Our team consists of quality and professional staff with many years of practical experience, always friendly and ready to respond to all requests of our clients.
In addition, continuous training allows us to keep up with the needs of society and successfully face all future diagnostic challenges.
Our team consists of logistics, operations, commercialists, molecular biologists and of course technical support.
Irena Petrović
General Director for Serbia and the region
MSc Economist Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University of Novi Sad, with a major in Business Economics. Gained several years of work experience in many globally recognized companies, including major Russian companies, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Also, the owner and director of the Belgrade-based company Vuk International 011. Since 2023, serving as the General Representative for Serbia and the region for TECAN devices and instruments, with an additional role as a representative for Dynex Lazurit and Tianlong PCR systems.
Anđelija Erceg
Tender Support and Client Relations
Bachelor of Economics Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade, majoring in International Marketing. Work experience acquired in the field of administration, logistics, finance and accounting in many companies.
Ljubiša Trebaljevac
Communication and Correspondence with International Partners
BSc Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineer. Graduated from the High School of Railways, University of Belgrade. After completing his studies, he started his professional career in 2012 when he joined the logistics sector. During more than a decade of work in one of the most famous domestic companies, he gained experience in managing all logistics operations in the company.
Lena Šarenac
Medical Sciences Collaborator, Dominant in PCR Diagnostics
MSc Molecular Biologist and Physiologist. She completed her basic academic studies in Molecular Biology and Physiology, as well as her Master's academic studies in Genomics, at the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade. She developed the experimental part of her master's thesis at the Institute of Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade. He is currently a doctoral student at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, in the Molecular Medicine program. She gained practical experience in molecular biology techniques, such as DNA/RNA isolation, Real-Time PCR and electrophoresis, through two and a half years of involvement in the laboratory for medical genetics, but also through numerous additional trainings. Through her master's studies, she specialized in the field of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), as well as the analysis and interpretation of genomic data. In addition to scientific and research work, for four years she was the author and editor-in-chief of the scientific-popular magazine "Symbioza", where she contributed to the promotion of science and the spread of scientific knowledge in biology, medicine and genetics.
Dragan Ličina
Logistical Support – Accuracy, Precision, and Efficient Delivery
Dynamic and motivated, with acquired quality experience in inventory management and delivery coordination.
Stefan Ilić
Expert Associate, Application Specialist and Customer Support
An experienced scientist with extensive research experience in the field of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade and then his doctoral studies at the Faculty of Chemistry, Ben-Gurion University, Israel. He was involved in the development of chemical inhibitors of bacterial replication, i.e. new classes of antibacterial agents, as well as biological inhibitors of human serine protease, which promotes invasiveness and facilitates spreading of tumors. He also performed structural and biochemical characterization of interactions between certain proteins (bacterial DNA primase, human chaperones) and their substrates (DNA, peptides). He has published numerous research articles in renowned scientific journals.
Bojan Brašanac
Service engineer
Master's degree in mechanical engineering, with completed basic and master's academic studies at the School of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of the University of Belgrade, Department of Production Engineering. He gained professional experience in areas of reliability engineering, as well as servicing and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Certified engineer and specialist for working on Dynex DS2, Tianlong Gentier 96E Real-time PCR, as well as TECAN devices.
Lena Platanić Arizanović
Responsible person for quality control
Doctor of Biochemical Sciences. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Belgrade as one of the best three students of the generation. She completed her master's studies at the same faculty, while the experimental part of her master's thesis was prepared at To the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", an institute of national importance for the Republic Serbia, University of Belgrade. She successfully completed her doctoral studies at the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Belgrade in October 2023. For more than eight years, she worked in a genetics laboratory as a DNA analyst and made a fortune there experience in performing PCR analysis, capillary electrophoresis, interpretation of obtained results and issuing findings with opinion. She improved her skills at numerous domestic and international seminars and courses, the most important of which are: 11. Clinical cytogenetics course in Goldrain, Italy (2016), as a scholarship holder of the European Association for human genetics (ESHG - European Society of Human Genetics), as well as the 28th Congress of the International Association for Forensic Genetics (ISFG - International Society for Forensic Genetics), 2019. Since March 2023, she has been working as an assistant editor within the MDPI Corporation, in the health department sector and the scientific journal Medicine. He is a member of the Biochemical Society of Serbia. She is active in the Association for the fight against diabetes in the city Belgrade Blue Circle.
Ana Drobnjaković
Head of Production of PCR and ELISA Reagents
She completed her undergraduate and master's studies at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, in the study program Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology. She gained professional experience in two leading pharmaceutical companies, where she worked as a professional associate in sterile production, focusing on work in controlled environments and the application of GMP standards. During her professional engagement, she participated in computer system validation and packaging process validation activities, where she was responsible for planning, implementing, and documenting validation activities. She was also a member of the team responsible for conducting internal audits in accordance with the requirements of relevant standards. She currently holds the position of Responsible Person for Production and Storage, where she is in charge of organizing and supervising production and storage activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards, as well as continuously improving the quality and efficiency of processes.
Katarina Tubin
Production manager of PCR and ELISA reagents
Graduated engineer in pharmaceutical technology with completed specialization in industrial pharmacy at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Belgrade and professional experience in the production of PCR and ELISA reagents. During more than 20 years of professional career, she has gained rich experience in the fields of production, quality control and quality assurance, covering all segments of the pharmaceutical industry - from development and production, through packaging and storage, to distribution and quality management. Professional experience includes work in renowned domestic, European and American pharmaceutical companies, where she worked according to the highest standards of good manufacturing practice (GMP) and international ISO standards. She developed her career in Serbia and the European Union (Republic of Ireland), with pronounced professionalism in the application of processes and standards in the pharmaceutical industry.
Ivana Barac
Sales manager
Graduated manager with completed Faculty of Management. She gained experience in sales, administration and coordination of teams through many years of work in the private and state sector, as well as in the international environment. In the VBRS team, she is responsible for the development and improvement of client relations, market analysis and implementation of sales strategies. Analytical, organized and committed to achieving results.
Zorana Sovilj
Sales manager
Bachelor of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering. Graduated from the Technological and Metallurgical Faculty of the University of Belgrade. She gained work experience in the field of quality control in the market, where she developed systematicity, analytical skills, and attention to detail. She is characterized by a constant desire to learn and a willingness to accept new challenges.
Dušan Simonović
Sales manager
BSc Biochemistry Southern Nazarene University of Oklahoma. Several years of managerial work experience in well-known global IVD companies in the areas of sales, marketing, business organization and innovation
Stefan Ilić
Stručni saradnik, aplikativni specijalista i podrška korisnicima, uža specijalnost - aplikativna podrška za ELISA testove
Iskusan naučnik sa dugogodišnjim istraživačkim iskustvom u oblasti biohemije, biofizike i molekularne biologije. Završio je osnovne studije na farmaceutskom fakultetu Univerziteta u Beogradu a zatim doktorske studije na hemijskom fakultetu Univerziteta Ben-Gurion u Izraelu. Bavio se razvojem hemijskih inhibitora bakterijske replikacije, tj. nove klase antibakterijskih lekova, i bioloških inhibitora humane serin proteaze, koja pospešuje invazivnost i metastaziranje tumora. Takodje je radio na strukturnoj i biohemijskoj karakterizaciji interakcije izmedju određenih proteina (bakterijke DNK primaze, humanih šaperona) i njihovih supstrata (DNK, peptida). Autor je vise radova objavljenih u renomiranim naučnim časopisima.
Ana Živanović
Expert consultant for the application of real time PCR and ELISA methods in diagnostics, application specialist (Tianlong, TECAN)
MSc Molecular Biologist Graduated from the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade. Doctoral studies at the Department of Translational Research in Neurosciences and Biomedicine. She completed the experimental part of her doctoral dissertation at the Institute for Nuclear Sciences "Vinča", in the laboratory for molecular biology and endocrinology. Work experience gained in scientific research laboratories as well as in molecular diagnostics of human pathogens.
Grigorij Rahaljskij
Specialist in PCR and ELISA diagnostics
MSc molecular biologist. Graduated from the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad. He gained work experience in research and diagnostic laboratories such as the Laboratory for Infectious Disease Carriers of the Gamaley Institute in Moscow. During his career, he was involved in the development and optimization of protocols for PCR and ELISA, organization of PCR laboratory work, cultivation of pathogenic organisms, etc.
Daniela Seifert
Sales Manager
Experienced associate in the field of sales, graduated from secondary medical school in Belgrade, majoring in pharmaceutical technician. She continued her education at the University of Sydney, where she graduated with a degree in Chemistry, within the scientific department. During her career, she gained many years of experience in sales and management, working for renowned global companies, including European and American pharmaceutical firms.
Žarko Morača
Professional associate, application specialist and user support
Geneticist with extensive experience in the humane field genetics and prenatal diagnostics. After completing molecular studies of biology and physiology, direction of applied genetics at the University of In Belgrade, he continued his training and professional laboratory practice at Institute for Medical and Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade, where he studied cell cultures of non-polyposis colorectal cancer and glioblastoma, using cytostatics and analyzed the effects through FACS methods. Development in molecular genetics continues on the model Parvovirus B19, by analyzing the presence of the virus in the blood in cooperation with the Institute for microbiology and immunology, Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade and Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (ALIMS), by creating a method for determination of virus concentration in blood as well as analysis of virus genotype. The training continues in Berlin-Buch, at the Max-Dellbrük Center for molecular medicine, where he received a certificate for NGS genetic analysis data. Since 2014, he has been employed at the Clinical Hospital Center in Zvezdara, na Department of Human Genetics and Prenatal Diagnostics, where he participates in for the work of the genetic counseling center, for prenatal and postnatal work cytogenetic analyzes and molecular diagnostics of hereditary diseases.
Boško Petrović
Expert consultant for the application of real time PCR and ELISA methods in diagnostics, expert associate
He completed his undergraduate and master's studies at the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade. The experimental part of the master's thesis, on the applied genetics module, was carried out in the laboratory for molecular genetics and physiology of the "Zemun Polje" Maize Institute.
Zorana Nedeljković
Expert consultant for the application of real time PCR and ELISA methods in diagnostics, veterinary medicine, application specialist (Tianlong, TECAN), expert associate
MSc Biochemist. Graduated from the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade. Master's degree at the Department of Biochemistry, majoring in medical biochemistry from the scientific field of toxicological biochemistry. Through long-term cooperation with healthcare institutions in Serbia, she gained work experience in the field of distribution of laboratory equipment and reagents for diagnostics and scientific research work.
Nemanja Gročić
Expert consultant for the application of real time PCR and ELISA methods in diagnostics, veterinary medicine, application specialist (Tianlong, TECAN), expert associate
Graduated pharmacist - medical biochemist. Graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade. Many years of experience in the field of sales, distribution and regulation of medical devices, as well as application support gained through engagement in prominent domestic companies. Participant of numerous national and international educations and congresses. Enthusiast for data analysis and Python programming.
Nenad Petrović
Service Engineer for Dynex Lazurit Devices, Tianlong PCR Systems, and Tecan Devices
MSc Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Belgrade Rada Končar High School of Electrical Engineering in Belgrade. Even before finishing his master's studies, he started working as a service manager and application specialist for ultrasound and X-ray devices. After that, he worked as an application specialist for ECG devices, defibrillators, spirometers and holter systems. He has over 12 years of experience in technical support for medical devices.
Asist. dr sci. med Pavle Banović
External expert consultant for the development and standardization of new diagnostic tests
Assistant with a doctorate at the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad. He participates in teaching in the fields of medical bacteriology, virology, immunology and parasitology.
He is the author of over 40 scientific papers in international peer-reviewed journals (ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pavle-Banovic).
Head of the Service for Prevention and Prevention of the Spread of Rabies and Other Infectious Diseases at the Pasteur Institute in Novi Sad.
In Serbia, he is the only holder of the IFBA certified Biorisk Management Professional license (license number DOL699421).
He is the editor of the Ticks section of the scientific journal Pathogens (MDPI) and the Health Economics section of the journal Frontiers in Public Health (Frontiers).
He gained work and research experience at various domestic and international institutions, such as:
• Institute for Biomedical Research, Davide Robbiani lab, Bellinzona, Switzerland
• UMR BIPAR - INRAE, Anses, EnvA, Neuropathic lab, Maisons-Alfort, France
• Szentagothai Research Centre, Virological Research Group BSL4 lab, Pecs, Hungary
• Department of Public and One Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Kardita, Greece
• Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
• Military Medical Academy, Belgrade
Mihailo Nikolić
Expert consultant for the application of real time PCR and ELISA methods in diagnostics, veterinary medicine, application specialist (Tianlong, TECAN), expert associate
MSc Biologist. Graduated from the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade. The master's work was done within two departments. The theoretical part was carried out within the Department of Physiology, while the experimental part was carried out within the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, on the topic: Examining the biocontrol potential of bacteriobiota and extracts of various species from the genus Centaurea. Work experience achieved in scientific and research institutions as well as working in the sales department in other companies.
Prof. dr Željko D. Popović
Spoljašnji stručni konsultant za razvoj i standardizaciju novih dijagnostičkih testova
Vanredni profesor Univerziteta u Novom Sadu. Stručnjak i predavač u oblasti molekularne dijagnostike, medicinske biohemije i kriobiologije. Autor je nekoliko udžbenika, brojnih naučnih radova i publikacija. Osnivač je i rukovodilac GenoLab molekularno-genetičke laboratorije u Novom Sadu.
Radi i kao konsultant za standardizaciju procesa u molekularno-biološkoj dijagnostici, kao i za primenu kompjuterske biologije u biomedicini.
Petnaestogodišnje radno i istraživačko iskustvo stekao je na različitim domaćim i međunarodnim institucijama, kao što su laboratorija za genomiku na Britanskom Institutu za istraživanje Antarktika Kembridž i Earhlam Institut Norwich u Velikoj Britaniji, zatim pri Biološkom centru Češke Akademije nauka u Č. Buđevicama, Jagelonskom univerzitetu Krakov i Varšavskom univerzitetu Prirodnih nauka u Poljskoj, kao i na Departmanu za genetiku Etveš Lorand Univerziteta u Budimpešti u Mađarskoj.
Govori nekoliko svetskih jezika.
Reference:
Institut za javno zdravlje Dr Milan Jovanović Batut
Institut za javno zdravlje Vojvodine
Klinički centar Srbije
Vojnomedicinska akademija
Pasterov zavod u Novom Sadu
Institut za virusologiju, vakcine i serume „Torlak“
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Radmila Matijević
Expert consultant for the application of real time PCR and ELISA methods in diagnostics, veterinary medicine, application specialist (Tianlong, TECAN), expert associate
MSc Molecular Biologist Graduated from the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade. Master's studies in microbiology, Faculty of Biology in Belgrade, on the topic: characterization of natural antimicrobial isolates of Bacillus sp. and application in biocontrol of phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi. Work experience gained in scientific research institutions, as well as long-term work in the field of distribution of laboratory equipment and reagents for diagnostics and scientific research.
Filip Petrović
Expert consultant for the application of real time PCR and ELISA methods in diagnostics, application specialist (Tianlong, TECAN, Dinek), service support-sales manager
Graduated Master of Technology Engineer, specialized in pharmaceutical engineering. With over six years of experience in sales and service activities gained in distribution companies, industry, he has gained a deep understanding of production and distribution processes. Through his work in distribution firms, he has developed exceptional skills in sales and service activities, demonstrating a commitment to providing a superior customer experience and achieving business goals. With his expertise and dedication, he contributed to the improvement of business and the success of the companies he worked for.