Toxics Webinar | Predictive Approaches in Environmental Toxicology: From Exposure Assessment to Biological Effects

Department of Toxicology “Akademik Danilo Soldatović”, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Serbia;Jovana Živanović is a research assistant and PhD student at the Department of Toxicology “Akademik Danilo Soldatović,” University of Belgrade, in the Faculty of Pharmacy, Serbia. She holds a Master of Pharmacy degree and has completed specialist academic studies in Toxicological Risk Assessment. Her research focuses on experimental and computational toxicology, particularly chemical mixture toxicity, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, oxidative stress, and molecular mechanisms of toxicity. Her research combines in vivo animal experiments, laboratory analyses, and in silico approaches, including toxicogenomics, network toxicology, and benchmark dose modelling, to investigate adverse health effects and support human health risk assessment. She has participated in national and international research projects involving chemical safety, environmental exposure, and risk communication and has co-authored peer-reviewed research papers in international scientific journals.

Laboratory for Radiation and Environmental Protection, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia;Dr. Miloš Davidović is an associate research professor at the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and specializes in computational and experimental approaches to environmental monitoring, with particular emphasis on air pollution assessment, atmospheric aerosol characterization, and air quality modelling. His research integrates statistical and physical modelling, machine learning, sensor calibration, land-use regression, and numerical methods to improve the temporal and spatial characterization of environmental pollutants. He leads the strategy and development of the VIDIS Centre and coordinates the Horizon Europe SCALE-AAP project, which focuses on atmospheric science in support of the implementation of the revised EU Directive on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe. He is also a member of the scientific and organizing committee of the international WeBIOPATR workshop and conference, contributing to scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange in particulate matter research and management. He has authored and co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed research papers published in international scientific journals.

Laboratory for Radiation and Environmental Protection, “Vinča” Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia;Dr. Predrag Božović is a research associate at the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Serbia, where he serves as Head of the Protection Laboratory Unit and Radiation Protection Officer. He holds a PhD in Nuclear, Medical and Environmental Engineering and specializes in radiation dosimetry, radiation protection, and computational and experimental approaches for radiation exposure assessment. His research focuses on the application of numerical modelling and Monte Carlo simulations to radiation dose estimation, the characterization of complex radiation fields, and the evaluation of occupational exposure and radiation shielding. His work integrates experimental measurements with computational methods to support accurate dose assessment, optimize radiation protection strategies, and improve the understanding of radiation-related risks. He has contributed to scientific research projects and peer-reviewed publications in radiation dosimetry and protection and has participated in international training programmes and expert activities related to radiation safety and exposure assessment.