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Sanja R. Grgurić-Šipka is a Full Professor in the Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Chemistry, where she has served since 1995. She currently heads the Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry (since October 2023) and teaches core courses including General Chemistry, Chemistry of Bioelements, and Metals and Metal Complexes in Medicine.
Her educational background includes:
- Undergraduate studies in Chemical Sciences (1990-1994)
- Master's degree in Chemical Sciences (1995-1998)
- Doctorate in Chemical Sciences (1999-2003)
Grgurić-Šipka's research focuses on coordination chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry, specifically exploring metal-based anticancer agents, particularly ruthenium and platinum complexes. Her work integrates synthetic chemistry with biological evaluation to develop novel metallodrugs targeting cancer mechanisms. She employs spectroscopic methods to study metal-biomolecule interactions and investigates structure-activity relationships to optimize therapeutic potential. Current projects emphasize sustainable innovation and 'omics' research in food and environmental contexts.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent emphasis on ruthenium(II)-arene complexes for cancer therapy, with growing exploration of heterometallic systems and NSAID conjugates. Her work bridges inorganic synthesis with biological testing, demonstrating strong translational potential in medicinal chemistry.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Lisa Meitner Fellowship from the Austrian Science Fund (2005)
She actively supervises research and secures competitive funding, currently leading the Horizon 2020 project 'FoodEnTwin' (2018-2021) on 'omics' research in food and environment, and the Serbian Innovation Fund project 'Pioneering Innovation of Baby Wet Wipes' (2020-2021). Previously, she coordinated national and EU-funded projects including 'Rational Design of Biologically Active Coordination Compounds' (2011) and 'Metal Complexes Binding to Biomolecules' (2012-2016).
Grgurić-Šipka contributes to the Serbian Chemical Society (member since 1994) and leads departmental innovation initiatives through the Faculty of Chemistry's Innovation Center and Center for Molecular Food Sciences.
