Summer School , Group photo © Tamer Bego

The CEEPUS Summer School 2026, entitled “Application of Artificial Intelligence in Laboratory Diagnostics and Biomedicine,” was successfully held from 20 to 25 July 2026 at Hotel Han on Bjelašnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Summer School was organised by the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Pharmacy, in cooperation with the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, within the framework of the international CEEPUS network SI-0611-15-2526, “Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Complex Genetic Disorders.” The programme was led by Professor Tamer Bego, PhD, from the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Pharmacy, and Professor Janja Marc, PhD, from the University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Pharmacy.

The Summer School brought together 35 participants, including students, academic staff and researchers from Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad. Representatives of partner institutions from Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Austria, the Czech Republic and Poland participated in the programme, alongside representatives of the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Pharmacy.

The programme focused on the application of artificial intelligence and advanced computational approaches in laboratory diagnostics and biomedicine. Through expert lectures and interactive sessions, participants explored the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in biomedical research, laboratory diagnostics, personalised medicine, oncology, pharmacogenomics, genetic data interpretation, biomarker identification, and drug discovery and development.

A dedicated part of the programme was devoted to student teamwork. Working in international groups under the guidance of tutors, students developed and presented their final projects. On the last day of the programme, the students delivered their final presentations, following which the best presentation was selected and awarded.

In addition to the academic and educational activities, particular emphasis was placed on international networking and intercultural exchange. A National Evening was organised, during which participants presented their respective countries, cultures, traditions and customs. International participants also took part in a visit to Sarajevo, where they had the opportunity to explore the city's cultural and historical landmarks and heritage. The programme was further enriched by sporting activities, including a basketball tournament, which provided additional opportunities for social interaction and strengthened connections among participants from diverse academic backgrounds.

The successful implementation of the CEEPUS Summer School fostered connections among students, academic staff and researchers from different European academic communities, facilitated the exchange of knowledge and experience, and strengthened international cooperation in pharmacy, laboratory medicine, biomedicine, and emerging digital technologies.

By organising this international programme, the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Pharmacy further strengthened its role in developing innovative and interdisciplinary educational activities, promoting academic mobility, and advancing international scientific and research cooperation.

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