through Reinforcement of Biomedical Science and Technology
Institute for Medical Research (IMR), Belgrade,
Institute of Molecular
Genetics and Genetic Engineering (IMGGE), Belgrade and Institute for Application
of Nuclear Energy (INEP), Belgrade,
Serbia, are
national leading centres in biomedical research. One of their major areas of
expertise is establishment, development, standardization and implementation of
new diagnostic and therapeutical approaches in combating various diseases.
Malignancies are one of the major causes of mortality in Serbia with the increasing
trend. It is proposed here that IMRs', IMGGE’s and INEP’s accumulated knowledge
and experience, further reinforced through specific support actions (thematic
priority 1. of FP6 - Life sciences, Genomics and Biotechnology for Health and
FP6-2004-INCO-WBC/SSA ), is used in combating with this dramatic trend, by
implementation of up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic products and procedures.
The above mission requires engagement of various experts in basic research,
laboratory practice and clinics. Therefore mobilization of the critical human
and material resources in Serbia, as well as networking with other EU research
centres will be accomplished. Both, visits by distinguished experts in health
care and biotechnology from EU, as well as training of Serbian researchers in EU
centres are planned. In order to reach EU medical diagnostic and therapeutic
standards, IMR, IMGGE and INEP S&T capacities will be reinforced by availability
of modern equipment. This project will attract the best young researchers and
create new jobs.
Key words:
diagnostics, oncology, laboratory technology