The STRIMHealth project consortium gathered for its Second Annual Meeting on 9 June 2026, hosted at the Institute for Biological Research Siniša Stanković in Belgrade, Serbia. The meeting brought together project partners and researchers to review progress achieved during the second year of project implementation and discuss forthcoming activities. The reach and impact of the meeting is emphasized by the participation of the guests from the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences and Institute for Medical Research.

Dr. Nataša Veličković opened the event with a broad overview of the project's achievements and key milestones reached during the reporting period. Throughout the day, work packages leaders presented progress across all work packages, highlighting scientific, managerial, training, innovation, and dissemination activities.

The meeting provided an opportunity to review the project's progress during its second year and discuss upcoming activities, including:

• Breakthroughs in metabolic disease research
• Strengthened collaborative scientific activities
• Achieved training & innovation programs
• Growing dissemination & communication reach

Researchers shared the latest results from ongoing studies, while project partners highlighted activities aimed at strengthening research excellence, international collaboration, and the long-term impact of the project.

The meeting concluded with discussions on future plans, upcoming deliverables, and opportunities for further collaboration.