participants an insightful journey through the evolution of proteomics, from its early days of protein separation and identification to the cutting-edge technologies shaping today’s research. Prof. Zoidakis highlighted the major breakthroughs that tran

Welcome to the first edition of the EXPAND-EV Newsletter ! Discover the latest updates from the initial months of our project and stay...

During her secondment at Univerza v Novi Gorici (UNG) from June 10th to August 10th, 2025, Júlia German Cortés focused on applying phage...

Dr. Milena Čavić from IORS participated as a lecturer at the Info Day of the International Cooperation and Project Office (ICPO) of the Institute for Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, on August 27, 2025. During the event, drafts of the WIDERA 2026–2027 work programs were presented, along with key information on funding through the lump sum model, two-factor authentication on the F&T portal, and ongoing projects, including EX

During July and August, Teodora Ćato from the Institute of Oncology and Radiology of Serbia (IORS) visited the GENOS lab in Zagreb for...

In July-August 2025, Dr Milena Čavić, PI from the Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia , visited GENOS in Zagreb, Croatia. Dr...

Eirini Kyriakopoulou from partner Hellenic Pasteur Institute (HPI ) completed a two-month secondment at The Faculty of Chemistry...

As part of the EXPAND-EV project, Ana Đurić from Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia (IORS ) completed a one-month secondment...