Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivana Škrlec is an accomplished molecular biologist and academic at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health in Osijek, Croatia, where she teaches in the Department of Biophysics, Biology, and Chemistry. She earned her Master’s degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Zagreb, completed a postgraduate study in Molecular Diagnostics, and defended her PhD at the Faculty of Medicine in Osijek under the supervision of Prof. Borut Peterlin. Dedicated to higher education and research, she lectures in biology, genetics, laboratory technologies, and research methodology, and contributes to the interdisciplinary PhD program in Molecular Biosciences at J. J. Strossmayer University in Osijek, where she teaches courses on computational statistical methods and scientific writing. A strong mentor, she has supervised numerous theses and actively fosters research engagement among students. Her scholarly impact is reflected in her extensive publications, including scientific papers, technical papers, three book chapters, and conference abstracts, along with oral presentations at international conferences. She serves as a reviewer for medical journals and is on the editorial boards of the Journal of Clinical and Medical Research and Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine. Recognized internationally, she has received multiple awards, including the MDPI Award for a highly cited paper, the Distinguished Editorial Board Member Award, and the first prize for the most cited publication in the Journal of Fungi. She has also gained international experience as a visiting scientist in Serbia, Hungary, and Slovenia and has played an active role in organizing major international congresses. Her research spans mental health, cardiogenetics, population genetics, endocrine disorders, circadian rhythms, and molecular biology, reflecting her multidisciplinary expertise and commitment to advancing science and education.

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Featured Publications

Milostić-Srb, A., Srb, N., Talapko, J., Meštrović, T., Žiger, T., Pačarić, S., Fureš, R., & … (2024). The effect of COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination on assisted human reproduction outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diseases, 12(9), 201.

Vasilj-Mihaljevic, M., Mihaljevic, I., Bekic, S., Zubcic, Z., Vasilj, A., & … (2024). Correlation of TPO antibody concentration with thyroid hormones as a predictor of clinical hypothyroidism/Korelacija koncentracije anti-TPO sa tireoidnim hormonima kao prediktor kliničkog hipotireoidizma. Acta Clinica Croatica, 63(3–4), 542–552.

Gorski, D. B., Vlainić, J., Škrlec, I., Novak, S., Novosel, Ž., Biloglav, Z., Plečko, V., & … (2024). Virulence factors and susceptibility to ciprofloxacin, vancomycin, triclosan, and chlorhexidine among Enterococci from clinical specimens, food, and wastewater. Microorganisms, 12(9), 1808.

Talapko, J., Erić, S., Meštrović, T., Stipetić, M. M., Juzbašić, M., Katalinić, D., & … (2024). The impact of oral microbiome dysbiosis on the aetiology, pathogenesis, and development of oral cancer. Cancers, 16(17), 2997.

Talapko, J., Juzbašić, M., Meštrović, T., Matijević, T., Mesarić, D., Katalinić, D., & … (2024). Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans: From the oral cavity to the heart valves. Microorganisms, 12(7), 1451.