FG3 Human Resources and Mobility

An HR expert with extensive experience in international corporations and personnel management, specializing in transformation projects. Since 2018, she has contributed to the research sector, implementing HR strategies at Masaryk University, and later joined FNUSA as an HR consultant. She also assesses institutions for the HR Excellence in Research Award and advises research institutions on HR strategies.

The Head of HR at the International Clinical Research Center (ICRC) at St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic, has been part of FG3 (HR & Mobility) within Alliance4Life since 2022. She focuses on efficient HR management and supporting growth initiatives within the science and research sectors. A law school graduate, she follows a positive outlook on life.

The Scientific Secretary at BMC SAS. He contributes to strategies for improving HR management, attracting and retaining researchers, and supporting career development. He also oversees PhD studies and young researchers' programs, while contributing to the Green Lab strategy. Holding MSc and PhD degrees in Biomedical Physics and Biophysics, his research focuses on mitochondrial bioenergetics and redox biology. He has led two national grants.

The Legal Counsel at the Biomedical Research Center of the Slovak Academy of Sciences contributes to human resources policies within the Alliance4Life project, focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining talent. With a law degree and expertise in labor and commercial law, she supports scientific integration. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, running, and traveling.

The Head of Human Resources at the Medical University of Lodz is responsible for creating and implementing HR policies. With over 20 years of experience in HR in higher education, she is a member of the Alliance4Life HR Focus Group. She has implemented various HR tools and is passionate about lean management. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, sports, and reading.

A Senior Specialist at the International Projects Department, she holds a master's degree in Sociology and postgraduate studies in HR Management. She manages European-funded projects, including EiT Health and Horizon Europe. Actively involved in the Reference Site Collaborative Network, she contributed to the HRS4R development and the four-star award application for the Medical University of Lodz.

An Associate Professor in the Department of Histology and Embryology at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine and Head of the Laboratory for Neurovascular Disorders at the Croatian Institute for Brain Research. She is a member of the A4L FG3 Human Resources and Mobility. Marina earned her PhD in neuroscience from UZSM, and her primary research focuses on cerebral and retinal ischemia.

A Professor of Neuroscience and Anatomy at the University of Zagreb Medical School and Head of the Neuroscience Department at the Croatian Institute for Brain Research. He leads the Laboratory for Developmental Neuropathology, focusing on developmental and neurodegenerative disorders. Šimić received his PhD in 1998 after three fellowships at the Karolinska Institute. He was Editor-in-Chief of Translational Neuroscience and received The Kurt Jellinger Prize in 2008.

The Head of the HR Office at the University of Tartu, she is a member of the 3rd focus group in the Alliance4Life project, focusing on career management, recruitment, diversity, and promoting women in science. Kristi holds degrees in Estonian Philology and Sociology, with over 20 years of experience teaching academic writing. She is active in the Euraxess Estonia network.

Vice-Dean for Research and Innovation and associate professor of pediatrics at Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, specializing in pediatric nephrology. His research focuses on early cardiovascular injury in children with chronic kidney disease and cardiometabolic risks. He is a council member of the European Society for Pediatric Nephrology and has completed fellowships at leading institutions worldwide.

A Human Resources Specialist at the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, she handles work permits, housing, and logistics for foreign staff. Joining Alliance4Life FG3 in 2024, she is also a member of the LIOS Ethics Committee. Additionally, she serves as Project Manager for the EU project WIDEnzymes. Elīna holds a Bachelor's degree in Business.

A Principal Researcher at the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis and Assistant Professor at Riga Technical University, he specializes in synthetic organic and fluorine chemistry. After earning his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Zurich and completing postdoctoral research, he returned to Latvia in 2016 to continue his scientific contributions.

Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology and Vice-Dean for Studies at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana. He mentors master's and PhD students and leads research projects internationally. With experience at Columbia University and the University of Oslo, he promotes internationalization and serves as Vice-President of the ECTS-Medicine Association.

Head of the HR Management Development, Training, and Recruitment Department at Semmelweis University, she contributes to FG3 in the Alliance4Life initiative. With expertise in HR management, public administration, and labor law, her focus includes developing internal training systems, competence building, and targeted recruitment strategies.

A professor and Head of the Department of Health Technology Assessment at MUS, she specializes in health management, marketing, and technology assessment. With over 95 publications and leadership in projects and programs like "Clinical Trials Management," she contributes extensively to research, teaching, and faculty development, including Erasmus coordination and accreditations.

A medical doctor and former ophthalmologist in Greece, now at the HTA Department of MU – Sofia, she focuses on exploring opportunities for research funding and collaborations. Her interests include healthcare IT, evidence-based medicine, medical ethics, bioethics, leadership, ophthalmology, and AI.

An Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator at Medical University - Sofia, he is an expert in international relations and a participant in Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe projects. Holding master’s degrees in European Law, International Relations, Media, and Intercultural Communications, he also runs a travel agency specializing in adventure and cultural tourism.