Dr. Dunja Drakulić

Department of Molecular Biology and Endocrinology,

VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences ‒

National Institute of the Republic of Serbia,

University of Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia

Fields of interest: Molecular biology, Animal studies, Biosafety and biosecurity I seek to collaborate with BAVBD through contributions to experimental and translational research on vector-borne diseases, with particular interest in the molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying redox imbalance, inflammatory processes, and pathogen–host interactions. My work primarily involves controlled animal studies and integrative biomarker analysis to elucidate systemic responses to infectious and environmental challenges. In addition, I am interested in engaging in initiatives related to biosecurity and public health preparedness, as well as in the co-development of project proposals aimed at strengthening health system resilience and fostering innovation.

Most significant references:

Ružičić, A.; Srdić, T.; Bobić, K.; Drakulić, D.; Veljković, F.; Todorović, A.; Đurašević, S.; Lakić, I. Region-specific neuroprotective effects of meldonium pretreatment in two models of sepsis-associated encephalopathy. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 16, 1-15, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2025.1588831

Todorović, A.; Bobić, K.; Veljković, F.; Pejić, S.; Glumac, S.; Stanković, S.; Milovanović, T.; Vukoje, I.; Nedeljković, J.; Radojević Škodrić, S.; Pajović, S.; Drakulić, D. Comparable Toxicity of Surface-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles: An In Vivo Experimental Study on Reproductive Toxicity in Rats. Antioxidants, 13, 231, 2024, https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13020231

Guševac Stojanović I.; Drakulić D.; Todorović A.; Martinović J.; Filipović N.; Stojanović Z. Acute Toxicity Assessment of Orally Administered Microplastic Particles in Adult Male Wistar Rats. Toxics, 12(3), 167, 2024, https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12030167

Todorović A.; Bobić K.; Drakulić D. Innovative and multidisciplinary approaches in detecting biological agents using contemporary technologies. INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE “ARCHIBAL REISS DAYS” November 8‒9, 2023, Beograd, Republika Srbija. Proceedings pp. 492-508, 2023 https://eskup.kpu.edu.rs/dar/issue/view/10/8