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INSTITUTE OF MOLECULAR GENETICS
AND GENETIC ENGINEERING
University of Belgrade

Sanja Jeremic

Full Research Professor

Sanja Jeremic, PhD, is a Full Research Professor at the IMGGE. She has been employed since 2007 in the Laboratory for Microbial Molecular Genetics and Ecology, and since 2022 she holds the position of Deputy Director of the Institute.

She has dedicated her scientific career to integrating molecular biology, microbiology, and biotechnology with the aim of developing sustainable and innovative solutions for environmental protection and industrial applications. Her research focuses on mechanisms of resistance and the bioremediation potential of microorganisms, development of biocatalytic processes as a sustainable alternative to the chemical industry, optimization of bacterial nanocellulose production and its application in biomedicine and biotechnology, as well as advancing the circular economy through the utilization of plastic biodegradation products as resources.

In her role as Deputy Director of the Institute, she is actively involved in strategic planning, improvement of organizational structure, and overall institutional development. She was a member of the team that developed the Institute's strategic plan. She enrolled in and is completing specialist studies at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade. She is committed to maintaining a healthy organizational culture, improving internal communication, and fostering a collaborative and motivating work environment, with a particular focus on supporting staff and increasing overall motivation levels.

She is especially devoted to cultivating new generations of scientists and promoting science through various programs, actively contributing to the creation of educational and research content tailored to different levels of knowledge. She has conducted numerous workshops and lectures on the practical applications of biotechnology. She is the author of the article “The Hunt for Superbugs”, published in 2023 in Politikin Zabavnik—a long-running national weekly magazine for all ages—as well as the TV program “Miniature Water Guardians”, broadcast on the national educational school program.

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