We are delighted to announce that Dr. Milorad Dragić, Assistant Professor at the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Biology, and Research Associate at Laboratory 090 for Molecular Biology and Endocrinology of the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 IBRO Rising Stars Award.

The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) presents this award to outstanding early-career researchers who have achieved notable scientific results and demonstrated innovation in the field of neuroscience. The award is intended to support the further development of their research projects and help them establish independent scientific careers.

This important achievement is a testament to the quality and significance of Dr, Dragić’s research to date. It also enhances the international recognition and visibility of the scientific work carried out at the Vinča Institute.

We warmly congratulate Dr. Milorad Dragić on this outstanding achievement and wish him continued success, new scientific breakthroughs, and many rewarding research projects in the years ahead.