Sandra Vladimirov Sopić

Sandra Vladimirov Sopić, PhD is a Researcher at the Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade. Her work focuses on lipidomics, cholesterol metabolism, and biomarker discovery for diseases like colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disorders.

• Doctoral thesis: Investigation of biomarkers of cholesterol homeostasis and vitamin D metabolism in colorectal cancer patients
• Key projects: HI-MOM (Science Fund Serbia), CAHInnovateD (Innovation Fund), CardioSCOPE (Horizon Europe MSCA)
• Develops advanced analytical methods (GC/FID, GC/MS, HPLC-MS/MS) for lipid and steroid quantification
• Active participant in European research networks: EAS, ENOR, Pan-European Lipidomics COST actions

Research Highlights:
Her work bridges lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and inflammation, with applications in atherosclerosis, cancer, and high-risk pregnancies. She has contributed to understanding HDL's role in disease pathogenesis and optimizing diagnostic methodologies.

Scientific Collaborations:
Member of international project management teams and the Committee of Young Researchers in Serbia. Conducted visiting research at Luxembourg Institute of Health's Cardiovascular Research Unit in 2023.