Professor | University of East Sarajevo | Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dragana Puhalo Sladoje, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of East Sarajevo, is a medical doctor and specialist in medical biochemistry with a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree, currently serving as Head of the Department of Biochemistry. She lectures in biochemistry for medicine, dentistry, and health care study programs, shaping the education of future health professionals while contributing to institutional growth and scientific advancement. Her professional leadership includes serving as President of the Association of Medical Biochemists of the Republic of Srpska and Secretary of the Balkan Clinical Laboratory Federation, reflecting her influence in regional and international scientific communities. With a research focus on medical biochemistry, clinical laboratory diagnostics, and quality improvement in laboratory medicine, she has authored and co-authored more than 60 scientific publications and actively participated in numerous national and international research projects. She further advanced laboratory standards through her role as IFCC national coordinator for the implementation of the Quality Indicator Model Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reinforcing her dedication to global best practices in healthcare and diagnostics. A recognized member of multiple professional associations, including the RS Medical Chamber, the Association of Medical Biochemists of RS, the Balkan Clinical Laboratory Federation, the European Federation of Laboratory Medicine, and the Association of Medical Biochemists in Bosnia and Herzegovina, she exemplifies professional excellence and collaborative engagement. According to Google Scholar, her research impact includes 141 citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 2.
Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar
Featured Publications
1. Mirić, D. J., Kisić, B. M., Filipović-Danić, S., Grbić, R., Dragojević, I., Mirić, M. B., & Puhalo Sladoje, D. (2016). Xanthine oxidase activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with and without diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Journal of Diabetes Research, 2016(1), 4370490.
2. Sladoje, D. P., Kisić, B., & Mirić, D. (2017). The monitoring of protein markers of inflammation and serum lipid concentration in obese subjects with metabolic syndrome. Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 36(4), 366–374.
3. Mijović, B., Mašić, S., Petković, M., Knežević, D., Aćimović, J., Djaković-Dević, J., … Puhalo Sladoje, D. (2022). Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and knowledge, attitude and practice toward COVID-19 in the Republic of Srpska-Bosnia & Herzegovina: A population-based study. PLoS ONE, 17(1), e0262738.
4. Dragojević, I., Kisić, B., Mirić, M., & Puhalo Sladoje, D. (2014). Value of ischemia modified albumin (IMA) for diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with acute chest pain. Prax Medica, 43(4), 99–104.
5. Knežević, D., Petković, M., Božić, L., Miljuš, N., Mijović, B., Aćimović, J., … Puhalo Sladoje, D. (2022). Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among primary healthcare workers in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia & Herzegovina: A cross-sectional study. Acta Microbiologica et Immunologica Hungarica, 69(1), 18–26.