Institute for Biological Research “Sinisa Stankovic”- National Institute of Republic of Serbia, Serbia
Dr. Branka Sosic-Jurjevic is a Principal Research Fellow at the Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković,” University of Belgrade, Serbia, specializing in endocrine regulation of metabolism, aging, and sex differences, with a focus on metabolically active organs. She earned her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Belgrade in 2008 and completed extensive postdoctoral training at Charité – University Medicine Berlin and the University of Bonn, Germany. An expert in rodent experimental models, histology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular analyses of the pituitary–thyroid–liver–skeletal muscle axes, she has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications. Her pioneering work includes elucidating the effects of soy isoflavones genistein and daidzein on thyroid homeostasis in aging models, developing genistein-loaded gold nanoparticles with enhanced bioavailability and antitumor potential, and identifying sex- and age-dependent hepatic responses. Currently, she leads research demonstrating that combined liraglutide treatment and strength–endurance exercise synergistically improves liver function, lipid metabolism, redox homeostasis, body composition, and exercise performance in models of andropause and early metabolic dysfunction. Her research provides translational insights into mitigating age-related metabolic decline while preserving skeletal muscle mass and defining short-term risk–benefit profiles. Dr. Šošić‑Jurjević actively mentors graduate students and early-career researchers, contributes to national and international collaborative projects, and serves on the European Society for Endocrinology Science Committee. Her work integrates pharmacologic and lifestyle interventions to promote metabolic health in aging populations.