A strategic meeting of STEPUPIORS project participants, IORS Director Dr Milan Zegarac, Deputy Director Dr Dejan Stojiljkovic and Heads of administrative departments was held on April 05, 2023, to review project achievements in the first 6 months. Project Coordinator Dr Milena Cavic presented all performed activities, encompassing a successful kickoff meeting coupled with a pre-award training, presentations at congresses, outreach promotions, expert visits, training and scientific results.

It was concluded that the project start has been very active and successful, with 5 deliverables and 1 milestone already submitted to the European Research Executive Agency. Strategies for further project development were previously set in place with partner institutions. Project participants expressed enthusiasm for the continuance of all activities. IORS Management strongly supported future plans for enhancing personnel, scientific and communication capacities of the Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia.