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As part of the lecture series on photonics organized by the Institute of Physics in Belgrade and the Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment, on Monday, March 30, Dr. Marija Ćurčić (Institute of Physics in Belgrade) gave a lecture titled: "Seeing the Invisible: Quantum Light Sources as Tools for Microscopy and Sensors of the Future". The lecture presented current research within the BioQantSense project in the field of quantum light sources and their applications in advanced microscopy and quantum sensors. Special emphasis was placed on the generation of non-classical states of light, such as single and correlated photons, which enable overcoming the fundamental limitations of classical optics. Through specific examples, Dr. Marija Curcic demonstrated how quantum correlations and entanglement directly contribute to increased sensitivity and spatial resolution, opening new horizons for non-invasive imaging and detection at the nanoscale. The lecture rose great interest among researchers, students and general public.
As part of the lecture series on photonics organized by the Institute of Physics in Belgrade and the Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment, on Monday, March 30, Dr. Marija Ćurčić (Institute of Physics in Belgrade) gave a lecture titled: "Seeing the Invisible: Quantum Light Sources as Tools for Microscopy and Sensors of the Future". The lecture presented current research within the BioQantSense project in the field of quantum light sources and their applications in advanced microscopy and quantum sensors. Special emphasis was placed on the generation of non-classical states of light, such as single and correlated photons, which enable overcoming the fundamental limitations of classical optics. Through specific examples, Dr. Marija Curcic demonstrated how quantum correlations and entanglement directly contribute to increased sensitivity and spatial resolution, opening new horizons for non-invasive imaging and detection at the nanoscale. The lecture rose great interest among researchers, students and general public.
We are proud to share our latest publication regarding BioQantSense project activities in quantum optics at Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB)! The article entitled “Characterization of tunable mid-infrared spontaneous parametric down-conversion in AgGaS2” was published with Open Access in Applied Physics B, Volume 132, article number 48, (2026) by Springer Nature. The authors of this publication are IPB team members, Filip Krajinić, Marija Ćurčić, Marina Lekić, and Branislav Jelenković. The article showcases the results in realization of the tunable photon source in mid-infrared spectrum via spontaneous parametric down-conversion in AgGaS2. Read more on https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00340-026-08663-8
We are proud to share our latest publication regarding BioQantSense project activities in quantum optics at Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB)! The article entitled “Characterization of tunable mid-infrared spontaneous parametric down-conversion in AgGaS2” was published with Open Access in Applied Physics B, Volume 132, article number 48, (2026) by Springer Nature. The authors of this publication are IPB team members, Filip Krajinić, Marija Ćurčić, Marina Lekić, and Branislav Jelenković. The article showcases the results in realization of the tunable photon source in mid-infrared spectrum via spontaneous parametric down-conversion in AgGaS2. Read more on https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00340-026-08663-8
The BioQantSense Winter School was held within the 19th Photonics Workshop (http://www.photonicsworkshop.ipb.ac.rs/19), an international event organized by the Institute of Physics Belgrade, from 8 to 12 March 2026 at the Kopaonik ski resort, Serbia. The Photonics Workshop was attended by more than 70 researchers from all over the world, including 17 members of the project team from IPB (Institute of Physics Belgrade), FSU (Universität Jena), CNR INO (Istituto Nazionale di Ottica del CNR) and FBUB (Biološki fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu). This was a great opportunity to present the project and its results to the wider international scientific...
The BioQantSense Winter School was held within the 19th Photonics Workshop (http://www.photonicsworkshop.ipb.ac.rs/19), an international event organized by the Institute of Physics Belgrade, from 8 to 12 March 2026 at the Kopaonik ski resort, Serbia. The Photonics Workshop was attended by more than 70 researchers from all over the world, including 17 members of the project team from IPB (Institute of Physics Belgrade), FSU (Universität Jena), CNR INO (Istituto Nazionale di Ottica del CNR) and FBUB (Biološki fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu). This was a great opportunity to present the project and its results to the wider international scientific...
As a joint event of the 19th Photonics Workshop (http://www.photonicsworkshop.ipb.ac.rs/19), BioQantSense meeting was held on March 11, 2026 and it was attended by the project team members from IPB (Institute of Physics Belgrade), FSU (Universität Jena), CNR INO (Istituto Nazionale di Ottica del CNR) and FPUB (Biološki fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu). The main focus of the meeting was overview of the BioQantSense activities, the project that will end on 31/03/2026. During the meeting, prof. Branislav Jelenkovic, Project Coordinator, presented an "Overview of scientific results - impacts, innovations, outcomes", and Giulia Adembri, CNR INO Project Manager, gave a talk intitled "BioQantSense: Management Approaches and Lessons Learned from a WIDERA Twinning Project at the Institute of Physics Belgrade" with a focus on the RMA capacity building within the project. After the presentations, the project team members, the meeting attendees, discussed final project activities - finalization of some deliverables and milestones, as well as preparation for the upcoming progress and financial reporting and review meeting scheduled for June 2026. The results presented by prof. Jelenkovic and Giulia Adembri demonstrated great potential for further scientific and dissemination activities, possibly within the same consortium, even beyond the projects formal finalization.
As a joint event of the 19th Photonics Workshop (http://www.photonicsworkshop.ipb.ac.rs/19), BioQantSense meeting was held on March 11, 2026 and it was attended by the project team members from IPB (Institute of Physics Belgrade), FSU (Universität Jena), CNR INO (Istituto Nazionale di Ottica del CNR) and FPUB (Biološki fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu). The main focus of the meeting was overview of the BioQantSense activities, the project that will end on 31/03/2026. During the meeting, prof. Branislav Jelenkovic, Project Coordinator, presented an "Overview of scientific results - impacts, innovations, outcomes", and Giulia Adembri, CNR INO Project Manager, gave a talk intitled "BioQantSense: Management Approaches and Lessons Learned from a WIDERA Twinning Project at the Institute of Physics Belgrade" with a focus on the RMA capacity building within the project. After the presentations, the project team members, the meeting attendees, discussed final project activities - finalization of some deliverables and milestones, as well as preparation for the upcoming progress and financial reporting and review meeting scheduled for June 2026. The results presented by prof. Jelenkovic and Giulia Adembri demonstrated great potential for further scientific and dissemination activities, possibly within the same consortium, even beyond the projects formal finalization.
BioQantSense networking meeting & dinner took place on 07th of March in Skadarlija, Belgrade, an evening prior to the Project's winter School beginning in Kopaonik. It was the unique opportunity to discuss the winter school schedule and topics as the final overview, to celebrate the project's successful finalization, and enjoy Serbian traditional food at the same time, in the famous bohemian part of Belgrade. This was authentic experience for the project partners form Italy (CNR INO) and Germany (FSU Jena) which led, as well, to discussion of the potential future joint activities.
BioQantSense networking meeting & dinner took place on 07th of March in Skadarlija, Belgrade, an evening prior to the Project's winter School beginning in Kopaonik. It was the unique opportunity to discuss the winter school schedule and topics as the final overview, to celebrate the project's successful finalization, and enjoy Serbian traditional food at the same time, in the famous bohemian part of Belgrade. This was authentic experience for the project partners form Italy (CNR INO) and Germany (FSU Jena) which led, as well, to discussion of the potential future joint activities.
During a recent visit, our collaborator Josue León‐Torres from the Abbe Center of Photonics (Universität Jena) joined the BioQantSense team at the Institute of Physics Belgrade in ongoing work on quantum imaging with undetected light (QIUL). The joint activities focused on improving the compactness, versatility and spatial resolution of QIUL systems, while exploring how concepts from classical optical microscopy can be adapted to quantum imaging platforms. The team also discussed strategies for transitioning QIUL from proof-of-principle experiments toward more robust, application-oriented systems suitable for biological samples. This visit further strengthened collaboration and contributed to the development of next-generation quantum imaging approaches within the BioQantSense project.
During a recent visit, our collaborator Josue León‐Torres from the Abbe Center of Photonics (Universität Jena) joined the BioQantSense team at the Institute of Physics Belgrade in ongoing work on quantum imaging with undetected light (QIUL). The joint activities focused on improving the compactness, versatility and spatial resolution of QIUL systems, while exploring how concepts from classical optical microscopy can be adapted to quantum imaging platforms. The team also discussed strategies for transitioning QIUL from proof-of-principle experiments toward more robust, application-oriented systems suitable for biological samples. This visit further strengthened collaboration and contributed to the development of next-generation quantum imaging approaches within the BioQantSense project.
The Project Management Board (PMB) meeting, held on March 4, 2026, focused on reviewing progress and coordinating final steps toward project completion, with participation of the project management team of all project partners. Key topics included the final project review, remaining tasks within the exploratory phase, ongoing scientific visits, deliverables and planning for the final workshop and meeting. The Project Officer’s instructions and recommendations for the review process were also discussed. Particular attention was given to Task 5.5 which involves integrating quantum and classical holography imaging systems. This work aims to enable flexible system configuration and simultaneous observation, with extensive testing planned to assess the capabilities and complementarity of both approaches. The board reviewed recent and upcoming scientific visits, including exchanges between IPB, FSU, and CNR, contributing to research collaboration and evaluation of the quantum microscope. All project deliverables are due by March 31, 2026, covering strategic planning, dissemination, and final technical reporting. The project will conclude with the 19th Photonics Workshop in Kopaonik (March 8–12, 2026). The final project meeting is scheduled for March 11 at 8:00 p.m., with online participation available via Zoom.
The Project Management Board (PMB) meeting, held on March 4, 2026, focused on reviewing progress and coordinating final steps toward project completion, with participation of the project management team of all project partners. Key topics included the final project review, remaining tasks within the exploratory phase, ongoing scientific visits, deliverables and planning for the final workshop and meeting. The Project Officer’s instructions and recommendations for the review process were also discussed. Particular attention was given to Task 5.5 which involves integrating quantum and classical holography imaging systems. This work aims to enable flexible system configuration and simultaneous observation, with extensive testing planned to assess the capabilities and complementarity of both approaches. The board reviewed recent and upcoming scientific visits, including exchanges between IPB, FSU, and CNR, contributing to research collaboration and evaluation of the quantum microscope. All project deliverables are due by March 31, 2026, covering strategic planning, dissemination, and final technical reporting. The project will conclude with the 19th Photonics Workshop in Kopaonik (March 8–12, 2026). The final project meeting is scheduled for March 11 at 8:00 p.m., with online participation available via Zoom.
On the 25–26 of December 2025, the Student Optics and Photonics Association Belgrade (SOPhA) organized the annual Photonics Days event at the Palace of Science, Miodrag Kostić Endowment in Belgrade, Serbia. The event brought together students, early-career researchers, and senior scientists to promote photonics and related research fields. Members of the BioQantSense team were invited as guest researchers to participate in a Networking Workshop, an interactive session aimed at fostering dialogue between students and experienced researchers. Representing the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB), BioQantSense team members Marija Ćurčić and Filip Krajinić, together with colleagues from the Abbe Center of Photonics (Jena), PhD students Dupish Dupish and Anna Kartashova, presented their research activities and career paths to students from the University of Belgrade. Following short introductory presentations, the workshop focused on informal, small-group discussions that encouraged students to engage directly with the researchers in a relaxed and supportive environment.Participation in events such as Photonics Days reflects the BioQantSense project’s commitment to outreach, education and the promotion of interdisciplinary research in photonics, quantum imaging and sensing.
On the 25–26 of December 2025, the Student Optics and Photonics Association Belgrade (SOPhA) organized the annual Photonics Days event at the Palace of Science, Miodrag Kostić Endowment in Belgrade, Serbia. The event brought together students, early-career researchers, and senior scientists to promote photonics and related research fields. Members of the BioQantSense team were invited as guest researchers to participate in a Networking Workshop, an interactive session aimed at fostering dialogue between students and experienced researchers. Representing the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB), BioQantSense team members Marija Ćurčić and Filip Krajinić, together with colleagues from the Abbe Center of Photonics (Jena), PhD students Dupish Dupish and Anna Kartashova, presented their research activities and career paths to students from the University of Belgrade. Following short introductory presentations, the workshop focused on informal, small-group discussions that encouraged students to engage directly with the researchers in a relaxed and supportive environment.Participation in events such as Photonics Days reflects the BioQantSense project’s commitment to outreach, education and the promotion of interdisciplinary research in photonics, quantum imaging and sensing.
Ph.D. student, Dupish Dupish, from the Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich-Schiller-Univesity (FSU), was on a long term scientific visit to the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB), University of Belgrade, from the 15th of December to the 26th of December. During the visit Dupish joined the researchers from the IPB in research activities in quantum imaging in the mid-infrared spectral region. The main task was to build and optimize the quantum interferometer utilizing a silver-gallium-sulfide crystal for microscopy application in the fingerprint region.
Ph.D. student, Dupish Dupish, from the Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich-Schiller-Univesity (FSU), was on a long term scientific visit to the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB), University of Belgrade, from the 15th of December to the 26th of December. During the visit Dupish joined the researchers from the IPB in research activities in quantum imaging in the mid-infrared spectral region. The main task was to build and optimize the quantum interferometer utilizing a silver-gallium-sulfide crystal for microscopy application in the fingerprint region.
Prof. Riccardo Cicchi, National Institute of Optics and the European Laboratory for Nonlinear Spectroscopy, Florence, Italy, conducts research in the field of biophysics and biophotonics, and his latest research is related to the application of physics in biology and medicine. His research team in Florence develops optical methods for non-invasive tissue diagnostics, at the histopathological as well as the clinical level. "We try to target different problems, such as the basic characterization of tissues, and for targeting we use laser scanning microscopy with different contrasts and the nonlinear interaction of photons with biological tissue. For clinical application, we use probes with optical fibers and spectroscopy because they are much more flexible solutions and more suitable for integration into a surgical scenario with medical equipment," explains Prof. Chiki. "In the framework of the BioQantSense project, we want to pair the experience we have in biophotonics and biomedical optics in our group in Florence with the expertise in quantum technology here at the IPB". In this interview for the IPB's series "An Insight into Physics" he explains why collagen is important, how it is researched, and what contributions physics can make to the field of oncology. Link: POGLED U FIZIKU: Кako fizika proučava kolagen...
Prof. Riccardo Cicchi, National Institute of Optics and the European Laboratory for Nonlinear Spectroscopy, Florence, Italy, conducts research in the field of biophysics and biophotonics, and his latest research is related to the application of physics in biology and medicine. His research team in Florence develops optical methods for non-invasive tissue diagnostics, at the histopathological as well as the clinical level. "We try to target different problems, such as the basic characterization of tissues, and for targeting we use laser scanning microscopy with different contrasts and the nonlinear interaction of photons with biological tissue. For clinical application, we use probes with optical fibers and spectroscopy because they are much more flexible solutions and more suitable for integration into a surgical scenario with medical equipment," explains Prof. Chiki. "In the framework of the BioQantSense project, we want to pair the experience we have in biophotonics and biomedical optics in our group in Florence with the expertise in quantum technology here at the IPB". In this interview for the IPB's series "An Insight into Physics" he explains why collagen is important, how it is researched, and what contributions physics can make to the field of oncology. Link: POGLED U FIZIKU: Кako fizika proučava kolagen...
Prof. Francesco Riboli from the National Research Council of Italy - National Institute of Optics in Florence (CNR-INO), visited the Institute of Physics Belgrade, where he spoke about the photonics of disordered structures, as well as some of the applications in the field of cryptography and authentication. During the visit he spoke for the IPB's YouTube series "An Insight into Physics" about the BioQantSense project and laser beam protection against counterfeiting. Link: POGLED U FIZIKU: Zaštita od falsifikovanja uz pomoć laserskog zraka
Prof. Francesco Riboli from the National Research Council of Italy - National Institute of Optics in Florence (CNR-INO), visited the Institute of Physics Belgrade, where he spoke about the photonics of disordered structures, as well as some of the applications in the field of cryptography and authentication. During the visit he spoke for the IPB's YouTube series "An Insight into Physics" about the BioQantSense project and laser beam protection against counterfeiting. Link: POGLED U FIZIKU: Zaštita od falsifikovanja uz pomoć laserskog zraka
What Does Quantum Biophotonics Study? - Academician Branislav Jelenković, Project Coordinator, talks about the BioQantSense project for An Insight into Physics (Pogled u fiziku), a YouTube series of the Institute of Physics Belgrade. Link: POGLED U FIZIKU: Šta izučava kvantna biofotonika?
What Does Quantum Biophotonics Study? - Academician Branislav Jelenković, Project Coordinator, talks about the BioQantSense project for An Insight into Physics (Pogled u fiziku), a YouTube series of the Institute of Physics Belgrade. Link: POGLED U FIZIKU: Šta izučava kvantna biofotonika?
Prof. Brana Jelenkovic, Project Coordinator, visited CNR from 14-15 October 2025. On the 14th October he visited Biophotonics, Quantum and INRIM laboratories at the “European Laboratory for Non Linear Spectroscopy (LENS)”, Sesto Fiorentino, while the second day was organized at the CNR INO in Arcetri, in Biomedical Optics Laboratories, Digital Holography Laboratory and QTI. During the visit, the fruitful discussions were on Quantum simulation, Light-sheet microscopy for biological samples imaging; Two-photon microscopy and low-cost hyperspectral imaging; Optical oscillator; Two-photon microscopy, MicroRaman, FLIM, Brillouin, SGH; and on SWIR digital holography, toward a compact device for imaging through smoke and flames. At the end of the second day, online project meeting was held with the participation of all project partners. The tasks within the exploratory project to be done in the next two months were discussed. The main effort will be towards preparation and fabrication of microfluidic devices and gold nanoparticles functionalized WGA for enhanced absorption at 532 nm by by CNR. At FBUB astrocytes will be incubated with nano particles from CNR-INO following protocols usually implemented at CNR-INO. For preliminary experiments, cells will be seeded on standard dishes, fixed and mounted on the vertical samples for imaging with digital holographic microscope at IPB.
Prof. Brana Jelenkovic, Project Coordinator, visited CNR from 14-15 October 2025. On the 14th October he visited Biophotonics, Quantum and INRIM laboratories at the “European Laboratory for Non Linear Spectroscopy (LENS)”, Sesto Fiorentino, while the second day was organized at the CNR INO in Arcetri, in Biomedical Optics Laboratories, Digital Holography Laboratory and QTI. During the visit, the fruitful discussions were on Quantum simulation, Light-sheet microscopy for biological samples imaging; Two-photon microscopy and low-cost hyperspectral imaging; Optical oscillator; Two-photon microscopy, MicroRaman, FLIM, Brillouin, SGH; and on SWIR digital holography, toward a compact device for imaging through smoke and flames. At the end of the second day, online project meeting was held with the participation of all project partners. The tasks within the exploratory project to be done in the next two months were discussed. The main effort will be towards preparation and fabrication of microfluidic devices and gold nanoparticles functionalized WGA for enhanced absorption at 532 nm by by CNR. At FBUB astrocytes will be incubated with nano particles from CNR-INO following protocols usually implemented at CNR-INO. For preliminary experiments, cells will be seeded on standard dishes, fixed and mounted on the vertical samples for imaging with digital holographic microscope at IPB.
As part of the seminar at the Photonics Center of the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB), a project team member, Filip Krajinić, delivered a lecture titled “Quantum imaging with undetected photons – principles and methods”. The presentation provided the overview of the research topics of the BioQantSense project, with a particular focus on the experimental work conducted at IPB in the field of quantum imaging in the mid-infrared spectral region. The seminar was well-attended by researchers from several scientific institutes, as well as undergraduate and PhD students from the University of Belgrade, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange.
As part of the seminar at the Photonics Center of the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB), a project team member, Filip Krajinić, delivered a lecture titled “Quantum imaging with undetected photons – principles and methods”. The presentation provided the overview of the research topics of the BioQantSense project, with a particular focus on the experimental work conducted at IPB in the field of quantum imaging in the mid-infrared spectral region. The seminar was well-attended by researchers from several scientific institutes, as well as undergraduate and PhD students from the University of Belgrade, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange.
Our team member Marija Ćurčić participated in the Quantum Optics XI conference, held from 1. to 5. September in Krakow, Poland. The event gathered leading researchers in the field of quantum optics, quantum simulation and precision measurements. At the conference, Dr. Ćurčić presented the contribution J. R. León-Torres, et al. "Mid-infrared scanning microscopy with undetected photons", prepared in collaboration with colleagues from FSU Jena. Quantum Optics XI featured lectures by several renowned scientists, including Anne L'Huillier (2023. Nobel Prize in Physics), Peter Zoller, Jun Ye, Mikhail Lukin and Franco Nori, reflecting the high scientific level of the meeting. Participation in the conference provided an opportunity to present BioQantSense research to the international community and to exchange ideas with leading experts in quantum optics.
Our team member Marija Ćurčić participated in the Quantum Optics XI conference, held from 1. to 5. September in Krakow, Poland. The event gathered leading researchers in the field of quantum optics, quantum simulation and precision measurements. At the conference, Dr. Ćurčić presented the contribution J. R. León-Torres, et al. "Mid-infrared scanning microscopy with undetected photons", prepared in collaboration with colleagues from FSU Jena. Quantum Optics XI featured lectures by several renowned scientists, including Anne L'Huillier (2023. Nobel Prize in Physics), Peter Zoller, Jun Ye, Mikhail Lukin and Franco Nori, reflecting the high scientific level of the meeting. Participation in the conference provided an opportunity to present BioQantSense research to the international community and to exchange ideas with leading experts in quantum optics.
On the occasion of Photonica2025, Dr. Francesca Torrini from CNR visited the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade (FBUB), as part of the BioQantSense Twinning project. During her stay, she worked with Ana Jakovljevic (FBUB) on cultivating astrocytes & microglia in microfluidic chips and analyzing intracellular dynamics. Live-cell microscopy was employed to study Ca2+ dynamic in intracellular compartments following eATP perfusion. Targeted analysis of GFAP-positive astrocytes & IBA1-positive microglia was also performed with nonlinear microscopies such as #twophoton microscopy (with Dr. Tanja Pajić, IPB member), while the potential and limitations of classical holography for biological applications were discussed with Filip Krajinic (IPB member). These approaches contribute to a deeper understanding of brain culture signaling and its relevance for brain pathophysiological conditions directly on chips. The visit also provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange and strengthened collaboration, enhancing the integration of microfluidics and biophotonics within the BioQantSense framework.
On the occasion of Photonica2025, Dr. Francesca Torrini from CNR visited the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade (FBUB), as part of the BioQantSense Twinning project. During her stay, she worked with Ana Jakovljevic (FBUB) on cultivating astrocytes & microglia in microfluidic chips and analyzing intracellular dynamics. Live-cell microscopy was employed to study Ca2+ dynamic in intracellular compartments following eATP perfusion. Targeted analysis of GFAP-positive astrocytes & IBA1-positive microglia was also performed with nonlinear microscopies such as #twophoton microscopy (with Dr. Tanja Pajić, IPB member), while the potential and limitations of classical holography for biological applications were discussed with Filip Krajinic (IPB member). These approaches contribute to a deeper understanding of brain culture signaling and its relevance for brain pathophysiological conditions directly on chips. The visit also provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange and strengthened collaboration, enhancing the integration of microfluidics and biophotonics within the BioQantSense framework.
Project coordinator Prof. Brana Jelenkovic and leader of the project partner FBUB Prof. Pavle Andjus, participated at the biophysics conference, Hungarian Biophysical and Physiological Societies, held in Szeged during 2-5 September, 2025. In their invited talks they presented recent project results. The titles of the talks are: B. Jelenkovic, Quantum entanglement for imaging and sensing; P. Andjus, NIMOCHIP: from bench to biomedical innovation.
Project coordinator Prof. Brana Jelenkovic and leader of the project partner FBUB Prof. Pavle Andjus, participated at the biophysics conference, Hungarian Biophysical and Physiological Societies, held in Szeged during 2-5 September, 2025. In their invited talks they presented recent project results. The titles of the talks are: B. Jelenkovic, Quantum entanglement for imaging and sensing; P. Andjus, NIMOCHIP: from bench to biomedical innovation.
We are thrilled to announce that our team member, Filip Krajinić, from the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB) has been awarded with the 1st prize for the best student’s poster presentation at the X International School and Conference on Photonics – PHOTONICA 2025 held in August 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia.Filip’s poster, tilted “Characterization of the Tunable Mid Infrared Photon Pair Source realized in the nonlinear AgGaS2 medium”, demonstrated the latest results in the field of quantum optics achieved at the Photonics Center, Institute of Physics Belgrade. The work highlights the realization of the tunable photon pair source in the mid-infrared spectrum, which is a significant step toward developing the imaging system based on quantum interference and quantum holography.The research activities are part of the ongoing Horizon Europe project BioQantSense – Twinning for excellence of the Serbian Research Center for quantum biophotonics.
We are thrilled to announce that our team member, Filip Krajinić, from the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB) has been awarded with the 1st prize for the best student’s poster presentation at the X International School and Conference on Photonics – PHOTONICA 2025 held in August 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia.Filip’s poster, tilted “Characterization of the Tunable Mid Infrared Photon Pair Source realized in the nonlinear AgGaS2 medium”, demonstrated the latest results in the field of quantum optics achieved at the Photonics Center, Institute of Physics Belgrade. The work highlights the realization of the tunable photon pair source in the mid-infrared spectrum, which is a significant step toward developing the imaging system based on quantum interference and quantum holography.The research activities are part of the ongoing Horizon Europe project BioQantSense – Twinning for excellence of the Serbian Research Center for quantum biophotonics.
The fourth BioQantSense workshop entitled "Laser microscopy - classical and quantum“ was held on August 28th, 2025, as a joint event of the Photonica2025. It was attended by 25 participants from 10 organization. The workshop program is available at http://www.photonica.ac.rs/docs/BioQantSense_Workshop_program1.pdf This workshop was a great opportunity to present projects’ progress so far, delve into common challenges and opportunities faced, foster strong collaborations and consider future steps.
The fourth BioQantSense workshop entitled "Laser microscopy - classical and quantum“ was held on August 28th, 2025, as a joint event of the Photonica2025. It was attended by 25 participants from 10 organization. The workshop program is available at http://www.photonica.ac.rs/docs/BioQantSense_Workshop_program1.pdf This workshop was a great opportunity to present projects’ progress so far, delve into common challenges and opportunities faced, foster strong collaborations and consider future steps.
BioQantSense partners attended the X International School and Conference on Photonics organized by the Institute of Physics Belgrade, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA) and Optical Society of Serbia, from 25-29 August 2025 at SASA, Belgrade, Serbia. It was attended by 175 participants from 30 countries. BioQantSense members presented their result through invited and contributed talks, as well as through posters presentations. The conference program is available at http://www.photonica.ac.rs/docs/PHOTONICA2025TimetableFinal.pdf
BioQantSense partners attended the X International School and Conference on Photonics organized by the Institute of Physics Belgrade, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA) and Optical Society of Serbia, from 25-29 August 2025 at SASA, Belgrade, Serbia. It was attended by 175 participants from 30 countries. BioQantSense members presented their result through invited and contributed talks, as well as through posters presentations. The conference program is available at http://www.photonica.ac.rs/docs/PHOTONICA2025TimetableFinal.pdf
The formalization of the project's extension within the approved budget, which was previously agreed and approved by the all-project partners, has been successfully finalized! The originally planned project duration was set to 36 months, from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2025, but with this approved extension in the form of an official amendment, the project will last till 31st March 2026, or 42 months total. We are thankful to our Project Officer for her guidance, and to Project Coordinator, Project Manager, and our entire project team, for making this possible. Within the project extended months, new and exciting BioQantSense outreach activities in Serbia are to take place from October 2025 and will boost project and quantum biophotonics visibility and dissemination among wider scientific and general public.
The formalization of the project's extension within the approved budget, which was previously agreed and approved by the all-project partners, has been successfully finalized! The originally planned project duration was set to 36 months, from 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2025, but with this approved extension in the form of an official amendment, the project will last till 31st March 2026, or 42 months total. We are thankful to our Project Officer for her guidance, and to Project Coordinator, Project Manager, and our entire project team, for making this possible. Within the project extended months, new and exciting BioQantSense outreach activities in Serbia are to take place from October 2025 and will boost project and quantum biophotonics visibility and dissemination among wider scientific and general public.
We are proud to share that Ana Jakovljević, BioQantSense FBUB Team Member, has successfully defended her doctoral thesis titled: "The Role of Tenascin-C Molecule in the Structural Plasticity of the Hippocampus." Using advanced fluorescent microscopy, she explored how Tenascin-C, an extracellular matrix glycoprotein, influences perineuronal nets (PNNs) and synaptic balance in the hippocampus and medial prefrontal cortex. Her research demonstrated that TnC deficiency alters PNN structure and shifts the balance between inhibitory and excitatory inputs, especially in the dentate gyrus and CA2 regions. It also showed that early life stress (maternal deprivation) significantly impacts PNNs and PV+ interneurons in the infralimbic cortex, offering insight into stress-related neural plasticity. Her work contributes to a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms of neuronal plasticity through the application of microscopy techniques, highlighting the importance of biophotonics in neuroplasticity research and supporting the development of the BioQantSense project.
We are proud to share that Ana Jakovljević, BioQantSense FBUB Team Member, has successfully defended her doctoral thesis titled: "The Role of Tenascin-C Molecule in the Structural Plasticity of the Hippocampus." Using advanced fluorescent microscopy, she explored how Tenascin-C, an extracellular matrix glycoprotein, influences perineuronal nets (PNNs) and synaptic balance in the hippocampus and medial prefrontal cortex. Her research demonstrated that TnC deficiency alters PNN structure and shifts the balance between inhibitory and excitatory inputs, especially in the dentate gyrus and CA2 regions. It also showed that early life stress (maternal deprivation) significantly impacts PNNs and PV+ interneurons in the infralimbic cortex, offering insight into stress-related neural plasticity. Her work contributes to a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms of neuronal plasticity through the application of microscopy techniques, highlighting the importance of biophotonics in neuroplasticity research and supporting the development of the BioQantSense project.
Three students, Slađana Berić from the Faculty of Physics University of Belgrade, Ivan Firez and Miloš Lazić from the School of Electrical Engineering University of Belgrade, enrolled in the student’s internship at the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB), Photonics Center, Laboratory for biophotonics. Student’s internship lasted for two months during April and May 2025. The research topic of the internship was photon pair generation via spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) in a nonlinear crystal silver-gallium-sulfide (AGS) and characterization of the generated signal photons. The research, which the students did with the researchers at the IPB, was in regard with the ongoing project BioQantSense, Twinning for excellence of the Serbian research center for Quantum Biophotonics.
Three students, Slađana Berić from the Faculty of Physics University of Belgrade, Ivan Firez and Miloš Lazić from the School of Electrical Engineering University of Belgrade, enrolled in the student’s internship at the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB), Photonics Center, Laboratory for biophotonics. Student’s internship lasted for two months during April and May 2025. The research topic of the internship was photon pair generation via spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) in a nonlinear crystal silver-gallium-sulfide (AGS) and characterization of the generated signal photons. The research, which the students did with the researchers at the IPB, was in regard with the ongoing project BioQantSense, Twinning for excellence of the Serbian research center for Quantum Biophotonics.
During March, two colleagues from the FSU Jena, Josué Ricardo León Torres and Patrick Hendra, paid a short but productive visit to IPB. During their stay, we had the opportunity to spend time together in the laboratory, where we exchanged ideas and worked on the implementation of a new experimental set-up, strengthening our ongoing collaboration. In addition, we held a joint meeting with colleagues from the Faculty of Biology and the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" (IBIS), discussing plans for the future experimental directions within the BioQantSense project. These conversations laid the groundwork for exciting interdisciplinary endeavors in the coming period. A highlight of the visit was the guest lecture "From Ancient Optics to Quantum Light: A Journey Through Photonics", offering an engaging overview of the historical milestones and modern breakthroughs in optics and photonics. With a focus on how light manipulation has revolutionized technology and science, the talk was designed to ignite curiosity and stimulate innovative thinking among bachelor, master and PhD students. This seminar also provided a valuable introduction to the role of nonlinear quantum light sources in cutting-edge quantum sensing and imaging. Following the talk, a lively round table discussion took place. We look forward to the continued collaboration and joint research progress.
During March, two colleagues from the FSU Jena, Josué Ricardo León Torres and Patrick Hendra, paid a short but productive visit to IPB. During their stay, we had the opportunity to spend time together in the laboratory, where we exchanged ideas and worked on the implementation of a new experimental set-up, strengthening our ongoing collaboration. In addition, we held a joint meeting with colleagues from the Faculty of Biology and the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" (IBIS), discussing plans for the future experimental directions within the BioQantSense project. These conversations laid the groundwork for exciting interdisciplinary endeavors in the coming period. A highlight of the visit was the guest lecture "From Ancient Optics to Quantum Light: A Journey Through Photonics", offering an engaging overview of the historical milestones and modern breakthroughs in optics and photonics. With a focus on how light manipulation has revolutionized technology and science, the talk was designed to ignite curiosity and stimulate innovative thinking among bachelor, master and PhD students. This seminar also provided a valuable introduction to the role of nonlinear quantum light sources in cutting-edge quantum sensing and imaging. Following the talk, a lively round table discussion took place. We look forward to the continued collaboration and joint research progress.
BioQantSense team members attended the 18th Photonics Workshop organized by the Institute of Physics Belgrade, from 16-20 March 2025 at the Ski Resort Kopaonik, Serbia. The conference was attended by 60 researchers from all over the world. A two-day BioQantSense workshop was held on March 17 and 18, 2025, as a joint event of the Photonics Workshop. It was attended by 40 participants from 25 organizations in 8 countries. The focus was on phase imaging with undetected light and quantum imaging for biomedical applications. The workshop was a great success, strengthening connections among partners and providing valuable updates on the project’s developments. Also, workshop was a great opportunity for all of our stakeholders to meet and exchange.
BioQantSense team members attended the 18th Photonics Workshop organized by the Institute of Physics Belgrade, from 16-20 March 2025 at the Ski Resort Kopaonik, Serbia. The conference was attended by 60 researchers from all over the world. A two-day BioQantSense workshop was held on March 17 and 18, 2025, as a joint event of the Photonics Workshop. It was attended by 40 participants from 25 organizations in 8 countries. The focus was on phase imaging with undetected light and quantum imaging for biomedical applications. The workshop was a great success, strengthening connections among partners and providing valuable updates on the project’s developments. Also, workshop was a great opportunity for all of our stakeholders to meet and exchange.
Our BioQantSense project member, Dr. Tanja Pajić, was on a two-week visit to CNR/LENS in Florence, Italy, from 15 February to 2 March. She was working together with Dr. Francesca Torrini, Dr. Caterina Credi and other Italian project members on a novel microfluidic lab-on-a-chip device with open chambers for quantum and holographic imaging systems. The mold prototype was fabricated using stereolithography 3D printing for precise microchannel design. Various sealing techniques were tested on different substrates to evaluate chip biocompatibility for cell culture. After several days of growth in the chip, the cells (T24 cancer cells) were subjected to imaging and sensing by labeling with multilayered gold nanoprobes (SERS tag). New results were discussed and further steps for label-free quantum holographic imaging were planned.
Our BioQantSense project member, Dr. Tanja Pajić, was on a two-week visit to CNR/LENS in Florence, Italy, from 15 February to 2 March. She was working together with Dr. Francesca Torrini, Dr. Caterina Credi and other Italian project members on a novel microfluidic lab-on-a-chip device with open chambers for quantum and holographic imaging systems. The mold prototype was fabricated using stereolithography 3D printing for precise microchannel design. Various sealing techniques were tested on different substrates to evaluate chip biocompatibility for cell culture. After several days of growth in the chip, the cells (T24 cancer cells) were subjected to imaging and sensing by labeling with multilayered gold nanoprobes (SERS tag). New results were discussed and further steps for label-free quantum holographic imaging were planned.
On January 22, BioQantSense team member professor Dr. Pavle Andjus from the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, held a seminar entitled "NIMOCHIP: An innovative LoC device for advanced diagnostics of neuroinflammatory diseases" at the Institute of Physics Belgrade. The seminar was organized by the BioQantSense project as part of its scientific and dissemination activities.
On January 22, BioQantSense team member professor Dr. Pavle Andjus from the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, held a seminar entitled "NIMOCHIP: An innovative LoC device for advanced diagnostics of neuroinflammatory diseases" at the Institute of Physics Belgrade. The seminar was organized by the BioQantSense project as part of its scientific and dissemination activities.
The Website of the IPB’s Department for Projects and Cooperation has been launched! It is intended for all researchers of the Institute, but primarily for those who recognize the opportunity in domestic and international calls for proposals to improve existing and open new fields of research, as well as to establish and strengthen cooperation with similar research groups and institutions from Serbia and Europe. In addition, the website is designed as a tool that will assist managers of active projects implemented at the Institute in the process of project administration and management. The website offers an overview of domestic and international programs and open calls, and documents that can help managers in writing project proposals, budget planning and the application process itself. The website also provides an overview of IPB’s internal procedures and standard practices in the project implementation, as well as the rules of domestic and international donors and programs with a special focus on the Horizon Europe program of the European Union. This website will complement administrative support in one place and with a click, and support and encourage researchers on their path to a successful project future.
The Website of the IPB’s Department for Projects and Cooperation has been launched! It is intended for all researchers of the Institute, but primarily for those who recognize the opportunity in domestic and international calls for proposals to improve existing and open new fields of research, as well as to establish and strengthen cooperation with similar research groups and institutions from Serbia and Europe. In addition, the website is designed as a tool that will assist managers of active projects implemented at the Institute in the process of project administration and management. The website offers an overview of domestic and international programs and open calls, and documents that can help managers in writing project proposals, budget planning and the application process itself. The website also provides an overview of IPB’s internal procedures and standard practices in the project implementation, as well as the rules of domestic and international donors and programs with a special focus on the Horizon Europe program of the European Union. This website will complement administrative support in one place and with a click, and support and encourage researchers on their path to a successful project future.
Our team members, Marija Ćurčić (IPB) and Josué R. León Torres (FSU) jointly continued the study of the operation of NIR and MIR quantum interferometric imaging set-ups with undetected photons during one more long term visit to Friedrich-Schiller-University that took place in November and December. During that time, a special focus was on the scanning imaging technique. Problems and current limitations related to the imaging of biological samples by the means of the experimental set-ups developed in Jena were addressed and steps towards overcoming them were taken. Additionally, the first images of the fibroblast cells (with and without cholesterol) and astrocytes were obtained utilizing a single photon quantum source at 1.9 um. This work has been performed employing the experimental set-up developed by Ph.D. student Masoud Safari (FSU). Furthermore, during the discussions that followed, BioQantSense team has made the plans for the future experimental activities, including the work on the quantum imaging set-up which will be developed in Belgrade, so as the process of the sample preparation that will be further improved in both Serbian and Italian laboratories.
Our team members, Marija Ćurčić (IPB) and Josué R. León Torres (FSU) jointly continued the study of the operation of NIR and MIR quantum interferometric imaging set-ups with undetected photons during one more long term visit to Friedrich-Schiller-University that took place in November and December. During that time, a special focus was on the scanning imaging technique. Problems and current limitations related to the imaging of biological samples by the means of the experimental set-ups developed in Jena were addressed and steps towards overcoming them were taken. Additionally, the first images of the fibroblast cells (with and without cholesterol) and astrocytes were obtained utilizing a single photon quantum source at 1.9 um. This work has been performed employing the experimental set-up developed by Ph.D. student Masoud Safari (FSU). Furthermore, during the discussions that followed, BioQantSense team has made the plans for the future experimental activities, including the work on the quantum imaging set-up which will be developed in Belgrade, so as the process of the sample preparation that will be further improved in both Serbian and Italian laboratories.
BioQantSense project activities resulted in another scientific paper entitled "Complex interplay between the microfluidic and optical properties of Hoplia sp. beetles", published by the Springer Nature! The authors of the publication are Danica Pavlović, first author, Branislav Salatić, second author, and Dejan Pantelić, all three BioQantSense Project Team members from IPB, along with Srećko Ćurčić, Faculty of Biology UB, and Petar Milovanović, Faculty of Medicine UB. The paper is published with Open Access in Volume 21, article number 28, (2024). Read more on Spinger Nature
BioQantSense project activities resulted in another scientific paper entitled "Complex interplay between the microfluidic and optical properties of Hoplia sp. beetles", published by the Springer Nature! The authors of the publication are Danica Pavlović, first author, Branislav Salatić, second author, and Dejan Pantelić, all three BioQantSense Project Team members from IPB, along with Srećko Ćurčić, Faculty of Biology UB, and Petar Milovanović, Faculty of Medicine UB. The paper is published with Open Access in Volume 21, article number 28, (2024). Read more on Spinger Nature
An online project meeting between CNR INO and IPB PC project team members took place on Thursday, 21st November 2024. The focus of the meeting was on the ongoing Exploratory project and related research conducted at the IPB PC laboratory. Participants at the meeting were Dr Branislav Jelenković, Dr Dejan Pantelić, Dr Marina Lekić, Dr Svetlana Savić Šević, Filip Krajinović, Dr Sara Nocentini and Dr Francesco Riboli. Filip Krajinić, PhD student and IPB team member, presented the participants the analysis of holography measurements done on the PUF samples sent by a CNR partner. He showed the 3D spatial and temporal reconstruction of the speckle pattern generated by PUF samples by holographic setup. The speckle has been imaged in reflection using a 100mW green laser (532 nm) whose wavelength lies inside the absorption peak of the dye thus activating a dynamic response of the sample. Indeed, reconstructions of speckle pattern acquired at different times show a difference in the speckle profile. The main opto-thermal nature of the driving of the phase transition that the dye induces was also discussed at the meeting. IPB and CNR participants agreed on meeting again in a couple of weeks to further discuss about data and additional measurements
An online project meeting between CNR INO and IPB PC project team members took place on Thursday, 21st November 2024. The focus of the meeting was on the ongoing Exploratory project and related research conducted at the IPB PC laboratory. Participants at the meeting were Dr Branislav Jelenković, Dr Dejan Pantelić, Dr Marina Lekić, Dr Svetlana Savić Šević, Filip Krajinović, Dr Sara Nocentini and Dr Francesco Riboli. Filip Krajinić, PhD student and IPB team member, presented the participants the analysis of holography measurements done on the PUF samples sent by a CNR partner. He showed the 3D spatial and temporal reconstruction of the speckle pattern generated by PUF samples by holographic setup. The speckle has been imaged in reflection using a 100mW green laser (532 nm) whose wavelength lies inside the absorption peak of the dye thus activating a dynamic response of the sample. Indeed, reconstructions of speckle pattern acquired at different times show a difference in the speckle profile. The main opto-thermal nature of the driving of the phase transition that the dye induces was also discussed at the meeting. IPB and CNR participants agreed on meeting again in a couple of weeks to further discuss about data and additional measurements
On 5th and 6th November 2024, IPB PC hosted Prof. Francesco Riboli and Prof. Riccardo Cicchi, prominent researchers from the National Institute of Optics, CNR & European Laboratory for Nonlinear Spectroscopy (LENS), Florence, Italy. On 5th November guests from Italy were in the expert visit to BioQantSense project team and laboratories, where they were introduced to the project’s exploratory project and its progress. On 6th November, the second day of the visit, Prof. Francesco Riboli and Prof. Riccardo Cicchi gave two seminars at IPB entitled "Physical Unclonable Functions: Exploiting Disordered Photonics for Cryptography" and "Characterization of collagen morphomechanics using multimodal optical microscopy". The seminars have drawn significant attention within the IPB PC researchers. This expert visit and seminars were organized by the BioQantSense project within its scientific and dissemination activities.
On 5th and 6th November 2024, IPB PC hosted Prof. Francesco Riboli and Prof. Riccardo Cicchi, prominent researchers from the National Institute of Optics, CNR & European Laboratory for Nonlinear Spectroscopy (LENS), Florence, Italy. On 5th November guests from Italy were in the expert visit to BioQantSense project team and laboratories, where they were introduced to the project’s exploratory project and its progress. On 6th November, the second day of the visit, Prof. Francesco Riboli and Prof. Riccardo Cicchi gave two seminars at IPB entitled "Physical Unclonable Functions: Exploiting Disordered Photonics for Cryptography" and "Characterization of collagen morphomechanics using multimodal optical microscopy". The seminars have drawn significant attention within the IPB PC researchers. This expert visit and seminars were organized by the BioQantSense project within its scientific and dissemination activities.
We are proud to announce that Dr Branislav Jelenković, BioQantSense Coordinator and IPB team member, had been introduced to full membership at the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA) at the Election Assembly, held on Thursday, 7 November. Academician Branislav Jelenković is a prominent researcher in the field of quantum and nonlinear optics. He has worked at the Institute of Physics since 1995, where he founded and managed the Photonics Center. As a pioneer of this new research field, he brought together generations of researchers and launched a series of experiments, projects, conferences and other initiatives. He has been SASA corresponding member since 2012. Congratulations to Academician Branislav Jelenković!
We are proud to announce that Dr Branislav Jelenković, BioQantSense Coordinator and IPB team member, had been introduced to full membership at the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SASA) at the Election Assembly, held on Thursday, 7 November. Academician Branislav Jelenković is a prominent researcher in the field of quantum and nonlinear optics. He has worked at the Institute of Physics since 1995, where he founded and managed the Photonics Center. As a pioneer of this new research field, he brought together generations of researchers and launched a series of experiments, projects, conferences and other initiatives. He has been SASA corresponding member since 2012. Congratulations to Academician Branislav Jelenković!
The fifth BioQantSense online Project Management Board meeting was held on 30th October 2024. The first topic on the Agenda was extension of the project’s duration and budget relocation, and preparation of the corresponding GA Amendment. The roles of each partner in the process of the Amendment and supporting documents drafting was discussed with the special focus on the tasks and budget reallocation withing the approved EU contribution. Other topics of the PMB meeting were dedicated to project deliverables, planning and organization of the project visits, and status of the BioQantSense Exploratory project that started on 1st October 2024. Participants at the meeting were Branislav Jelenkovic, Dusan Arsenovic and Marina Lekic from IPB, Christian Helgert from FSU, Caterina Credi and Giulia Adembri from CNR INO, and Pavle Andjus from FBUB. The next PMB meeting is scheduled for February 2025.
The fifth BioQantSense online Project Management Board meeting was held on 30th October 2024. The first topic on the Agenda was extension of the project’s duration and budget relocation, and preparation of the corresponding GA Amendment. The roles of each partner in the process of the Amendment and supporting documents drafting was discussed with the special focus on the tasks and budget reallocation withing the approved EU contribution. Other topics of the PMB meeting were dedicated to project deliverables, planning and organization of the project visits, and status of the BioQantSense Exploratory project that started on 1st October 2024. Participants at the meeting were Branislav Jelenkovic, Dusan Arsenovic and Marina Lekic from IPB, Christian Helgert from FSU, Caterina Credi and Giulia Adembri from CNR INO, and Pavle Andjus from FBUB. The next PMB meeting is scheduled for February 2025.
On the 28th of October another online meeting between IPB and FSU team members was held. Participants were Marina Lekić (IPB), Marija Ćurčić (IPB), Christian Helgert (FSU), Canan Gallitschke (FSU), Monika Monika (FSU), Johannes Kretzschmar (FSU), and Dimitrios Gkiatas (FSU). Discussed topics were related to the preparation of the educational actions which realization is planned for the upcoming months, within the CDE plan and WP3. With their extensive knowledge and experience on the topic, FSU team member were able to share their insights with the Serbian colleagues, and offer their assistance and help for the successful realization of the planed activities. We look forward to continuing our collaboration in the subsequent stage of our project, now also focusing on the dissemination of our knowledge within BioQuantSence Project.
On the 28th of October another online meeting between IPB and FSU team members was held. Participants were Marina Lekić (IPB), Marija Ćurčić (IPB), Christian Helgert (FSU), Canan Gallitschke (FSU), Monika Monika (FSU), Johannes Kretzschmar (FSU), and Dimitrios Gkiatas (FSU). Discussed topics were related to the preparation of the educational actions which realization is planned for the upcoming months, within the CDE plan and WP3. With their extensive knowledge and experience on the topic, FSU team member were able to share their insights with the Serbian colleagues, and offer their assistance and help for the successful realization of the planed activities. We look forward to continuing our collaboration in the subsequent stage of our project, now also focusing on the dissemination of our knowledge within BioQuantSence Project.
Brainstorming and discussion by our team members Dr Tanja Pajić (IPB) and Dr Marija Ćurčić (IPB) on the topic of imagining of different biological samples with the MIR quantum microscope with undetected photons was followed by an online meeting with Josué R. León Torres (FSU). The online meeting was held on 28th of October, during which the discussion on the further steps in ongoing research was continued. Solutions for the obstacles that were accoutered during previously performed measurements (i.e. imaging of biological samples) in Jena were proposed and their implementation planed for another upcoming visit by IPB team member to FSU Jena.
Brainstorming and discussion by our team members Dr Tanja Pajić (IPB) and Dr Marija Ćurčić (IPB) on the topic of imagining of different biological samples with the MIR quantum microscope with undetected photons was followed by an online meeting with Josué R. León Torres (FSU). The online meeting was held on 28th of October, during which the discussion on the further steps in ongoing research was continued. Solutions for the obstacles that were accoutered during previously performed measurements (i.e. imaging of biological samples) in Jena were proposed and their implementation planed for another upcoming visit by IPB team member to FSU Jena.
BioQantSense team members, Dr Pavle Anđus and Dr Tanja Pajić, and Bilateral member Dr Marija Nenadić from the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, visited the Institute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary, on 24 and 25 October 2024 within the SASA - MTA collaboration established through the BioQantSense project. This two-day visit was organized with the aim of networking and exchanging knowledge and ideas related to the lab-on-a-chip for biomedical applications, which is one of the topics of the BioQantSense project. On the first day of the visit, our members visited laboratories for biophotonics and biomicrofluidics, two-photon polymerization, microfabrication, scanning and transmission electron microscopy and discussed about the project, future research and chip designs. On the second day, they visited the laboratories for two-photon and super-resolution microscopy (STED) and 'rounded off' the visit with a meeting and discussions about future activities within the bilateral project 'Classical and quantum biophotonics'.
BioQantSense team members, Dr Pavle Anđus and Dr Tanja Pajić, and Bilateral member Dr Marija Nenadić from the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, visited the Institute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary, on 24 and 25 October 2024 within the SASA - MTA collaboration established through the BioQantSense project. This two-day visit was organized with the aim of networking and exchanging knowledge and ideas related to the lab-on-a-chip for biomedical applications, which is one of the topics of the BioQantSense project. On the first day of the visit, our members visited laboratories for biophotonics and biomicrofluidics, two-photon polymerization, microfabrication, scanning and transmission electron microscopy and discussed about the project, future research and chip designs. On the second day, they visited the laboratories for two-photon and super-resolution microscopy (STED) and 'rounded off' the visit with a meeting and discussions about future activities within the bilateral project 'Classical and quantum biophotonics'.
Another online Project Management meeting between IPB and CNR INO team members was held on 24th October. The meeting was organized in order to discuss further steps, detailed timeline and activities toward formalization of the project's extension within the approved budget, which was previously agreed and approved by the all project partners. Within the project extended months, new and exciting BioQantSense outreach activities in Serbia are to take place from October 2025 and will boost project and quantum biophotonics visibility and dissemination among wider scientific and general public. Participants at the online meeting were Dr Marina Lekic, IPB BioQantSense Project Manager, Giulia Adembri, CNR INO’s Project Manager, Dr Caterina Credi, CNR INO’s PI, and Dusica Vukcevic Stojiljkovic, IPB project team member.
Another online Project Management meeting between IPB and CNR INO team members was held on 24th October. The meeting was organized in order to discuss further steps, detailed timeline and activities toward formalization of the project's extension within the approved budget, which was previously agreed and approved by the all project partners. Within the project extended months, new and exciting BioQantSense outreach activities in Serbia are to take place from October 2025 and will boost project and quantum biophotonics visibility and dissemination among wider scientific and general public. Participants at the online meeting were Dr Marina Lekic, IPB BioQantSense Project Manager, Giulia Adembri, CNR INO’s Project Manager, Dr Caterina Credi, CNR INO’s PI, and Dusica Vukcevic Stojiljkovic, IPB project team member.
Another long-term visit of an IPB team member Dr Marija Ćurčić to Friedrich-Schiller-University (FSU) took place during October. FSU attendees were Ph.D. students Josué Ricardo León Torres and Masoud Safari. BioQantSense team members continued their joint work on the mid-infrared quantum interferometric set-up, in order to optimize it for the imaging of biological samples at 3-4 um. New insights into the functionality and operation of specific type of QIUP set-up in MIR spectra have been obtained, which is of great importance for future successful realization of the projects in both Jena and Belgrade laboratories. Alongside to this work, biological samples with fibroblast cells, previously prepared by our collaborators at LENS, Florence, were tested with quantum imaging set-up, i.e. probed and imaged with single photon light source at 2 um. The comparison between the results obtained with different imaging techniques had been made. New results were discussed and further steps were planned. In addition, the first imaging of the pollen with a quantum microscopy technique was successfully performed.
Another long-term visit of an IPB team member Dr Marija Ćurčić to Friedrich-Schiller-University (FSU) took place during October. FSU attendees were Ph.D. students Josué Ricardo León Torres and Masoud Safari. BioQantSense team members continued their joint work on the mid-infrared quantum interferometric set-up, in order to optimize it for the imaging of biological samples at 3-4 um. New insights into the functionality and operation of specific type of QIUP set-up in MIR spectra have been obtained, which is of great importance for future successful realization of the projects in both Jena and Belgrade laboratories. Alongside to this work, biological samples with fibroblast cells, previously prepared by our collaborators at LENS, Florence, were tested with quantum imaging set-up, i.e. probed and imaged with single photon light source at 2 um. The comparison between the results obtained with different imaging techniques had been made. New results were discussed and further steps were planned. In addition, the first imaging of the pollen with a quantum microscopy technique was successfully performed.
Online meeting on the topics of dissemination and communication of the Project results took place on the 14th of October 2024. The attendees of this meeting were Leader of WP3 Dr Marina Lekić (IPB), coordinator of the proposed action Dr Marija Ćurčić (IPB) and professor Dr Jasna Crnjanski, as a representative of Electrical Engineering Faculty, University of Belgrade, one of the BioQantSense project’s stakeholders. Deliverables within the CDE plan, with the focus on the knowledge transfer from IPB staff to academia and students, so as the popularization of the (bio)quantum topics among broad audience were discussed. We have planned our further steps for successful realization of the actions we proposed – educational activities through the Quantum Laboratory Course, for bachelor/master students at the Electrical Engineering Faculty (https://www.etf.bg.ac.rs/) and Exhibition on the topics of BioQantSense project in the Palace of Science, the first center for research and popularization of science of such a kind in Serbia and the largest in the region (https://palatanauke.rs/). This action will have a long-standing impact on the awakening and maintaining the interest of our youth, students and future researchers in the quantum science in general, but also in the topics that are in the focus of BioQuantSense Project.
Online meeting on the topics of dissemination and communication of the Project results took place on the 14th of October 2024. The attendees of this meeting were Leader of WP3 Dr Marina Lekić (IPB), coordinator of the proposed action Dr Marija Ćurčić (IPB) and professor Dr Jasna Crnjanski, as a representative of Electrical Engineering Faculty, University of Belgrade, one of the BioQantSense project’s stakeholders. Deliverables within the CDE plan, with the focus on the knowledge transfer from IPB staff to academia and students, so as the popularization of the (bio)quantum topics among broad audience were discussed. We have planned our further steps for successful realization of the actions we proposed – educational activities through the Quantum Laboratory Course, for bachelor/master students at the Electrical Engineering Faculty (https://www.etf.bg.ac.rs/) and Exhibition on the topics of BioQantSense project in the Palace of Science, the first center for research and popularization of science of such a kind in Serbia and the largest in the region (https://palatanauke.rs/). This action will have a long-standing impact on the awakening and maintaining the interest of our youth, students and future researchers in the quantum science in general, but also in the topics that are in the focus of BioQuantSense Project.
In the 2nd Newsletter, you can find news from our project - click here to discover more: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/407cad23f5.html
In the 2nd Newsletter, you can find news from our project - click here to discover more: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/407cad23f5.html
Dr Christian Helgert, Director and Scientific Manager of the Abbe Center of Photonics of the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, project partner, talked about project results, cooperation and future plans in the new BioQantSense related interview published on the IPB’s official web page. The Abbe Center of Photonics in Jena is committed to advancing the research in quantum imaging, quantum sensing, quantum communication, and quantum computing. Its strong background in biophotonics and its applications makes it an ideal partner not only for the BioQantSense successful project realization - Center for Quantum Biophotonics at IPB, whose establishment is planned within the Project, would be a perfect fit for future collaborations, as well. Read full interview at https://www.ipb.ac.rs/en/news/interview-dr-christian-helgert/
Dr Christian Helgert, Director and Scientific Manager of the Abbe Center of Photonics of the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, project partner, talked about project results, cooperation and future plans in the new BioQantSense related interview published on the IPB’s official web page. The Abbe Center of Photonics in Jena is committed to advancing the research in quantum imaging, quantum sensing, quantum communication, and quantum computing. Its strong background in biophotonics and its applications makes it an ideal partner not only for the BioQantSense successful project realization - Center for Quantum Biophotonics at IPB, whose establishment is planned within the Project, would be a perfect fit for future collaborations, as well. Read full interview at https://www.ipb.ac.rs/en/news/interview-dr-christian-helgert/
Filip Krajinic, IPB Ph.D. student and BioQantSense project team member, presented the Project, its activities and results to German hightech industry engineers and representatives whose visit to the FSU - ABBE Center of Photonics' quantum imaging lab was organized within the “𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲” workshop targeted to German hightech companies. This program includes the training on the latest state of the art in quantum technology which will help them to incorporate the scientific findings into potential products and business models. We are happy that Filip Krajinic, our team member, was able to take part in this significant program and give his contribution to expending academia-industry collaboration in Germany.
Filip Krajinic, IPB Ph.D. student and BioQantSense project team member, presented the Project, its activities and results to German hightech industry engineers and representatives whose visit to the FSU - ABBE Center of Photonics' quantum imaging lab was organized within the “𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲” workshop targeted to German hightech companies. This program includes the training on the latest state of the art in quantum technology which will help them to incorporate the scientific findings into potential products and business models. We are happy that Filip Krajinic, our team member, was able to take part in this significant program and give his contribution to expending academia-industry collaboration in Germany.
IPB Ph.D. student, Filip Krajinić, from the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB) and BioQantSense project team member, was on a long term scientific visit to the Friedrich-Schiller-Univesity (FSU), Jena from the 9th of September to the 24th of September. FSU attendees were Josué León Torres and Mohit Kumar. Primary expected outcome of this scientific visit was to work on the setup for quantum imaging with undetected photons in mid infrared spectrum for imaging biological samples.
IPB Ph.D. student, Filip Krajinić, from the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB) and BioQantSense project team member, was on a long term scientific visit to the Friedrich-Schiller-Univesity (FSU), Jena from the 9th of September to the 24th of September. FSU attendees were Josué León Torres and Mohit Kumar. Primary expected outcome of this scientific visit was to work on the setup for quantum imaging with undetected photons in mid infrared spectrum for imaging biological samples.
On September 23th, online project meeting was held, attended by IPB team members Dr Marija Ćurčić and Ph.D. student Filip Krajinić, and Ph.D. student from FSU Jena Josué Ricardo León Torres. An on-going work on the QIUP set-up in MID spectrum has been the topic of this meeting. Current issues have been identified and further steps for solving them have been discussed. Additional adjustments of the set-up, in order to make it ready for the testing of biological samples prepared at CNR Florence, are planned and will be realized during the upcoming long visit of IPB team member to FSU Jena.
On September 23th, online project meeting was held, attended by IPB team members Dr Marija Ćurčić and Ph.D. student Filip Krajinić, and Ph.D. student from FSU Jena Josué Ricardo León Torres. An on-going work on the QIUP set-up in MID spectrum has been the topic of this meeting. Current issues have been identified and further steps for solving them have been discussed. Additional adjustments of the set-up, in order to make it ready for the testing of biological samples prepared at CNR Florence, are planned and will be realized during the upcoming long visit of IPB team member to FSU Jena.
Our BioQantSense member, PhD student Tanja Pajić, successfully defended her PhD thesis on Monday, 9th September 2024 at the University of Belgrade. The thesis entitled: "Application of advanced techniques of nonlinear optical microscopy in vivo for the physiological study of filamentous fungi" was done at the Laboratory for Biophysics, Institute of Physics Belgrade and Institute of Physiology and Biochemistry "Ivan Djaja", Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, under the supervision of Dr. Mihailo Rabasović and Prof. Dr. Miroslav Živić.
Our BioQantSense member, PhD student Tanja Pajić, successfully defended her PhD thesis on Monday, 9th September 2024 at the University of Belgrade. The thesis entitled: "Application of advanced techniques of nonlinear optical microscopy in vivo for the physiological study of filamentous fungi" was done at the Laboratory for Biophysics, Institute of Physics Belgrade and Institute of Physiology and Biochemistry "Ivan Djaja", Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, under the supervision of Dr. Mihailo Rabasović and Prof. Dr. Miroslav Živić.
On 29th August we continued discussion about scattering reconfigurable samples that can be characterized by IPB interferometric setups during another project meeting with Italian partners from CNR. Participants at the meeting were prof Branislav Jelenković, Dr Marina Lekić and Dr Dejan Pantelić from IPB and Dr Sara Nocentini and Dr Francesco Riboli from CNR INO. At IPB, there are multiple lasers that can be combined both for the holographic measurement: from the pulsed infrared lasers to several diode visible laser (635nm, 532 nm, 478 nm ecc) for driving the reconfiguration of the samples.From CNR side, they have several polymers dispersed liquid crystal samples with reversible and irreversible configuration properties. They studied the scattering and reconfiguration properties both on a micron squared area and a cm squared area. They always characterize them in transmission. Samples are doped with visible dyes that absorb in the blue-green region of the visible spectrum, and have different scattering strength and thicknesses (from 50 um to 300 um thickness).We decided to start with a characterization at IPB of one of the existing samples that CNR team are going to send to IPB team.
On 29th August we continued discussion about scattering reconfigurable samples that can be characterized by IPB interferometric setups during another project meeting with Italian partners from CNR. Participants at the meeting were prof Branislav Jelenković, Dr Marina Lekić and Dr Dejan Pantelić from IPB and Dr Sara Nocentini and Dr Francesco Riboli from CNR INO. At IPB, there are multiple lasers that can be combined both for the holographic measurement: from the pulsed infrared lasers to several diode visible laser (635nm, 532 nm, 478 nm ecc) for driving the reconfiguration of the samples.From CNR side, they have several polymers dispersed liquid crystal samples with reversible and irreversible configuration properties. They studied the scattering and reconfiguration properties both on a micron squared area and a cm squared area. They always characterize them in transmission. Samples are doped with visible dyes that absorb in the blue-green region of the visible spectrum, and have different scattering strength and thicknesses (from 50 um to 300 um thickness).We decided to start with a characterization at IPB of one of the existing samples that CNR team are going to send to IPB team.
On 26th of August, another project meeting was held, attended by IPB and FSU team members. In the focus of this meeting was discussion on the upcoming two long-term visits of IPB researchers to FSU Jena. Work plan for the scientific stays was developed, potential problems during the experimental activities and solutions to them were also defined. Part of the meeting was also dedicated to sharing of updates on the current development of the quantum microscopes in both Jena and Belgrade laboratories, and the potential changes and upgrades needed in order for them to meet the requirements for imaging of biological samples prepared by our project partners from CNR Florence. Participants were prof Branislav Jelenković, Project Coordinator, Dr Marija Curčić and Filip Krajinić from IPB side , and Dr Josué Ricardo León Torres and Dr Mohit Kumar from FSU Jena.
On 26th of August, another project meeting was held, attended by IPB and FSU team members. In the focus of this meeting was discussion on the upcoming two long-term visits of IPB researchers to FSU Jena. Work plan for the scientific stays was developed, potential problems during the experimental activities and solutions to them were also defined. Part of the meeting was also dedicated to sharing of updates on the current development of the quantum microscopes in both Jena and Belgrade laboratories, and the potential changes and upgrades needed in order for them to meet the requirements for imaging of biological samples prepared by our project partners from CNR Florence. Participants were prof Branislav Jelenković, Project Coordinator, Dr Marija Curčić and Filip Krajinić from IPB side , and Dr Josué Ricardo León Torres and Dr Mohit Kumar from FSU Jena.
Giulia Adembri, Project Manager at CNR-INO, gave an interview for IPB Communications reflecting CNR’s and her personal role and experience in the project realization. CNR is the largest public research institution in Italy, and it participates in BioQantSense activities through the National Institute of Optics in Florence with the aim of supporting the Photonic Center at the Institute of Physics Belgrade to increase scientific excellence in biophotonics and project management capacity. In this context, Giulia Adembri stressed the significance of this concrete project realization for strengthening the competitive advantage of IPB in attracting and managing ever-increasing European funding. She also gave an insight into her so-far work with colleagues from the IPB and said that she has found a lot of willingness to collaborate on the part of the IPB staff. Read the full interview at https://www.ipb.ac.rs/en/news/interview-giulia-adembri/
Giulia Adembri, Project Manager at CNR-INO, gave an interview for IPB Communications reflecting CNR’s and her personal role and experience in the project realization. CNR is the largest public research institution in Italy, and it participates in BioQantSense activities through the National Institute of Optics in Florence with the aim of supporting the Photonic Center at the Institute of Physics Belgrade to increase scientific excellence in biophotonics and project management capacity. In this context, Giulia Adembri stressed the significance of this concrete project realization for strengthening the competitive advantage of IPB in attracting and managing ever-increasing European funding. She also gave an insight into her so-far work with colleagues from the IPB and said that she has found a lot of willingness to collaborate on the part of the IPB staff. Read the full interview at https://www.ipb.ac.rs/en/news/interview-giulia-adembri/
Dr. Danica Pavlović, BioQantSense team member, participated as an Invited Speaker at the ABS2024 - 10th International Conference on Agricultural and Biological Sciences, held from 29.7- 1.8. 2024 in Gyor, Hungary. She presented the results of BioQuantSense project under the title "The new age sensorics - biological and bioinspired structures", and has received the Award for the best oral presentation at this scientific event. The Conference gathered large number of international scientists and was an excellent opportunity to present the Project and its activity, and to exchange research experience regarding the Quantum Biophotonics with colleagues worldwide.
Dr. Danica Pavlović, BioQantSense team member, participated as an Invited Speaker at the ABS2024 - 10th International Conference on Agricultural and Biological Sciences, held from 29.7- 1.8. 2024 in Gyor, Hungary. She presented the results of BioQuantSense project under the title "The new age sensorics - biological and bioinspired structures", and has received the Award for the best oral presentation at this scientific event. The Conference gathered large number of international scientists and was an excellent opportunity to present the Project and its activity, and to exchange research experience regarding the Quantum Biophotonics with colleagues worldwide.
Dr Branislav Jelenkovic, BioQantSense Project Coordinator, participated at the 24th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON 2024), held in Bari, Italy from 14 – 18 July 2024, where he gave an invited talk „Quantum imaging with undetected photons“. The presentation summarized quantum biophotonics project related research activities undertaked in FSU Jena, project partner, as an exploratory project’s preparatory phase, and elaborated in the per-review BioQantSense scientific paper. Co-authors of the presentation that dr Jelenkovic held on Monday, 15 July, were Filip Krajinic, IPB project team member, dr Christian Helgert, FSU project coordinator, Josué Ricardo León-Torres, M. Kumar and Frank Setzpfandt.
Dr Branislav Jelenkovic, BioQantSense Project Coordinator, participated at the 24th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON 2024), held in Bari, Italy from 14 – 18 July 2024, where he gave an invited talk „Quantum imaging with undetected photons“. The presentation summarized quantum biophotonics project related research activities undertaked in FSU Jena, project partner, as an exploratory project’s preparatory phase, and elaborated in the per-review BioQantSense scientific paper. Co-authors of the presentation that dr Jelenkovic held on Monday, 15 July, were Filip Krajinic, IPB project team member, dr Christian Helgert, FSU project coordinator, Josué Ricardo León-Torres, M. Kumar and Frank Setzpfandt.
Dr András Dér, Dr András Buzás, and Ágnes Ábrahám, PhD Student, researchers from the Institute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary, visited the IPB PC on 11 and 12 July 2024 within the SASA - MTA collaboration established through the BioQantSense project activities. This two days visit was organized with the aim of networking and knowledge and ideas exchange regarding the field of Quantum Biophotnics, the main topic of the BioQantSense project.On Thursday, 11 July 2024, the first day of the visit, the guests from Hungary held a seminar at IPB attended by the researchers of PC and other IPB centers and laboratories. The first lecture entitled "Notes of measurements with undetected photons" was held by Dr András Dér and arose great interest among the audience. The second lecture "Microfluidics and Microbiology: From Single Cells to Ecosystems" held by Ágnes Ábrahám, was well accepted as well, and both presentations contributed to spreading the knowledge and experience regarding the field of Quantum Biophotonics. On Friday, 12 July, second day of the visit, the guests visited PC and its laboratories. Special focus was on the BioQantSense, its activities, and exploratory project. Models of future cooperation of the IPB's Quantum Biophotonics Center which will be established within the Project, and the Hungarian Institute were also discussed and anticipated.
Dr András Dér, Dr András Buzás, and Ágnes Ábrahám, PhD Student, researchers from the Institute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary, visited the IPB PC on 11 and 12 July 2024 within the SASA - MTA collaboration established through the BioQantSense project activities. This two days visit was organized with the aim of networking and knowledge and ideas exchange regarding the field of Quantum Biophotnics, the main topic of the BioQantSense project.On Thursday, 11 July 2024, the first day of the visit, the guests from Hungary held a seminar at IPB attended by the researchers of PC and other IPB centers and laboratories. The first lecture entitled "Notes of measurements with undetected photons" was held by Dr András Dér and arose great interest among the audience. The second lecture "Microfluidics and Microbiology: From Single Cells to Ecosystems" held by Ágnes Ábrahám, was well accepted as well, and both presentations contributed to spreading the knowledge and experience regarding the field of Quantum Biophotonics. On Friday, 12 July, second day of the visit, the guests visited PC and its laboratories. Special focus was on the BioQantSense, its activities, and exploratory project. Models of future cooperation of the IPB's Quantum Biophotonics Center which will be established within the Project, and the Hungarian Institute were also discussed and anticipated.
IPB project member dr Danica Pavlović was on a long-term visit to LENS, Florence, Italy, where she was working, together with our Italian project collaborators, on a new stock of samples for Quantum microscopy. They have prepared fibroblast cells, enriched with cholesterol, on a calcium-fluoride (CaF2) slides, as they are more suitable for our 2 um set – up, which is going to be established in Jena, Germany. We expect to see differences in absorbance between experimental group (0,6 mg/ml cholesterol added) and control group (no cholesterol). Also, we will analyze them on the other set – up we have (holography set -up) in Belgrade and Jena. Here we expect to see morphology and phase contrast differences, between fibroblasts without cholesterol and those enriched with this molecule.
IPB project member dr Danica Pavlović was on a long-term visit to LENS, Florence, Italy, where she was working, together with our Italian project collaborators, on a new stock of samples for Quantum microscopy. They have prepared fibroblast cells, enriched with cholesterol, on a calcium-fluoride (CaF2) slides, as they are more suitable for our 2 um set – up, which is going to be established in Jena, Germany. We expect to see differences in absorbance between experimental group (0,6 mg/ml cholesterol added) and control group (no cholesterol). Also, we will analyze them on the other set – up we have (holography set -up) in Belgrade and Jena. Here we expect to see morphology and phase contrast differences, between fibroblasts without cholesterol and those enriched with this molecule.
Our PhD student Filip Krajinić successfully defended his preparatory paper related to the topic of the doctoral dissertation on Thursday, 6th of June 2024 at the School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade. His doctoral dissertation entitled “Quantum holography for object imaging in mid infrared spectrum with undetected photons“ will be under the supervision of Dr Branislav Jelenković, Project Coordinator. Filip Krajinić’ preparatory paper resulted from his active participation in the BioQantSense project and cooperation with the collegues from ABBE Center of photonics, Jena and FSU, project partner. Congratulations to our collegue Filip!
Our PhD student Filip Krajinić successfully defended his preparatory paper related to the topic of the doctoral dissertation on Thursday, 6th of June 2024 at the School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade. His doctoral dissertation entitled “Quantum holography for object imaging in mid infrared spectrum with undetected photons“ will be under the supervision of Dr Branislav Jelenković, Project Coordinator. Filip Krajinić’ preparatory paper resulted from his active participation in the BioQantSense project and cooperation with the collegues from ABBE Center of photonics, Jena and FSU, project partner. Congratulations to our collegue Filip!
The first online SASA and HAS bilateral project meeting was held on Wednesday, 29 March 2024. The idea for this project was born during the scientific cooperation visit of the project team members to the Institute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary, in March 2023, and was further discussed during the BioQantSense workshop held in SASA in September 2023. One of the topics on both events was future cooperation within the scope of the BioQantSense project, which resulted in the Serbian Academy of Science and Arts (SASA) and Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS) three-years long bilateral project. The online meeting was led by the BioQantSense coordinator, Academician Branislav Jelenkovic from the Serbian side, and Dr. András Dér from the Hungarian side.
The first online SASA and HAS bilateral project meeting was held on Wednesday, 29 March 2024. The idea for this project was born during the scientific cooperation visit of the project team members to the Institute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary, in March 2023, and was further discussed during the BioQantSense workshop held in SASA in September 2023. One of the topics on both events was future cooperation within the scope of the BioQantSense project, which resulted in the Serbian Academy of Science and Arts (SASA) and Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS) three-years long bilateral project. The online meeting was led by the BioQantSense coordinator, Academician Branislav Jelenkovic from the Serbian side, and Dr. András Dér from the Hungarian side.
On Monday, 27 May 2024, representatives of the Project Management Center, EU Integration Centre and Centre for Environmental Protection of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS) visited IPB and the Photonic Center. On this occasion, BioQantSense Project Coordinator Branislav Jelenkovic, and Project Manager Marina Lekic, presented the project and its activities to the guests from CCIS, the national business association linking the entire Serbian economy in a single system, and thus one of the BioQantSense project’s stakeholders. After the BioQantSense project introduction, the project management team and guests from CCIS discussed the possibilities for partnership in some of the forthcoming EU calls for project proposals.
On Monday, 27 May 2024, representatives of the Project Management Center, EU Integration Centre and Centre for Environmental Protection of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS) visited IPB and the Photonic Center. On this occasion, BioQantSense Project Coordinator Branislav Jelenkovic, and Project Manager Marina Lekic, presented the project and its activities to the guests from CCIS, the national business association linking the entire Serbian economy in a single system, and thus one of the BioQantSense project’s stakeholders. After the BioQantSense project introduction, the project management team and guests from CCIS discussed the possibilities for partnership in some of the forthcoming EU calls for project proposals.
On Wednesday, 22 March 2024, the project’s fourth PMB meeting was held in order to discuss some of the forthcoming project activities, such as deliverables, scientific visits, and dissemination of the project results. Attendees were Dusan Arsenovic, Branislav Jelenkovic and Marina Lekic from IPB PC, Caterina Credi and Giulia Adembri from CNR, Christian Helgert from Abbe Center of Photonics, FSU, and Pavle Andjus from FBUB. The first topic of the meeting was the Project review report and the suggestions given by the Project officer and external expert regarding Progress report, one of the project’s deliverables. Other deliverables discussed at the meeting were those regarding the pre-project and current situation and suggested improvements of IPB’s Photonics Center, as well as the Data Management Plan update, which will focus mostly on data management of the research exploratory project scheduled for the last project year. Plans /opportunities for IPB to submit one (or more) BioQantSense follow-up proposals (EU, international, domestic) were also discusse. Some proposals are already in the development phase with project partners as contributors to proposal drafting and future project realization. Visits of two IPB PC researchers to FSU in July, and one to CNR in June or July this year were also discussed at the PMB meeting. Next PMB meeting is scheduled for the end of July 2024.
On Wednesday, 22 March 2024, the project’s fourth PMB meeting was held in order to discuss some of the forthcoming project activities, such as deliverables, scientific visits, and dissemination of the project results. Attendees were Dusan Arsenovic, Branislav Jelenkovic and Marina Lekic from IPB PC, Caterina Credi and Giulia Adembri from CNR, Christian Helgert from Abbe Center of Photonics, FSU, and Pavle Andjus from FBUB. The first topic of the meeting was the Project review report and the suggestions given by the Project officer and external expert regarding Progress report, one of the project’s deliverables. Other deliverables discussed at the meeting were those regarding the pre-project and current situation and suggested improvements of IPB’s Photonics Center, as well as the Data Management Plan update, which will focus mostly on data management of the research exploratory project scheduled for the last project year. Plans /opportunities for IPB to submit one (or more) BioQantSense follow-up proposals (EU, international, domestic) were also discusse. Some proposals are already in the development phase with project partners as contributors to proposal drafting and future project realization. Visits of two IPB PC researchers to FSU in July, and one to CNR in June or July this year were also discussed at the PMB meeting. Next PMB meeting is scheduled for the end of July 2024.
On Friday, 17 May 2024, BioQantSense project launched its YouTube channel where you can watch interesting stories about photonics and quantum biophotonics, a project’s specific topic of interest.You can browse the research stories presented by our project team members, and the participants of the workshops and conferences organized by the project and IPB’s Photonic center.This YouTube channel continues a series of BioQantSense online and social network dissemination activity, after the project’s website, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter - X account, all with the purpose to make the project and its activities and research visible and open to scientific and general audience.Subscribe and don’t miss upcoming videos at https://www.youtube.com/@BioQSense
On Friday, 17 May 2024, BioQantSense project launched its YouTube channel where you can watch interesting stories about photonics and quantum biophotonics, a project’s specific topic of interest.You can browse the research stories presented by our project team members, and the participants of the workshops and conferences organized by the project and IPB’s Photonic center.This YouTube channel continues a series of BioQantSense online and social network dissemination activity, after the project’s website, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter - X account, all with the purpose to make the project and its activities and research visible and open to scientific and general audience.Subscribe and don’t miss upcoming videos at https://www.youtube.com/@BioQSense
In the Photonics Center of the Institute of Physics Belgrade, a relatively new multidisciplinary field with wide application is rapidly developing - Quantum Biophotonics. Its development is being realized in cooperation with two eminent European research institutions, the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena and the Italian National Research Council (CNR), and in cooperation with the Faculty of Biology of the University of Belgrade, within the BioQantSense Horizon-Widera Twinning project. On this occasion, we spoke with the manager of this project, Dr. Marina Lekić from the Photonics Center, about quantum biophotonics, its application, as well as the project itself through which a new Center for Quantum Biophotonics will be established. READ MORE AT IPB.AC.RS
In the Photonics Center of the Institute of Physics Belgrade, a relatively new multidisciplinary field with wide application is rapidly developing - Quantum Biophotonics. Its development is being realized in cooperation with two eminent European research institutions, the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena and the Italian National Research Council (CNR), and in cooperation with the Faculty of Biology of the University of Belgrade, within the BioQantSense Horizon-Widera Twinning project. On this occasion, we spoke with the manager of this project, Dr. Marina Lekić from the Photonics Center, about quantum biophotonics, its application, as well as the project itself through which a new Center for Quantum Biophotonics will be established. READ MORE AT IPB.AC.RS
Online Review meeting on the project progress during the first 16 months took place on Thursday, 21st March 2024. This meeting was based on the Project Progress report submitted to the EC in February 2024, as one of the Project’s deliverables. Participants at this meeting were Project Officer and external expert on the side of European Research Executive Agency (REA), and representatives of all BioQantSense project partners – PI, Project Manager, Project Coordinator and WP leaders, on the side of the Partners Consortium. Project management staff from CNR and IPB were also present at the meeting, contributing to the meeting regarding management and administration. The meeting was very constructive. External expert gave some suggestions in order to guide the project towards expected and successful realization, and some explanations were given to him regarding specific deliverables and, especially, purpose of some visits, both scientific and management.Overall atmosphere of the meeting was positive and constructive, and the Project Offices and external expert got to see the project team and to feel good and inspiring energy that project partner share, as well as their devotion to successful project realization.
Online Review meeting on the project progress during the first 16 months took place on Thursday, 21st March 2024. This meeting was based on the Project Progress report submitted to the EC in February 2024, as one of the Project’s deliverables. Participants at this meeting were Project Officer and external expert on the side of European Research Executive Agency (REA), and representatives of all BioQantSense project partners – PI, Project Manager, Project Coordinator and WP leaders, on the side of the Partners Consortium. Project management staff from CNR and IPB were also present at the meeting, contributing to the meeting regarding management and administration. The meeting was very constructive. External expert gave some suggestions in order to guide the project towards expected and successful realization, and some explanations were given to him regarding specific deliverables and, especially, purpose of some visits, both scientific and management.Overall atmosphere of the meeting was positive and constructive, and the Project Offices and external expert got to see the project team and to feel good and inspiring energy that project partner share, as well as their devotion to successful project realization.
Giulia Adembri, Project Manager at CNR-INO, project partner, visited the Institute of Physics from 18 to 21 March 2024. During her stay at the Institute, she shared experiences, practices and procedures from her parent research institution, which has around 180 employees and participates in a large number of international projects. Donata Fornaciari, her college from CNS-INO Grant Office, participated online via zoom. Topics for this visit were innovation and technology transfer, cooperation with the non-scientific sector, the CNR centralized project management system, ways to improve grant supporting activities at IPB, scientific cooperation, connections and funding opportunities, attracting young researchers, and others. Learning from the rich experiences of the CNR-INO Grant Office Project managers, Giulia Adembri and Donata Fornaciari, IPB hopes to of twin some of their grant management tools and models to the IPBs Department for international cooperation and projects in order to became full support to the IPBs researches, as the BioQantSense project predicts. Info about the visit on IPB web site
Giulia Adembri, Project Manager at CNR-INO, project partner, visited the Institute of Physics from 18 to 21 March 2024. During her stay at the Institute, she shared experiences, practices and procedures from her parent research institution, which has around 180 employees and participates in a large number of international projects. Donata Fornaciari, her college from CNS-INO Grant Office, participated online via zoom. Topics for this visit were innovation and technology transfer, cooperation with the non-scientific sector, the CNR centralized project management system, ways to improve grant supporting activities at IPB, scientific cooperation, connections and funding opportunities, attracting young researchers, and others. Learning from the rich experiences of the CNR-INO Grant Office Project managers, Giulia Adembri and Donata Fornaciari, IPB hopes to of twin some of their grant management tools and models to the IPBs Department for international cooperation and projects in order to became full support to the IPBs researches, as the BioQantSense project predicts. Info about the visit on IPB web site
BioQantSense partners attend the 17th Photonics Workshop organized by the Institute of Physics Belgrade, from 10-14 March 2024 at the Ski Resort Kopaonik, Serbia. The second BioQantSense workshop was held on March 11th, 2024, as a joint event of the Photonics Workshop. It was attended by 40 participants from 22 organizations in 7 countries. The focus was on mid-infrared quantum scanning microscopy and responsive materials. This workshop was a great opportunity to present projects’ progress so far, delve into common challenges and opportunities faced, foster strong collaborations and consider future steps.
BioQantSense partners attend the 17th Photonics Workshop organized by the Institute of Physics Belgrade, from 10-14 March 2024 at the Ski Resort Kopaonik, Serbia. The second BioQantSense workshop was held on March 11th, 2024, as a joint event of the Photonics Workshop. It was attended by 40 participants from 22 organizations in 7 countries. The focus was on mid-infrared quantum scanning microscopy and responsive materials. This workshop was a great opportunity to present projects’ progress so far, delve into common challenges and opportunities faced, foster strong collaborations and consider future steps.
On 11th and 12th March 2024, Dusica Vukcevic Stojiljkovic, IPB's representative from the Department for International Cooperation and Projects, visited FSU Jena and ABBE Center of Photonics, project partner, during another BioQantSense Management visit. FSU attendees were Christian Helgert (Project Manager, Abbe Center of Photonics), Mareile Hillevi Knees (Service Center for Research and Transfer, FSU), Immo Feine and Thomas Wartner (Nucleus Jena, Service Centre for Research and Transfer, FSU) and David Zakoth (Lichtwerkstatt Jena). The hosts prepared and delivered abundant material with focus on the establishment and expansion of business contacts/networks, initiation, special workshop formats, processes and experiences, Impact Canvas Model and others. Special focus was given to the Nucleus Jena project and Lichtwerkstatt Jena – Open Photonics Marketplace, and aspects of administrative and management support to future IPB’s activities toward technology transfer.
On 11th and 12th March 2024, Dusica Vukcevic Stojiljkovic, IPB's representative from the Department for International Cooperation and Projects, visited FSU Jena and ABBE Center of Photonics, project partner, during another BioQantSense Management visit. FSU attendees were Christian Helgert (Project Manager, Abbe Center of Photonics), Mareile Hillevi Knees (Service Center for Research and Transfer, FSU), Immo Feine and Thomas Wartner (Nucleus Jena, Service Centre for Research and Transfer, FSU) and David Zakoth (Lichtwerkstatt Jena). The hosts prepared and delivered abundant material with focus on the establishment and expansion of business contacts/networks, initiation, special workshop formats, processes and experiences, Impact Canvas Model and others. Special focus was given to the Nucleus Jena project and Lichtwerkstatt Jena – Open Photonics Marketplace, and aspects of administrative and management support to future IPB’s activities toward technology transfer.
Researchers from the Photonics Center, Institute of Physics, University of Belgrade (IPB) were on a short-term visit to the Institute of Applied Physics, Technical University of Darmstadt from 27th of February to 29th of February. The goal of this scientific visit was to exchange knowledge in the fields of quantum optics and to discuss future collaboration. Visit was effectuated by Prof. Brana Jelenkovic, Dr. Marija Curcic and Mr. Filip Krajinic from IPB, and FSU attendees were Markus Gräfe and co-workers. Prof. Gräfe was formerly a research group leader at FSU and was foreseen as the key person and project leader on behalf of the FSU part of the BioQantSense project. In order to feedback the project results achieved so far also with him, and in order to include his great expertise into the forthcoming progress of the project, the IPB staff met Markus Gräfe in Darmstadt in direct connection and for reaching the goals of the BioQantSense project.
Researchers from the Photonics Center, Institute of Physics, University of Belgrade (IPB) were on a short-term visit to the Institute of Applied Physics, Technical University of Darmstadt from 27th of February to 29th of February. The goal of this scientific visit was to exchange knowledge in the fields of quantum optics and to discuss future collaboration. Visit was effectuated by Prof. Brana Jelenkovic, Dr. Marija Curcic and Mr. Filip Krajinic from IPB, and FSU attendees were Markus Gräfe and co-workers. Prof. Gräfe was formerly a research group leader at FSU and was foreseen as the key person and project leader on behalf of the FSU part of the BioQantSense project. In order to feedback the project results achieved so far also with him, and in order to include his great expertise into the forthcoming progress of the project, the IPB staff met Markus Gräfe in Darmstadt in direct connection and for reaching the goals of the BioQantSense project.
The third PMB meeting was held online on February 26, 2024. During the meeting, the project coordinator presented a progress report on the project activities and then through joint discussions set up the plan of actions for the next period. Furthermore, discussions on deliverable timelines took place to ensure sufficient time for the development of the most up-to-date documents, reaffirming the team's dedication to producing high-quality outputs within the specified timelines.
The third PMB meeting was held online on February 26, 2024. During the meeting, the project coordinator presented a progress report on the project activities and then through joint discussions set up the plan of actions for the next period. Furthermore, discussions on deliverable timelines took place to ensure sufficient time for the development of the most up-to-date documents, reaffirming the team's dedication to producing high-quality outputs within the specified timelines.
Our PhD student Marija Ćurčić successfully defended her PhD thesis on Monday, 25th December 2023 at the School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade. The thesis entitled: "Application of quantum and nonlinear phenomenon in hot potassium vapor for controlling properties of laser radiation" was done at the Photonics Center, Institute of Physics Belgrade, under the supervision of Dr. Branislav Jelenković.
Our PhD student Marija Ćurčić successfully defended her PhD thesis on Monday, 25th December 2023 at the School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade. The thesis entitled: "Application of quantum and nonlinear phenomenon in hot potassium vapor for controlling properties of laser radiation" was done at the Photonics Center, Institute of Physics Belgrade, under the supervision of Dr. Branislav Jelenković.
On December 19th, 2023, a Project Management Board (PMB) meeting was held online to give an overview of the project consortium and individual partner activities. The agenda encompassed the discussion of the next deliveries of each Working Package and the current status of the developments made. No major obstacles have been identified so far and work progression is on track and proceeding according to schedule. The PMB remains committed to achieving the joint action’s goals.
On December 19th, 2023, a Project Management Board (PMB) meeting was held online to give an overview of the project consortium and individual partner activities. The agenda encompassed the discussion of the next deliveries of each Working Package and the current status of the developments made. No major obstacles have been identified so far and work progression is on track and proceeding according to schedule. The PMB remains committed to achieving the joint action’s goals.
IPB project member, Dr. Danica Pavlović, was on a two-week visit to LENS, Florence, Italy where she was working, together with our Italian project collaborators Caterina Credi (CNR-INO), Caterina Dallari (UniFI) and Sara Nocentini (INRIM, associated to CNR-INO), on a sample preparation for Quantum microscopy. They have developed a protocol for fibroblast sample preparation to be sent to the University of Jena, Germany, and analyzed in two different setups, they are developing there. The experiment was crucial to understand the feasibility of materials to be implemented for the fabrication of devices in the exploratory project planned for third project year. To plan the experimental activities for samples preparation in Florence, a VC meeting including all the BioQantSense partners was held on the 18th of October, nearly a month prior to this long term scientific visit realized from 5 to 18 November 2023 at CNR-INO headquarter hosted at the European Laboratory for non-linear spectroscopy (LENS), in the Sesto Fiorentino Area, Florence .
IPB project member, Dr. Danica Pavlović, was on a two-week visit to LENS, Florence, Italy where she was working, together with our Italian project collaborators Caterina Credi (CNR-INO), Caterina Dallari (UniFI) and Sara Nocentini (INRIM, associated to CNR-INO), on a sample preparation for Quantum microscopy. They have developed a protocol for fibroblast sample preparation to be sent to the University of Jena, Germany, and analyzed in two different setups, they are developing there. The experiment was crucial to understand the feasibility of materials to be implemented for the fabrication of devices in the exploratory project planned for third project year. To plan the experimental activities for samples preparation in Florence, a VC meeting including all the BioQantSense partners was held on the 18th of October, nearly a month prior to this long term scientific visit realized from 5 to 18 November 2023 at CNR-INO headquarter hosted at the European Laboratory for non-linear spectroscopy (LENS), in the Sesto Fiorentino Area, Florence .
Filip Krajinic, Ph.D. student from Photonics Center, Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB) and BioQantSense project team member, was on a long-term visit to the Friedrich-Schiller-University (FSU), Jena from the 11th of October to the 3rd of November. FSU attendees were Mohit Kumar, Johannes Kretzschmar, Frank Setzpfandt, Christian Helgert and Josué León Torres (FSU). Primary expected outcome of this scientific visit was to obtain experimental measurements of the newly developed off-axis quantum interferometer using undetected light. The joint works in the meantime had progressed in such a positive way that it is a realistic goal to publish a first joint paper on this topic. The respective measurements were done at the laboratories in Jena during the visit. Additionally, further discussions were held for future plans and joint research activities of both IPB and FSU and building a quantum interferometer at IPB and doing future measurements of various different samples. The start of the long-term visit was dedicated to Photonics Days Jena, a locally organized, international conference held on 12th and 13th of October.
Filip Krajinic, Ph.D. student from Photonics Center, Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB) and BioQantSense project team member, was on a long-term visit to the Friedrich-Schiller-University (FSU), Jena from the 11th of October to the 3rd of November. FSU attendees were Mohit Kumar, Johannes Kretzschmar, Frank Setzpfandt, Christian Helgert and Josué León Torres (FSU). Primary expected outcome of this scientific visit was to obtain experimental measurements of the newly developed off-axis quantum interferometer using undetected light. The joint works in the meantime had progressed in such a positive way that it is a realistic goal to publish a first joint paper on this topic. The respective measurements were done at the laboratories in Jena during the visit. Additionally, further discussions were held for future plans and joint research activities of both IPB and FSU and building a quantum interferometer at IPB and doing future measurements of various different samples. The start of the long-term visit was dedicated to Photonics Days Jena, a locally organized, international conference held on 12th and 13th of October.
One of our PhD students attended the Photonics Days Jena 2023, organized by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in cooperation with the Max Planck School of Photonics. The event was held in Jena, Germany, on the 12th and 13th of October 2023. The topic of the key talks was centered around the role of optics and photonics in researching the space as well as networking with renowned photonics organizations.
One of our PhD students attended the Photonics Days Jena 2023, organized by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in cooperation with the Max Planck School of Photonics. The event was held in Jena, Germany, on the 12th and 13th of October 2023. The topic of the key talks was centered around the role of optics and photonics in researching the space as well as networking with renowned photonics organizations.
BioQantSense issued its first newsletter! This issue describes our progress over the last year. Take a look: BIOQANTSENSE NEWSLETTER No.1
BioQantSense issued its first newsletter! This issue describes our progress over the last year. Take a look: BIOQANTSENSE NEWSLETTER No.1
The mid-term scientific visit of a senior researcher, Sara Nocentini, from CNR took place this week in Belgrade. IPB attendees were Dejan Pantelic, Svetlana Savic-Sevic, Aleksander Kovacevic, Branka Muric, Marina Lekic, Branislav Salatic, Branislav Jelenkovic and Filip Krajinic. The visit aimed to knowledge transfer on photocurable materials and laser-based fabrication processes focused on MOEMS and microfluidics. The long-term visit have been focused on practical training through demonstration of experimental procedures, processes and protocols, aimed at transferring skills and expertise to be installed at IPB and propaedeutic to the exploratory project of WP5.
The mid-term scientific visit of a senior researcher, Sara Nocentini, from CNR took place this week in Belgrade. IPB attendees were Dejan Pantelic, Svetlana Savic-Sevic, Aleksander Kovacevic, Branka Muric, Marina Lekic, Branislav Salatic, Branislav Jelenkovic and Filip Krajinic. The visit aimed to knowledge transfer on photocurable materials and laser-based fabrication processes focused on MOEMS and microfluidics. The long-term visit have been focused on practical training through demonstration of experimental procedures, processes and protocols, aimed at transferring skills and expertise to be installed at IPB and propaedeutic to the exploratory project of WP5.
BioQantSense workshop ''Quantum Sensing Integration within Microfluidic Lab-on-a-chips for Biomedical Applications'', supported by BioQantSense project, was held at the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts - SASA, Belgrade, Serbia, on August 31st, as a joint event of the Photonica2023 Conference, and with participation of BioQantSense team members of all four projects partners – IPB, CNR, FSU and FBUB. The workshop focused on integration, miniaturizations and preparation of LoC, novel materials for LoC, and interfaces of LoC with optical set-up. LoCs systems, thanks to advances in fabrication technologies and to the advent of novel materials, can be designed with embedded structures whose micron-sized dimensions enable to easily handle reduced quantity of fluids as well as to perform multiplexing analysis on the same restricted volumes while avoiding cross-contamination. =>BioQantSense Workshop Agenda
BioQantSense workshop ''Quantum Sensing Integration within Microfluidic Lab-on-a-chips for Biomedical Applications'', supported by BioQantSense project, was held at the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts - SASA, Belgrade, Serbia, on August 31st, as a joint event of the Photonica2023 Conference, and with participation of BioQantSense team members of all four projects partners – IPB, CNR, FSU and FBUB. The workshop focused on integration, miniaturizations and preparation of LoC, novel materials for LoC, and interfaces of LoC with optical set-up. LoCs systems, thanks to advances in fabrication technologies and to the advent of novel materials, can be designed with embedded structures whose micron-sized dimensions enable to easily handle reduced quantity of fluids as well as to perform multiplexing analysis on the same restricted volumes while avoiding cross-contamination. =>BioQantSense Workshop Agenda
During the first day of the Photonica2023 conference, on August 28, 2023, the participants of the BioQantSense project held a series of lectures within the special section called Quantum Biophotonics. The special section included invited talks by Caterina Credi (CNR), Sara Noccentini (CNR), Frank Setzpfandt (FSU) and Andras Dér (Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences) and contributed talks by Caterina Dallari (CNR) and Josue Ricardo Leon Torres (FSU).
During the first day of the Photonica2023 conference, on August 28, 2023, the participants of the BioQantSense project held a series of lectures within the special section called Quantum Biophotonics. The special section included invited talks by Caterina Credi (CNR), Sara Noccentini (CNR), Frank Setzpfandt (FSU) and Andras Dér (Biological Research Centre, Hungarian Academy of Sciences) and contributed talks by Caterina Dallari (CNR) and Josue Ricardo Leon Torres (FSU).
The 1st long-term visit from IPB to CNR-INO Unit was hosted at the European Laboratory for non-linear spectroscopy (LENS), in the Sesto Fiorentino Area, Florence from the 13th till the 27th of June 2023. The general scientific topic was laser-based micro- and nanofabrication processes with advanced materials for applications in microfluidics, MOEMS and microrobotics. The aim of the visit was to continue transferring protocols and procedures to IPB researchers so that they can successfully replicate the experiments at IPB. All addressed scientific topics were considered propaedeutic for the successful achievement of the exploratory project. At the same time, open discussions on the main issues that IPB researchers face in their current experiments, were held on the scientific topics mentioned above. The visit was attended by two researchers from the IPB’s Photonic Center - Svetlana Savic and Aleksander Kovacevic. For CNR, attendees were Caterina Credi (CNR-INO), Sara Nocentini (INRIM, associated to CNR-INO), Daniele Martella (INRIM) and Caterina Dallari (UniFi). Dr Marina Lekic, IPB Project Manager, was a part of this visit as well, since she was in Florence withing Management visit to Florence at the time, and is a scientific team member.
The 1st long-term visit from IPB to CNR-INO Unit was hosted at the European Laboratory for non-linear spectroscopy (LENS), in the Sesto Fiorentino Area, Florence from the 13th till the 27th of June 2023. The general scientific topic was laser-based micro- and nanofabrication processes with advanced materials for applications in microfluidics, MOEMS and microrobotics. The aim of the visit was to continue transferring protocols and procedures to IPB researchers so that they can successfully replicate the experiments at IPB. All addressed scientific topics were considered propaedeutic for the successful achievement of the exploratory project. At the same time, open discussions on the main issues that IPB researchers face in their current experiments, were held on the scientific topics mentioned above. The visit was attended by two researchers from the IPB’s Photonic Center - Svetlana Savic and Aleksander Kovacevic. For CNR, attendees were Caterina Credi (CNR-INO), Sara Nocentini (INRIM, associated to CNR-INO), Daniele Martella (INRIM) and Caterina Dallari (UniFi). Dr Marina Lekic, IPB Project Manager, was a part of this visit as well, since she was in Florence withing Management visit to Florence at the time, and is a scientific team member.
The 1st Management visit at CNR-INO from IBP staff, Marina Lekic, Project Manager, and Dusica Vucevic Stojiljkovic, IPB’s Department for international cooperation and projects,, was held at the National Institute of Optics of CNR (CNR-INO), and the European Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy (LENS), both in Florence. Topics discussed during the visit were managing EU-funded projects, financial administration, and auditing preparation - financial aspects of Horizon and on-the-spot audits. Since IPB has several ongoing EC funded projects, it was extremely useful to discuss these topics with the CNR-INO Grant Management Office representatives (Giuila Adembri, Donata Fornaciari and Pasqualina Pipino), having in mind that CNR is one of the most successful Italian institutions regarding EU project realization. Special focus was given to BioQantSense - project financial and administrative management, delivering results and deliverables in time and in accordance with the project proposal, successful project management and coordination.
The 1st Management visit at CNR-INO from IBP staff, Marina Lekic, Project Manager, and Dusica Vucevic Stojiljkovic, IPB’s Department for international cooperation and projects,, was held at the National Institute of Optics of CNR (CNR-INO), and the European Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy (LENS), both in Florence. Topics discussed during the visit were managing EU-funded projects, financial administration, and auditing preparation - financial aspects of Horizon and on-the-spot audits. Since IPB has several ongoing EC funded projects, it was extremely useful to discuss these topics with the CNR-INO Grant Management Office representatives (Giuila Adembri, Donata Fornaciari and Pasqualina Pipino), having in mind that CNR is one of the most successful Italian institutions regarding EU project realization. Special focus was given to BioQantSense - project financial and administrative management, delivering results and deliverables in time and in accordance with the project proposal, successful project management and coordination.
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, students of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics of the University of Novi Sad and students of the Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Belgrade visited the Institute of Physics. The students, accompanied by their professors, visited the Photonics Center, where the researchers introduced them to the scientific topics of the BioQantSense project.
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, students of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics of the University of Novi Sad and students of the Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Belgrade visited the Institute of Physics. The students, accompanied by their professors, visited the Photonics Center, where the researchers introduced them to the scientific topics of the BioQantSense project.
A three-week-long visit from the Institute of Physics, University of Belgrade (IPB), to the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena (FSU) was realized from 10-28 April 2023. Filip Krajinic, IPB project team member, got to visit the ABBE Center of Photonics and get experience in Quantum Interferometry with Undetected Photons. FSU attendees were Mohit Kumar, Johannes Kretzschmar, Christian Helgert, Thomas Pertsch and Josué León Torres (FSU). The goal of this long-term visit was to knowledge the exchange between IPB and FSU and to get helpful advice from the experienced groups of FSU in the previously defined area of quantum imaging with undetected photons. At the end of the the long-term visit, the specific setup for the quantum microscope which is planned to be built at IPB got really detailed and involved. An online meeting including all four parties of the project was held during this visit to discuss the plans and the progress of building the Lab-on-a-Chip device and a quantum microscope. At the same, from 10 to 13 April 2023, prof Branislav Jelenkovic, Project Coordinator, visited FSU within short-term Management Visit and took participation in the project meeting from Jena.
A three-week-long visit from the Institute of Physics, University of Belgrade (IPB), to the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena (FSU) was realized from 10-28 April 2023. Filip Krajinic, IPB project team member, got to visit the ABBE Center of Photonics and get experience in Quantum Interferometry with Undetected Photons. FSU attendees were Mohit Kumar, Johannes Kretzschmar, Christian Helgert, Thomas Pertsch and Josué León Torres (FSU). The goal of this long-term visit was to knowledge the exchange between IPB and FSU and to get helpful advice from the experienced groups of FSU in the previously defined area of quantum imaging with undetected photons. At the end of the the long-term visit, the specific setup for the quantum microscope which is planned to be built at IPB got really detailed and involved. An online meeting including all four parties of the project was held during this visit to discuss the plans and the progress of building the Lab-on-a-Chip device and a quantum microscope. At the same, from 10 to 13 April 2023, prof Branislav Jelenkovic, Project Coordinator, visited FSU within short-term Management Visit and took participation in the project meeting from Jena.
BioQantSense Partners participated in the 16th Photonics Workshop, organized by the Institute of Physics Belgrade. The 16th Photonics Workshop was held between 12-15 March 2023 at Kopaonik, Serbia. The workshop is an annual four-day event that gathers passionate participants, from different fields of photonics to listen to and discuss their novel results presented in three different types of oral talks. BioQantSense project participants: Prof. Dejan Pantelić (IPB), Prof. Branislv Jelenković (IPB), dr Caterina Credi (CNR) and dr Sara Nocentini (CNR) gave invited lectures at the workshop.
BioQantSense Partners participated in the 16th Photonics Workshop, organized by the Institute of Physics Belgrade. The 16th Photonics Workshop was held between 12-15 March 2023 at Kopaonik, Serbia. The workshop is an annual four-day event that gathers passionate participants, from different fields of photonics to listen to and discuss their novel results presented in three different types of oral talks. BioQantSense project participants: Prof. Dejan Pantelić (IPB), Prof. Branislv Jelenković (IPB), dr Caterina Credi (CNR) and dr Sara Nocentini (CNR) gave invited lectures at the workshop.
As part of the BioQantSense project, the first of a series of visits by researchers from the IPB took place in Florence last week aimed at comparing and sharing knowledge on various topics of biophotonics and photonic materials. This 1st short-term visit was held at CNR-INO headquarter, hosted at the European Laboratory for non-linear spectroscopy (LENS), in the Sesto Fiorentino Area, Florence from the 6th of March till the 10th of March 2023. The visit was attended by two senior IPB Researchers: Dejan Pantelic and Branislav Salatic. CNR attendees were Caterina Credi (CNR-INO), Sara Nocentini (INRIM, associated to CNR-INO), Francesco Riboli (CNR-INO), Riccardo Cicchi (CNR-INO), Daniele Martella (INRIM) and Caterina Dallari (UniFi). The visit was focused on introducing IPB researchers to the main CNR-INO research activities and technologies with two main goals: to highlight the CNR-INO expertise and skills to be transferred to Serbian partners to raise their scientific excellence towards the European standard, and to schedule a potential plan of experimental activities for the scientific training foreseen along the project. To this end, IPB researchers have been introduced to the main scientific activities at CNR with particular focus on the laser-based micro and nanofabrication processes with advanced materials for applications in microfluidics, MOEMS and microrobotics.
As part of the BioQantSense project, the first of a series of visits by researchers from the IPB took place in Florence last week aimed at comparing and sharing knowledge on various topics of biophotonics and photonic materials. This 1st short-term visit was held at CNR-INO headquarter, hosted at the European Laboratory for non-linear spectroscopy (LENS), in the Sesto Fiorentino Area, Florence from the 6th of March till the 10th of March 2023. The visit was attended by two senior IPB Researchers: Dejan Pantelic and Branislav Salatic. CNR attendees were Caterina Credi (CNR-INO), Sara Nocentini (INRIM, associated to CNR-INO), Francesco Riboli (CNR-INO), Riccardo Cicchi (CNR-INO), Daniele Martella (INRIM) and Caterina Dallari (UniFi). The visit was focused on introducing IPB researchers to the main CNR-INO research activities and technologies with two main goals: to highlight the CNR-INO expertise and skills to be transferred to Serbian partners to raise their scientific excellence towards the European standard, and to schedule a potential plan of experimental activities for the scientific training foreseen along the project. To this end, IPB researchers have been introduced to the main scientific activities at CNR with particular focus on the laser-based micro and nanofabrication processes with advanced materials for applications in microfluidics, MOEMS and microrobotics.
BioQantSense kick-off meeting was held on November 08-09, 2022 at the Institute of Physics Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia. The meeting was structured as a 2-days event. All partners participated in this first official meeting and presented their organizations. The coordinator gave an overview of the whole project structure. For the whole duration of the meeting, open discussions and interaction opportunities among participants were strongly strengthened, fostering successful and proactive collaboration within the consortium. Also, partners discussed all the upcoming deliverables and decided on the next steps of the project. Kick-off Meeting Agenda
BioQantSense kick-off meeting was held on November 08-09, 2022 at the Institute of Physics Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia. The meeting was structured as a 2-days event. All partners participated in this first official meeting and presented their organizations. The coordinator gave an overview of the whole project structure. For the whole duration of the meeting, open discussions and interaction opportunities among participants were strongly strengthened, fostering successful and proactive collaboration within the consortium. Also, partners discussed all the upcoming deliverables and decided on the next steps of the project. Kick-off Meeting Agenda
The BioQantSense project started on the 1st of October 2022. It is a research project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Programme of the European Union. BioQantSense is coordinated by the Institute of Physics Belgrade and its partners are Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (Firenze, Italy), Friedrich-Schiller University (Jena, Germany), and Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade (Belgrade, Serbia).
The BioQantSense project started on the 1st of October 2022. It is a research project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Programme of the European Union. BioQantSense is coordinated by the Institute of Physics Belgrade and its partners are Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (Firenze, Italy), Friedrich-Schiller University (Jena, Germany), and Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade (Belgrade, Serbia).