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Strategic autonomy and competitiveness of the EU MedTech sector

Prof Leandro Pecchia, IFMBE Secretary General and former EAMBES president, successfully organized and delivered a new EPIG event: Strategic autonomy and competitiveness of the EU Medtech sector – The role of biomedical engineering in strengthening Europe’s Leadership.  Prof Leandro Pecchia, IFMBE Secretary General and former EAMBES president, successfully organized and

Kako vještačka inteligencija transformiše prakse u farmaceutskoj industriji?

Ljeto 2024. donijelo je uzbudljive novosti za sve mlade stručnjake iz oblasti medicine i farmacije. Ljetna škola – Telemedicinska njega, farmacija i integracija umjetne inteligencije u unapređenju digitalnog zdravstva, održana u organizaciji Njemačke službe za akademsku razmjenu (DAAD), Visoke škole Konstanz (HTWG), Verlab Instituta i Društva za medicinski i biološki inžinjering

The First “EIT Health Morning Talks” in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Yesterday, the inaugural “EIT Health Morning Talks” was held at the premises of the ASA Institute in Sarajevo, jointly organized by the ASA Institute and the Verlab Institute, with support from EIT Health. This event brought together experts in healthcare, technology, and innovation to foster discussions on the future of

Neka razmišljanja o ulozi nauke u bosanskohercegovačkim uvjetima

Moderni čovjek postigao je nevjerojatna otkrića. U posljednjih 50 godina, ljudska civilizacija, posebno na europskom modelu, napredovala je više nego kroz cijelu dosadašnju pisanu i nepisanu povijest. Ali što je zapravo otkrila? Uglavnom otkrivamo zamjene, surogate za vlastitu prirodu. Uz nevjerojatan tehnološki napredak istovremeno moramo zadržati etiku i društvenu odgovornost kako

How to use ChatGPT in everyday business?

We invite you to participate in a three-part workshop focusing on the application of ChatGPT in business processes, demonstrating how this advanced AI tool can optimize workflows. As part of the project “Enhancing Business Potential through the Integration of Digital Innovation and Specialized SME Support,” the Center for Digital Transformation

AgroSmart: Synergy between science and agriculture through AI technologies

The agricultural sector faces growing challenges related to efficiency and sustainability, with digital transformation and the application of advanced technologies becoming key components in addressing these issues. The AgroSmart project marks a significant step towards modernizing agriculture by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative solutions, with the aim of improving

Verlab Institute participated in two international events in Germany!

Last week, Verlab Institute teams actively participated in two significant international events in Germany, contributing to the fields of innovation and digital transformation. These events fostered knowledge exchange and collaboration with leading European experts, further solidifying Verlab Institute’s position in innovative technology development. Erlangen: EIT Health DRIVE program Our colleagues,

Stavovi i polemisanje na temu #EjAj

Kada su me pre nekog vremena kolege iz Verlab Instituta pozvale da napišem tekst za blog, prva pomisao je bila “nemam vremena”. No, pre nego što sam se (polu)automatski zahvalio na pozivu, privuklo mi je pažnju to što je blog namenjen mladima. Pomislio sam, eto prilike da mladima malo solim pamet . Pre

Horizon Europe project Climateurope2 visited Sarajevo

The most innovative event of the year, the Sarajevo Roadshow, has successfully concluded! On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the International science communication conference “Common horizons: Climate change, technology, and people” was held at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. The event brought together 40 attendees who actively engaged in discussions about

NetWork 12 Conference – eHealth in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Digital Health Solutions: Innovations Transforming the Healthcare System in Bosnia and Herzegovina Digital transformation is becoming an integral part of modern healthcare, and Bosnia and Herzegovina has the opportunity to significantly enhance its medical sector through technologies like electronic medical records, telemedicine, and intelligent diagnostic tools. These innovations not only

Climate Action – It (Doesn’t) Concern Me?!

Climateeurope2 Sarajevo Roadshow Institution, company, organization, individual. . . That glaciers have lost 20% of their mass from 2000 to today, that by 2050, if climate change continues at this intensity, we expect that 30% of natural surfaces will be permanently changed, or that around 80% of the living world

AgroSmart – Application of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture

Interactive workshops in Bosnia and Herzegovina The research team of the Verlab Institute, together with collaborators, experts in the application of artificial intelligence, organizes a series of workshops as part of the project “Research on the application of artificial intelligence for sustainable digital transformation and innovation in the agricultural sector

Verlab Institute Researchers at EIT Health DRIVE PROGRAM 2024

Verlab Institute researchers are participating in the prestigious EIT Health DRIVE PROGRAM 2024, which aims to enhance and develop regional innovation ecosystems in alignment with European Union methodologies. This exceptional program offers the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and skills through intensive work and collaboration with leading innovation centers in

Exploring Virtual Reality in Medicine: A Workshop Recap from Verlab Institute

Recently, Verlab Institute concluded another engaging workshop, this time focusing on Virtual Reality (VR) in Medicine. The event, held both in-person at our institute and virtually via Zoom, offered participants a comprehensive overview of how VR technology is transforming the medical field. Workshop Highlights The workshop, led by Dr. Faruk Gutić,

Participation at AI4NICU Training School

We are pleased to share that our Senior Expert Associate, Dr. Lemana Spahić, participated in the consortium meeting of AI4NICU COST Action (CA20124), held from July 8th to 10th, 2024, in Turin. This event was a unique opportunity for collaboration and knowledge exchange with members of the MSCA PARENT Project

Verlab Institute at the EMBEC 2024 Conference in Portorož, Slovenia

Our expert associate, Adna Softić, presented the results of the scientific research work within the pAIm project, carried out in collaboration with the International University of Sarajevo and Eurofarm laboratories at the EMBEC 2024 held at Portorož, Slovenia from 9th to 13th June. A holistic approach to developing artificial intelligence systems is

AgroSmart Project: Advancing Sustainable Digital Transformation in Agriculture

AgroSmart project has entered a new developmental phase. Recently, we completed the data acquisition of wheat fields owned by six cooperative partners. The project is spearheaded by Merima Smajlhodžić Deljo, with representatives from Verlab Institute, Madžida Hundur and Nejra Merdović, actively involved in the implementation process. The AgroSmart project is supported by the EU4AGRI program,

Second Bioinformatics Workshop

International Academy of Science and Art in Bosnia and Herzegovina (IANUBIH) together with Bosnian and Herzegovina Medical and Biological Engineering Society (DMBIUBIH) and Verlab Institute organized second Bioinformatics workshop. In the period from 3rd to 5th June, second Bioinformatics workshop was held by dr. Riad Hajdarević. During this 3 day

MedTech Forum 2024

Verlab Institute was part of the MedTech Forum in Vienna 2024.  This Forum brought together minds from across the MedTech industry to discuss the pressing question: How can we accelerate innovation while ensuring the safety and efficiency of novel technologies? Another key topic was the inevitable green transformation in healthcare,

Visit From FundingBox

FundingBox met with the emerging Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) its4Health in Sarajevo. Held at the University Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, this session buzzed with discussions about the future of digital innovation and its impact on local businesses. The Verlab Institute also participated in this event. We discussed the

Enhancing Teaching Quality through the Education of Teachers and Young Talents, Using Advanced Didactic Tools and the Application of Artificial Intelligence

As part of the project “Enhancing Teaching Quality through the Education of Teachers and Young Talents, Using Advanced Didactic Tools and the Application of Artificial Intelligence,” we visited the Mixed Secondary School in Bugojno on June 3rd, 2024. Our team members, Merima Smajlhodžić Deljo, Nejra Merdović, and Faruk Bećirović, delivered

Celebrating the Success of the EU4DigitalSME Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina

As we wrap up the EU4DigitalSME project, coordinated by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we reflect on an incredible journey of innovation and growth. With the invaluable support of this project, we successfully established the Center for Digital Transformation at the Verlab Institute.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Joins Digital Europe

On the 4th of June, Bosnia and Herzegovina officially joined the Digital Europe Programme, a €7.5 billion initiative aimed at enhancing digital technology access for citizens, businesses, and public administrations across the EU and associated countries. Minister of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina Edin Forto, along with Johann

Internship Opportunity at Verlab Institute

Verlab Research Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, and Artificial Intelligence aims to contribute to the education and training of youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Therefore, we invite students to apply for an internship! What do we offer? What does a Verlab Institute intern look like? What tasks does a

Successful Visit and Meeting for NANO-THINK Project Coordination

In May, we had the honor of hosting the coordinator of our NANO-THINK project from the Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka. During the visit, a meeting of the Internal Quality Committee was held, where we defined important steps for the further implementation of the Erasmus project. The meeting was

Second Bioinformatics Workshop

Due to the great interest and great response of the participants at our last workshop, we decided to organize another one on the subject of bioinformatics, “Determination of genetic variants”, which will be led by dr. Riad Hajdarević, an expert with a doctorate in immunology and immunogenetics from the University

Training School “3D cell models for 3R research”

Our expert associate, Merima Smajlhodžić-Deljo, participated in a two-day training school (May 9th and 10th) on 3D cell culture models, held as part of the COST IMPROVE action at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. In addition to theoretical lectures, this school provided participants with the opportunity to actively engage

AIIC Award

The doctoral dissertation of Dr. Lemana Spahić, titled “TRUEAID: TRUSTWORTHY AI FOR EARLY DETECTION OF ANTENATAL NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND NEURODEVELOPMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN FETUSES,” is currently shortlisted for an award at the AIIC competition. This outstanding work represents a multi-year scientific research endeavor by the Verlab Institute, led by the

Bioinformatics Workshop

International Academy of Science and Art in Bosnia and Herzegovina (IANUBIH) together with Bosnian and Herzegovina Medical and Biological Engineering Society (DMBIUBIH) and Verlab Institute organized Bioinformatics workshop.  On the 7th of May, in the Verlab Institute  Bioinformatics workshop was held by research associate dr. Adna Ašić. During the half-day

Digital Transformation in Health Care

Research Institute Verlab for Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, and Artificial Intelligence, as a member of DIH, organized a training session on AI in healthcare, in collaboration with partners from the University SSST, IMBIH, and ISBIH. This training provided an opportunity to delve into the essentials of Digital Transformation in Healthcare,

DIH Forum 2024 

At the Second Forum of Digital Innovation Hubs (DIH Forum 2024) in Sarajevo on April 18, 2024, we explored how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Bosnia and Herzegovina can benefit from going digital. This event, organized by FabLab Sarajevo with support from QSS and Digital Storm, was all about

EIT Health Summit 2024

Director of the Verlab Institute dr. Lejla Gurbeta Pokvić has been part of the prestigious EIT Health Summit held in Rotterdam from 18th to 19th of April.  Dr. Lejla was a only representative from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The theme of the Summit was „Take action to drive change“, highlighting the

Women4Sport Round Table 

The Verlab Institute organized a Round Table within the framework of the Erasmus+ project Women4Sport, which generally promotes gender equality in management and decision-making at the highest levels of National Olympic Committees in the Western Balkans, promoting structural changes in governance, improving understanding of existing cultural barriers, and encouraging national

Improving the quality and safety of healthcare services in Bosnia and Herzegovina

With the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the technical expertise of the Verlab Institute from Sarajevo, the implementation of a significant project aimed at improving the quality and safety of healthcare services in Bosnia and Herzegovina has begun. This project is being carried out in collaboration with

Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia

In March of this year, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia, Tanja Fajon, visited Bosnia and Herzegovina and stayed at the Embassy of Slovenia in Sarajevo. Her visit included a series of meetings with various representatives from social, academic, and cultural sectors. Minister Fajon had the opportunity to engage

CDT Experts

Meet our team of experts in digital transformation! The experts from CDT Verlab Institute are certified by the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and bring extensive experience and understanding of various aspects of digital transformation. Their expertise includes project management, analytical skills, strategic planning, and implementation of technological solutions, providing clients

COST Action CA22112 Training Session

COST Academy hosted a training session titled “How to give a scientific presentation with an impact” on March 1st at its premises in Brussels. During this training, participants learned how to present their Action network research clearly and convincingly, tailored to the needs of the target audience. They acquired skills

CDT Pilot Program 

Pilot program to support the digital transformation of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by CDT Verlab Institute is being implemented with the support of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) and the endorsement of the European Union and the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of the

DIH Days 

The Digital Innovation Hub Days (DIH Days) were held on March 5th and 6th, 2024, in Sarajevo, during which established digital innovation hubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina were presented, along with experiences from the region and the European Union. Eva Näher, Program Manager at GIZ Bosnia and Herzegovina, clarified that

Genetic Testing Through Verlab Sport

Verlab Institute through its platform VerlabSports brings a revolutionary approach to testing for all sports collectives and individual athletes. Our Combined testing model integrates three key components: motor skills testing, genetic testing, and psychological testing. Genetic testing represents the core of our innovation. Through genotyping of genetic markers crucial for

COST Action CA22112 Science Communication Training

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology), as a leading EU body in science, research, and technology, is supporting a range of projects and training of researchers active on those projects. On February 21st and 22nd, COST Academy organized a Science Communication Training for newly elected Science Communication Coordinators of

NANO-THINK: Revolutionizing Scientific Learning through Critical Thinking

In February, the implementation of the project NANO-THINK began, which is financed as part of the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange program. This initiative, bringing together partners from Western Balkan countries and Austria, aims to transform the way learning is approached in the field of science. Science has shaped and continues to

Initiative Women4Sport: Kick-off meeting

From February 21st to February 23rd, 2024, at the premises of the Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Kick-off meeting was held as part of the Erasmus+ project titled “Building the capacity of women in leading processes and decision-making in sports in the Western Balkans (Women4Sport)”, funded by the

Young Doctor of Philosophy: Lemana Spahić

Lemana Spahić, a senior research associate at Verlab Institute, at the age of twenty-seven, has displayed curiosity and a love for scientific research since childhood. Her passion for acquiring new knowledge has led Lemana to earn a doctorate in the field of genetics and bioengineering, making her one of the

Supercomputing Info Day

Employees of the Verlab Institute participated in the “Supercomputing info day!” event that brought together experts in the field of high-performance computing (HPC) from national centers for computing in Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Montenegro and Cyprus. This online session was an exceptional opportunity to connect companies from different countries and

Open Call for Security Excellence Hackathon

The Cyber Security Excellence Center (CSEC) in cooperation with its partners is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Security Excellence Hackathon dedicated to cyber security and ethical hacking, which will take place on 24th and 25th February 2024. This event aims to bring together students, professionals and enthusiasts who

Digital Transformation Support Program for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 2024

The Center for Digital Transformation (CDT) of the Verlab Institute, in cooperation with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), issued a public invitation to companies to participate in the new “Digital Transformation Support Program for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 2024”. The MSME sector will have the opportunity to

HEAL IT Conference

As part of the recently held HEAL IT conference in Sarajevo, senior associate Emina Mrđanović and associate Merima Smajlhodžić-Deljo actively participated, joining leading experts in a thorough analysis of the digital dynamics of healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the held panel discussion, representatives of various healthcare sectors gathered to

The Evening of Digital Transformation: HealthTech Pulse

Last week, the Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) Its4Health in cooperation with the Scientific Research Institute Verlab, organized an event called “HealthTech Pulse: In the rhythm of digital transformation”. At this meeting, DIH Its4Health presented to the audience its activities achieved so far and plans for the future. The renowned expert

Study Visit to Zagreb

Emina Mrđanović, senior professional associate, and Merima Smajlhodžić Deljo, professional associate, recently visited Zagreb as part of a study visit within the Its4Health project. During their stay, they visited the Ruđer Bošković Institute, the Department of Electronics, and the Magdalena Clinic, key members of the EDIH AI4Health project consortium. The

The second edition of ‘Medical Device Inspection’ has been published.

One of the leading global publishing houses, Springer Nature, has released the second edition of the book titled “Medical Device Inspection,” a result of collaboration among authors from around the world, including the Verlab Institute team. Since the publication of the first edition in 2017, this book has become a

Senior Expert Associate Lemana Spahić Showcases Multiscale Modeling Research

Our senior expert associate, Lemana Spahić, recently represented our organization at a collaborative workshop and networking meeting held in Milan from the 20th to the 22nd of November. Lemana, serving as an early stage researcher for the Marie Curie Project DECODE, played a pivotal role in contributing to the collective

Cooperation With BICRO BioCentre

We are pleased to announce the formalization of a strategic collaboration between the Verlab Institute in Bosnia and Herzegovina and BICRO BioCentre in Croatia. The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks the inception of an international partnership aimed at advancing biomedical research through joint projects, educational initiatives,

Transformation of Bosnia and Herzegovina through Artificial Intelligence: Review of Sarajevo Unlimited Forum 2023

Participating in this year’s Sarajevo Unlimited forum, experts from Bosnia and Herzegovina asked key questions about the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation in the country. The forum was an exceptional opportunity to connect with leading experts, innovators and entrepreneurs, providing inspiration for shaping a brighter future for

Labedu TraumaCare, Nursing Department of University of Thessaly Greece, and Verlab Research Institute Join Forces through Memorandum of Understanding for Research Collaboration

Verlab Institute is thrilled to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the esteemed Laboratory of Education and Research of Trauma Care and Patient Safety (Labedu TraumaCare) of the Nursing Department of the University of Thessaly Greece. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the pursuit of

World Clinical Engineering Day!

October 21st is celebrated as World Clinical Engineering Day. To mark this occasion, IFMBE CED organized an enlightening series of webinars, with the first one shining a spotlight on the “Women in Clinical Engineering” initiative, aptly named “Unveiling Success and Challenges: Women’s Voices in Clinical Engineering.” Our colleague Adna Softić,

Promotion of Digital Innovation Hub (DIH)

On October 12, 2023, in the SSST premises, the promotion of its4Health, the Digital Innovation Hub, highlighted its commitment to advancing the digital transformation of healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The primary goal of this hub is to promote a healthcare system characterized by transparency, security, and efficiency. During the

Held Training as part of the EIT HEI ABCD Project

The ABCD Project aims to become a leading platform for innovation and deep tech entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans. It encourages entrepreneurial thinking and supports Deep Tech startups to advance on a global level through efficient collaboration with stakeholders and the local innovation ecosystem. The Western Balkans region has shown

Completion of Internship at Verlab Institute: Exceptional Experience in Biomedical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence

The second cycle of #verlabInternship has been successfully concluded, marking a significant period of intensive work and learning for eight talented participants. Over the past three months, these young enthusiasts had the opportunity to work with the mentorship of Verlab Institute researchers on diverse projects in the field of biomedical engineering, medical

IMEKO TC-4 

The 26th IMEKO TC4 International Symposium and 24th International Workshop on ADC and DAC Modelling and Testing (IWADC) was held in Pordenone, Italy on September 20-21, 2023. Together with colleagues, experts in cognitive neuroscience and metrology from the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad, our senior expert associate Lemana

MEDICON & CMBEBIH 2023: Umrežavanje i predstavljanje its4Health

In September 2023, Sarajevo hosted an exceptional international event featuring two scientific conferences. These were the International Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering (CMBEBIH’23) and the Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing (MEDICON’23). Bringing together over 300 participants from more than 40 different countries, these conferences served

Conference MEDICON ’23 and CMBEBIH ’23

Joint event – Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing and International Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering in Bosnia and Herzegovina – MEDICON’23 & CMBEBIH’23 was organized by the Society for Medical and Biological Engineering in Bosnia and Herzegovina (DMBIUBIH) in collaboration with partners, the Verlab Scientific

The visit of Bernhard Fabianek to Verlab Institute

Director of Verlab Institute, Prof. Dr. Lejla Gurbeta Pokvić, hosted Mr. Bernhard Fabianek from the European Commission, an expert on the Horizon Europe Association. The meeting was dedicated to in-depth discussions about projects funded by the European Commission through the Horizon Europe research and innovation program. Furthermore, discussions revolved around

Visit by Dr. Yiota Foka to the Verlab Institute

Recently, the Verlab Institute hosted Dr. Yiota Foka from CERN. During her visit, we had the opportunity to discuss important activities related to the South East European International Institute for Sustainable Technologies (SEEIIST) project. The SEEIIST project, which was presented at the recent international MEDICON&CMBBIH conference, was conceived in 2016

Signed Memorandum of Cooperation with the goal of development of the Center for digital transformation

Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts Vojin Mijatović, Director of the Verlab Research Institute for biomedical engineering, medical devices and artificial intelligence Lejla Gurbeta-Pokvić and Director of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) program in BiH, which implements the Project “Innovations and Digitization of

Congress on efficient medical procedures and internal control in healthcare

“This congress brings together experts from various fields of medicine, including physicians, medical staff, researchers, lawyers, healthcare administrators, and other relevant professionals. The congress, titled ‘Efficiency of Establishing Medical Procedures in Healthcare and Internal Control of Work Processes for Healthcare Workers,’ aims to protect patients and enhance the quality of

Verlab Institute empowers innovation and technology at Sarajevo’s Maker Faire

The world’s largest innovation festival, Maker Faire, took place on June 3rd and 4th at the Youth Center and Skenderija Square in Sarajevo! By celebrating science, creativity, and innovation, this event provided a platform for all creators to showcase their hobbies, experiments, and/or projects. Initially introduced in 2022, Maker Faire

TOGETHER WE BUILD INCLUSIVE SCIENCE!

At the Verlab Institute, we believe in the power of inclusivity and want to open doors to young people in the world of science and research!  Our recently concluded competition for this year’s VERLAB INTERNSHIP attracted more than 70 talented candidates from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina, representing different faculties

Science & Sport

We celebrate the month of May as the Month of Sports, as May 10th is International Day of Physical Activity and May 25th is International Sports Day. Verlab Research Institute is continuously working on raising awareness about the importance of diagnostics and monitoring of parameters for every athlete, in order

Partnerships for digital business transformation

Recognizing the need to adapt its business to the digital age, MPI Mlin Ustikolina, with the support of the Center for Digital Transformation of the Verlab Institute, has received financial support from the EU4BusinessRecovery program for a project on the digital transformation of agricultural businesses. The Center for Digital Transformation closely collaborated

Empowering collaboration and knowledge exchange through study visit in Croatia

The Verlab Institute, representing the DIH “its4Health,” participated in a study visit from May 15th to 17th, 2023, as part of the EU project “EU4DIGITALSME” implemented by GIZ and the EU in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This study visit provided us with a valuable opportunity to collaborate with key stakeholders in

Support of retention of medical personnel in KS

The Prime Minister of Sarajevo Canton, Nihad Uk, and the Minister of Health of Sarajevo Canton, Prof. Dr. Haris Vranić, met with representatives of the Verification Laboratory and Verlab Institute, Almir Badnjević and Lejla Gurbeta Pokvić. The meeting discussed cooperation with various departments in the government to implement scientific and

International Day of Physical Activity

The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes healthy lifestyles and regular physical activity as one of the most important prerequisites for good health. In pursuit of this goal, in 2003, WHO initiated the campaign to encourage national-level activities promoting regular physical activity on May 10th. This day is known as the

DIH-HERO conference on Health Robotics in Barcelona

Our expert associate MSc. Merima Smajlhodžić-Deljo with colleagues from partner institutions of the recently established Digital Innovation Hub its4Health, had the pleasure to attend the DIH-HERO conference on Health Robotics in Barcelona. DIH-HERO is a platform that covers all aspects related to Healthcare Robotics in Europe, bringing together leading academics,

VERLAB SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2023

What do we offer? What does a Verlab Institute intern look like? What tasks does a Verlab Institute intern perform? The call for applications is open until May 23, 2023. With the application, send a motivational letter and CV to info@verlabinstitute.com. You can read more about us at: www.verlabinstitute.com  Šta nudimo? Kako

#SCIENCE TALKS: COMBINED TESTING MODEL

Verlab#Blog: Azra Ademović Performance testing is a valuable tool for improving sports performance, identifying future talents, and reducing injuries.  Not only do performance tests allow you to motivate your current athletes and make them better performers on the field, they also help you develop your program. You can take the

Its4Health on Digital Innovation Zone Conference 2023

During the March 2023, the „its4Health“ Digital Innovation Hub delegation will take part on the Digital Innovation Zone regional conference in Iasi, Rumania.  Its4Health HUB support digital transformation of healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina, bringing about a system that delivers medical services in a manner that is safe, secure, transparent,

Seminar: Requirements of the standard BAS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2013

The aim of the training organized by the Verlab Academy is to provide a high-quality level of information and knowledge, which integrates theoretical foundations and practical experiences. As lecturers, we hire the best experts from the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina and beyond. Seminar: Requirements of the standard BAS EN ISO/IEC

Investing in research and innovation: the first year of the Verlab Research Institute for biomedical engineering, medical devices and artificial intelligence

Investing in research and innovation: the first year of the Verlab Research Institute for biomedical engineering, medical devices and artificial intelligence The power of vision and change Private scientific research institutes in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a new concept that represents a new and exciting opportunity for researchers who want to

CED-WICE First Call for Case Studies & Stories

Female clinical engineers’ participation in health has been transcendental for the advancement of actions aimed at safe and effective patient service. However, we do not have sufficient documented evidence of success stories or lessons learned from our colleagues. To create and nurture a repository that reflects the contribution of clinical

Partnership agreement with HUB HOMEWORK

With a focus on the application of artificial intelligence, with the #lead #inspire #deliver mission that represents our commitment to bring the world of science and innovation closer to the world around us, we are happy to establish cooperation with the Homework Hub team. Scientific research institute Verlab helps students

KONKURS za izbor člana nadzornog odbora „Naučnoistraživačkiog instituta Verlab za biomedicinski inžinjering, medicinske uređaje i vještačku inteligenciju“

Datum: 28.02.2023. Broj: 137/23 Na osnovu odredaba člana 24 stav (1) Statuta „Naučnoistraživačkog instituta Verlab za biomedicinski inžinjering, medicinske uređaje i vještačku inteligenciju“ broj 841-21 od 23.12.2021.godine, Osnivač „Naučnoistraživačkog instituta Verlab za biomedicinski inžinjering, medicinske uređaje i vještačku inteligenciju“ objavljuje: KONKURS za izbor člana NADZORNOG ODBORA „Naučnoistraživačkiog instituta Verlab za biomedicinski inžinjering,

The submission system for 29th ICAT 2023 is now open

ICAT (International Conference on Information, Communication and Automation Technologies) is the annual conference organized by Faculty of Electrical Engineering Sarajevo (ETF Sarajevo) since early 70’s, and it aims to create a forum for scientists and practicing engineers throughout the world to present the latest research findings and ideas in the

Strengthening scientific research capacities in the field of clinical engineering

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance and need for medical technology. Proper maintenance of medical technology is a real challenge in the healthcare sector today. These challenges, as well as other issues related to medical technology, are dealt with by clinical engineers today. Clinical engineering is a multidisciplinary field

Call for Papers of the 6th Workshop on Recent Advances in Computational and Engineering Methods in Biomedicine and Rehabilitation

Call for Papers of the 6th Workshop on Recent Advances in Computational and Engineering Methods in Biomedicine and Rehabilitation Workshop will take place in Budva (Montenegro), amazing city on South Adriatic Riviera, in 5-stars Hotel Budva, from June 6-10, 2023, as the associated event of the 12th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO’2023) (https://mecoconference.me/meco2023/). The 6th Workshop on Recent Advances in Computational and

Seminar: “FLASH radiotherapy with Carbon ions: is it possible to combine high LET and FLASH benefits? Experimental and modeling studies”.

On Wednesday, 18 January 2023 starting at 17.00 CET.  seminar for the HITRIplus project is taking place! Dr. Emanuele Scifoni, Senior Researcher at Trento Institute for Fundamental Physics and Applications / TIFPA, and Dr. Walter Tinganelli, Clinical Radiobiology Group Leader at Biophysics Department/ GSI; will give a seminar  entitled   “FLASH radiotherapy

Bit Alliance and Verlab institute signed the cooperation agreement!

A cooperation agreement between Bit Alliance and Verlab Institute was signed today! The agreement was signed by the director of the Verlab Institute, prof.dr. Lejla Gurbeta Pokvic, and executive director of Bit Alliance, Damir Maglajlic. Bit Alliance is the leading association of IT companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which aims

The fifth BH Engineering Weeks

This year, Verlab Institute participated in the organization of the fifth BH engineering week. The aim of the BH week is the international gathering of representatives of industry, production, new technologies and exporters, as well as the networking of companies. A unique opportunity for companies and CEO managers, innovators and

First Croatian gaming incubator PISMO in Novska

MSc. Merima Smajlhodžić-Deljo, expert associate in Verlab Institute, in the period from December 15th to  December 16th, 2022., as one of the representatives of DIH “Its4Health”, participated in a study visit to the unique and first Croatian gaming incubator PISMO in Novska, which a few days ago officially became the European

The 7th IEEE-EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (IECBES 2022)

The IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (IEEE-EMBS) Malaysia Chapter organised the 7th IEEE-EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (IECBES 2022). Year 2022 marks the Malaysia chapter’s 11th year of commitment to recognizing and featuring research frontiers in biomedical engineering and sciences in its flagship conference. Prof.dr. Almir

Verlab Academy – Seminar: “Education of medical and non-medical personnel in the field of knowledge, use and management of medical technology in healthcare institutions”

Verlab Academy is a training initiative developed to support the academic, business, non-governmental and governmental sectors with the aim of understanding the requirements imposed by the digital and green transformation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The scientific research institute Verlab for biomedical engineering, medical devices and artificial intelligence (Verlab Institute) with its

TCC 2022 | Scientifically based approach to the coaching call

We are 5 days away from the one-day Technical Course for coaches on the topic ‘Scientifically-based approach to coaching,’ organized by the Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee and in cooperation with the International Academy of Sciences and Arts in Bosnia and

Verlab Academy – Seminar: “Requirements for the quality and competence of medical laboratories BAS EN ISO/IEC 15189:2018”

Verlab Academy is a training initiative developed to support the academic, business, non-governmental and governmental sectors with the aim of understanding the requirements imposed by the digital and green transformation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Verlab Institute provides a range of training and development opportunities for researchers, professionals, as well as for

Raising awareness of the importance of digital transformation of public administration

Verlab Institute, in cooperation with the City of Sarajevo, is organizing a conference entitled “Raising awareness of the importance of digital transformation of public administration” which will be held on December 9, 2022. in the Town Hall starting at 12:30 p.m. With the fourth industrial revolution, digitization is becoming the main catalyst for innovation, modernization,

Biomedical Engineering for Global health and sustainable development- Save the date!

We are happy to announce that numerous experts will meet on Thursday 17 November, at 10:30am CET in an event organized by Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM). Based on concrete data and experiences regarding the global disparity in access to essential health services, the importance of working closely with NGOs and United Nations to

VERLAB INSTITUTE AND BRAVO ORGANIZATION – FUTURE COOPERATION

In the premises of the Verlab Institute, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Scientific Research Institute Verlab and the organization BRAVO (Bosnian Representative Association for Valuable Opportunities). All good stories are similar, therefore the Verlab Institute and the organization BRAVO recognized common values ​​and interests in the desire to

Educational project: THINK HADROM – discovering Hadrontherapy within Multidisciplinarity

We would like to share with you information about an educational project  being organized by CNAO (The National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy);  “THINK HADROM – discovering Hadrontherapy within Multidisciplinarity”. The project is going to be implemented through 3 webinars that will be held at the end of this year and the beginning of

October – month of European Youth Goals

International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB ) marks the month of European Youth Goals by sharing stories about young researchers from member states in Europe working at ICGEB in Trieste. To celebrate European Youth Goals Month, ICGEB promotes stories from research fellows from Europe. Their diversity, rich experience

Visit by Ivana Vojinović and Milica Daković

On Friday, November 4th we had a visit from mr Ivana Vojinović, director of the Center for Climate Change, Natural Resources and Energy of the University of Donja Gorica, and mr Milica Daković, director of E3 Consulting. In January 2013, the Government of Montenegro appointed mr Vojinović as the head

Seminar “Circular Economy in Industry”

On November 3th,  Senior expert associate Ammar Trakić of the Verlab Institute attended the seminar “Circular Economy in Industry”. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in cooperation with the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina and REIC organized a circular economy (CE) training for small and medium-sized

Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Technical course for coaches on the topic “Scientifically based approach to the coaching profession”

The Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina, under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee, is organizing a one-day technical course for coaches on the topic ‘Scientifically-based approach to coaching,’ which will be held on Saturday, December 17th., in the premises of the Olympic Committee of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The

Strengthening the resilience and skills of the future health workforce in Europe

Health First Europe (HFE) and European Health Management Association (EHMA) launched the Report of the EU Health Policy Platform Stakeholder Network on ‘Profiling and Training the Healthcare Workforce of the Future’ on ‘Profiling and Training the Healthcare Workforce of the Future’ on essential skills for a resilient and effective European health workforce.

The Global Atlas for Medical Devices 2022

The World Health Organisation has issued new version of the Global Atlas for Medical Devices 2022. The new version has been edited with input received from professional community in the past period. The current version is now awaiting final approval. The draft version of the document can be seen here.  The country indicators for Bosnia

Keynote lecture at FBMT – Fachverband Biomedizinische Technik

Senior research associate Dr. Almir Badnjević at the invitation of the German association for biomedical technology FBMT – Fachverband Biomedizinische Technik attended the event in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. As an invited lecturer, he presented the work of the scientific research group for medical devices and artificial intelligence, which concerns the maintenance

Days of Science and Innovation in Montenegro

The “Days of Science and Innovation” festival, as the central annual event of the Ministry of Science and Technological Development in Montenegro, aims to bring science and innovation closer to the widest population. The festival program includes a wide range of events, exhibitions, workshops, presentations and panels, where, in addition to public

Discover the European Research and Innovation Days 2022

A digital event you can join to discussions, get informed and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond. European Research and Innovation Days is the European Commission’s annual flagship event, which brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate and shape the future of research and

Online Seminar: Novel Unconventional Radiotherapy Techniques

We all have witnessed remarkable technological, physical and biological developments in the field of radiation oncology resulting in improved treatment effectiveness and reduced complication rates thanks to the high-precision in tumor identification, localization and dose delivery. However, these improvements in local control and survival do not apply to all clinical

Zašto nam je potrebna „Digitalna Europa“?

Prošle sedmice je u Crnoj Gori održana EUROCC/CASTIEL konferencija čiji su učesnici predstavnici nacionalnih centara kompetentnosti računara visokih performansi (HPC).  EuroCC je europski projekat koji ima za cilj uspostavljanje nacionalnih kompetencijskih centara i centara za računarstvo visokih performansi u skladu s europskom HPC (eng. High-Performance computing – HPC) strategijom. Misija EuroCC 2 je

Dekan Pomorskog fakulteta Univerziteta u Crnoj Gori u posjeti Verlab Institutu

Jučer smo u Verlab Institutu ugostili dekana Pomorskog fakulteta (PFK) Univerziteta u Crnoj Gori, prof.dr Špiru Ivoševića. Nakon kratkog razgledavanja Instituta i laboratorije upriličen je sastanak sa istraživačkim timom Instituta koji radi na razvoju rješenja baziranih na vještačkoj inteligenciji. Oblast brodogradnje i pomorske industrije nije imuna na primjenu informacionih tehnologija, ali i

Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) position in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering

DECODE focuses on the training of young scientists on the use of drug-eluting devices to combat the burden of peripheral artery disease (PAD). DECODE will provide young researchers with excellent scientific, technological and complementary skills through a multidisciplinary training programme having as an outmost scientific aim the development, optimization, and

Konkurs za izbor u naučno istraživačka zvanja – Oblast prirodnih nauka

Na osnovu člana 30. Stav (2) i člana 32 Zakona o naučnoistraživačkoj djelatnosti (Službene novine Kantona Sarajevo br. 26/16), a u vezi sa prijedlogom naučnoistraživačkog vijeća Naučnoistraživačkog instituta „Verlab za biomedicinski inžinjering, medicinske uređaje i vještačku inteligenciju“ od 04.08.2022.godine,  Naučnoistraživački institut „Verlab za biomedicinski inžinjering, medicinske uređaje i vještačku inteligenciju“

Konkurs za izbor u naučno istraživačka zvanja – Oblast tehničkih nauka

Na osnovu člana 30. Stav (2) i člana 32 Zakona o naučnoistraživačkoj djelatnosti (Službene novine Kantona Sarajevo br. 26/16), a u vezi sa prijedlogom naučnoistraživačkog vijeća Naučnoistraživačkog instituta „Verlab za biomedicinski inžinjering, medicinske uređaje i vještačku inteligenciju“ od 04.08.2022.godine,  Naučnoistraživački institut „Verlab za biomedicinski inžinjering, medicinske uređaje i vještačku inteligenciju“

HackingCoronavirus webinar

The HackingCoronavirus Project is an international initiative that seeks to support health technology related professionals and clinical engineers executed by IFMBE clinical engineering division and global clinical engineering alliance. It is a series of efforts that are focused on bringing valuable resources to health technology professionals to fight the COVID-19

Verlab Institute at Telemedicine Summer School in Budva

With the support of the German DAAD, Telemedicine Summer School organized by HTWG Konstanz and the University of Kragujevac was held in Budva from 01.08.2022. until 06.08.2022. Participants of this summer school were PhD and MSc students from all Western Balkan countries, and lecturers from Germany, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, Croatia,

Welcoming ceremony for newly elected members of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts

The European Academy of Sciences and Arts (Academia Scientiarum et Artium Europaea) is an international academic organization, transnational, and interdisciplinary, including over 2.000 renowned experts and artists concerning contemporary Europe and the world. Among its members are 35 Noble Prize winners, as well as Pope Benedict XVI. The Academy is comprised

VERLAB SUMMER INTERNSHIP STARTED

Today was the first day of Verlab Summer Internship. After a very competitive selection process, 7 students were selected for summer internship to learn side by side from experts at Verlab Institute. Each student is assigned a mentor, from the corresponding field of interest. On today’s kick-off meeting, a series

IUPESM WORLD CONGRESS

Senior research associate Prof. Dr. Almir Badnjević attended IUPESM World Congress on medical physics and biomedical engineering in Singapore from 12th to 17th of June. This is one of the greatest events in the field of biomedical engineering and Prof. Dr. Badnjević was the sole participant from Bosni and Herzegovina. He has

ICAT2022

We are happy to announce that Verlab Research Institute Senior Expert Associate Lemana Spahić Bećirović has participated at ICAT2022 conference held in Sarajevo from 17th to 19th of June. One more research paper on the topic of application of artificial intelligence for disease prediction was presented. The research was done in cooperation

Prof. Dr. Almir Badnjević appointed as member of CED IFMBE Steering Board

It is our pleasure to announce that our Senior Research Associate Prof. Dr. Almir Badnjević has been appointed as one of the members of CED IFMBE Steering board. The IFMBE is the only international professional federation that has a Clinical Engineering Division focusing specifically on the life cycle management of

Visit to Helmholtz-Zentrum München

From the 27th to 29th of June Prof. Dr. Almir Badnjević has visited the Helmholtz-Zentrum München Institute for Artificial Intelligence. This visit was organized by our external associate Prof. Dr. Sanja Damjanović whose remarkable resume has made her a leader in her field. Helmholtz Zentrum München is the German Research Center for

Agreed partnership between CERN quantum engineering department and Verlab Institute

On the 29th of June, Prof. Dr. Almir Badnjević has visited CERN.The European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, is a European research organization that operates the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. CERN Quantum Technology Initiative unveils strategic roadmap shaping CERN’s role in next quantum revolution. CERN QTI has already

BioMedVetMech conference

This year, the Croatian Society for Orthopedic Engineering ORTHOING is organizing a scientific-professional congress, the 1st European Congress for Biomedical and Veterinary Engineering – BIOMEDVETMECH, which will be held on October 20, 21 and 22, 2022, in Zagreb at the Westin Hotel. The theme of the congress is “Biomedical Engineering

Konkurs za izbor u naučno istraživačka zvanja

Na osnovu Člana 18. stav 3. Zakona o naučnoistraživačkoj djelatnosti (Službene novine KS broj 26/16), a u vezi sa Odlukom Vlade Kantona Sarajevo broj 02-04-29941-5/21 od 05.08.2021. godine i Odlukom Skupštine Kantona Sarajevo o davanju saglasnosti na osnivanje naučnoistraživačkog instituta za biomedicinski inžinjering, medicinske uređaje i vještačku inteligenciju Verifikacionog laboratorija

LabHub project financed by GIZ

It is official – the Memorandum of Understanding was signed yesterday between Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) and the consortium of SSST-Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, The Medical  and Biological Engineering Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina (DMBIUBIH), Institute for Standardization of BiH (ISBIH), Institute of Metrology of BiH

COST Action “AtheroNET” granted for funding

It is our pleasure to share the news that the COST Action, members of our research team are a part of, is GRANTED for funding. The COST Action titled „AtheroNET” will bring new expertiese, research excellence and long term connections between the partners. By participating in these projects, Verlab Research

Participation at MECO conference

Verlab Research Institute for biomedical engineering, medical devices and artificial inteligence aims to reach a visible leadership position in Western Balkans applied artificial intelligence in the area of biomedical engineering and medical devices. Our research team, along with professors from and students from Faculty of pharmacy of University of Sarajevo authored

Participation at IT 2022 Special Event: Panel Discussion on HPC/AI and Applications

NGO “IT Društvo” and HPC NCC Montenegro, with support from University of Montenegro and University of Donja Gorica, organized a special session – panel “HPC/AI applications – opportunities, challenges and perspectives” as part of the XXVI scientific-professional conference Information Technology, IEEE IT2022. The event took place on June 4, 2022

VERLAB SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2022

Naučnoistraživački institut Verlab za biomedicinski inžinjering, medicinske uređaje i vještačku inteligenciju pozive studente, posebno one tehničkog usmjerenja, da se prijave na VERLAB SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2022.  Verlab Institut nudi priliku studentima za praksu u trajanju od tri mjeseca (juli, august, septembar), gdje će imati mogućnosti upoznavanja sa svim aktivnostima i projektima

CDT Support Program 2024 – Digi START

DIGI Start is a program intended for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that have not yet taken significant steps towards digital transformation. With the support of the Federal Ministry of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts (FMRPO), this program aims to improve the business operations of companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, increasing

Launch of Verlab Institute

The 1st of April marks the launch of the newly established institution. In the next period, the rest of legal activities according to the Law on Scientific and Research Activity of Canton Sarajevo is to be completed so the newly established institution is formally registered as research institution.  Verlab Research

Canton Sarajevo Government approved request of Verification laboratory Verlab to establish Verlab Research Institute

Verification laboratory Verlab is accredited inspection body performing inspections of medical devices according to legal metrology framework in Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the activities within Verification laboratory Verlab were never limited to only inspections. In recent years, the company focused more and more into research and innovation, participating at national

Open Call for Application // Job vacancy

According to the Law on Scientific and Research Activity of Canton Sarajevo, in order to employ the staff  at the Verlab Institute, the founder issued open call for job vacancies on February 22, 2022. in the newspaper „Dnevni list“ No. 7449 as well as on the Founders webpage: www.verlab.ba. The open