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Jelena Begović
Profile
Jelena Begović is a Serbian molecular biologist and politician currently serving as the Minister of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation. Before entering politics, she had a distinguished academic career, serving as the chair of the University of Belgrade's Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering and leading the 'Fire Eye' laboratory during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since her appointment to the cabinet in 2022, she has focused on biotechnology, notably launching the BIO4 campus and coordinating international scientific initiatives at the United Nations.
Details
- Born
- June 5, 1970 · 56 years old
- Birth place
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Education
- University of British Columbia; University of Belgrade (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.)
- Career
- Molecular biologist, Chair of the Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering
