Ms. Ajna Bihorac | Signal Transduction Awards | Women Researcher Award

Ms. Ajna Bihorac, Worldwide Clinical Trials, Serbia

Ajna Bihorac, is a passionate researcher with a strong background in molecular biology, applied biochemistry, and genetics. She holds a diploma equivalent to an MSc from the University of Belgrade, where she specialized in molecular biology and physiology. Bihorac has gained significant research experience during her Ph.D. studies at the Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology in Poland and at Yeditepe University in Turkey. Her work primarily focuses on cancer research, particularly the role of tissue transglutaminase in renal cell carcinoma and tumor cell migration. She has contributed to several publications in renowned journals and participated in various international conferences. In addition to her academic achievements, Bihorac is fluent in Serbian, English, French, and German. Outside of her academic career, she enjoys tutoring high school students, playing the piano, practicing yoga, and traveling.

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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Women Researcher Award: Ajna Bihorac

Background and Qualifications: Ajna Bihorac has a strong foundation in molecular biology and applied biochemistry, having earned a diploma equivalent to an MSc from the University of Belgrade. Her career spans diverse research roles and academic institutions across Europe, including Yeditepe University (Turkey), the Polish Academy of Sciences, and the Institute for Biological Research in Serbia.

Education:

Diploma (equivalent to MSc), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Department of Molecular Biology and Physiology, Applied Biochemistry, Belgrade, Serbia
October 2001 — January 2011

Work Experience:

Assistant Editor, MDPI, Belgrade, Serbia
October 2020 — December 2020
Responsibilities included learning basic tools for editing scientific papers.
PhD Student, Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, Poland
November 2018 — July 2020
Responsible for performing experiments during the duration of the project.
Intern, Department of Medical Genetics, “Prof. Dr. Slavka Moric-Petrovic”, Institute of Mental Health, Belgrade, Serbia
December 2017 — October 2018
PhD Student, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
September 2012 — October 2015
Responsible for learning, presenting data, and performing experiments during the project.
University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
November 2013 — March 2014
Secondment during the project at Yeditepe University.
Intern, Institute for Biological Research “Sinisa Stankovic”, Belgrade, Serbia
May 2011 — February 2012