Dr. Petar Ozretić is a Senior Research Associate and Head of the Laboratory for Hereditary Cancer at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Zagreb, Croatia. After receiving a Diploma degree in Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb in 2005, he was employed as a Professional Associate at the RBI in 2006. Under the mentorship of Prof. Sonja Levanat and Prof. Alberto Inga, he obtained a PhD degree in Biomedicine and Health in 2013. He was a Senior Assistant at the RBI until 2017 when he was promoted to a Research Associate. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the JJ Strossmayer University of Osijek from 2018. He mentored one PhD and seven Diploma theses. He was participating in 25 projects as an associate or PI. His research interests include regulation of the Hedgehog signaling pathway by ncRNAs, interaction between SHH protein and sex hormone receptors, and the role of m1A RNA modification in head and neck tumors. He is a member of the Editorial Council of Libri Oncologioci Croatian Journal of Oncology, a Technical Editor of Periodicum biologoum journal, reviewer for numerous journals (reviewed more than 700 manuscripts). He has published 58 scientific articles, which have been cited ~1500 times (Google Scholar's H-index 20). He is a member of 10 professional associations, and from 2009 he is a Secretary of the Croatian Association for Cancer Research (HDIR), national society affiliated to the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR).

My research interests focus on the roles mitochondria play in aspects of eukaryotic life, ranging from their origin, metabolism, biogenesis and role they play in cell death pathways. These are interrogated using biochemical, molecular biology, genetic and cell biology techniques. I incorporate these interests into classes I teach to provide an understanding of practical techniques and also the current literature in the field. I studied biochemistry at the University of Leeds, with an industrial placement at Astra Charnwood, followed by a PhD at the University of Bristol, supervised by Professor Andrew Halestrap, to characterise the molecular composition of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore, with support from MitoKor. My post-doctoral training on the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis supervised by Dr Doug Green was at the La Jolla Institute of Allergy and Immunology in San Diego, California and St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. I then was an associate research scientist working in the laboratory of Professor Alexander Tzagoloff at Columbia University in New York to study biogenesis of mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase in budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. I held independent positions as assistant professor at the New York Institute of Technology in New York and Staffordshire University in Stoke-on-Trent where I continued my research and taught subjects related to biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and molecular biology. I am now a senior lecturer in biotechnology at Liverpool John Moores University.  I am a strong supporter of scientific communications and outreach to disseminate scientific developments and knowledge to a broader audience with the goal of increasing the general support of the scientific process. I also direct Biomed News, a free biomedical research literature discovery platform that uses machine learning.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekam-akpakpan-lecturer-researcher-microsoft-certified-educator                Dr Favor Udoeyop is an Early Career Scientist with eight (8) years of experience in teaching and research. With a background in Biochemistry and a PhD in Nutrition/Toxicology, Favor currently serves in the Department of Biochemistry, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Rivers State. Throughout her career, Favor has actively collaborated with researchers in the field of Nutrition/Toxicology, Food Biotechnology, Complementary/Alternative Medicine and Environmental Biochemistry. She has contributed to these areas through participation in conferences, publication of peer-reviewed journal articles and involvement in book projects. She is a member of several professional bodies including NSBMB, NISEB, BSN and SBCTN. Favor's special interest is in how food affects the brain and maternal health.  She is experienced in research using animal models (rats and fish); biomarker studies involving analysis of stress markers, inflammatory markers, reproductive and biochemical markers; analysis of nutritional and bioactive substances in plant. Currently, she is interested in the isolation of bioactive peptides in African oil bean, molecular biology and bioinformatics. As a departmental research coordinator, she is regularly involved in research design, implementation, and data analytics (SPSS, EXCEL, Python, Microsoft Power BI). Favor has the ability to work independently and as a team; with great communication and supervisory skills. Her dedication to knowledge sharing is evident in his ability to clarify doubts and foster understanding among diverse audiences Dr Favor is a self-motivated and hardworking early career scientist with strong analytical, creative ideas and possibilities; poised to make significant contributions to the fields of Biological Science. She welcomes opportunities to engage in impactful research, collaborate on projects, and share expertise with like-minded professionals in academia, organizations and the wider community. Her strong faith in God is evident in her humility and the highest integrity. She’s flawed in a lot of ways but she continually subjects herself to learning mentally, psychologically, morally, and socially in order to better herself and to inspire others. She’s passionate about seeing young people especially women becoming active citizens thereby helping to create a better society. Her hobby is playing chess.

I’m an enthusiastic plant researcher driven by a deep passion for nature, trees, and wild landscapes. With a solid background in plant taxonomy, tree breeding, and forest ecology, I’ve developed strong skills in identifying native flora, conducting biodiversity surveys, and assessing carbon stock in trees. My interest lies especially in the reproductive biology of native tree species across the Western Ghats, where I’ve spent considerable time exploring forest dynamics. My work often involves trekking through ecologically diverse terrains—documenting wildlife and plant behavior, collecting data, and engaging with local communities. These immersive experiences have strengthened my understanding of ecosystem interactions and the urgent need for inclusive conservation efforts. I’m particularly passionate about ecological restoration and long-term forest monitoring. I aim to study how forests evolve over time through natural regeneration, species succession, and carbon sequestration. I believe ecological restoration is more than just planting trees—it’s about restoring ecosystem function, native biodiversity, and cultural connections to the land. I am committed to promoting restoration practices that are native species-rich, science-based, and community-oriented. Through collaboration with research institutions and NGO's & conservation organizations, I’ve been part of various projects that bridge field research with practical conservation action. I believe in using science as a tool to inform forest management, policy, and conservation planning—supporting landscapes that are resilient, biodiverse, and climate-ready. I’m always open to opportunities that involve working with passionate teams and institutions focused on ecological restoration, wildlife conservation, and taxonomic research. My goal is to contribute meaningfully to preserving biodiversity while building evidence-based strategies for sustainable ecosystem recovery. I also believe in integrating local and Indigenous knowledge with ecological science to make restoration more inclusive, effective, and long-lasting. I am increasingly focused on monitoring forest health indicators and mapping restoration outcomes to better understand the trajectory of recovering ecosystems. 🌱 #TreeBreeding #PlantTaxonomy #ForestEcology #CarbonStockAssessment #EcologicalRestoration #BiodiversitySurvey #ForestDynamics #ConservationScience #LoveTrees🌲 #FieldResearch #WildlifeConservation #SustainableLandscapes

ovarian cancer, tissue transglutaminase, anti-tumor immune response, melanoma, stem cells, flow cytometry, biomaterials