Miodrag Vukovic from partner IORS presented project results at the annual scientific meeting of the Serbian Society for Extracellular Vesicles on October 27, 2026. The meeting brought together researchers in the field of extracellular vesicles with the aim to provide an overview of the current state of EV research in Serbia, fostering better connections among society members, and initiating new collaborations. Miodrag outlined the result on comparative technical benchmarking

Dr. Snezana Bjelogrlić from Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia (IORS) performed her secondments at GENOS in Zagreb, Croatia, from September 08. to October 09. 2026., hosted by Filip Kliček. During her stay, Snezana was involved in optimization of critical steps within the existing protocol settings for N-glycome extraction from isolated extracellular vesicles (EVs) samples. These methodological standardizations had to be performed in order to ensure future consist

Lidija Filipovic participated in the EACR Liquid Biopsy Congress, held in Lyon, France, from 22 to 24 September 2026, where she presented a poster titled “Improving Extracellular Vesicle Isolation for Liquid Biopsy Using a Nanobody-Functionalized Magnetic Platform”, featuring research supported by the EXPAND-EV project. The work focused on developing and evaluating a magnetic nanoparticle platform functionalised with VHH nanobodies for the immunoaffinity isolation of extracel

A team from partner Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) participated in the 8th GEIVEX Symposium, held in Bilbao, Spain, where they presented research findings related to the EXPAND-EV project. The VHIR team shared promising results on the detection of individual extracellular vesicles (EVs), aiming to better understand the heterogeneity of cancer-derived EVs. The symposium provided a valuable opportunity to share scientific findings, exchange knowledge with the EV resear

Miodrag Vukovic, Ana Djuric and Milena Cavic participated at the PhotoSCLART Workshop "Novel Approaches in Contemporary Anticancer Therapy" organized by the project "Development of nature-inspired photo responsive anticancer agents - sclareol and artemisinin derivatives in cancer multidrug-resistance models: a foundation for the theranostic approach – PhotoSCLART" (Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, grant No. 7005) on October 2, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia. Miodrag Vukovic

Dr. Milena Čavić, Principal Research Fellow at the Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, presented a lecture on profiling of prognostic and predictive biomarkers in solid tumors at the Institute for Medical Research - University of Belgrade Scientific Seminar on July 9, 2026. The lecture explored how modern omics technologies, integrated with clinical data, can inform more precise treatment decisions and more individualized care, with a focus on locally advanced rec

As part of the Science Day at the Botanical Garden, Belgrade, we welcomed children, families, students, and many curious visitors to explore the fascinating world of extracellular vesicles (EVs). Through interactive activities, younger participants created EV models and learned how cells communicate by exchanging molecular messages, while older visitors discovered how EVs can be isolated and analyzed for future applications in liquid biopsy and precision medicine. The worksho

Welcome to the third issue of the EXPAND-EV Newsletter! In this edition, readers can explore: Recent secondments and knowledge exchange activities across partner institutions; Dissemination and outreach activities promoting the objectives of EXPAND-EV; Interviews with Marija Tursunović and Vanja Stevanović, who share their experiences, research activities, and perspectives on participating in the project. All editions of the EXPAND-EV newsletter are available in the Media sec

Miodrag Vuković from IORS gave a PhD progress lecture as a part of IORS scientific seminar series held on June 18, 2026. Miodrag presented the topic: "The use of pleural effusion as a source of extracellular vesicles in patients with lung cancer - first results of the EXPAND-EV project" followed by a constructive discussion with IORS researchers and clinicians. Miodrag's PhD thesis forms a crucial project part dedicated to exploring the significance of liquid-biopsy derived

Project members Dr. Ana Đurić and Dr. Milena Čavić from IORS participated at the "ctDNA International Symposium 2026 Circulating Tumor DNA in Cancer: From Biology to Clinical Practice and Beyond" held on May 21 – 22, 2026 in Aarhus, Denmark, organized by Lars Dyrskjøt and Claus Lindbjerg Andersen from the Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University. During these 2 days, latest advances in the field of liquid biopsy — from technological innovations and biological insigh

Prof. Dr. Milica Popović, Coordinator of the EXPAND-EV project, was featured as a guest on the RTS Science Portal programme, broadcast by Radio Television of Serbia (RTS), the national public broadcasting service of the Republic of Serbia. During the interview, Prof. Popović discussed current advances in extracellular vesicle research and their potential applications in cancer diagnosis and treatment. She highlighted the importance of developing innovative, clinically applica

Dr. Milena Čavić from the Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia participated as a speaker at two national events in April 2026 in Belgrade and Nis, elaborating on strategies and projects dedicated to cancer prevention, early detection and timely interventions. The seminar - panel discussions "Precise public health and innovative approaches in the prevention and early detection of oncological diseases: importance for public health policy" were organized by professor B

On March 19, 2026. Dr Milena Čavić participated as an invited lecturer at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Alliance for Global Implementation of Lung and Cardiac Early Disease Detection and Treatment (AGILEDxRx) organized by the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP) in in Gdańsk, Poland. Dr. Čavić presented results of several lung cancer research projects and initiatives from Serbia, highlighting EXPAND-EV 's efforts of profiling new clinically significan

This year, we celebrate an important anniversary: 30 years of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions , one of Europe’s flagship programmes for supporting research talent and international collaboration. Named after the pioneering scientist Marie Skłodowska-Curie, whose groundbreaking work transformed modern science, the programme has, over the past three decades, helped more than 150,000 researchers develop their careers through mobility, training and cross-sector exchange. As an

Welcome to the second issue of the EXPAND-EV Newsletter ! Discover the latest updates of the last months and stay informed about our ongoing activities.

Prof. Dr. Milica Popović delivered a lecture at the 62nd Oncology Week within the “Scientific Projects in Serbia” session, where she presented the achievements and vision of the EXPAND-EV project. Her presentation highlighted how extracellular-vesicle-based technologies are advancing from fundamental research toward clinical translation in oncology, emphasizing biomarker development, therapeutic loading strategies and next-generation EV platforms. The lecture showcased EXPAN

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

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