October 2026 – AI-AGE

The AI-AGE project was presented at the 4th Regional Congress of Physiological Societies and 6th Congress of the Croatian Physiological Society, held on 14–16 October 2026 in Osijek, Croatia. The congress brought together researchers and experts from across the region to exchange scientific findings and discuss advances in physiology, biomedical research, and emerging technologies.

Prof. Dr. Nataša Popović, from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, delivered an invited lecture entitled “The Retina as a Window to Systemic Physiology: Translating Physiological Signals into Digital Biomarkers.” The presentation highlighted the AI-AGE project and its research results, focusing on the use of artificial intelligence and retinal imaging to identify potential non-invasive biomarkers of systemic health. Particular attention was given to recent findings exploring the potential of deep learning for detecting disease-associated patterns in retinal images.

Participation in the congress also provided an excellent opportunity for networking and exchanging experiences with colleagues from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Hungary, and other countries. These discussions helped strengthen regional scientific connections and explore opportunities for future collaboration in AI-supported biomedical research.

The event contributed to the dissemination of AI-AGE results and increased the project’s visibility within the regional scientific community. For more information, visit the official congress website and the Congress Programme and Book of Abstracts.

Meetings in Sarajevo and Osijek open new opportunities for cooperation in biomedical research, digital health, and AI applications.

As part of its efforts to strengthen regional scientific cooperation, the AI-AGE project continued networking with research institutions and experts from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, exploring opportunities for collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and biomedical research.

On 14 October 2026, representatives of the University of Donja Gorica and HPC Montenegro (NCC Montenegro) visited the Verlab Research Institute in Sarajevo, where they met with representatives of NCC Bosnia and Herzegovina. The discussions focused on ongoing cooperation, sharing research expertise and computational resources, and exploring joint initiatives in healthcare and medical research.

Of particular relevance to AI-AGE, Verlab representatives expressed their willingness to support research activities in Montenegro by facilitating connections with healthcare institutions and industry partners and exploring access to relevant biomedical datasets. Such cooperation could support further research into AI-based analysis of aging biomarkers and age-related health conditions.

Meeting with prof. Alisa Elezovic from UNSA

During the Sarajevo visit, the team also met with Prof. Dr. Alisa Elezović from the University of Sarajevo, coordinator of the Erasmus+ AHEDIS (Advancing Higher Education through Digital Innovation and Smart Technologies) project. Both the University of Donja Gorica and Verlab Research Institute are partners in AHEDIS, providing an additional framework for exchanging expertise and developing interdisciplinary cooperation in digital healthcare and biomedical education.

Meeting with prof. Mirza Žižak from UNIZG during the conference in Osijek

Regional networking continued during a visit to Osijek, Croatia, where AI-AGE representatives met with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mirza Žižak from the University of Zagreb School of Medicine, another AHEDIS project partner. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange research interests and explore possibilities for future cooperation in biomedical research and digital health.

These interactions also build upon the established collaboration between NCC Montenegro and NCC Bosnia and Herzegovina, currently continuing through the EuroCC 3 project.

By connecting researchers, healthcare experts, and complementary European projects, AI-AGE aims to strengthen its regional research network and create opportunities for future joint activities in AI-driven biomedical research and healthy aging.

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Month: October 2026

Prof. Nataša Popović Presented at Regional Congress of Physiologists in Osijek

AI-AGE Strengthens Regional Research Collaboration in AI and Healthcare