STEPUPIORS at the EACR-AstraZeneca Conference: Circulating Nucleic Acids (cfDNA/ctDNA) virtual conference

Dr Milena Cavic presented a flash talk “Employing widening EU funds to train the next generation of liquid biopsy researchers – example of the STEPUPIORS collaborative rectal cancer project” at the EACR-AstraZeneca Conference: Circulating Nucleic Acids (cfDNA/ctDNA): In use, in view and on the horizon, Virtual Event, held on Jan 28-29, 2025.
This study evaluated how collaborative widening funds might lead to sustainable strategies for liquid biopsy (LB) approaches, with a focus on countries with limited resources such as Serbia, using a pilot rectal cancer project.




STEPUPIORS Expert Lecture at the Center for Translational Cancer Research educational training

Dr Milena Cavic delivered a lecture: ‘Personalized Medicine and Molecular Diagnostics Approaches in Profiling of Solid Tumors in Serbia at the third session of the Research Training Program for Clinicians and Residents (RT-PCR): Women Pioneers in Oncology Research and Practice of the Centre for Translational Cancer Research (CTCR) A Joint Initiative by IISER-Pune and PCCM on Jan 30, 2025.

This session explored advancements in tumor profiling and personalized therapeutic approaches currently performed in Serbia, outlining challenges and ongoing national strategies. The contribution of scientific projects and multi-institutional/multinational collaborations as STEPUPIORS was highlighted as crucial for future initiatives in this field.