Prof. dr. Jasmina Grujić

Blood transfusion Institute of Vojvodina

Novi Sad, Serbia

Topic of interest: Transfusion-transmitted vector borne diseases, Exposure of blood donors to Vector borne diseases

BAVBD contribution:

I am keenly interested in fostering the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of transfusion-transmitted vector-borne diseases to enhance blood safety. Serbia faces unique challenges where blood donors are frequently exposed to numerous vector-borne diseases. It is crucial to establish collaborations with colleagues who are experts in this field to identify and implement the most effective modalities for enhancing safety in transfusion medicine.

Through collaborative efforts and shared expertise, I aim to develop strategies that mitigate the risk of transfusion-transmitted vector-borne diseases, ensuring the safety of blood donors and recipients alike. By leveraging collective knowledge and experiences, we can establish protocols, implement preventive measures, and enhance screening techniques to safeguard the integrity of blood supplies and protect public health in Serbia and beyond.

Relevant references:

1. Banović P, Obregon D, Mijatović D, Simin V, Stankov S, Budakov Obradović Z, Bujandrić N, Grujić J, Sević S, Turkulov V, Diaz Sanchez AA, Cabezas Cruz A.Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Seropositivity among Tick Infested Individuals in Serbia. Pathogens. 2021;10:301.   

2. Banović P, Diaz Sanchez AA, Mijatović D, Vujin D, Horvath Z, Vranješ N, Budakov Obradović Z, Bujandrić N, Grujić J, Ghafar A, Jabbar A, Simin V, Obregon D, Cabezas Cruz A. Shared Odds Of Borrelia and Rabies Virus Exposure in Serbia. Pathogens. 2021;10(4):301. 

3. Jakimovski D, Mateska S, Dimitrova E, Bosilkovski M, Mijatović D, Simin V, Bogdan I, Grujić J, et al. Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus and Borrelia burgdorferi Seroprevalence in Balkan Tick-Infested Individuals: A Two-Centre Study. Pathogens. 2023; 12(7):922.

4. Grujić J, Bujandrić N, Budakov-Obradović Z, Dolinaj V, Bogdan D, Savić N, et al. Demographic and Clinical Factors Associated with Reactivity of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Serbian Convalescent Plasma Donors. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Dec 21;19(1):42.     

5. Grujić J, Bujandrić N, Banović P. Personal freedom and public responsibility: Remaining questions after first case of HIV transmission via blood transfusion in North Serbia. Healthcare. 2022 Jul 27;10(8):1397