Lamija Mlaćo Skenderi,MD
Medical Doctor · Specialist Trainee in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Professional profile
Medical doctor and specialist trainee in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism with two years of clinical experience, supported by academic teaching, research, and biomedical journal editorial work. Clinical interests include type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, reproductive endocrinology, and adrenal disorders. Recognized for a patient-centered and personalized approach, empathy, clear communication, and commitment to evidence-based clinical research.
Clinical interests
- Type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease
- Thyroid disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Reproductive endocrinology
- Adrenal disorders
Core strengths
- Patient-centered, personalized care
- Empathy and professional communication
- Academic and research orientation
- Clinical curiosity and diagnostic reasoning
- Team-based professional collaboration
Specialist training
Academic, research and editorial
Contributes to editorial coordination, manuscript handling, and scientific communication activities for an international biomedical journal.
Supported teaching activities in human physiology and participated in departmental academic and research work.
Doctor of Medicine
- GPA: 9.3 / 10
- Graduation thesis: Pathophysiological Roles of Aldosterone
- Award: Silver Badge of the University of Sarajevo for academic excellence
Selected peer-reviewed work
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Hasić S, Đozo A, Kiseljaković E, Jadrić R, Mlaćo L, Topuz A, Hasić S. Association of triglyceride glucose index as insulin resistance measure and waist to hip ratio in apparently healthy students of University of Sarajevo. Medicinski Glasnik. 2025;22(2):248–252.
doi: 10.17392/1978-22-02 - 2
Skenderi F, Mlaco L, Mujic M, Vranic S. From BJBMS to Biomolecules and Biomedicine: A new chapter. Biomolecules and Biomedicine. 2025;25(10):2148–2150.
doi: 10.17305/bb.2025.12867 - 3
Fajkić A, Jahić R, Kurtović A, Mlaćo L, Dervišević A, Bašić H, Mattar L, Kovačević F, Lama K, Ejubović M, Lepara O. Red Cell Distribution Width and Platelet Indices as Inflammatory Parameters in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Kidney Dysfunction. Medicina Fluminensis. 2024;60(2):184–192.
doi: 10.21860/medflum2024_316191 - 4
Babić N, Valjevac A, Hadžović-Džuvo A, Lepara O, Začiragić A, Dervišević A, Kekić A, Mlaćo L. Human Physiology Practicum. Medicinski fakultet Sarajevo, 2024.
Presentations
- Diagnostic Value of the TRH Stimulation TestOral presentation — 6th Regional Congress of Young EndocrinologistsBudva, Montenegro · 17–19 April 2026
- Evaluation of Pituitary Reserve in a Patient with a History of Obstetric HemorrhageOral presentation — 18th Symposium of EndocrinologistsMeđugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina · 6–8 February 2026
- Awareness and Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause: A Pilot Study among Women and Physicians in Bosnia and HerzegovinaConference presentationNovi Sad, Serbia · November 2025
- Secondary Hypertension: The Importance of Timely Recognition of Primary AldosteronismOral presentation — 4th Regional Symposium of Endocrinologists with International ParticipationBihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina · 10–12 October 2025
- When PCOS Isn't the Whole StoryOral presentation — 5th Regional Symposium of Young EndocrinologistsMostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina · April 2025
Memberships
- Association of Endocrinologists and Diabetologists in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Croatian Society for Endocrinology and Diabetology
Languages
- Bosnian — Native
- English — Advanced
Award
Silver Badge, University of Sarajevo — for academic excellence during MD studies.