Iva Lakić

Iva Lakić is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Comparative Physiology and Ecophysiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology (2011) and graduated with distinction in Molecular Biology and Physiology (average grade 9.14, diploma thesis grade 10.00). Her research focuses on stress physiology, neuroendocrinology, and molecular mechanisms in animal models.

• Education:
  • B.Sc./M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Physiology, University of Belgrade (graduated with high honors)
  • Ph.D. in Biology, University of Belgrade (2011)
• Career:
  • 2016–Present: Assistant Professor at Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade
  • 2015–2018: Member of the Council at Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade
  • 2013–2016: Assistant Professor at same department
  • 2010–2013: Research Associate at same department
  • 2007–2010: Research Intern at same department
  • 2006: Substitute biology professor at Tenth Belgrade Gymnasium

Her recent research (2021–2023) explores pharmacological interventions in sepsis models and insulin expression in the central nervous system. Earlier work (2011) investigated stress-induced neurohormonal changes and brown adipose tissue regulation. She collaborates extensively on studies involving animal models of stress, inflammation, and metabolic disorders.

Contact: djiva@bio.bg.ac.rs | Office: Studentski trg 3, Belgrade | ResearchGate, ORCID, Scopus profiles available.